Co-op & Career Development Centre Workshops & Events

Alumni Talks

Alumni Talks is a panel series, hosted in collaboration with Alumni & Community Engagement, where Langara graduates share their experiences, challenges, and career journeys. See past Alumni Talks events.

Alumni Talks: Present Your Professional Story
Monday, January 26 | 5:00 pm–6:30 pm | T Building Gallery | Register

Hear how alumni positioned themselves during their job search to successfully land roles in their fields. Learn how to present your professional story including your academic, work, and volunteer experiences to best showcase your talent to potential employers and at networking events.

Panelists include:

• Clauzi Guerini, PDD Business Administration (2020), Operational Radiation Safety Group Lead at TRIUMF
• Gigi Tsui, BBA Business Management (2014) Coordinator, Licensure at College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC
• Jaspinder Singh, Computer Science Diploma (2020), Support Services Developer at Calabrio Inc.

Tech Talks

Tech Talks is a series of monthly panels where industry experts talk about a day in the life of their career, the position and skills required to do their work, and tips for students entering their company. See past Tech Talks events.

Tech Talks: Hiring Tips 
Tuesday, February 10 | 5:00 pm–6:30 pm | Virtual event via Zoom | Register

Gain practical knowledge on how to succeed in today’s tech job market. Key takeaways include understanding what employers look for, strategies to stand out in competitive hiring processes, and guidance on building strong professional networks. Participants also learn how to identify roles that align with their training, strengthen their professional profile, and apply effective resume and interview techniques. 

Panelists include:

• Stefan Trifu, Global Senior Talent Acquisition Professional at WorkSafeBC
• And more

Career Talks

Career Talks is a series of career panels that feature experts from a variety of industries. Each panel will focus on a different theme including hiring trends, science & tech, business, and more. See past Career Talks events.

Career Talks: Engineering
Tuesday, February 3 | 5:00 pm–6:30 pm | T Building Gallery | Register

The Engineering Career Talk showcases the differences and similarities between different engineering careers such as civil, materials, environmental, and project management. These industry experts will share their career journeys and considerations for work in their discipline.

Panelists include: 

• Daniel Reyes, P.Eng., Project Manager at Advocate Consulting
• Joyce Chen, P.Eng., Structural Engineer at WSP
• Oscar Ryan, BASc, Electrical Engineering Student and UBC
• And more

Career Talks: Criminal Justice Career Talk & Career Booths
Monday March 9 | 1:30 pm–3:30 pm | T Building Gallery | Register

Considering a career in Corrections Officer, Court Reporter, Criminologist, Law Enforcement/Police Officer, Legal Investigator, Insurance Investigator, Policy Analyst, or Social Service Worker? Join us for this Career Talk to learn more about the day in the life of public service work and the recruitment process working in the private and public sectors.

1:30 pm–3:30 pm | Career Booths

2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Career Talk Panel

A panel talk of designated speakers to talk about their career journey in Criminal Justice. The talk includes skills for the workforce, a day in the life of your work, and tips you have for students considering a career in Criminal Justice.

Co-op and Career Week | March 9–13, 2026

Join us for a week of opportunities to meet employers, alumni and industry associations to learn about your college to career journey. Come to career workshops to update your resume, LinkedIn and attend events. 

See full list of events.