From class to corporate: Your path to success
Thursday November 7, 2024
11:45am-1pm ET
Virtual Zoom webinar
Where your ambition meets unrivalled opportunity
Join us on November 7 to transform your career aspirations into real-world success. Offering guidance and inspiration, this virtual panel event will kickstart your work journey.
During the webinar, you’ll engage with industry leaders and emerging talents as they share their journeys and insights, and the strategies that have propelled their career forward. Notebooks at the ready – these speakers will have tried-and-tested tips for getting ahead in the sector as well as ideas and practical guidance on how you can fast-track your career.
Why FDM? We’ve been launching the self-starters and the go-getters into exciting careers for over 30 years. Discover our Career Development Program, built differently for ambitious people.
Agenda
11:45am-12pm: Welcome and introduction
Meet your hosts as we kick off a session that’s all about matching your ambition with FDM’s unrivalled opportunities.
12pm-12:30pm: Panel discussion
Engage with industry leaders and students who have been where you are as they share insights, experiences and strategies for your
career launch.
12:30pm-12:45pm: Q&A
Put your questions to our panelists and dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you.
12:45pm-1pm: Closing remarks
Notepads at the ready – these are the steps you need to take for career success.
Hey, go-getter. Join us to learn, grow and develop in a career that gives you more
Meet your panelists
Abdullah Bhutta
President of the Information Technology Management Students’ Association at Toronto Metropolitan University
Abdullah Bhutta
President of the Information Technology Management Students’ Association at Toronto Metropolitan University
Abdullah is a fourth year Business Technology Management (BTM) student at Toronto Metropolitan University. Alongside his studies, he holds the position of President of the Information Technology Management Students’ Association. In this role, Abdullah has led diverse projects that unite IT and the BTM students, fostering stronger connections within the tech community. He is passionate about collaborative environments that drive innovative solutions and team success.
Madeline Bramson
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Math Thinking and Learning Lab at Florida State University
Madeline Bramson
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Math Thinking and Learning Lab at Florida State University
Madeline is an honors student at Florida State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in both Computer Science and Psychology. Alongside her studies, Madeline is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at FSU’s Math Thinking and Learning Lab and a Teaching Assistant for introductory computer science courses. Beyond the classroom, Madeline is currently President of the Association for Computer Machinery, and she is also involved in the Women in Computer Science mentorship program.
Xavier Jones
Associate Director of Employer Relations – School of Engineering & Computer Science at University of Texas at Dallas
Xavier Jones
Associate Director of Employer Relations – School of Engineering & Computer Science at University of Texas at Dallas
As Associate Director of Employer Relations for the School of Engineering & Computer Science at University of Texas at Dallas, Xavier connects companies with students and alumni for internships and full-time roles. He is instrumental in planning career fairs and other employment events that link prospective employers with tech talent.
Stéphanie Bernier
Career and Business Development Advisor at University of Ottawa
Stéphanie Bernier
Career and Business Development Advisor at University of Ottawa
As a Career and Business Development Advisor, Stéphanie has been connecting highly qualified students with employers and recruiters for almost seven years. Her previous experience at the CO-OP office helped her to establish strong connections between all faculties, so that students can easily access the right advice and support to help them on their career paths.
Meet your hosts
Allison Quick
University Partnerships Lead – Southeast & Florida at FDM Group
Allison Quick
University Partnerships Lead – Southeast & Florida at FDM Group
Allison plays a pivotal role in recruiting talent for FDM’s Career Development Program. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Allison is dedicated to powering the people behind tech advancements. Her work is instrumental in bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering a new generation of tech professionals who are ready to make an impact.
Imen Naili
University Partnerships Manager – Quebec & Canada at FDM Group
Imen Naili
University Partnerships Manager – Quebec & Canada at FDM Group
Imen is a seasoned leader and a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of leaders. Through managing junior sales and service teams, she has gained a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young professionals. At FDM, she makes an impact both in-office and on-campus by engaging in dialogues that highlight the transformative power of mentorship and explore the driving effective change in today’s dynamic work environment.
Joe Manzewitsch
University Partnerships Lead – Northeast & Texas at FDM Group
Joe Manzewitsch
University Partnerships Lead – Northeast & Texas at FDM Group
After graduating with a double bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from UNC Charlotte, Joe began his career in the corporate compliance and HR space before transitioning into talent acquisition in a variety of industries. Joe has been with FDM since 2021, where he collaborates with institutions of higher learning to support emerging talent into successful and fulfilling careers.
Tasfia Karim
University Partnerships Lead – Ontario & Nova Scotia at FDM Group
Tasfia Karim
University Partnerships Lead – Ontario & Nova Scotia at FDM Group
With five years’ experience in campus recruitment and building early talent pipelines, Tasfia specializes in empowering students to navigate the tech and business sectors. Tasfia manages FDM’s partnerships in Ontario and the Maritimes, offering valuable industry insights, tools, and tips to help students stay ahead in a rapidly growing technology landscape.
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