Career Centre Archive
History in the Making project looks at UFV’s first 50
Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students…
UFV students gain valuable experience through two federally funded work-integrated
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education is celebrating the completion of a community engagement project offering work-integrated learning opportunities to more than 250 UFV students. Some of the projects will be showcased in a CityStudio Hubbub showcase event focused on Accessible Tourism in Abbotsford. You can view the projects at the Hubbub showcase on…
CECE secures $340k in funding to focus on UFV’s 50th
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) recently received more than $340,000 through Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) to support two overarching community engagement projects under the umbrella of work-integrated learning. The first project — conducted in close collaboration with Tourism Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association — aims to contribute to…
Hit the road this summer with the Get to Know
Heading out on a road trip this summer? We have the perfect driving companion for you. And maybe we’re a little biased, but UFV has some of the most brilliant and fascinating minds in education. The UFV Get to Know podcast digs a little deeper with UFV’s expert faculty and staff. You might know our…
Get to Know podcast: Candy Ho has a few thoughts
We are living in a new environment when it comes to our careers. The chain reaction from the COVID-19 pandemic has altered where we work (remote versus in-person), sparked a Great Resignation, and given a lot of the leverage back to the employee. Dr. Candy Ho, the first-ever assistant professor of Integrative Career & Capstone…Career Month makes it easier for students to plan for
In the midst of a busy semester, it can be difficult for students to focus on life after university. UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education is making it easier for students to integrate career planning into their university routine by offering more than 20 online (and a few in-person) workshops on a variety of…
New Career Mapping tool to be game-changing for students: Including
Justin Trudeau was once a teacher. The Rock was a professional football player. Jennifer Aniston was a telemarketer. The career trajectory for most people will take several detours. People change departments, change companies, and even change industries. A recent study indicates that the average Canadian worker will switch jobs 15 times in their lifetime. Liana…
Turn your learning into earning with UFV Career Fair on
Looking to transition from student to employee and launch your career? Or find summer work? Check out the 2018 Career Fair! Find out what skills you need to get picked. Turn your certificate, diploma, or degree into dollars. Meet with graduate schools and over 45 employers. Don’t miss your chance to win 1 of 3…
Physics and math skills apply in marketing job for UFV
When you think about what kind of summer job a physics student might land, would marketing pop into your mind? It certainly didn’t for UFV physics and math student Josh Friesen, but he recently wrapped up a work semester in the marketing department of Prospera Credit Union in Abbotsford. And he found that the analytical…
History in the Making project looks at UFV’s first 50
Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students…UFV students gain valuable experience through two federally funded work-integrated
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education is celebrating the completion of a community engagement project offering work-integrated learning opportunities to more than 250 UFV students. Some of the projects will be showcased in a CityStudio Hubbub showcase event focused on Accessible Tourism in Abbotsford. You can view the projects at the Hubbub showcase on…CECE secures $340k in funding to focus on UFV’s 50th
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) recently received more than $340,000 through Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) to support two overarching community engagement projects under the umbrella of work-integrated learning. The first project — conducted in close collaboration with Tourism Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association — aims to contribute to…Hit the road this summer with the Get to Know
Heading out on a road trip this summer? We have the perfect driving companion for you. And maybe we’re a little biased, but UFV has some of the most brilliant and fascinating minds in education. The UFV Get to Know podcast digs a little deeper with UFV’s expert faculty and staff. You might know our…Get to Know podcast: Candy Ho has a few thoughts
We are living in a new environment when it comes to our careers. The chain reaction from the COVID-19 pandemic has altered where we work (remote versus in-person), sparked a Great Resignation, and given a lot of the leverage back to the employee. Dr. Candy Ho, the first-ever assistant professor of Integrative Career & Capstone…Career Month makes it easier for students to plan for
In the midst of a busy semester, it can be difficult for students to focus on life after university. UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education is making it easier for students to integrate career planning into their university routine by offering more than 20 online (and a few in-person) workshops on a variety of…New Career Mapping tool to be game-changing for students: Including
Justin Trudeau was once a teacher. The Rock was a professional football player. Jennifer Aniston was a telemarketer. The career trajectory for most people will take several detours. People change departments, change companies, and even change industries. A recent study indicates that the average Canadian worker will switch jobs 15 times in their lifetime. Liana…Turn your learning into earning with UFV Career Fair on
Looking to transition from student to employee and launch your career? Or find summer work? Check out the 2018 Career Fair! Find out what skills you need to get picked. Turn your certificate, diploma, or degree into dollars. Meet with graduate schools and over 45 employers. Don’t miss your chance to win 1 of 3…Physics and math skills apply in marketing job for UFV
When you think about what kind of summer job a physics student might land, would marketing pop into your mind? It certainly didn’t for UFV physics and math student Josh Friesen, but he recently wrapped up a work semester in the marketing department of Prospera Credit Union in Abbotsford. And he found that the analytical…
