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APEGA - University Outreach

Career Skills Building

 

The Opportunity

There’s more to being a professional engineer or geoscientist than simply completing a degree, which is itself a major accomplishment. New professionals must learn to navigate not only the post-university world, but also the unique challenges beginning a new career in a complex industry. If you’re an experienced Professional or a new Member in Training, don’t you wish you could have had someone to help guide you as you embarked on the next stage of your career?

 

The Impact

APEGA's University Outreach volunteers create a positive impact in the community by providing career guidance to students and new graduates through a variety of programs. Volunteers virtually review students resumes, give in-person resume advice and lead mock interviews. This important work helps up and coming professionals succeed in their chosen professions, jumpstart their careers, and navigate the complexities of the engineering and geosciences industries in Alberta.  

 

Upcoming Events

February 10th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm | University of Calgary (ENG 207) - Speed Networking

Come join APEGA volunteers for a fun and fast-paced evening of speed Networking. Help students practice the art of networking. With your help, they'll learn to break the ice, deliver a "elevator pitch" and receive feedback on they did overall. This is a great opportunity to make some connections and help students kick-start their careers. Parking costs will be covered and a pizza dinner will be provided. 

 

 

Volunteer Benefits

 

Ideal Skillsets
  • Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
  • Give back to the professions by mentoring the next generation of professionals.
  • Expand your professional network
  • Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.
  • Practicing or retired professional Engineer or Geoscientist or human resources professional
  • At least 1 year of experience reviewing resumes or conducting employment interviews in a professional capacity
  • Comfortable sharing knowledge and experience with students
  • Volunteers with experience as an internationally trained profession and those with unique career paths are encouraged to participate in these opportunities.

 

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