Invest in your future and earn the Aspire Certificate, which is designed to complement your academic program by providing opportunities to develop a range of skills and competencies.
To earn the certificate, complete five workshops in at least two Aspire pillars.
Learn more details about the Aspire Professional Development Certificate.
Some of the workshops are self-directed on MyLearningSpace. First, register for the workshop by selecting "Self Registration," then select the workshop, and select "Register."
Take charge of your personal well-being. Our workshops provide you with the skills to manage your time, mental health, and work-life balance. Foster self-awareness and mindfulness in your personal, scholarly, and professional life.
All sessions are virutal, 1 hour in length and open to all students.
Our teaching development workshops offer transferrable teaching skills and foundational teaching knowledge that can be used for both the classroom and the workplace. Learn about different pedagogies and hear from experienced staff and colleagues as they reflect on their experiences and share their knowledge.
All sessions are 90 minutes in length.
Self-paced Microsoft Stream recorded workshops:
In any academic or professional environment, strong communication and leadership skills are critical. Perfect your writing and oral presentation skills with help from specialists in the field.
On-going self-paced learning on MyLearningSpace:
Details for each session and registration links can be found on the Graduate Tab of the Writing Service Workshop site.
From Research to Policy Brief
Increasingly, academics are using their research to write public policy, engage government audiences, and disseminate their research to the public. This workshop will introduce graduate students to the differences between academic and policy writing by examining what makes an effective policy brief. Students will learn how to translate their research into a compelling Executive Summary that they can share with professionals in the public and private sectors.
You can register for the workshop on the Student Success Portal.
The Zoom link for the workshop is included below. The Zoom link will also be emailed to all registered participants prior to the workshop.
https://wilfrid-laurier.zoom.us/j/96920727792?pwd=mf2FbkNS0sLakB5KqQwhF03aV1oBam.1
Wednesday June 4 @ 11am-12pm Register here.
Writing Clearly and Concisely
Writing clearly and concisely is integral to achieve success in academia and the workplace. In this workshop, we will focus on strategies to help you express your ideas clearly and effectively. Whether you’re working on a major research paper or a business report, these strategies will be helpful for all graduate-level writers.
You can register for the workshop on the Student Success Portal.
The Zoom link for the workshop is included below. The Zoom link will also be emailed to all registered participants prior to the workshop.
https://wilfrid-laurier.zoom.us/j/92482696906?pwd=DKMQMTAkeCpehx700m4MjHHudZGmuT.1
Scholarship Proposal Writing
In this 90-minute workshop, you will develop the tools to write effective scholarship proposals. Working from samples of winning graduate student proposals (from OGS, SSHRC, and NSERC grants), we will examine common features of successful research statements, and you will learn how to apply these writing strategies in your own proposal. This workshop is targeted to Master’s and PhD students in all disciplines. The Zoom link for the workshop is included below.
You can register for the workshop on the Student Success Portal.
The Zoom link for the workshop is included below. The Zoom link will also be emailed to all registered participants prior to the workshop.
https://wilfrid-laurier.zoom.us/j/98159986074?pwd=fBjl0NYr0QvjFKI2CM8wKAJsH6PxGo.1Thursday August 14 @ 10:30am-12pm Register here.
Scholarship Proposal Writing
In this 90-minute workshop, you will develop the tools to write effective scholarship proposals. Working from samples of winning graduate student proposals (from OGS, SSHRC, and NSERC grants), we will examine common features of successful research statements, and you will learn how to apply these writing strategies in your own proposal. This workshop is targeted to Master’s and PhD students in all disciplines.
You can register for the workshop on the Student Success Portal.
The Zoom link for the workshop is included below. The Zoom link will also be emailed to all registered participants prior to the workshop.
https://wilfrid-laurier.zoom.us/j/95506522550?pwd=oVzkePowUfGsWT8JmuNt1LgqOMqgbN.1
Wednesday August 20 @ 2pm-3:30pm Register here.
Move successfully into your next career phase. ASPIRE workshops, run by Career Centre professionals, can help you to market your transferable skills, build your resumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, and network and interview with confidence, among many other skills.
All sessions are virtual on Zoom.
Career Planning for Graduate Students
Whether you have clear ideas about your career path or are still wondering what is next for you, this workshop will allow participants to learn how to gather relevant information, insights, and resources to explore opportunities and how to develop a plan to get there.
This session will introduce practical strategies and resources to assist you in conducting the necessary self-reflection and research to identify ideal work environments, optimal job satisfiers and realistic goals for pursuing an academic or post-academic career.
Facilitator: Lisa Roy
Wednesday, June 4@1:00 p.m. (remote via Zoom) Register here.
CV Writing for Academic Jobs for Graduate Students
Create engaging documents that will get noticed.
Interested in a career in academia or research? Participants will learn the unique purpose, format and guidelines for creating an effective Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as clarify the main distinctions between a resumé and a CV.
Skills required: CV Writing
Facilitator: Lisa Roy
Wednesday, June 18@1:00 p.m. Register here.
Resumé & Cover Letter Writing for Graduate Students
Create engaging documents that will get noticed. Have you updated your resumé lately? What are employers looking for in resumés and cover letters? Do you have to target your resumé? Do you even need a cover letter?
Skills Acquired: Participants in this workshop will learn tools and strategies to present your relevant qualifications effectively and connect your skills, experiences and abilities to a target job.
Facilitator(s): Lisa Roy
Wednesday, July 2 @1:00 p.m. (online via Zoom) Register here
Job Search for Graduate Students
Job searching and creating connections to establish yourself as a professional. Did you know that most jobs are filled before thay are posted? Employers hire people through people.
Skills Acquired: Participants in this workshop will learn how to tap into the hidden job market using effective research and networking techniques.
Facilitators(s): Lisa Roy
Wednesday, July 16 @1:00 p.m. (online via Zoom) Register here
LinkedIn for Graduate Students
In today's professional context, an online presence is essential. LinkedIn can be that tool to create a professional version of yourself for potential employers and colleagues.
Skills Acquired: Participants in this workshop will learn about tools and strategies to build your LinkedIn profile, represent yourself professionally, maximize your career research and build your online networks.
Facilitators(s): Lisa Roy
Wednesday, July 23@ 1:00 p.m. (online via Zoom) Register here
Interview Success for Graduate Students
Be prepared and ace your interview. What are employers really looking for from candidates? Join us as we discuss how to prepare for a successful job interview.
Skills acquired: Participants will learn how to identify and present your best qualifications, formulate effective answers to common interview questions and strategies to help reduce stress and maximize your performance.
Facilitator(s): Lisa Roy
Wednesday, August 6@1:00 p.m. (online via Zoom) Register here
Research is a huge component of many Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral Fellow programs. Workshops in our research pillar can help you to complete the work that you are doing at Laurier and help prepare you for future research opportunities. Through workshops ranging from how to develop a research question, to managing your data, our research experts will teach you how to translate your technical work for non-specialist audiences.
Self-paced MyLearningSpace modules:
