Saskatchewan students take in Indigenous career networking event [Video]

On Nov. 21, Indigenous students and career seekers got the opportunity to mingle with specialists from a variety of sectors at the first ever Indigenous Students and Professionals Networking Event in Regina.

Nearly 30 companies were in attendance, including a number of crown cooperations, along with over 100 students from a number of institutions.

Michelle Brooks, the owner of Brooks HR Group said networking is an essential skill that can take a person far.

“Networking can be a scary thing to do,” said Brooks.

Adding, “The more we bring this opportunity to our students and professionals the better they’re going to get at it and the more confident they are going to be.”

The event, which was held at the Hotel Saskatchewan, was purposely set up for more casual interactions between all parties.

Unlike other employment events such as career fairs, there were no booths or resumes included.

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