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Join us for these exciting upcoming events and advance your career.
Celebrate five years of WorkSource Alliance at our Summer Social Mixer! This milestone event will bring together students, graduates, employers, and community partners for an evening of networking, reflection, and celebration. Food and refreshments provided.
As part of UPEI's Welcome Week, WSA will host an info session introducing international students to the services we offer, from resume reviews and job search support to mentorship and employer connections.
Our flagship mentorship event is back! Career Compass connects international students and graduates with professionals across diverse industries through structured one-on-one speed mentoring sessions, followed by a networking opportunity.
The Career Compass II : Navigating Success Through Mentorship, hosted by Workforce Alliance on Sept27th, 2025, is designed to connect industry professionals with international students and graduates from UPEI and Holland College. The event will feature 9 mentors from 9 industries, each conducting 5 one-on-one meetings (15 minutes per slot) with participants. After three meetings, mentors will have a 15-minute break, followed by two additional sessions. A networking session from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM will allow participants and mentors to further connect. This event fosters professional growth by giving students the chance to pitch themselves, ask career-related questions, and build valuable connections.
The Employment Ready Bootcamp is an intensive 2-day program tailored for international students and graduates preparing to enter the workforce. Over one weekend, participants will sharpen their job application tools, practice interview skills, build their online presence, and connect directly with employers. Program Modules include: Resume & cover letter polish + personal branding, Interview mastery + salary negotiation, Job search strategy + application optimization, Employer connections + follow-up systems, LinkedIn optimization + professional headshots.