As graduate students and postdoctoral researchers navigate academic training and prepare for diverse career paths, online professional development platforms offer valuable and flexible support. This workshop introduces key resources, including Beyond the Professoriate and NCFDD, designed to help early-career scholars build skills, explore career options, and foster professional growth.
Participants will learn how to access and make the most of these platforms to support writing productivity, career exploration, time management, and more. With tools available on-demand, these resources are ideal for fitting professional development into busy schedules. Whether you're planning a future in academia, industry, or beyond, this session will help you strategically use online tools to advance your goals.
Session Goals
- Introduce key online professional development platforms available to York graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Demonstrate how these platforms support skill-building in areas such as writing, time management, and career exploration.
- Empower participants to take ownership of their career development by engaging with resources aligned to their goals and fit with their schedules
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the features and benefits of different online platforms and how they align with their academic and professional goals
- Develop a personalized strategy for integrating online professional development into their routine
- Recognize the value of proactive engagement with career development tools throughout their graduate or postdoctoral journey
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10:00–11:00am
Location: online (Zoom)
Registration is required