About Grad Pro Skills (GPS)

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) is excited to offer Graduate Professional Skills training through online workshops designed to supplement course-based and research-based experiences.  Whether your path will lead you to industry, academia, government or non-government organizations, Grad Pro Skills (GPS) will help you diversify your experiences and build capacity through research-informed professional development and enhance the 21st century competencies needed for a successful future.

SGPS has made cultivating the professional skills of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral a top priority. We believe in the importance of comprehensive, well-rounded educational experiences for every student, which is why GPS offerings are flexible, inclusive, and differentiated to meet the distinct needs of our many students and fellows. We offer online workshops on many topics, including:

• Research and knowledge mobilization
• Entrepreneurship and leadership
• Professional communication
• Career management skills