Seneca Alumni E-Newsletter

January 2024

Check out our first all-digital edition of RED

We are thrilled to announce that the first all-digital edition of RED, our award-winning magazine, is here. We moved the magazine online to reduce our environmental footprint and can't wait for you to check out our new look.

Go online and explore the new RED now

Enriched content, improved experience: Find the alumni profiles, donor stories and the latest Seneca Polytechnic news that you enjoy on our brand-new website.

Interactive engagement: Immerse yourself in interactive content and videos that will allow you to connect with the publication on another level.

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Alumni Programming

Career Recharge, presented by TD, offers free, 90-minute virtual biweekly workshops. The sessions cover in-demand job skills and relevant professional topics. In addition, Career Recharge partners with InStage to deliver a monthly active-learning simulation for the development of communication skills. Join us for an upcoming virtual workshop.

Personal Effectiveness

Tuesday, Jan. 9

6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Discover how to personally and professionally integrate the timeless principles of the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

InStage Virtual Reality Session – Interview Skills

Tuesday, Jan. 16

6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Learn effective interviewing techniques by watching an AI virtual reality mock interview and hearing expert feedback.

Personality – You and the Workplace

Tuesday, Jan. 23

6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Gain greater insight into different personality types to improve your interpersonal relationships.

Check out the workshop schedule to see the full series.

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Seneca HELIX’s HERizons program is helping to dismantle gender barriers in the workplace by providing free career support and training specifically developed for women. HERizons career development sessions are designed to support women looking to enter or re-enter the workforce or advance in their current positions. 

Career Session: Elevating Your Workplace Negotiation Skills

Wednesday, Jan. 10

7 to 8:30 p.m. EST

Enhance your professional journey with this women-focused workshop on negotiation skills for the workplace.

Motivational Minutes: Finding and Harnessing Your Strengths

Tuesday, Jan. 18

7 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Learn how women can leverage their unique strengths to achieve personal and professional success.

Workshop: A Women's Guide to Thrive Under Stress

Tuesday, Jan. 30

7 to 8:30 p.m. EST

Dive into transformative strategies to conquer stress and embrace positive life transformations with confidence.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Women Employment Readiness Pilot Program.

HERizons is being offered in partnership with College of the Rockies (British Columbia)

Get Involved

Dive into a chilly adventure and make a splash for a great cause!

Join the 2024 Polar Bear Dip for the Campaign for Students and be part of an unforgettable experience that makes a difference.

What's in it for you?

Brave the icy waters with a community of like-minded individuals
Support the Campaign for Students and contribute to educational opportunities
Enjoy post-dip festivities with hot beverages and camaraderie

Seneca Polytechnic’s Campaign for Students provides hundreds of bursaries each year to students who have financial need. Your participation in the Polar Bear Dip will directly contribute to brighter futures for Seneca students.

Help us make waves and create a ripple effect of positive change! Join the 2024 Polar Bear Dip together, we can make a splash for students in need!

Connect with caterina.ventrella@senecapolytechnic.ca for more information or to register.

Seneca News and Stories

Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens celebrate successful partnership

Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens have announced the latest chapter in the organizations’ long-term partnership to provide students with industry-standard tools and training.

Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of a sophisticated virtual reality (VR) manufacturing simulation kit and 25 seats of industry-leading Tecnomatix® from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software.

Read the full story

Women’s soccer team brings home the gold

Congratulations to the Seneca Sting women’s soccer team who won gold at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Championship on Saturday, Nov. 11. The first Ontario team — ever — to win a CCAA Championship in women’s soccer.

We are #SenecaProud.

Read more about the big win

Further Your Studies

University and Degree Information Fair

Are you planning the next step in your academic journey? If you’re thinking of pursuing a degree program, you won’t want to miss this event. Learn about different degree pathway options that are available in the GTA, Canada and abroad. Join us on-campus and connect with representatives from post-secondary institutions and get information to help you plan and make informed decisions in building on your credentials.

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Discover new programs at our free webinars

At Seneca Polytechnic, we develop new programs to respond to the evolving labour market. Learn more about the new programs launching this September in our upcoming free webinars. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the curriculum, discover career options and ask questions.

Seneca’s Centre for Executive & Professional Learning (CEPL)

CEPL specializes in courses to prepare you for your next career milestone. Their flexible programming include executive certificates, microcredentials and workshops. Learn more and register for courses starting in January including Science Communication, Advanced Project Management and UX Writing Fundamentals.

Explore all programming

Earn a Master’s of Business Management (MBA) at Niagara University in Ontario

As a Seneca Polytechnic graduate, you may be eligible to apply for Niagara University in Ontario's (NUO’s) Master of Business Administration (MBA). Classes take place evenings and weekends and begin the week of January 15 through both in person and online delivery. This semester, NUO's MGT670 People in Organizations course will be offered in person at Seneca's Newnham Campus.

For more information, visit the Seneca-Niagara University Partnership web page or contact the NUO recruitment team by email or phone at 905.294.7260.

Alumni Benefits

Being a Seneca graduate means you have access to savings with TD Insurance group programs. The programs enable you to have access to preferred rates and savings on a variety of insurance options.

Find a plan suitable for your needs

Seneca Alumni has partnered with Perkopolis to provide you with over 5,000 exclusive perks. You can save on top brands including Apple, Adidas, WestJet, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Lenovo and more. Follow these steps to register and contact us for your member ID.

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