AI at work: Exploring careers, tools and trends
March is AI month with the Student Success Centre!
What to expect
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining job roles and transforming how we work, learn, and interact with technology.
Throughout March 2025, join career planning services and FutureBound for a lineup of events to understand the growing impact of AI, explore career opportunities and develop essential skills for the future workforce!
Events are open and relevant to students in all fields!
Schedule of events
Careers in AI for all disciplines
Tuesday, March 4, 1 – 3 p.m., 4th Space
Interdisciplinary teams are crucial for creating responsible and effective AI systems. Join industry professionals as they discuss how students from diverse academic backgrounds can contribute to and build careers in AI-related fields. The session will be followed by a Q&A period.
CMS x Break into Tech: ChatGPT for careers
Tuesday, March 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., online
ChatGPT can be a game-changer for job seekers: helping with resumés, cover letters and more. But using AI the wrong way can hurt your chances of landing a job. Join Jeremy Schifeling, OpenAI’s first education partner and former hiring manager at LinkedIn and Khan Academy, to learn how to use AI effectively in your job search and the biggest pitfalls to avoid.
This event is hosted the John Molson School of Business Career Management Services.
AI in action: Insights from the workforce
Wednesday, March 12, 3 – 5 p.m., H-769 & 771
Recent graduates and young professionals will share their experiences of how AI is shaping their careers. Learn how AI tools are being integrated into workplaces across industries and what skills you can develop to stay ahead.
This panel discussion will be followed by an opportunity to network with the presenters!
The future of work: AI's impact on the job market
Thursday, March 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m., H-771
What will the job market look like in an AI-driven world? This workshop will explore anticipated industry changes, emerging skills and how you can leverage your degree to stay competitive.
What’s in a prompt?
Thursday, March 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m., LB-205
Learn the art of prompt engineering through hands-on activities! You'll discover how these tools can enhance your academic, professional and personal life.
In this workshop, you'll work with text-generating AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, as well as image generators such as DALL-E 3 image generator via Microsoft Copilot.
Data visualization with Power BI & Looker Studio
Monday, March 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., online
Unlock the full potential of data analytics with Power BI & Looker Studio! This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on fundamental data visualization principles, emphasizing the art of storytelling through data.
Data analytics 101
Monday, March 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., online
Learn the basics of data analysis using Python in Google Colab. We'll cover how to import and explore data sets, clean and pre-process data and create simple visualizations using libraries like Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn. By the end of the session, you'll be ready to tackle a small data analysis project on your own.
