Career talks: Breaking into Industry: Careers Beyond Academia | GPCB181

NOTE: If you are not a current Concordia graduate student but are collaborating through VoltAge and would like to participate in this workshop, fill in the external participant registration form.

Curious about what comes after your PhD?

Whether you're actively considering a career outside of academia or simply exploring your options, this virtual session will give you an inside look at what it takes to build a career in industry and innovation-focused organizations.

Join us for a conversation with a professional from The Transition Accelerator, who will share their career journey, discuss how research skills translate beyond the university, and offer practical advice for navigating the transition from graduate research to industry.

Whether you're planning your next step or just beginning to explore what's possible, this session will help you better understand the opportunities available and how to prepare.

You'll have the opportunity to: 

- Learn what careers beyond academia can look like for researchers. 

- Discover how your research experience and transferable skills are valued by employers. 

- Hear honest insights about transitioning from research into industry. 

- Ask questions about career planning, networking, and breaking into the sector. 

- Connect with a professional working at the intersection of research, innovation, and the energy transition.