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Career Support

Keeping your career in focus

York University is committed to empowering our alumni to leverage their strengths and pursue fulfilling careers. Through our comprehensive career supports, graduates are equipped to excel in a rapidly evolving world. Alumni have access to a variety of resources that facilitate lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, enabling them to achieve their career aspirations.  

Alumni Career Coaching Services

All alumni are eligible to meet with York’s Alumni career coach for up to two hours of confidential individual career coaching services. Alumni can select the type of 1:1 career coaching appointment based on their needs. Please visit the Alumni Career Coaching Services page for types of career coaching sessions available.  

Networking

York University recognizes that building and maintaining a professional network is an important aspect of career success. Through networking, individuals gain access to new opportunities, learn about key industry insights, and develop collaborative relationships. We are pleased to offer various avenues for our alumni to build their professional networks.  

Connecting YU 

Level Up  

Mid-Career Conversations 

Alumni Networks  

Alumni and Career Lounge  

LinkedIn Learning

Alumni Engagement is proud to partner with Manulife to make this offer available to alumni free of charge. Registrants get up to six months free access to LinkedIn Learning, with access to features and courses that are designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career. 

HOW TO GET LINKEDIN LEARNING
Request access through your Alumni Perks account. Sign-in or register for free for Alumni Perks. 

Attention current students! All York students automatically have free access to LinkedIn Learning online courses and this is extended to 6-months AFTER your graduation.  

To access your free student license, go to https://lil.info.yorku.ca 

  1.  Click on the LinkedIn Learning banner above 
  2. Enter your Passport York username and password 

York Career Centre: Get a career kickstart

Most people don’t land the perfect job right after graduation, and it can be tough to figure out how to find the right role. But as York alumni, you can get help from our Career Centre professionals for up to two years after you graduate, getting supportive coaching to help you as you develop career self-management skills.

York’s Career Centre works to build your abilities and confidence through innovative career development and job search strategies, with practical support.

Entrepreneurial Resources

YSpace is York’s pan-university entrepreneurship & innovation hub. They provide support to a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change makers through mentorship, workshops, programming and other opportunities.  

York continuing education: Personal and professional learning

YSpace is York’s pan-university entrepreneurship & innovation hub. They provide support to a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change makers through mentorship, workshops, programming and other opportunities.  

Lifelong learning is important to your personal and professional development. It’s a way of expanding your perspectives on the world, as well as an avenue to exploring new career options.

School of Continuing Studies (SCS)
Alumni are eligible to get $300 savings on tuition for many programs. Go to your alumni perks to find out how.

Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)
If you are a graduate of York University or a member of the SEEC Alumni Network, you could be eligible for a discount on all programs.

Glendon College Extended Learning
Check out featured courses for individuals, groups and companies by visiting the Glendon Continuing Education website.

Osgoode Continuing Legal Education (open only to Osgoode alumni)
Osgoode alumni are eligible for a 15% discount on upcoming CLE programs. To register and receive the discount, please email osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.

Faculty of Health - Health Leadership & Learning Network (HLLN)
Students and alumni receive a discount depending on the course value:

  • Courses under $600: 5% savings
  • Courses over $600: 10% savings

Health professionals are invited to view all courses and details by visiting hlln.info.yorku.ca.