Dean's Professional Development Program

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At the Centre for Business, we are always working to create student opportunities to enable students to get involved in the college community and apply the skills learned in the classroom to real life situations. The success of our students is our key focus, and our goal is to prepare highly skilled, well-rounded graduates.

We invite you to join our Dean’s Professional Development Program. We hope that being a part of our volunteer team and actively participating in workshops, activities, and industry-specific gatherings will add value to your personal and professional growth while adding to the success of the Centre for Business.

Benefits of joining the Dean’s Professional Development Program:

As students engage in this program, completing tasks, volunteering, learning, and attending events, they accumulate hours and progress to earn the exclusive DPDP badge on co-curricular records upon confirmation.

Apart from being able to use the experience on your resume, you will also benefit in the following ways:

  • Networking opportunities with industry partners
  • Opportunities to make new friends and connections
  • Develop and strengthen skills that would benefit your job search
  • Excellent opportunity for international students to develop community connections
  • Reference letter from the Dean for high achievers.

Our events:

  • New Student Orientation
  • CfB Homecoming
  • Student-Alumni Mentorship Program
  • Career Fairs
  • Business Exploration Days
  • Centre for Business Symposium Series
  • Dean’s Lecture Series

Who can join?

  • It's free to join our Dean’s Professional Development Program
  • Students in a current full-time program are encouraged to be part of our team
  • We are looking for students who are enthusiastic, have a "can do "attitude and are dependable

If you are interested in participating, register for the Dean’s Professional Development Program. There are many exciting opportunities which will open amazing networking possibilities for you!

Download the program student guide for registration details [coming soon].