YEG Industry Insights

Want to go on a field trip with the Experiential Learning team? Visit organizations in your industry of interest! For half a day, you can visit organizations in different industries to learn more about industry trends, hiring practices, day-to-day activities, and network with professionals.

Winter 2024 YEGii

• January 18th: Tech + AI (AltaML) YEGii
• February 28th: Accounting (PAND) YEGii
• March 20th: Consulting (KPMG) YEGii
• April 9th: Sports Marketing (OEG) YEGii

Check out the “YEGii” highlight reel on @ualbertabiz  Instagram to see what the 22/23 YEGii's looked like!

These events are limited to current Undergraduate Alberta School of Business students
only. Please note these events are for career exploration and networking
purposes only, not to solicit employment.

Have questions about YEGii’s? Email us at bcomexp@ualberta.ca

YEGii FAQ

How much does attending a YEGii cost?
- Attending a YEGii is completely FREE. Transportation is included.

How do we get to the hosting organization?
- We take public transportation as a group to the host location. Each organization we visit is located easily accessible by the LRT.

What is the dress code?
- Business casual/ business formal. You are representing the ASB and networking with professionals. You will want to dress accordingly.

How will attending a YEGii benefit me?
Each YEGii will be slightly different depending on the organization and the representatives you may be meeting with; however, the benefits of participating in a YEGii include:
- You’ll explore the industry and organization to see if it may be a fit for you in the future.
- Networking opportunities with inspiring professionals.
- Seeing your course material executed in real life.
- Unique opportunity to see organizations from the inside. This opportunity would be very difficult to coordinate on your own.

The topic of the YEGii doesn't seem relative to my major, can I still apply?
- If you see value in attending the YEGii you are welcome to apply even if the topic doesn't relate to your major.

Why do I need to apply to attend the event?
- Due to the large amount of interest and the limited number of students we are able to take, be sure to properly complete the application form to be accepted into the event.