美女做爱鈥檚 Business Networking Night drew a record number of students this fall for an evening of networking with employer partners.聽
This year鈥檚 event attracted more than 830 attendees, a 39-per-cent increase from last year鈥檚 record-breaking attendance.聽
鈥淭his year, the numbers show that more than ever, students and employer partners value face-to-face conversations and connections,鈥� says Robert Wooden, director of Management Career Services (惭颁厂).听
鈥淚鈥檓 so proud to see how many students come out to this event, especially those first-year students who are putting themselves out there in only their second week of classes.鈥�
It was an incredibly helpful and empowering experience.
Presented by EY and hosted by MCS, the gathering brings students face-to-face with representatives from a wide range of industries.
鈥淭he atmosphere at the venue was incredibly welcoming,鈥� said Oliver Dukuze, a second-year Bachelor of Management student.聽鈥淚t was an incredibly helpful and empowering experience, and I strongly encourage all Management students to take full advantage of these events!鈥�
Many students return to the event year after year. Lauren Chimienti, a second-year Corporate Residency MBA student, is one of them.聽
鈥淚 found my first experience so valuable, and I wanted to continue building connections in the community,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his time, I felt more comfortable approaching people and having meaningful conversations, which made the experience even more rewarding."
Connecting talent and opportunity
This year鈥檚 networking gala was supported by 22 employer sponsors, more than ever before. Employer sponsors help support the event and network with students.
James McStay, senior wealth advisor at event sponsor IG Wealth Management, said聽representing his company聽was a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with the 美女做爱 community that helped launch his career.
I enjoy sharing [my] experiences with students as they consider their own futures.
鈥淔ifteen years after graduating from the Commerce Co-op program, I've been fortunate to build a successful wealth management practice,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 enjoy sharing those experiences with students as they consider their own futures.鈥�
Employers such as BMO, Scotiabank, Manulife, Sobeys, Irving Oil, and others travelled out of province from Saint John, Toronto, and Calgary to attend.
Annelise Hielema and Joanne Bouchard Lacoste with聽Canadian Natural聽Resources, an oil and gas company, came from Calgary to Halifax as a sponsor.聽
鈥淢aking the trip to Halifax was a great opportunity to meet 美女做爱 students face-to-face, learn about their career goals, and introduce them to opportunities within Canadian Natural Resources,鈥� said Hielma. 鈥淭he event facilitated many great conversations which help us build strong relationships with future talent while also giving students a chance to ask questions and gain a better understanding of what a career with us could look like.鈥�
Bouchard said there was plenty of interest in their company.聽
We were impressed by how well-prepared, engaged, and confident the students were.
鈥淲e were impressed by how well-prepared, engaged, and confident the students were and appreciated their curiosity to learn about us by the steady flow of students at our table throughout the evening,鈥� she added. 鈥淓vents like this help us connect with talented students early and build relationships that can grow into future opportunities.鈥�
Drawing people back
Nearly 30 other alumni and past attendees of the event participated as聽employer partners, gaining access to networking with students in attendance.
鈥淗aving attended the event as a student and now returning as an employer, it's rewarding to help students explore career opportunities while showcasing what our firm has to offer,鈥� said Stephanie Wooden, senior accountant at KPMG, who graduated from the Bachelor of Commerce Co-op program in 2024.
Glenna Thornhill, operations manager at Halifax Harbour Tours and a first-time co-op employer, was surprised by the number of students.
聽鈥淚t was daunting at first, but the students I spoke with were interested to hear about the scope of work they could do as a student with a small business,鈥� she says.
For some students, attending a second time around proved even more valuable.聽
For Sophia Ma, a second-year Commerce Co-op student this year鈥檚 event felt even more meaningful to her as she approaches her first co-op.
鈥淐ompared to the first time I attended, I felt much more confident speaking with employers,鈥� she said. 鈥淚had stronger people skills.鈥�
