‍Event Description:

Join us for an exclusive in-person workshop at ApplyToEducation's head office. In the morning, Nathan Laurie will share valuable tips for creating a successful campus recruitment strategy. You will have the opportunity to evaluate your current efforts in recruiting students on campus and identify areas for improvement, along with practical strategies you can implement right away.

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In the afternoon, university career center staff will present strategies for reaching students on campus, including insights into networking opportunities on campus. Following this, hear from a panel of education students, and learn more about the decision-making factors when it comes to finding a job.

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Why Attend?

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• Gain campus recruitment strategies to connect with new education grads

• Network with fellow HR professionals and school board recruiters

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Who should attend: HR staff with responsibility for hiring new grads including human resource staff, recruiters, principals, and vice principals.

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Agenda

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8:45 am - 9:00 am – Arrival

Please arrive early to have time to settle and enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, tea, and juice provided by ApplyToEducation. ‍

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9:00 am - 9:15 am – Introductions

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9:15 am – 11:00 am — Part One: Campus Recruitment 101 Overview

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Nathan Laurie, Co-founder of ApplyToEducation, will provide a step-by-step guide to building a successful campus recruitment strategy. This session is a must-attend for anyone recruiting new graduates and early-career teachers. We will discuss:  

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• Effective strategies for connecting and building relationships with students, recent graduates, career centres, and faculty staff.

• How to create compelling job postings that attract top talent

• Approaches to enhance employer branding and increase visibility on campus.

Hosted by Nathan Laurie, Co-founder, ApplyToEducation  

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11:10 am – 12:10 pm — Part Two: Campus Recruitment 101 Building Your Campus Recruitment Plan

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In this session, you will create a first draft campus recruitment plan tailored specifically for your organization. We will utilize the key insights gained from the previous session and adapt them to suit your school board.

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This interactive discussion will focus on:

• Identifying recruitment challenges and brainstorming solutions

• Developing a structured approach to engaging new talent

• Sharing successful strategies and best practices with other attendees  

Hosted by Nathan Laurie, Co-founder, ApplyToEducation  

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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm — Lunch Break    

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1:15 pm – 2:15 pm - University Career Centre Panel

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In this session, you will hear from university career centers about how they are helping school boards connect with and promote their boards to students enrolled in a Bachelor or Master of Education program.

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Panel Guests: 

Susan He, Career and Events Coordinator, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto

More panelists to be announced in the coming weeks

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2:15 pm – 3:15 pm -  Education Student Panel

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This is your chance to better understand the evolving preferences of students enrolled in an education program and the factors that go into their decision making process when looking for a job. The panel will also share answers to the following questions:

• Why do students choose one school board over another?
• What would it take to get a new graduated teacher to consider a school board that wasn’t on their radar?
• Are new teachers willing to relocate and why?

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These questions and more will be asked to the student panel. You will also have an opportunity to ask your questions!

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FACILITATED BY NATHAN LAURIE, CO-FOUNDER OF APPLYTOEDUCATION

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3:15 PM – 4:00 PM – Networking and Cocktail Reception

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Pricing

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Price Includes: Coffee/tea, drinks, snacks throughout the day, a full lunch, and cocktail hour.

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‍1 person: $895 + tax  

2+ persons: $695 + tax per person‍

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‍Location: ApplyToEducation Head Office – 430-245 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4P 3B7 (map)

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Registration

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To register or for more information, contact Christina Hemeon at chemeon@applytoeducation.com or 416-932-6781.

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Book Your Stay

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2M9

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To receive the discounted rate of $399/night at the Sheraton Hotel, please submit the following information to Christina :  chemeon@applytoeducation

- The Guest's Name

- Check-in and Check-out dates

- The primary Guest's email, and their phone number.

If there is a second guest sharing the room, kindly include their full name.

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We recommend booking your stay as soon as possible to ensure you receive the discounted rate. Space is limited.

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