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University & career preparation

If you are a high school student, adviser or teacher, join us for an online workshop to experience what classes are like at the University of Victoria. Dive into relevant business topics with the faculty from the Gustavson School of Business.

Each session lasts 60-90 minutes.

Entrepreneurship 101: what makes a good side-hustle?

Got a side-hustle idea? Learn how to evaluate and grow it with insights from UVic faculty, guests and industry experts. This interactive session, led by Gustavson's Brock Smith and Claudia Smith, gives you a taste of university-level entrepreneurship.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 (new date)
6 p.m. PST

Register for Entrepreneurship 101

Finance 101: personal finance for students preparing for college & university

Join Gustavson's Michael King for an engaging session on managing money, building credit, saving and investing. Learn practical skills to prepare for university life and future financial independence.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
6 p.m. PST

Register for Finance 101

AI 101: using artificial intelligence in university and your career

Join Gustavson's Andrew Park for a hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence—text, image, audio and video generation. Learn how AI works, its risks and rewards, and how to use it responsibly in school and beyond.

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