2024 Ottawa Industry Tour
Overview
Throughout the 3-day Ottawa Industry Tour, participating students will experience:
- Company Tours: Gain firsthand knowledge and in-the-field experience of various industries, engineering roles, and projects in the Ottawa area.
- Industry Presentations: Each stop includes presentations on current technologies, engineering challenges, and career opportunities, providing students with a deep understanding of industry trends.
- Panel Discussions: Interaction with panels of engineers and professionals who share their career experiences, advice, and insights into the engineering field.
- Networking: Multiple networking opportunities allow students to connect with industry professionals and peers, fostering relationships that can lead to co-op placements and future job opportunities.
- Free Time for Exploration*: Scheduled free time allows students to explore Ottawa's cultural and historical sites, providing a well-rounded experience of the city beyond the industry tour.
Three Days of Discovery
Wednesday, February 21
- Drive to Ottawa
- Mix & Mingle: Next-Generation Networking Evening
Thursday, February 22
- Kinaxis Tour
- Nokia Tour
- Mission Control Space Systems Tour
Friday, February 23
- Partnering with Kanata North Business Association on:
- Ottawa Presentations
- Employer Panel and Presentations
- Networking Lunch
- Employers include Aurrigo, Nanometrics, Ross Video, Warner Bros, Canadian Aviation Electronics Ltd. (CAE), Satcom, and Solink
- Return to Toronto
Thank you to our students and our industry partners for such a successful 2024 Ottawa Industry Tour!
Be sure to check out the Engineering Career Centre Instagram, @uoftecc, for highlights from this year's trip.
Stay tuned for news in late 2024 for next year's Ottawa Industry Tour!