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THE ISSUE
There are currently not enough academic jobs available for the outflow of academically-trained, research-based graduate students. Outside of pursuing additional schooling, many graduate students are not aware of, nor adequately prepared for, the alternative career options available to them. Career seminars, alumni advisors, and networking events with pharmaceutical and biotech companies are good opportunities for these graduate students to learn about the types of opportunities nearby, however, these events lack the first-hand experiences required to truly inform, prepare, and connect the student to the career. INDUSTRY LINK is a novel initiative directed towards providing graduate students with effective first-hand opportunities to gain key information, experiences, and connections with industry leaders in order to best prepare them for careers in the non-academic workplace immediately following graduation.
THE SOLUTION
The initial solution platform of Industry Link is to launch “Take Your Grad Students to Work Day” events, a novel initiative that involves chaperoning small groups of graduate students (10-15 students) on organized trips to visit nearby non-academic, health science-related industries. These events will allow students to tour the workplace, form connections with employees, and experience the company culture first-hand.
There are currently not enough academic jobs available for the outflow of academically-trained, research-based graduate students. Outside of pursuing additional schooling, many graduate students are not aware of, nor adequately prepared for, the alternative career options available to them. Career seminars, alumni advisors, and networking events with pharmaceutical and biotech companies are good opportunities for these graduate students to learn about the types of opportunities nearby, however, these events lack the first-hand experiences required to truly inform, prepare, and connect the student to the career. INDUSTRY LINK is a novel initiative directed towards providing graduate students with effective first-hand opportunities to gain key information, experiences, and connections with industry leaders in order to best prepare them for careers in the non-academic workplace immediately following graduation.
THE SOLUTION
The initial solution platform of Industry Link is to launch “Take Your Grad Students to Work Day” events, a novel initiative that involves chaperoning small groups of graduate students (10-15 students) on organized trips to visit nearby non-academic, health science-related industries. These events will allow students to tour the workplace, form connections with employees, and experience the company culture first-hand.
Overview
Location
Canada, Ontario, Hamilton
Founded date
2016
FAQ about Industry Link
When was Industry Link founded?
Industry Link was founded in 2016.
Is Industry Link still active?
Yes, Industry Link is active.