Culture of Inclusion

From February, 02, 2022 to February, 08, 2022

Together, we can work toward a more inclusive culture and community

Culture of Inclusion is a campaign led by the SSC’s Career Access Professional Services (CAPS) to support inclusive employment for all McMaster students and alumni (up to 10 years after graduation). Through diverse online events and resource sharing, the goal is to create a welcoming virtual environment to celebrate diversity in employment, share opportunities and have meaningful conversations about inclusion.

Developing Intercultural Competencies

February 2, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. ET

Intercultural competencies are critical to successful relationships, teamwork and communication skills. This workshop will guide you to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of what culture is, how it shapes our worldview. Plus, you’ll learn to develop skills to navigate and appreciate cultural diversity.

This event is presented by Andrew Staples, international student success coach. In addition to a master’s of intercultural communication, Andrew has extensive lived, professional and personal experience in international settings.

Accommodation and Disclosure in the Workplace

February 4, 2022, 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. ET

Learn how to advocate for your accommodation needs and gain insight on when and how to disclose. If you’re not sure about attending this session live during this time, you can request a recording. To do this, register for this session on OSCARPlus. Then, email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca with the subject line “Request for recording – Accommodations and Disclosure in the Workplace.”

International Student Work Opportunity: General Information Session

February 8, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

The International Student Work Opportunity (ISWO) is a joint initiative between the Student Success Centre and Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to allow international students the opportunity to gain valuable Canadian work experience within the University and beyond. Join this session to learn about optimizing your job search as an international student, as we explore program criteria, application instructions and student outcomes related to ISWO.

LinkedIn Learning

Check out the Culture of Inclusion LinkedIn Learning path for recommended courses on inclusivity, mindfulness and diversity in employment.

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Experience Ventures (paid entrepreneurial placements)

Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, enables you to make an impact alongside real-world innovators through entrepreneurial thinking placements. Compensation is in the form of an honorarium. The specific amount for each position is listed on its posting page on OSCARplus.

To be eligible, you must be…

A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Enrolled in any full- or part-time program of post-secondary study

Current opportunities

Paid internships

Career Access Professional Services (CAPS) can help

Career Access Professional Services (CAPS) are for students and alumni who identify as a member of an equity-seeking group or have barriers to employment. The CAPS team provides individualized support to assist with all aspects of career development including exploration, preparation, confidence and skills development.

Booking an appointment with CAPS was one of the best decisions I have made for my career… I didn’t know McMaster offered a service like this, I was able to book regular meetings and do anything that I needed. The experience offered me a personalized support system for whatever my needs were, whether that was job hunting tasks like resume building or even just going over all the things I needed to do for my classes and making a plan to get them done. And sometimes, it was just nice to talk to someone and share about my day.

Read Christian’s blog: Finding a co-op with help from CAPS.

Our services are flexible and adaptable. Email us (careeraccess@mcmaster.ca) or book an appointment on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Appointments > Careers. If you have an accommodation need to book an appointment, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. If you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please let us know.

Book on OSCARplus

Booking with CAPS (video)

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