Pathways to Success

Graduate Student Professional Development Program

A suite of expert panels and workshops are offered throughout the academic year to the graduate student community as a forum to share ideas and develop skills in support of academic and career success. Sessions focus on the exploration of post-degree opportunties, incorporating career development and preparation as part of one's academic studies, assessment and project management strategies and tips for finding an academic job.

  • Hear for experts in academic and other careers
  • Improve your resume, CV and cover letter writing skills
  • Explore work search strategies
  • Lear about professional development opportunities

Program schedule is available from Co-operative Education and Career Services

The Pathways to Success - Graduate Student Professional Development Program is an annual event organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Learning and Teaching Centre, Co-operative Education and Career Services and Counselling Services.

Presentation videos

The videos below cover many of the presentations offered as part of the 2011 summit.

Slides, handouts and additional resources

Presentation slides, handouts and resource lists from the 2011 Pathways to Success summit:


Student mental health
Professional development
Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
Graduate Students' Society

Program information