Looking for a bit of inspiration? Look no further than the Grow Your Career: In the Driver’s Seat series — here to support you in navigating career decisions with clarity and confidence.
Through a networking session, an inspiring keynote, a practical life-design workshop and a candid alumni entrepreneurship panel, you’ll get the opportunity to reflect on your strengths, learn how alumni experts have built their own career paths and gain real-world insight to help make intentional choices about what comes next for you.
Whether you’re exploring new directions, strengthening your network, considering entrepreneurship or all of the above, you’ll find something valuable in this series.
No matter where you are in your journey, UCalgary Alumni is here to help you Grow Your Career.
Virtual
Networking for Personal and Job Search Success
March 16 | 6:30 to 8 p.m., MT | Online (Zoom) | Free
Networking isn’t just for when you’re job hunting — it’s a lifelong skill for building trust, curiosity and opportunity. This interactive workshop will offer practical tools to grow your network authentically and strengthen relationships that support personal growth, as well as career advancement.
Career Confidence, Choice and Building Your Own Path
March 18 | 5:30 to 8 p.m., MT | Mini Conference Keynote & Workshop | Livestream
Join bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and workshop facilitator Miranda Krogstad, BA’16, for an exploration of how career identity develops through experience, reflection and trying different opportunities.
The livestream will also include a Design Your Career workshop following the keynote. Please find more information on the workshop below in the “in-person” event listing.
Turning Experience into Opportunity: Alumni Entrepreneurial Journeys
April 1 | 12 to 1:15 p.m., MT | Online (Zoom) | Free
Are you thinking about starting an entrepreneurial journey, but don’t know where to start? Learn from a panel of UCalgary alumni who have built businesses — some gradually, others by taking a bold leap — at different points in their careers.
In-person
In the Driver’s Seat Mini Conference Evening
March 18 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Hunter Student Commons, UCalgary Main Campus
Join us for an evening of life design and career growth to help you get into the driver’s seat of your own career! The evening will feature a keynote from bestselling author and TEDx speaker Miranda Krogstad, BA’15, followed by a practical life-design workshop. You'll also have the chance to get a professional LinkedIn photo taken and network with fellow UCalgary alumni over complimentary snacks and refreshments.
Career Confidence, Choice and Building Your Own Path
March 18 | Mini Conference Keynote | Hunter Student Commons, UCalgary Main Campus & Online
Join bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and workshop facilitator Miranda Krogstad, BA’16, for an exploration of how career identity develops through experience, reflection and trying different opportunities.
DYC: Design Your Career
March 18 | Mini Conference Workshop | Hunter Student Commons, UCalgary Main Campus & Online
Is your career check-engine light on? Or, maybe your ride has been smooth, but you want to make sure you have the best route mapped out. Join this workshop to learn about practical design-thinking tools to help you explore and reflect on your current career path.
Get a Professional Profile Photo
March 18 | Hunter Student Commons, UCalgary Main Campus
Have your photo taken by a professional photographer and then use it on LinkedIn or other professional spaces as a tool for building your own personal brand for career success!
Please note that registering for the in-person mini conference will automatically give you access to get your professional photo taken.
About the location
The Hunter Student Commons is located on UCalgary’s Main Campus at 2500 University Dr. N.W. Learn more about getting to and parking on campus.
If you have any accessibility questions/concerns, please share them when prompted on the registration form.