Faculty of Art
This program brings together a small group of UBC Arts graduate students and postdocs to explore diverse career possibilities and learn strategies to chart a personally meaningful course as a professional. Over two days, you’ll use a combination of self-assessment tools and interactive exercises to better understand your professional ambitions in relation to your personal values and aspirations; you’ll meet folks with graduate degrees working in a variety of professional contexts on and off campus; and you’ll practice the skills you’ll need to conduct a successful non-academic job search.
Those who complete the two-day studio will:
- Gain a better understanding of a range of meaningful career options for Arts grad students beyond tenure track teaching
- Learn how to explore career possibilities using a design thinking framework that emphasizes personal exploration and experimentation
- Practice strategies and engage with materials necessary to apply for jobs
- Build a sense of sense of connection and camaraderie among graduate students across the Faculty of Arts interested in exploring their career options
- Connect with networks on campus related to career exploration
The 2024 Career Design Studio for Arts Graduate Students will take place from 9am-4:30pm on August 27 & 28, 2024 on the UBC Vancouver campus.
Please note that the Career Design Studio is highly interactive and those who register are expected to participate fully.
Applications to join the 2024 Career Design Studio for Arts Graduate Students will open in early August. Please fill out the following form to be notified when applications open.