Career X
Career X: Explore. Connect. Exchange.
Join a four-day, cohort-based experiential learning program that blends the best of the Job Shadowing and In the Field programs through a hip hop education lens. This program is a collaboration between Hart House and Career Exploration & Education.
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.
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
Join in person over Reading Week in October 2025.
- Monday October 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Hart House & AGO)
- Tuesday October 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Bata Shoe Museum)
- Wednesday October 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Host Location & More coming!)
- Thursday October 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Experiential Learning Commons – 255 Beverley St)
What to expect
- Explore workplaces and industries connected to hip hop culture and education.
- Visit two standout host sites in Toronto.
- Engage in group sessions and one-on-one conversations with professionals in various careers.
- Discover how identity connects with career choices.
- Leave with insights, confidence and tools to shape your learning and career journey.
Register for Career X
Register on CLNx.
