Conference connects students to businesses

Finding a job is rarely a simple task. There is plenty of background information and knowledge that must be collected before one can hope to be hired at their desired place of work.

Student 2 Business (S2B) is an organization whose sole purpose is to bring together 600 students and 300 local employer representatives in an annual conference. There are over 50 businesses that are attending the conference this year, such as TD Bank, digital advertising firm EK3, RBC Royal Bank, and EMO Workforce Planning And Development Board, to name a few.

Students can expect to take a lot away from an event like this. "It is a constant resource that you can tap into to learn about employer expectations, career trajectories and even job opportunities. It is also a great opportunity to practice networking. Networking is an incredibly important skill to learn, and this is your opportunity," stated Eamon O'Flynn, the event's ambassador.

The keynote speaker this year is Josh Linkner, one of Barack Obama's "champions of change," a bestselling author, and a four-time successful entrepreneur. His main goal is to bring more creativity and innovation into the workplace.

At 2:30 p.m., there is an information session, free of charge, for international students seeking information about being hired in Canada. An international Fanshawe graduate by the name of Bharat Desai attended a previous S2B conference and stated, "Being an international student from India, S2B was a really great experience. The sessions were very informative and I would encourage other international students to attend future sessions like these."

Space is limited, and time is running out to register. The $10 fee will provide each applicant with transportation to and from Fanshawe College to the London Convention Centre, afternoon workshops, and food and beverages. This year the event takes place on March 6 from 3 until 8:30 p.m., and all post-secondary students are invited to attend. Check out their website at s2b.ca for more information and to sign up as soon as possible.