What happens when alumni relations leverages "careers" as a significant engagement strategy? For a decade, alumni UBC has looked for innovative ways to connect alumni with students dynamic partnerships with existing programs. This session will explore how career-focused initiatives can serve as a conduit for deeper alumni connections, sparking fresh ideas to elevate your programs or launch new ones—using “career” as a powerful bridge to connect students and alumni in meaningful, lasting ways.

Our presenters will share some of the trials, tribulations and successes of creating opportunities and partnerships across campus which allowed us to strengthen our relationships with our alumni--capitalizing on their expertise to develop a broader scope of career education for our students.