YEG Industry Insights Trek (YEGii Trek)

Join Careers and Work Integrated Learning staff to visit organizations in your industry of interest! On a YEGii Trek, you’ll dedicate a full day to visit 2-3 organizations to learn more about their industries trends, hiring practices, day-to-day activities, and network with professionals.

A small group of students will be selected to represent the Alberta School of Business and will have the opportunity to meet executives, associates, and recruitment partners in the workplace.

YEGii Treks currently scheduled are:

FALL TERM 2026

November 20th: Supply Chain & Business Operations
- SFI International and Fastenal

WINTER TERM 2027

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

YEGii Trek FAQ

Each YEGii Sprint/Trek has an application form. Please apply through the application forms found above.

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.

Attending a YEGii Trek is completely FREE. Transportation is included.

Please note: We do not pay for the cost of your lunch.

We take a charter bus to the host location.

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

See this YEGii Trek Acceptance package for more details.

Each YEGii Trek will be slightly different depending on the organizations and the representatives you may be meeting with; however, the benefits of participating in a YEGii Trek 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.

If you see value in attending the YEGii Trek you are welcome to apply even if the topic doesn't relate to your major.

A YEGii Sprint is a ~3 hour commitment where we travel to 1 company via public transit.
A YEGii Trek is a ~6 hour commitment where we travel to 2 companies that are inaccessible by public transit due to its location via charter bus. On a YEGii Trek, a lunch break is included.

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