Skill Development Events and Webinars

Welcome to the 2025/2026 APEGA University Outreach events page. This page will be updated monthly with new and exciting events available to university students and members-in-training (M.I.T.s) that are enrolled in the Work Readiness Program. Check back often!

Registration Requirements for Geoscience Students

Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: University of Alberta, Earth Science Building (ESB) Room 1-39

Do you wonder what you need to know for your professional membership as a geoscientist in Alberta?

Do you want to hear more about the application process and next steps to help set you up for success?

Join Enayat Aminzadah as he guides you through the step-by-step process of registering for your geoscientist-in-training designation and progressing toward full professional licensure with APEGA.

This session is designed to demystify the registration journey, answer your questions, and help you understand what’s required to launch your geoscience career in Alberta.

Whether you're in your first year, or graduating in the next year, this is your chance to get expert insight from someone who knows the process inside and out.

This session will include a 45-minute presentation and a 15-minute Q&A session at the end.

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This event applies to the following Work Readiness Program skill areas:

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Everything You Need to Know About the Work Readiness Program

Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Join us for Everything You Need to Know About APEGA’s Work Readiness Program—a practical, student‑focused session that shows you how the program helps you build real‑world skills, strengthen your readiness for the workforce, and prepare for future registration with APEGA. You’ll learn how the competencies work, what you need to complete the program, and how to make steady progress with confidence. It’s the easiest way to understand the program and set yourself up for success.

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Résumé Workshop (Calgary)

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 9:00–1:00 p.m.
Fee: $20
Location: Platform Innovation Centre (Calgary), 407 9th Ave SE

Level up your résumé with expert guidance from Hayley York. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn what makes a résumé stand out, see real life examples, and get practical tips you can apply immediately.

Bring your laptop and work on your résumé in real time while receiving personalized feedback from Hayley.

Walk away with a polished, professional résumé that showcases your strengths and gets noticed.

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This event applies to the following Work Readiness Program skill areas:
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Requirements for Licensure

Date: October 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Do you wonder what you need to know to become a professional engineer in Alberta? Are you curious about the application process, timelines, and the steps that will set you up for success?

Join us for an engaging session where a representative from APEGA will walk you through the professional engineer designation application process, share insider tips, and answer any questions you may have about your path to licensure. It’s your chance to get clarity, feel confident, and understand exactly what comes next.

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This event applies to the following Work Readiness Program skill areas:
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What I Wished I Had Known When I Graduated with an Engineering Degree

Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

School trains you to solve problems under pressure—but the workplace demands something more. Employers care just as much about how you communicate, collaborate, and adapt as they do about your technical skills. 

Join Dean Chan, P.Eng., as he shares the practical lessons he discovered after leaving university and stepping into the engineering workforce. He’ll talk about the skills he needed, the ones he didn’t have, and the things he wished someone had told him when he graduated. 

This session is your chance to hear real‑world insights, learn what truly matters in early career engineering, and ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered. 

 

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Event Name

Date: Month 22, 2025
Time: X:00–X:00 p.m.
Location: address or Edmonton Office

Event description

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