The Co-op and Career Development Centre brings you Career Talks a series of career panels that will feature experts from a variety of industries. Each panel will focus on a different theme including hiring trends, science & tech, business, and more. These panel talks are open to all registered Langara students and are free to attend.

Fall 2025 Events

Career Talks: Hiring Practices & Opportunities

Tuesday, September 16 | 5:00 pm–6:30 pm | T Building Gallery | Registration coming soon
Join this event to learn more about the hiring practices by HR and Talent Acquisition specialists. These individuals will share the difference between the business practices of recruiters and company hiring specialists. Topics will the hiring process, tips for your resume, cover letter, interview do's and don'ts and how to stand out as a candidate.

  • Panelists and event details coming soon

Career Talks: Engineering

Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00 pm–6:30 pm | T Building Gallery | Registration coming soon
The Engineering Career Talk showcases the differences and similarities between different engineer careers such as civil engineers, mechanical, electrical, computer, robotics, environmental, and more. These industry experts will share their career journeys and considerations for work in their discipline.

  •  Dr. Troy Vassos, Senior Environmental Engineer at Integrated Sustainability and UBC Engineer Professor
  • Joshua Fabian, Photonic Integrated Circuit Engineer and Quantum Computing Expert at Photonic Inc.
  • Check back for more panelists joining our event

Criminal Justice Career Talk

Monday, October 27 | 1:30 pm–3:30 pm | T Building Gallery | Registration coming soon
Considering a career as a Corrections Officer, Court Reporter, Criminologist, Law Enforcement/Police Officer, Legal Investigator, Insurance Investigator, Policy Analyst, or Social Service Worker? Join us for this Career Talk to learn more about the day in the life of public service work and the recruitment process working in the private and public sectors.

  • Myrna Luknowsky, Deputy Provincial Director for BC Corrections
  • Check back for more panelists joining our event

See the list of past Career Talks events.

Speakers and event details are subject to change. Check this page for updates.
For any questions regarding Career Talks, contact career@langara.ca.