The backpack 2 Briefcase (b2B) program is a valuable way for students and recent grads to connect with experienced alumni to learn about career paths. Students attend networking events that help them learn about the lived experiences of alumni in industry and academia, explore career prospects and gain a better understanding of the strength of their A&S degree.
Registration closes on October 20, 2025.
Industry Night
Join us for Industry Night on October 23, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. for one of the signature events of the backpack to Briefcase (b2B) program!
This exciting evening includes:
- Networking opportunities with alumni across a variety of industries
- Connecting with fellow students pursuing similar career paths
- Insights into planning your next steps and navigating today’s job market
Note: You must be registered in the b2B program to attend Industry Night.
More details about participating departments, centres and institutes — as well as upcoming b2B events — will be posted here soon. Stay tuned!
b2B at your academic unit
Alongside Industry Night, your academic unit is hosting its own b2B events tailored to your specific program. Sign up for b2B to get access to these exclusive program-specific events. Once registered, your academic unit will reach out with all the details you need.
- African Studies
- Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
- Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies
- Department for the Study of Religion
- Department of Art History
- Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Classics
- Department of Earth Science
- Department of Economics
- Department of English
- Department of History
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Statistical Science
- Departments of HMB & Department of Cells and Systems
- School of the Environment
What students are saying
"This program is terrific; it's always so relieving to hear alumni stories of struggle and success, as it provides comfort and builds confidence to us as undergrads, knowing they were in the exact same positions as we are now. They also point out the difficulties they faced when exploring the job market, which is also interesting to hear, and helps us mentally prepare for the upcoming challenges we will face when looking for our first jobs." — French student
"It was incredibly interesting to listen to the panelists' experiences and how their decisions impacted their career. I was able to draw inspiration from that and focus on how to better leverage opportunities. The insights into the recruiting process allowed me to better prepare and present myself in front of campus recruiters." — Computer science student
"The most meaningful part of the event was when panelists were forthright in discussing their setbacks and failures in their career development, along with strategies on how to bounce back from common pitfalls. Career development is filled with uncertainty and anxiety for many students. The pandemic has worsened this, and it's reassuring to hear panelists discuss failure in a candid and accepting manner." — History student
