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Grad Pro Skills (GPS) Workshops

Winter 2025 Workshops

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) offers a variety of workshops available to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. These workshops are conducted online in collaboration with our university partners. 

Please note that workshop dates and times are scheduled based on facilitator availability. Faculty members interested in arranging a specific Grad Pro Skills (GPS) workshop for their class outside of standard office hours can contact gradengage@ontariotechu.ca.

February 2025

  • Making an Impact: Sharing and Protecting Your Research Identity – Monday, February 3 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

    Are you ready to take charge of your research profile and make your work stand out? In this workshop, led by Nadya Lim Douglas, Liaison Librarian, you will learn how to manage your public research identity and measure the impact of your publications and research activities. The session will guide you through using research metric tools and provide practical checklists for evaluating journals and conferences as potential platforms for sharing your work.

    Designed specifically for graduate students, this session will equip you with strategies to increase the visibility of your research, maximize its impact, and ensure your contributions are accessible to a wider audience. You'll also discover effective ways to promote your scholarly achievements and position yourself for success in academia or beyond.

    This is an online session offered through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/rrk-adgp-cad

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  • Upgrade Your Resumé and Cover Letter – Wednesday, February 12 | 11 a.m. to noon

    An interactive workshop led by Sacha Thompson, Co-op and Internship Advisor, will help you craft a sleek, informative, and effective resumé and cover letter that positions you for success. You’ll learn how to incorporate the latest trends in formatting and content customization while tailoring your documents to specific roles.

    Whether you're applying for academic positions, industry roles, or internships, this session will provide you with the practical tools and expert insights needed to create compelling application materials that stand out in today’s competitive job market.

    This is an online session offered through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kob-gxam-kkf

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  • Polished Presentations: Mastering Your Delivery with Confidence – Wednesday, February 19 | 1 to 2 p.m.

    Join Darren Grant, Employment Advisor at the Ontario Tech Career Centre, for an engaging workshop on mastering the art of effective presentations. Whether you’re presenting in person or virtually, this session will help you refine your presentation style, leverage technology to your advantage, and design visually engaging slides.

    You’ll learn strategies to maintain poise, capture your audience’s attention, and communicate clear, impactful messages. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence and techniques to deliver polished presentations in any setting.

    This is an online session offered through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/avg-aryi-iyp

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