Leadership Development Sessions Check here for upcoming events, workshops and ways to get involved! Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Complete the Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation Modules You can find these modules in the Self Registration section of DC Connect. Complete these modules at your own pace and submit your certificate of completion to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Assignment folder in the ISL module. Personal Development Check out SALS! The Student Academic Learning Service (SALS) offers a number of workshops to develop your personal skills such as improving your communication, note taking, time management and more! Check out their events calendar to see all available workshops. Click here to visit the SALS Workshop Calendar! Mental Health and Wellbeing Are you looking to improve your physical and emotional well-being? Join DC’s Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC) for their 2023 offerings. From mindfulness yoga, to forest bathing, farm Fridays, and beyond, the CHWC has it all! Visit their offerings calendar and attend any of their amazing programs to achieve your Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop requirement. Click here to visit the CHWC offerings calendar! Upcoming Events › Institute of Student Leadership November 2024 Nov 06 Design Your Career 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM Virtual Your path to career success is a journey that evolves over time. There are moments along the way when you might feel stuck or uncertain if you are on the right path; you may find yourself at a crossroads and uncertain about your next move. In this interactive workshop, you will work on developing a practical roadmap to help shape your career path and create a work life where you can thrive. You'll learn practical tools to navigate your career… Find out more » Nov 12 Being an Active Bystander 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Online – webinar Standing up and supporting someone in need of help is an important part of being a confident leader. But how is this actually done? Being an Active Bystander will help you define and recognize harassment, understand the impact of bystanders, and breakdown the "the Bystander Effect". This virtual session will teach tools to becoming an Active Bystander and provide some hands on practice to standing-up and speaking out. Find out more » Nov 14 Pitch Perfect: Mastering Your Elevator Pitch in Real Time 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM The Global Classroom, Centre for Collaborative Education, Room 145, Durham College, Oshawa campus The Pitch Perfect workshop will help students refine their professional communication, networking and personal branding skills. The session will kick off by examining the crucial role of introducing yourself and your value through a polished and concise self-introduction, often referred to as an elevator pitch or personal branding statement. Participants will engage in a series of short pitch sessions, rotating around the room allowing for multiple practice rounds and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to approach this workshop as an… Find out more » Nov 19 Positive Intelligence® 101 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Online – webinar This session introduces you to Positive Intelligence® (PQ) and mental fitness. During this session, we will explore where your negative thoughts come from and provide you with steps to stop the mind chatter. PQ can help you recognize your Saboteurs and strengthen your inner Jedi so that you can respond to life’s challenges with a positive and empowering mindset so that you can get back to thriving instead of just surviving. Find out more » Nov 20 From Classroom to Career: Navigating the Essential Employability Skills Needed in Today’s Workplace 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Whitby Campus, Room 1-12 Canada Did you know that essential employability skills are the most required skills in the workplace? Many employers report that candidates lack some of these skills, which negatively impacts their organizations. These skills are essential for individuals and organizations as they can increase productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction. During this workshop, you will learn strategies to develop and showcase these skills and connect what you learn in the classroom to today’s workforce. Participants can expect to come away from this workshop with… Find out more » Nov 27 Boost Your Job Search with The AI Advantage 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM Virtual Discover the transformative potential of generative AI and learn how to use it to boost every aspect of your job search. This workshop focuses on practical applications and ethical considerations for using AI professionally. Focusing on practical applications and ethical considerations of AI in professional settings, attendees will discover how to use AI to enhance their job search, identify job opportunities that match their skills and interests, and expand their network. The workshop offers suggested prompts for using AI platforms… Find out more » Nov 27 Communication & Conversation 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Online – webinar Get ready to connect over conversation! Join a bibliotherapy conversation where we will dive into poems, songs, and passages related to a chosen theme, such as Happiness, Resilience, Nature, etc. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their thoughts and feelings and share in the conversation. Join us for a thought-provoking session:) Find out more » December 2024 Dec 03 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Virtual The presentation empowers students to recognize and confront scams and unethical practices by employers. This presentation highlights common workplace scams, unethical behaviours, and the importance of advocacy. It provides practical tips for identifying red flags and protecting oneself and peers. Through real-life examples and actionable advice, students will learn how to confidently address issues like wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe conditions, fostering a fair and safe work environment. This is a VIRTUAL workshop. Students register here: https://hired.durhamcollege.ca/publicEvents.htm?eventId=3074 Please ensure you… Find out more » + Export Events