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Student & Alumni Connection

Expand your network and gain insights from U of T alumni

How the program works:

Connect with current students and alumni through opportunities for career development and community building. Throughout the year, Career Exploration & Education hosts a variety of events, webinars and workshops that aim to bridge the gap between generations of U of T members, empowering everyone to share their experiences, insights, and career journeys.

Event types:

As a student and recent graduate (up to 2 years after graduation) at the University of Toronto, you can attend these events and connect with alumni and industry professionals from a wide range of industries with valuable experience, diverse skillsets, and career advice.

As a University of Toronto graduate, you have valuable experience to share with our students. We hope that you will be part of the networking events to:

  • Help shape the careers of students and young alumni by sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience.
  • Build your networking of other U of T alumni and students community.

If you are an alumnus looking to give back to the U of T community, we invite you to volunteer with different career exploration programs. You can share your expertise, connect with fellow alumni, and support current students in their career journeys. Your insights and experiences can make a difference!

Complete the volunteer interest form.

Program Registration:

Sign up for events on CLNx or through the upcoming event links in each section.

Student & Alumni Networking Events

Join Student & Alumni Networking events to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to a thriving community of lifelong learners and leaders. Each academic year, we host career networking events dedicated to supporting students and alumni from equity-deserving communities.

Register for upcoming events:

Networking Tips

For tips on how to make the most of these networking events, check out these networking guides:

Student & Alumni Skill Building Webinars

Enhance your career skills. These webinars feature U of T alumni offering practical guidance on both technical and transferable skills. Join other students and recent graduates in gaining skills beyond the classroom, actionable insights and resources for both personal and professional development.

Watch past webinar recordings on YouTube

Check out Student & Alumni Skill Building webinar recordings to learn new skills on demand.

Effective Use of AI in Job Search

Data Storytelling: Intro to Tableau

Featured alumni

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Luki Danukarjanto

HBSc 2002 UTSC, Head of Recruiting and Talent Development at PureFacts Financial Solutions
Effective Use of AI in Job Search

Known as “the soft skills guy,” Luki Danukarjanto is passionate about helping others find their purpose. As the founder of FOCUS Inspired, he is dedicated to transforming education through soft-skills learning and making Toronto the mentorship capital of the world.

Luki wears many hats:

  • Career Catalyst: Sparking transformative growth.
  • Personal Trainer for Careers: Turning knowledge into action.
  • DJ for Self-Development: Simplifying and remixing career wisdom into actionable advice.

A published author (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) and podcast host, Luki’s diverse background includes roles as a developer, Big 4 management consultant, and campus recruiting lead. Today, he inspires audiences across the Greater Toronto Area as an educator and speaker, sharing his mission to elevate mentorship and personal development.

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Bill Nguyen

HBSc 2023, Technology consultant at KPMG Canada
Data Storytelling: An Introduction to Tableau

Bill Nguyen (HBSc 2023) is currently a technology consultant at KPMG Canada, where he specializes in IT strategy and data analytics. Prior to joining KPMG, his several internships as a data analyst and business intelligence developer allowed him to hone his skills in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. As a former Tableau Student Ambassador, he is eager to help other students in learning how to use Tableau effectively, making it a valuable tool in their toolkit.

Other networking and career exploration programs

Aside from the Student & Alumni Networking events, you can sign up to be part of the U of T hub on Ten Thousand Coffee, a free and online networking platform that you can connect with more than 14,000 alumni and fellow students.

You can check out other career exploration programs such as My Career Story, Job Shadowing, In the Field and Identities @ Work.