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 who graduated more than two years ago 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. Book an appointment here.
Please note: If you graduated in 2025 or 2026, you are still eligible for support through York University’s Career Centre, where you can book 1:1 appointments with their dedicated career advisors. You can access their services and book your appointment here.
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.
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.