Join us for the opening session of EMERGE! Adobea Foli is a UBC alumna and entrepreneurial-minded leader. With  more than 10 years of experience in project management, data analysis, business development and corporate strategy, Adobea has reinvented and repositioned her career in the United States, Ghana and Canada, and across various industries. She is a […]

Join Liz Jonas, Counsellor with Health and Wellness/International Programs & Services, for a session that looks at the importance of equity and diversity in the workplace, and the effect it can have on mental health and personal safety. EMERGE is a week-long event featuring different workshops, speakers, coaching sessions and networking opportunities intended to support […]

In this session, students will participate in a facilitated discussion about work-place barriers using an intersectional lens and explore ways to overcome cultural barriers and improve cross cultural communication and expression. EMERGE is a week-long event featuring different workshops, speakers, coaching sessions, and networking opportunities intended to support Black students and students of color while they navigate the job market. The aim of this event is […]

A networking opportunity where you choose who you speak with and use your curiosity. Get all your questions answered from alumni and community partners from multiple sectors including; finance, federal government, insurance, business, arts, and engineering, and education. Our session panelists will discuss their career paths and share personal best practices and tools that helped them to succeed, as […]

Join us for a 90-minute structured, supportive and fun virtual experience. This community project connects like-minded individuals – from anywhere – to engage and encourage. Isolation is not healthy. Staying connected is a biological requirement. Conversations Matter connects people to have meaningful conversations, gain clarity about their choices, and create hope about what’s next. EMERGE is a week-long event featuring different […]

Join Keynote Speaker Joses Akampurira to learn about his journey about how he continues to stay engaged with UBC as an alumni.

Explore what it looks like to build financial fluency for students, involving topics such as budgeting and financial planning

Refine your goals for attending the Virtual Spring Career Fair and create an effective strategy to make the most of the fair.

Explore career opportunities and secure your summer job by meeting with 80+ employers at the Spring Career Fair.

Join the folks from the Equity and Inclusion office to explore navigation of issues in the Workplace.

Hear from panelists who will discuss their career paths, sharing practices and tools that helped them to succeed, and what it takes to overcome barriers in pursuit of personal and professional excellence.

Take part of this one-day event that features approximately 15 employers and schools, interested in connecting with Black student and students of colour to share networking opportunities and tips of applying for jobs.