Women In Business is proud to present its 2023-2024 workshops
Personal Branding
09/07/23
The importance of creating and maintaining a professional personal brand and using positive self-talk. Provides WIB members with strategies and processes to create an authentic, intentional, and consistent image.
Resume Renovations
09/21/23
Sit down with industry professionals to receive personalized feedback and tips on how to improve your resume.
Finding Balance
10/05/23
Learn ways to maintain work-life balance and tools to incorporate balance and self-care into a busy schedule.
Ace The Interview
10/19/23
Work alongside a professional to practice your interview skills and receive real-time feedback. Provide members with insight and practice on how to clearly and effectively answer behavioural interview questions.
The Power of Networks
11/02/23
Opportunity to learn and develop the art of networking through an interactive and engaging environment. Members will expand their network and gain professional connections.
Financial Literacy
11/23/23
Expose members to the basics of financial literacy while also providing an opportunity to network and ask questions to an industry professional.
Self Defence
01/11/24
Learning the skills to confidently physically defend yourself.
Express and Impress
01/25/24
Preparing members for difficult conversions, group discussions, and potential conflict that will arise in their workplaces.
Unconventional Journey to Success
02/08/24
Rewriting the narrative of success, highlighting entrepreneurism.
Yes, And…
02/29/24
Members will be exposed to the world of theatre and improv in a workshop designed to build and practice public speaking skills.
WIB After Dark
03/14/24
A safe space to explore “unspoken” topics of the workplace and gain valuable tools to navigate these topics in a professional matter.
Pitch It Up
03/28/24
Practice public speaking with industry professionals through a corporate-guided pitch competition.
Women In Business Workshops 2022-2023
Personal Branding
09/08/22
The importance of creating and maintaining a professional personal brand and using positive self-talk.
Self Defence
09/22/22
Learning the skills to confidently physically defend yourself.
Resume Building
10/06/22
Sit down with industry professionals to receive personalized feedback and tips on how to improve your resume.
Networking
10/20/22
Learn crucial networking etiquette skills and how to present yourself to professionals in ways that show your value.
Financial Literacy
11/03/22
Learn about investing, managing debt, and budget management and how to become confident in your financial independence.
Mock Interviews
11/17/22
Work alongside a corporate to practice your interview skills and receive real-time feedback tailored to your career aspirations.
Finding Balance
12/01/22
Learn ways to maintain work-life balance and tools to incorporate balance and self-care into a busy schedule.
Cracking the Code
01/05/22
Explore coding in a beginner-friendly manner guided by industry professionals.
Unconventional Journey To Success
01/19/22
This workshop is dedicated to rewriting the narrative of success, highlighting entrepreneurism.
Salary Negotiation
02/02/22
Learn the tools to negotiate your salary in different settings and put your skills to the test in a simulation.
Transition From School To Work
02/16/22
Gain practical and relevant advice to help successfully navigate the transition from an academic world to entering the workforce.
WIB After Dark
03/02/22
A safe space to explore “unspoken” topics of the workplace and gain tools to navigate these topics in a professional matter.
Pitch Competition
03/16/22
Practice public speaking with industry professionals through a corporate-guided pitch competition.
Women In Business Workshops 2021/2022
Personal Branding
September 9, 2021
Provides WIB members with strategies and processes to create an authentic, intentional, and consistent personal public image.
Self Defence
September 23, 2021
Learning the skills for self-defence.
Resume Building
October 7, 2021
Provides WIB members with an opportunity to receive feedback and improve their resumes so that they can feel confident and prepared when applying to enter the workforce.
Networking
October 21, 2021
Provides WIB members the opportunity to learn the art of networking, one of the most crucial skills in business, through an interactive and engaging environment.
Financial Literacy
November 4, 2021
This workshop will expose members to the basics of financial literacy while also providing an opportunity to network with and ask questions to industry professionals.
Mock Interviews
November 18, 2021
This workshop will provide members with insight and practice on how to clearly and effectively answer behavioural interview questions.
Women On Boards
December 2, 2021
This panel discussion will introduce members to the role of both corporate and not for profit Board of Directors.
Cracking the Code: Tech Made Easy
January 6, 2022
The purpose of this workshop is to expose members to the basics of some of today’s most relevant tech topics. Members can expect to expand their knowledge of industry trends and recognize what opportunities are available to them while networking with industry leaders.
The Unconventional Journey to Success
January 20, 2022
This workshop will develop the members’ confidence in taking risks, introduce them to the idea of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial thinking and other opportunities in which they were previously unaware.
Transition From School to Work
February 3, 2022
Members will gain practical and relevant advice to help them successfully navigate the transition from being a full time student to entering the workforce.
Salary Negotiation
February 17, 2022
Very important, although not often discussed, is the process of salary negotiations. Members will learn how to prepare and present their position confidently and professionally to strive for more favorable outcomes.
WIB After Dark
March 3, 2022
This unique workshop will provide a safe environment where members and corporate moderators will come together and be given space to discuss some of today’s workplace issues that are often not as openly discussed as they should be.
Public Speaking
March 24, 2022
Educates members on the importance of speaking in front of audiences confidently to ensure effective and engaging public speaking.
Women In Business Workshops 2020/2021
Corporate Etiquette, Positive Self-Talk, and the Community Initiative
September, 2020
Going over basic yet important personal and professional aptitudes that will serve as foundational skills for our members throughout the year and in their future careers.
Personal Branding
September, 2020
Provides WIB members with strategies and processes to create an authentic, intentional, and consistent personal public image.
LinkedIn Workshop and Community Initiative Development
October, 2020
Features an external presenter who will address how WIB members can best enhance their personal LinkedIn pages.
Women in Technology
October, 2020
A collaborative event between women in different technological fields with the purpose of showcasing their experiences as a leader in technology.
Mock Interviews
November, 2020
Pushes participants out of their comfort zones through the creation of a series of mock interview situations. This gives a safe space for our members to practice their skills and receive valuable feedback.
Public Speaking
November, 2020
Educates members on the art of effective oral communication in front of audiences by providing them speaking skills and feedback.
Financial Literacy
December, 2020
Provides the audience with a chance to take control of their futures by knowing what their rates mean, how to manage debt, and how to budget for the future.
The Unconventional Journey to Success
January, 2020
Breaking down the stigmas against deviating from university norms with research, personal experiences and positive discussions.
leadHERship
January, 2021
Designed to assist in identifying each unique individual’s leadership style and further explore what those styles look like in the industry.
Let’s Network!
February, 2021
Running simulation-type activities, WIB members will practice a wide variety of skills involved in developing strong networking skills.
Salary Negotiation
February, 2021
Fosters an environment to practice one of the most taboo topics in the industry while gaining speaking practice, sales pitch experience, and confidence toward future workforce endeavours.
Resume Building
March, 2021
Our final workshop aids members in compiling all of their work experience, skills, extracurriculars, and education, into the ideal resume for success.
Thank you to our 2020/2021 Sponsors!
