Backpack to Briefcase
Backpack to Briefcase
Volunteer your expertise or attend as a participant. Backpack to Briefcase is a multi-track series of workshops held for one week each trimester to better equip alumni and graduating students with the tools needed to survive "the real world". Sessions run every November, March and July. To view upcoming Backpack to Briefcase workshops, click here.
Past sessions have included:
- What's Your Credit Rating IQ? - Presented by BVC Instructor Alan Frank
- Self Defense - Presented by Chris Hsiung of Human Venture Coaching
- Resume Critiques - Presented by BVC Career Services
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Information Session
- Nutrition 101 - Presented by Nutrio Consulting
- Face the Fear of Public Speaking - Presented by MRU Instructor Jeff Jewett
- Yoga for Beginners - Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Denise Torris
- Let's Talk Taxes - Presented by BVC Instructor Alan Frank
- Mock Interviews - Presented by BVC Career Services
- Creating Your Career - Presented by Chris Hsiung from Human Venture Coaching
- Government Loan Repayment: What You Need to Know About Your Loans - Presented by Edulinx
- What's Your Money Personality? - Presented by BVC Instructor Alan Frank
- Meditation
- Get Connected: A Guide to Social Networking and Business Netiquette - Presented by BVC Coordinator Colleen Bangs
- Identity Theft: Why YOU Should Care - Presented by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex
- H1N1: What you need to know to get through the pandemic - Presented by BVC Health Services
- What Not to Wear to Work Fashion Show - Annual Event presented by the BVCAA
- 10 Steps Ahead of Debt - presented by Money Mentors
- Toastmasters Demonstration Meeting - Presented by Toastmasters International
- Enhancing Communication Skills for the Workplace - Presented by BVC Education Support Heather Deacon
- Break the Cycle: Spend Less. Save More. - Presented by Money Mentors
- Stretch Your Dollars: Budgeting Basics - Presented by Learning Clicks
- Stress Management: Tips and tricks for managing a busy life - Presented by Dr. Mark Brown BSc, DC
- Brain Gym: Refresh, recharge and wake up your brian! - Presented by Pam August, B-Ed
- A How-to Guide to Becoming a Fearless Job Seeker - Presented by Corey Harlock
- Gender + Communications - Presented by BVC Instructor Margaret Toye, PhD
- True Colours - Presented by Employment Facilitator Patrick Cotter
B2B Suggestion Box
The BVCAA is always looking for suggestions for future Backpack to Briefcase sessions. Please email us if you would like to see one of the past sessions brought back or have a new idea.
