Career Month 2025
Career Month is the bridge between the student experience and moving towards developing your career. This November, CECE and UFV Alumni have partnered together to feature alumni who are established in their fields and have come to share their wisdom on finding success in the modern job market.
EFCIE x CYPE: Elevate your edge series: Leadership
November 3, 2025
3:30 – 5:30 PM
UFV Abbotsford, K 180, K 171
Discover the foundations of leadership and marketing in service-based industries at this engaging panel discussion on November 3. Hear insights from local business leaders and build connections with peers and mentors. This is a valuable opportunity for students, entrepreneurs, and young professionals to deepen their understanding of business ownership, leadership and innovation.
This event is FREE to attend.
What to do with your arts degree
November 5, 2025 | 4:30 – 6 PM
Abbotsford Campus Room B101
Or online via Zoom
Unlock the potential of your Arts degree at UFV’s “What to Do with Your Arts Degree”! Join us for a dynamic 90-minute session where accomplished UFV Arts alumni from diverse fields will share their unique career journeys, insider tips on navigating the job market, and practical advice to help you maximize your education’s value.
This expanded panel offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with successful graduates, discover the many pathways an arts education can open, and get inspired for your future career.
Ideation Jam
November 10 & 12
Abbotsford Campus
After a successful pilot in November 2024, the UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education is bringing back the Community Ideation Jam for National Career Month in November 2025! This collaborative and inclusive environment aims to generate innovative ideas and actionable plans with a diverse group of participants.
The Community Ideation Jam is now a 48-hour long jam for this Fall Reading Break!
This year’s Community Ideation Jam theme is Changemaking with AI and we are excited to be partnering with UFV alumnus, Tristan Taylor, the founder of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Advancement Institute (CAIAI). To support students in developing their ideation, we’ve lined up guest speakers and a workshop focused on artificial intelligence. These sessions are designed to give you fresh perspectives spark creativity, and offer practical tools you can apply as you shape your project.
To all attendees interested in participating, no AI knowledge required!
Note: No drop-ins on the day of event. Students must register to participate and must be committed to the dates. Accepted students (or teams) will receive a confirmation email on the last week of October.
Pave your own career path
November 18, 2025 | 4 – 5:30 PM
Abbotsford Campus Room A225
Or online via Zoom
Discover alumni career journeys across disciplines, with a special focus on sustainability and planetary health. Hear from UFV graduates making a real impact locally and globally. Whether you’re a student or alumni exploring new paths, this event offers valuable insights and role models to guide your next steps. Don’t miss this chance to connect, be inspired, and shape your own career path.