Professional Events

The UMES professional development and networking events are designed to get engineering students in contact with industry professionals and companies in Manitoba for potential employment. For more information please contact the Vice Stick External or the UMES Corporate Relations Directorship.

All event dates and locations will be announced on the UMES Instagram Page.

ASE Career Fair

The ASE Career Fair provides students with a great opportunity to learn about current career and employment opportunities in their field of study. Various representatives from many of the top engineering companies in Manitoba will be in attendance. In addition to answering questions you may have regarding the company and career opportunities, they will be accepting your resumes. Visit this University of Manitoba website for more information.

NET at NIGHT

Net at Night is a one-evening event that connects professionals with students and enables them to interact in a relaxed environment. This allows for students who are rather uncomfortable with interacting with industries, to market themselves and gain connections for their future.

Beverage and Pizza Tasting

The Beverage and Pizza Tasting event, organized by the Professional Development Directorship, is a unique networking opportunity hosted at TransCanada Brewing Company on Kenaston Boulevard. With a wide selection of craft beers, wines, and gourmet pizzas, the venue offers an inviting and dynamic setting for students and professionals to connect.

Attendees will enjoy delicious food and drink in a casual, engaging atmosphere—perfect for sparking conversation and building personal connections outside of the classroom or office.

Networking Dinner

The Networking Dinner, hosted by the Professional Development Directorship, brings engineering students and professionals together for an evening of meaningful conversation. Set in a formal dining environment, the event offers a relaxed yet focused space to share experiences, explore career paths, and build lasting professional connections over a shared meal.

Networking Workshop

The Professional Development Directorship presents a highly anticipated workshop on networking. This event offers students a valuable opportunity to enhance their networking and conversational skills.

Expert speakers will share the dos and don’ts of networking, providing practical guidance to help students strengthen their communication abilities. Scheduled for the first month of both fall and winter semesters, this workshop prepares students for upcoming Professional Development networking events. Refreshments will be served during the presentations.