Professional Development

Presenting at national and international conferences offers Environmental Applied Science and Management Masters and Doctoral students a unique platform to share their research, gain valuable feedback, and build professional networks. These events provide opportunities to engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of advancements in the field. Additionally, showcasing your work enhances your academic profile and may lead to collaborations, publications, or career opportunities. 

Presenting authors are eligible for funding at both the program and graduate school levels. 

Program funding is up to $500 for PhD students, and up to $200 for Masters students. Please apply here (external link) . 

Students may also apply for Travel Funding at the YSGPS level. 

Grad students can now order grad business cards online, and pay via credit card, on the new online ordering portal.

Details:

• Students will need to set-up an account on the online portal.

• Double-sided cards will be available for $40, and single-sided cards for $30.

• Cards can be shipped for free to the YSGPS office for pick-up or couriered directly to a student's home for an extra fee.
• Payment is made by credit card, by the student.
• NOTE: all online orders will be sent automatically to YSGPS for approval before an order can be completed and paid for. They will be reviewed to ensure that all details are correct.

The portal link and ordering instructions can be found on the YSGPS website at this link: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/student-guide/services/#!accordion-1525887172511-graduate-student-business-cards

Enhance your teaching skills and stand out in higher education with TMU’s Graduate Teaching Development Program (GTDP). This program offers TMU graduate students the chance to earn up to two teaching certifications through two free, 6-week courses in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education—courses that will also appear on your academic transcript. With a flexible completion schedule, participants can earn certificates and digital badges for each level, perfect for showcasing your expertise on LinkedIn and beyond.

Toronto Metropolitan University offers 24-7 career advice via the Career Resources Hub in D2L, along with access to an award-winning career guidance resource: Career Compass (graduate). You can find more information about these advising resources in the Career Centre's website under Career Resources.

As an Environmental Applied Science and Management Student, you also have access to a dedicated Career Education Specialist. They can provide career guidance, programming, and faculty collaborations for Yeates School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies' interdisciplinary programs. 

Dena Marcos
Career Education Specialist, Chang School of Continuing Education
+ Yeates School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
denamarcos@torontomu.ca