Back to Work Digital

The program schedule includes:

• Instructor lead webinars (90 minutes) over 7 Modules on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 or 1:30pm* – 3pm (EST) 
• Check in at 11am (EST) over 7 Modules on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 5 - 10 hours per week of self-paced online study, including program deliverables
• Multiple group project assignments
• Online peer coaching
• One-on-one coaching online by appointment only
• Networking opportunities with peers, alumni, and recruiters
• * Start time depends on topic and format of session
  
  *Note: This table has been updated with the January-March 2021 dates.
  

  Dates	Themes
  Pre-Program: January 6, 2021	Preprogram Networking Session
  Week 1: January 12 - 13, 2021	Welcome and Program Overview Current Trends & Social Issues
  Week 2: January 19 - 22, 2021	Communicating Your Value Presenting Online *Employment Landscape Panel Discussion
  Week 3: January 26 - 28, 2021	Participant Check-Ins Resume Building *Employer Info Sessions
  Week 4: February 2 - 5, 2021	Your Personal Brand Redefined Working in Teams *Employer Info Sessions
  Week 5: February 9 - 10, 2021	Conducting Informational Interviews LinkedIn Profile & Use
  Week 6: February 17 - 18, 2021	Group Project - Presentations Behavioral Interviewing *Networking with Sponsor Organizations
  Week 7: February 23 - 24, 2021	Salary Negotiations Best Self, Resiliency, Reciprocity Ring, Wrap Up
  Post-Program: March – May/June 2021	Facilitated Peer-Coaching Sessions *Networking with Sponsor Organizations

  
  
  

  Between Modules: Knowledge Exchange & Post-Program Peer Coaching Support

  Between each week, there will be two to three hours of program-related sessions, including group projects designed to exercise newly developed skills. These opportunities enable participants to reconnect with the corporate workplace, get to know potential employers and speak to employees of the organizations. Dates and times are subject to change. Attendees will also join peer-coaching groups to share their experiences, successes and to lend their support to fellow participants.

Application Deadline:

Rolling admission.

Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Early submissions are encouraged 

Who Should Attend

To participate in the Back to Work Program, candidates must have:

• 5+ years professional work experience
• Been absent from the paid workforce for more than 6 months
• Proven business acumen and relationship-building skills
• University Degree or College Diploma
• Flexibility, adaptability, self-starter with sound judgment and learning agility
• The ability to work independently with effective time management, and verbal and written communication skills

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants will be invited for a 20-minute in-person or online video interview. Each application is reviewed by Rotman’s admissions committee to ensure suitability of participants.  Admissions preference will be given to women with undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional designations.

Participant Notification

Applicants are reviewed on a rolling admission basis. The application process will close once the program is full. If space is available and eligibility requirements are met, participants will receive a request for an interview within 10 days of their completed application.   

Academic Director, Dr. Beatrix Dart, professor of strategy at the Rotman School of Management and Executive Director of the Initiative for Women in Business has developed this program with the insights of 10 years of delivering the Back to Work Campus program.

Other instructors are industry experts bringing their knowledge of the hidden job market and specific tools to gain access to you.

Beatrix Dart >>
Academic Director, Back to Work
Executive Director, Initiative for Women in Business
Professor, Strategic Management and Faculty-at-Large

Alison Ainsworth >>
Career Transition Consultant, Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge

 

Maja Djikic >>
Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour & HR Management
Director, Self-Development Lab

 

Christina Greenberg >>
President and Founder, Scala Network

 

Rocca Morra Hodge >>
Director, Career Services, Executive MBA Programs, Rotman School of Management

 

Meena Kaila >>
Senior Career Consultant, Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge

 

Dorothy Lazovik >>
Founder & President, Authentic Leaders Edge

 

Anita Windisman >>
LinkedIn Consultant, Anita Windisman Consulting

 

Julia Woods >>
Principal, Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge

Program Fee

$3,000* + HST

*Included:

• Tuition
• All program materials and supplies
• Completion certificate

Payment

A $500 deposit is required within two (2) weeks of receipt of offer. The balance is required 30 days after receipt of invoice or 30 days prior to the start of the Program, whichever is earliest.

Payments may be made online. Applicants will be directed to a secure online payment website after completing the form.

Alumni Discount

Rotman's Initiative for Women in Business participants and Rotman MBA / EMBA alumni are eligible for a 10% of discount. Cannot be applied simultaneously with any other fee reductions.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our application policies for cancellation information.

Tax Information: Non-Work Related Training

If the Program is not being taken for employment reasons, any discounts are taxable benefits to the individual participant and should be included on the individual’s tax return.

Technical Requirements

This program will be delivered over Zoom and requires access to this platform. This program requires:

• A Zoom Account (click here to sign-up for free)
• A stable internet connection
• The latest version of the Google Chrome internet browser
• The use of a microphone
• A web camera or computer/laptop that has a built in web camera