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The Role of Internships in Breaking Career Barriers
Sometimes, the hardest part of starting a career isn’t figuring out what you want—it’s getting someone to give you a shot. Many students face ...
Leadership Lessons You Can’t Learn in the Classroom
Some of the best leadership lessons never show up on a syllabus. You can read all the case studies, highlight leadership theories, and memorize ...
How Mentorship Helps First-Time Interns Thrive
Ask anyone about their very first internship and you’ll hear a mix of excitement and nerves. Walking into a workplace for the first time ...
Empowered to Lead: Real Stories from Program Alumni
Some lessons stay with you long after graduation. For alumni of leadership and entrepreneurship programs, the biggest takeaway often isn’t a certificate or a ...
Developing Your Personal Brand as a College Intern
When you’re a college intern, it’s easy to think you’re “just” there to learn and shadow. But here’s the truth: every email you send, ...
Why Representation Matters in Student Leadership Programs
Walk into a leadership workshop on campus, and you can usually tell pretty quickly who’s in the room—and just as importantly, who isn’t. When ...
How the Conrad Program Transforms Student Mindsets
Most students walk into the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business expecting to sharpen their résumés, maybe pitch a startup idea, or add a ...
Leadership Starts Here: Inspiring Student Voices from Conrad
Every movement starts with a voice. At the University of Waterloo, the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business has become a stage for young ...
From Campus to Career: Building Tomorrow’s Black Leaders
Walk into any lecture hall or campus event, and you’ll notice something powerful happening: Black students leading clubs, organizing cultural events, launching start-ups, and ...
7 Networking Hacks for Young Professionals
Networking. For some, the word sparks excitement. For others, it feels like a forced handshake followed by awkward small talk over cold coffee. But ...
