Career Services
Expand your career horizons with the Alumni Career Services program. Whether your post-grad job hunt has just begun or you're switching careers, take advantage of alumni-to-alumni mentorship opportunities, professional development grants and career-focused events.
Online Career Development Courses
Alumni Relations is excited to offer premium-level professional development courses for alumni seeking to do some more in-depth learning on various topics. Our second offering, The Habit Course, launches January 23, 2023.
Professional Development Grants
Apply for an alumni-exclusive Professional Development Grant and get up to a maximum dollar value of $500 off the registration fee covered on one of the many continuing education courses and events offered at UAlberta. Applications accepted monthly.
Alumni-to-Alumni Mentorship
Alumni in the early stages of their careers are matched with alumni career mentors to help them develop business and interpersonal skills that will help advance their careers. The Alumni-to-Alumni Career Mentoring Program takes place over eight months, from April to the end of November. The applications for 2023 are now closed.
Switchboard
UAlberta Switchboard is an online tool that connects you to your UAlberta community - including alumni, students, faculty and staff. Ask for career advice, offer your expertise, post or discover a job. Switchboard is full of possibilities, and it's free and easy to use.
Career Podcast: What the Job?
A monthly podcast where we interview accomplished alumni who have non-linear career paths, and learn how they got where they are today.
Alumni Career and Executive Coaching
As a University of Alberta graduate, you can save 15% on the cost of services provided by any coach on our roster of certified professional career consultants.
Other Career Supports
Career Centre
Apply for paid internships, search for jobs, and access other career support online or in person through the Career Centre (formerly CaPS).
Technology Training Centre
Alumni qualify for a 25% discount on computer training courses.
Faculty of Extension
The $100 program registration fee is waived for alumni who apply for Faculty of Extension programs.
Life After University
Life After University is a yearly career skills development conference that takes place every spring. Stay tuned for more information.