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What the HEC! Hamilton Employment Crawl 2013
- What the HEC!
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... - Overview
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... - Registration
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... - Networking
Reception
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... - Strategic
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In Hamilton, YOU make a difference!
The annual Hamilton Employment Crawl (HEC) takes place on May 1 and 2, 2013. A partnership between the City of Hamilton and McMaster University, the Crawl gives McMaster students an opportunity to explore the Hamilton labour market and discover some of the city's hidden gems such as its heritage and vibrant arts and cultural scene.
This year, four Employment Crawls will be offered over a two-day period. Students are encouraged to register for the Crawl that best suits their career interests. If you would like to attend HEC on both dates you must register individually for each one.
HEC Industry Tours
May 1
Tour A: Manufacturing/Clean Air and Technology
Tour B: Creative Industries and Communications
May 2
Tour C: Food Processing/Goods Movement and Transportation
Tour D: Life Science and Health Care
Space is limited. Register on OSCARplus today!
Contact
If you would like more information about HEC or have additional questions, please contact:
Student Success Centre
Gilmour Hall 110
905-525-9140 ext. 24254
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Overview
Students participating in the Hamilton Employment Crawl will enjoy the following activities:
- Five company visits (tours) to local Hamilton businesses
- Guided city tour
- Boxed lunch provided by Pita Pit
- Free time in one of Hamilton's hotspots
- Networking Reception with employer participants at the Scottish Rite Club.
Participants on the Crawl will visit five business throughout the tour. Organizations will present information about their company, discuss growth potential within their sector and give tours of their facility/workspace (if applicable). Some participating employers are hiring!
Designated buses will transport HEC participants to the various locations included in the tour.
Individuals participating in the tours on May 1 and 2 will be picked up at the Ivor Wynne Centre round-about. Start and end times for the tours will differ on each day depending on the schedule of activities. Please review the registration tab for further tour details, the event schedule and registration information. If you would like to attend HEC on both dates, please notify us when registering.
A $10 deposit (cash only) is required to reserve your spot on the Crawl. Seating is limited. A full refund will be provided to participants at the end of each day.
Registration
Registration is limited to 150 students (approximately 37 students per tour). You must register on OSCARplus then pay the $10 registration deposit (cash only) for each tour at the Student Success Centre, Gilmour Hall 110 in order to secure your spot. A brief overview will be provided at that time.
Online registration opens: March 27, 2013
Both tours will depart at the same time from Ivor Wynne Centre round-about; Students are required to Check In with their students card in Gilmour Hall Room110 between 8:15am & 8:30am then are required to proceed to the Ivor Wynne Centre(IWC). Tours will depart promptly; those late or not at the tour pick-up and drop-off points at the scheduled times will be required to find their own transportation to the next stop on the Crawl at their own expense.
Guided City Tour
Participants will enjoy a boxed lunch provided by Pita Pit while they are driven around the city on a guided tour of Downtown Hamilton's Growth Centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Part of this tour includes an opportunity to get off the bus and explore local shops, restaurants and relaxation spots.
May 1 Tour
The following industries will be part of the May 1 Hamilton Employment Crawl tours:
Tour A: Manufacturing/Clean Air and Technology
Tour B: Creative Industries and Communications
| May 1 Tour | ||
| Time | Manufacturing/Clean Air and Technology | Creative Industries and Communications |
| 8:15-8:45 a.m. | Registration | Registration |
| 9-10:15 a.m. | McMaster Innovation Park | factor[e] |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. | ArcelorMittal Dofasco | Art Gallery of Hamilton |
| 11:45-12:15 p.m. | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | The Hamilton Spectator | |
| 2-3:15 p.m. | Orlick Industries | Orbital Studios Inc. |
| 3:30-4:45 p.m. | AVL Manufacturing | Community Centre for Media Arts (CCMA) |
| 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Networking Reception, sponsored by the McMaster Alumni Association at The Scottish Rite |
Networking Reception, sponsored by the McMaster Alumni Association at The Scottish Rite |
May 2 Tour
The following industries will be part of the May 2 Hamilton Employment Crawl tours:
Tour C: Food Processing/Goods Movement and Transportation
Tour D: Life Science and Health Care
| May 2 Tour | ||
| Time | Food Processing/Goods Movement and Transportation | Life Sciences and Health Care |
| 8:15-8:45 a.m. | Registration | |
| 9-10:15 a.m. | McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logististics |
Registration (10-10:15 a.m.) |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. | McKeil Marine and Hamilton Port Authority |
Hamilton Health Sciences Cardiovascular Research Institute |
| 11:45-12:15 p.m. | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | CareGo Group | Stryker Canada |
| 2-3:15 p.m. | Tour 4 | Hamilton Technology Centre |
| 3:30-4:45 p.m. | End of Tour, Ivor Wynne Centre, McMaster University | Hamilton Technology Centre |
| 5:00 p.m. | End of Tour, Ivor Wynne Centre, McMaster University | |
Companies participating in the Crawl will be updated throughout the month. Continue to check back with us or follow us on Twitter for HEC updates at #MacHEC2013.
Networking Reception
Students attending the Crawl are eligible to attend the Networking Reception at the Scottish Rite Club located at 4 Queen Street South in downtown Hamilton. Transportation to the Networking Reception will be provided but participants will be required to find their own transportation home after the event. Please register for this event when you pay your deposit.
Take advantage of this opportunity to network and mingle with company representatives and young professionals. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Sponsorship
Calling all Hamilton Organizations!
Showcase your organization as one that values education, community and is proud to be located in Hamilton. Become a sponsor and be part of a high profile event that is sure to create a buzz all over the city! Please take a look at our sponsorship opportunities. We would be happy to discuss any opportunity that interests you in further detail.
We would like to recognize the following sponsor of the Hamilton Employment Crawl:
- Transportation Partner City of Hamilton
- Network Reception Sponsor McMaster University Alumni Association
- Lunch Tour Sponsor Pita Pit
- Swag Bag Sponsor Tourism Hamilton
- Media Partner The Hamilton Spectator
- T-shirt Sponsor Hamilton Hive
Strategic Focus Group
Gisela Oliveira, Employment Co-ordinator, Student Success Centre, McMaster University
Chalene Begin, Events Co-ordinator, Student Success Centre, McMaster University
Levi Campbell, Recruiter, Stryker Canada
Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief, The Hamilton Spectator
Michael Marini, Marketing Co-ordinator, City of Hamilton, Economic Development & Real Estate Division
Jennifer Patterson, Senior Business Development Consultant, City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division
Ruth E. Liebersbach, BA, CMA, C.Dir, FCMA, Director of Finance and Administration, MIP
Kathy Woo, Social Media and Digital Communications, Student Success Centre, McMaster University
Cyndi Ingle, Projects and Communications Co-ordinator, Workforce Planning Hamilton
Anne-Marie Middel, Associate Director, Alumni Association, McMaster University
HEC 2012 Slideshow
