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.
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.
Navigating AI’s impact on recruitment
Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., H-771
Discover how AI is transforming hiring processes, from resumé screening to interviews. You'll gain insights on how to optimize your job applications for an AI-enhanced recruitment landscape.
You'll get real-world advice from recruiter Georgie Konstantopoulos (BComm 2016)!
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.
