KNOW, or Knowledge and Networking Opportunities for the Workplace, is an engaging full-day professional development event designed to help students develop the essential skills and everyday workplace competencies required for career success and in demand by employers. At KNOW, you’ll connect with and learn from community leaders, industry experts, Sask Polytech alumni and each other!
Dates and registration
KNOW takes place on the following dates on campus in each of our four campus cities.
Moose Jaw
March 6, 2024
Gymnasium
Prince Albert
March 12, 2024
Gymnasium
Regina
March 7, 2024
Auditorium
What to expect
KNOW is a free, full-day, in-person event. By registering, you’ll gain access to professionals and experts who will share their experience and insight on a variety of topics such as lifelong learning, interpersonal skills, professionalism, creativity and intercultural fluency. As you prepare to enter the workforce, get in the KNOW firsthand from employers and human resource experts!
Agenda
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8:30 a.m. Conference check in |
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9 a.m. Event opening welcome and introductions
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9:20 a.m. Keynote address: Jolene Watson
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10:20 a.m. KNOW micro series
Speakers:
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11 a.m. HR panel discussions
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Noon Lunch and networking
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1 p.m. Keynote address: Jeph Maystruck |
Topics of conversation for networking
- What is your job title, and what do you enjoy most about your job?
- What is your current position, and what position did you hold before it?
- What is the most challenging part of your job?
- How would the first month of employment look for a new employee at your job
- What skills are essential to have in your field of work?
- What advice would you give someone just starting out in your industry?
- What classes would you take if you could go back to school again?
- What does a typical workday look like for you?
- How do you expect the industry to change in the next five years?
- What is the best piece of career advice you have ever received?
Keynote speakers
Micro series speakers
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible.
Presenting sponsor
Opening keynote sponsor
Moose Jaw campus sponsor
Saskatoon campus sponsor
Food and beverage sponsor
Please note that photographs, recordings and/or footage may be taken at these events for advertising, promotional and other purposes of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Your attendance constitutes your consent, including the use of your name and likeness. Saskatchewan Polytechnic retains all ownership and copyright in any and all photographs, recordings or footage.
If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please advise the onsite photographer.