Making the Most of PEY Co-op

 

Taking Initiative During PEY Co-op

Presenter: Esther Toby

PEY Co-op presents the unique opportunity for engineering students to build their professional foundation in an atmosphere that promotes personal character development. Specifically, the proficiency of taking initiative in the workplace. During this conference, Esther will explore how assessing issues and initiating solutions allowed her to contribute to meaningful projects while on her PEY Co-op. Esther completed her PEY Co-op in the Manufacturing Engineering department at Safran, where she excelled in her role in the manufacturing process of Aviation Landing Gear.

 

The PEY Co-op intern who tried to solve the market

Presenter: Vincent Racine

A common belief amongst incoming PEY Co-op students; is the company’s name and reputation is the only thing that matters. In my workshop, I will offer an alternative view and outline the benefits of doing my PEY Co-op at a relatively small but growing investment firm. I will discuss how during my PEY Co-op, I worked with a small group of like-minded individuals to try to solve the market. I will elaborate on tools and techniques I used notably: natural language processing to extract information from earnings calls and state-of-the-art optimization techniques to create a portfolio that will outperform the market. Finally, I will also point out that working at a small company allows you to build strong bonds with your coworkers and regularly interact with senior executives. Time permitting, I will finish by discussing the hiring process and give tips and trips that I found handy in my PEY Co-op job search

Learning and Skill Building in PEY Co-op

 

PEY Co-op: The best time to step outside your comfort zone!

Presenter: Kapil Ramchandani

PEY Co-op is an invaluable opportunity to explore curiosities, expand boundaries, and develop both, professionally and personally. During PEY Co-op you will face a steep learning curve and receive a vast amount of information, which may seem quite overwhelming initially. But how do you digest all these details while trying to meet tight deadlines? Through his workshop, Kapil hopes to guide you through his journey and share some tips about how he went about hunting for answers and expanding his knowledge. Having stepped out of his comfort zone, he hopes to encourage you to do the same so as to make the most out of your PEY Co-op!

 

PEY Co-op – A Different Taste of Learning

Presenter: Kerello Farah

For the past few years of university education, as students, we have been learning through the traditional method of receiving instruction as outlined by a standardized curriculum. PEY offers a unique opportunity where we can pursue learning in our own style. This gives us the ability to explore new fields and gain rewarding experiences that cannot be offered through the traditional method. The question now is how can we take this opportunity and get the most out of it?

 

What to Expect when Transitioning from University to Workplace

Presenter: Noor-E Shahrin

Noor-E is a 4th Year ECE student and recently completed their PEY Co-op at Synopsys. Noor-E wants to provide an insight into what changes a student might expect in work ethics and habits to cope with the workplace environment. It is okay to not know everything on day one, or at any point during your internship -the learning never stops. Independent learning and adaptability will be your best friends throughout your professional career. Noor-E will speak to shifts in responsibility and expectations from your workplace compared to your school and more!

Navigating and Building Connections

 

Working in a Different Industry and Making your PEY Co-op your Own

Presenter: Zahra Nadine Kandola

Zahra competed her PEY Co-op as a Sales and Trading Intern Analyst at National Bank Financial Markets. Being an engineering student working in a different industry presents itself with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Zahra will share tips on preparing for interviews in different industries, as well as advice on how to address and fill potential knowledge gaps. In addition, during her workshop, Zahra will provide tips and insights for students on how they can incorporate their own professional interest into their PEY Co-op. Zahra was the lead contributor in multiple high-profile projects that incorporated her interests. These projects allowed her to work closely with senior executives and sales and trading in international offices at the bank, as well as external vendors

 

10 Things I Learned About Software Engineering

Presenter: Kevin Mok

Kevin is a 3rd year Computer Science student who completed their PEY Co-Op at Red Hat. Having stepped foot in the Software Engineering industry for the last 16 months, he has picked up a few key concepts he would like to share. He hopes you can pick up a few things to give you a headstart in your own Software Engineering career in this workshop!

Navigating Accessibility in the Workplace

Presenter: Alyson Allen

Accessibility is important, especially in the workplace.  Yet, asking for accessibility needs to be met may seem like a challenging and intimidating process. In a new setting, you may feel like you are asking for too much. But this doesn’t have to be the case! In this workshop, we’ll cover how to recognize needs that need to be met, how you can approach communicating with your supervisor and team regarding accessibility, setting boundaries, and ways to navigate different situations. Whether or not you feel you have certain needs, this workshop is still for you!