Presenting with Confidence

UofT Toastmasters
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST | Pier 4

Many people find the idea of public speaking to be intimidating, but presenting and communicating ideas effectively is a crucial skill. Join us for this workshop, where we will explore strategies on how we can feel more confident when public speaking, and learn what confidence looks like and how to show it to help you succeed during your next presentation.

Negotiation Strategies

Dr. Gail Levitt, Negotiation Facilitator
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST | Pier 5

Whether you negotiate for a new job, an apartment or house, a car or motorcycle, or an engineering or robotics contract with a client for an important project, it is important for you to be prepared. Having the strategic knowledge and confidence to influence others, with or without authority, has many benefits: it can enable personal growth, improved productivity, stronger relationships, better solutions, and career resiliency to adapt to change. This engaging workshop introduces you to the essential negotiating strategies you will need to achieve your goals most efficiently and effectively. It offers a proven framework for how to prepare for a negotiation most efficiently, and how to conduct a negotiation most proactively for optimal results.

How to be a Money Genius in an Age of Inflation, Rising Interest Rates and Easy Credit

Ellen Roseman, Writer/Journalist specializing in Personal Finance @ Toronto Star
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST | Pier 5

Many people feel they're no good at managing money. They blame their parents or the school system for not giving them the tools they need to refrain from unnecessary spending and build wealth to achieve financial security and independence earlier in life. In this interactive workshop, we will share tips on how to live on less and put money away for the future. We'll start with an excellent list of 50 frugal living tips from the Savvy New Canadians blog. The next step is to figure out how much to save each month, depending on your key goals and your options for short-term savings. Please come with questions, as well as tactics that work for you and you want to share with others. Also bring a notebook to write down ideas for changing your financial life, so you can check on your progress in the upcoming year.

Celebrate Your Success: #IAmRemarkable

Amy Wasik, #IAmRemarkable Facilitator
Sunday, 10 AM - 11 AM EST | Pier 4

Challenge your perceptions around self-promotion and learn valuable skills to take control of your narrative during this workshop. Led by a trained #IAmRemarkable Facilitator, you'll be empowered to speak openly about your accomplishments in the workplace and beyond.

WISE x YNCN Resume Roast

unlocking the secrets to resume success

Asma Surti, Junior Software Engineer @ ENTEGRA
Olivia Tracey, Data Science Analyst @ Birch Hill Equity Partners
Sunday, 10 AM - 11 AM EST | Pier 5

In this workshop, you will hear from WISE and YNCN alumni as they share their tips on crafting a great resume and customizing it to fit the job description. Join us for an interactive workshop, where you will also get the chance to “roast” and refine a sample resume, and practice these key skills that are essential to perfecting your own resume.

Not Lost In Translation

how to communicate your science research effectively

Margaret Mroziewicz, MSc, Communications Manager @ York University, Science Communication Instructor @ Seneca Polytechnic
Sunday, 11 AM - 12 PM EST | Pier 5

The objective of this workshop is to provide students with a general understanding of how to strategically and effectively communicate science to non-expert audiences, which may include the public, media, funders, policy makers, scientists from different fields, and more. Together, we will walk through the key elements of effective science communication, including identifying and understanding your target audiences, tailoring your language and delivery, and identifying key messages. Attendees will leave the workshop having gained new skills in their toolbox to help them succeed as scientists and researchers.

AI For Everyone

how it's changing the world around us and a snapshot of the different industries using it

Michelle Kong, Senior Technical Program Manager, AI/ML Software @ Qualcomm
Sunday, 1 PM - 2 PM EST | Pier 4

We live in an era where AI is constantly evolving to attempt to improve the world around us. We've heard terms like machine learning, and model training, but what is it and how does it all come together? What's out there, and how are different industries using AI to create products to live our lives more efficient than ever?

Find out more about the basics of AI, learn some of the lingo, and discover the different industries that are using AI and have AI career opportunities, including Qualcomm. Don't forget to bring your laptop with access to webcam for an interactive portion of the workshop where you'll train your own AI model!

UI/UX Design Thinking

innovation sprint: experience human-centered outcomes at speed and scale

Christina Park, UX designer @ IBM
Sunday, 1 PM - 2 PM EST | Pier 5

Join us for a design thinking workshop where you'll learn and practice innovative techniques to rapidly generate ideas for design challenges within a dynamic team setting. Elevate your skills as we guide you through interactive exercises fostering collaborative brainstorming and pushing the boundaries of creativity.

Rocketry 101: Introduction to OpenRocket

University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT)
Sunday, 2 PM - 3 PM EST | Pier 5

Learn the basics of rocket design and simulation with OpenRocket. Explore its intuitive interface, design your own custom rocket from scratch and see your rocket come to life as you run simulations to predict its trajectory, altitude, and performance.