Back to Work Digital
Back to Work is a specialized learning program for women who are returning to the labour market after an extended period of absence.
The program is delivered online with both instructor led and self-directed learning as well as personal coaching. This program is for individuals who prefer a convenient and flexible learning schedule
About the program
Participants gain practical insights on business culture, hiring practices, leadership and career goal-setting to increase confidence and resiliency. Knowledge exchange with field experts (from TD, EllisDon, Accenture, Medtronic, RBC and KraftHeinz) in human resources and senior executives assist participants with resume and professional profiling, building supportive networks and other employer readiness scenarios. There will be a mentorship program with TD.
Program Dates
September - December 2021
May 12, 2021 | 2:00-3:00 pm EST on Zoom
Program fee
$3,950* + HST
After landing a role, it will take 1 - 2 months to breakeven
Participant profile
Professional women returning to work after more than a six month absence.
Application Deadline:
Monday, September 20th, 2021.
Program dates and details
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- Preprogram Networking Session
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Module 1: September 20, 21, 22, 23 & 29, 2021
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- Welcome and Overview
- Strength Finder
- Resume Building
- LinkedIn Profile & Use
- Your Personal Brand Redefined
- *Alumni Panel
- *Recruiting and Hiring Trends Panel
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- *Networking Session
- Resume Coaching
- LinkedIn Challenge
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- Project Topics Description and Commitment Working in Teams
- Professional Communication: Emails & Presentations
- Virtual Presence
- Conducting Informational Interviews
- LinkedIn Usage
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- Project Group
- LinkedIn Challenge (Cont'd)
- Employer Information Sessions
- Networking Session
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Module 3: Dec 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9, 2021
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- Project Group
- LinkedIn Challenge (Cont'd)
- Employer Information Sessions
- Networking Session
- Project Presentations to Industry Experts
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Negotiating
- First 100 Days
- Super Connections
- Wrap-up
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- Peer Facilitated Coaching
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Who should attend
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.
Faculty and Instructors
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
Fees and payment
Program Fee
$3,950* + 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
Technical Requirements
This program will be delivered over Zoom and requires access to this platform. This program requires: