Grad Career Launch

Grad Career Launch is designed to empower graduate students with the tools and opportunities they need for a successful career transition.

You can walk through each opportunity individually or complete the full program to maximize your experience. Along the way, you’ll build essential skills in networking (online and in person), effective communication, job searching, career direction, and identifying transferable skills beyond the classroom.

As part of GATE, graduate students and postdocs also gain access to professional development opportunities that enrich both graduate work and future careers. Programming is built around four pivotal domains of growth: effective communication, entrepreneurship and leadership, teaching and mentorship, and wellness and equity ensuring you are supported at every stage of your journey!

Launch Your Career

1. Careers Week with the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL)

GATE is partnering with Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL) to get you ready for the CESL Career Fair! Join us for a series of workshops designed to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence so you can put your best foot forward and make the most of every networking opportunity!

Event Details:
📅: September 15-24
⏰: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
💻: Online. Please check your email once you have registered!

2. Reverse Career Fair

The tables are turned and employers go from table to table to speed network with you! Top-notch industry professionals and CEOs from major Saskatchewan businesses. This is your chance to shine, pitch yourself, showcase your research, skills, and talents directly to prospective employers, industry and community partners who are eager to discover fresh talent.

We have one of the highest hiring rates of University Networking events, with almost 10% of students getting hired!

Event Details:
📅: November 4
⏰: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Please Note: You are required to attend one of the CESL workshops to receive a personalized invite to the Reverse Career Fair!

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3. GATE x President Keshen's Regina Chamber of Commerce Executive Event

In partnership with the Regina Chamber of Commerce, President Keshen hosts an exclusive event for graduate students. President Keshen personally invites top CEOs from across Saskatchewan’s leading businesses to share employment insights, valueable leadership tips, and network directly with you.

Event Details:
📅: November 27
⏰: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Please Note: You are required to attend one of the CESL workshops to receive a personalized invite to the event!

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4. GATE @ the Summit

GATE is partnering with the Hill and Levene Schools of Business to host the inaugural Student Summit in a full day professional development conference! This is an integrated experience for graduate students to explore academic and professional pathways, build industry connections, and engage with Regina and Saskatchewan’s broader business community.

Event Details:
📅: November 28
⏰: 7:45am - 7:00pm

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5. Networking Events

GATE partners with various Saskatchewan businesses such as the Regina Chamber of Commerce, WESK, Cultivator powered by Conexus, SK Startup Institute, Economic Development Regina, Startup TNT and more to bring dynamic networking events. You’ll connect with industry, explore new sectors, and gain real-world experiences. These events cross over with our Entrepreneurship Launch and each event will open doors to fresh opportunities!

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Additional Resources

Centre of Experiential and Service Learning (CESL)

The Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL) offers hands-on, practical one-hour courses designed to build career readiness skills. Each course provides a digital badge to strengthen your resume and showcase your accomplishments. Beyond training, experiential learning gives you a competitive edge in the job market while boosting your confidence and expanding your professional network.

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Graduate Teaching Enhancement Course (GTEC)

GTEC is a half-day course offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the Center for Teaching and Learning. It is designed to prepare Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) for their roles and to enhance their overall graduate experience while benefiting undergraduate students’ learning experiences.

Digital Research Skills Certificate Program

The non-credit Certificate in Digital Research Skills (DRS) for graduate students formally recognizes graduate students who have taken DRS workshops designed to develop their digital research skills. The Certificate is offered to all graduate and postdoctoral students who are interested in developing their digital research skills and engaging in the graduate professional development community at the University of Regina.

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