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Info Session | Career Accelerator Program: Digital Transformation

 

Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 12 – 1 p.m. ET

Are you looking to advance your career in the digital transformation or advanced manufacturing field?  

Join us for a free info session on Thursday, April 4 from 12 - 1 p.m. ET and discover how WatSPEED’s Career Accelerator Program will equip you with a robust skill set and an enhanced network to support your professional growth in Digital Transformation.

 

What you will learn:

  • How program features and structure are designed to maximize your success     
  • What opportunities are offered for industry engagment in the program
  • What personalized career resources are available through the program to enhance your job prospects

You will also hear about WatSPEED's digital transformation career accelerator program and better understand how the program is designed to help your transform your career with new skills. career coaching, and industy engagement.


Meet your speakers

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Peter Carr

Continuing Lecturer, University of Waterloo Course Author and Instructor, WatSPEED

Peter Carr is a continuing lecturer in the Department of Management Sciences, and has been consulting on the topic of digital transformation for 18 years. He is an expert on the use of technology in business and society. His key areas of expertise include: technology innovation and entrepreneurship, the strategic management of technology, project management, the use of social media to improve business performance, technology in developing countries, the social impact of information technology, and online learning.


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April Philpotts

Associate Director, Strategy and Special Projects

With a background in arts and education, April's career led her to organizations such as BlackBerry and Communitech, where she immersed herself in technology to keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape. She has worked closely with hundreds of individuals, industries, and community organizations to develop and lead high impact programs in various areas. With over 20 years in the education and tech industries as a teacher, corporate training manager, and administrator, she is dedicated to helping individuals, companies, and communities reach their potential.​

Missed the info session? Watch the recording!