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Career X

Career X: Explore. Connect. Exchange.

Join a four-day, cohort-based experiential learning program that blends the best of our Job Shadowing and In the Field programs, with a special thematic twist.

In collaboration with U of T’s Hart House Hip Hop Education program, this year we will be exploring careers and organizations which embody their work through a Hip Hop lens. This means careers buoyed by creativity, self-expression, community, equity and even social justice.

Experience a career exploration journey with a tight cohort of fellow participants which involves elements of fashion, music, design and more, as we connect with the working professionals that embody the Hip Hop spirit.

Who can join

  • Students from all programs at U of T
  • Graduate students, including Masters and PhDs
  • Recent alumni (up to 2 years post-graduation)

Registration is free and first-come, first-served.

Schedule & Locations

Fall 2025 Reading Week
Monday, October 2025 – Thursday, October 28
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Additional host and locations will be updated shortly.

Monday, October 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hart House & Bata Shoe Museum

Tuesday, October 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Makeway

Tuesday, October 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

Host & Location Coming Soon

Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Host & Location Coming Soon

Thursday, October 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Experiential Learning Commons at 255 Beverley St, 3rd Floor

In addition to the sessions taking place on campus at Hart House and the Experiential Learning Commons (255 Beverley Street, 3rd Floor), we will also be traveling to off-campus locations within the downtown core. 

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the off-campus sites.  All locations will be easily accessible via public transit.

What to expect from Career X

Experience careers up close

Visit diverse workplaces, meet professionals, and discover a range of industries and career pathways.

Connect and exchange ideas

Make new connections and build career-minded relationships with our featured employers, guest speakers, U of T staff and your fellow participants. Ask questions, share insights, and learn how identity and career journeys intersect in real-work settings.

Gain real-world perspective

See workplace cultures and teams in action. Observe different roles, hear stories from professionals and reflect on your own path with support from the group.

Register for Career X

Register on CLNx before Monday, October 20 at 12 p.m.

Hosts & Speakers

Headshot of Nadine smiling and sitting on a stool with her arms and legs crossed in front.

Nadine Brown-Stoddart

Owner, Her Collective Agency
Her Collective Agency on Instagram

Nadine Brown-Stoddart, owner of Her Collective Agency, dedicated seven years to one of the leading footwear retailers, Foot Locker. During her five-year tenure in community engagement, she served as a connector fostering relationships, creating opportunities, and building events that resonated with the vibrant and diverse city of Toronto.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing, Nadine has held various roles at major retail companies such as Danier Leather, Club Monaco, Foot Locker, and Loblaws.

Nadine is passionate about curating experiences that connect with enthusiasts of sneakers, art, sports, and fashion, with a strong focus on women-led events. She is committed to celebrating vibrant cultures and the diverse communities they inspire, bringing together like-minded industry movers and shakers to craft unforgettable gatherings that leave a lasting impact and create space for those seeking opportunity.

Abby smiling and sitting on a couch.

Abby Albino

Co-Founder, Makeway
Makeway website

Throughout her career, Abby has led PR & Marketing strategies for many sports & entertainment brands including Nike Toronto, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Foot Locker & many more. Currently, she is the Head of Brand and Business Strategy at Canada Basketball.

As a proud child of immigrant parents, Abby also co-founded Rise Tribe, a non-profit aimed to power the next generation of Filipino-Canadian leaders. Her love of sneakers, streetwear culture & building community led her to launch Makeway as a way to give women a much-needed space to feel celebrated & to cultivate a community that has been, for so long, underserved.

Shelby Weaver

Co-Founder, Makeway
Makeway website

Shelby is the owner & founder of Mack House, North America’s first self-service sneaker customization studio, as well as the Director of Basketball Advancement for the Toronto Raptors. Playing Basketball is what ignited her love for sneakers & she hasn’t looked back since.

She founded Makeway because she was tired of putting up with an industry & retail experience that was unwelcoming & made for men, but more importantly, to build a safe place for women to come together in the name of sneakers. Shelby also works with underserved youth as a basketball coach and mentor for her athlete’s off-court development.

Program partners

Hart House