WIL Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 22 WIL Wednesday Highlights

March is Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Month

Participate in a variety of workshops and activities that celebrate success and promote the awareness of uLethbridge co-op and work-integrated learning programs. Students who participate in at least 8 optional activities will have the series recorded on their MyExperience Transcript and receive a certificate of professional development. To complete the series, enroll in WIL Month series and start participating in the associated activities! Check out all the events.

Join Co-op!

Our last co-op admission courses are this March 31st! Apply on the MyExperience platform!

In co-op you can try your degree before you buy it or get the perfect summer job. All students can apply! For best results, apply to co-op by March 28th here.

It's never been easier to join co-op with our new admissions process. We will help you put your best foot forward as you build your first co-op quality cover letter and resume.

This week’s highlights:

We are excited to host a virtual employer panel with 8 industry leaders ready to share their tips, tricks, and industry advice. Canadian Natural is hiring environmental students, and we are hosting various workshop that support your professional development.

Featured Jobs

Job Title: Management Trainee Summer 2023 Intern
Company: Enterprise Holdings
Term: Summer 2023
Duration: 4 months, starting May 2023
Application Deadline: March 29

If you're looking to hit the ground running, the Enterprise Management Internship will help you build valuable business and leadership skills. From day one as a paid intern with Enterprise, you'll learn what it takes to run a successful business and acquire highly marketable skills in management. It's a team-based environment, and throughout your internship, your peers will be right by your side, helping you learn, grow and have fun.


Job title: Environmental Student (8 months) - Aquatic and Wildlife
Company: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Term: Summer 2023
Duration: 8 Months, starting May 2023
Application Deadline: March 29

You will identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system. You will assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring, including conducting extensive fieldwork and the creation of reports.
This Oil Sands site is a world-class operation offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation and expertise are valued. You can contribute to the success of Oil Sands operations using industry-leading techniques.


Already in Co-op: Apply to these jobs through your MyExperience portal.

Not in Co-op yet: Apply to Co-op today on MyExperience via the link below.

Workshops

RBC - Making the Interview & Resume Make Sense
Mar 23, 2023, 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM - Anderson Hall AH151 – Register here
Preparing your resume or getting ready for your next job interview? Join this workshop with RBC, where we will decode and teach you the tips for success in landing your career.

Interview Workshop
Mar 24, 2023, 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM - B520 – Register here
A step-by-step guide to acing your next job interview, from how to prep for the big day (and how not to sound like a robot) to what to wear and how to nail a phone, Zoom, or even in-person interview - plus dozens of insider tips and tricks for impressing your hiring committee.

Myth of the Perfect Job
Mar 27, 2023, 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM - Anderson Hall AH151 – Register here
Come join us for our "Myth of the Perfect Job" presentation, where we will be debunking the myth and helping you develop and maintain a healthy relationship with the world of work. Here you will learn strategies to adapt and grow as the world of work changes, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making the Most of Your MET
Mar 28, 2023, 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM - AH151 – Register here
Join us to dive deep into the student MET. Find out how it works, how to sign up for experiences, and how to reflect and grow your vocabulary surrounding your skills and competencies.

Employer Panel: WIL Experience
Mar 28, 2023, 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM – VIRTUAL – Register here
Meet with CEO’s, hiring managers, directors, and business owners and ask any question you like. Interested in Work-Integrated Learning? Join our employer panel to hear about their experiences hiring University of Lethbridge students & how you could be one too!

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