Back to Work Digital

Program Dates

January - March 2022, followed by Facilitated Peer Coaching Sessions from April - June 2022 

Interactive Online Sessions will take place from 12:30 - 3:30 pm EDT. Dates to be confirmed shortly.

Dates	Themes
Pre-Program:	Preprogram Networking Session
Module 1:	Welcome and Overview Strength Finder Resume Building LinkedIn Profile & Use Your Personal Brand Redefined *Alumni Panel *Recruiting and Hiring Trends Panel
Intra Module:	*Networking Session Resume Coaching LinkedIn Challenge
Module 2:	Project Topics Description and Commitment Working in Teams Professional Communication: Emails & Presentations Virtual Presence Conducting Informational Interviews LinkedIn Usage
Intra Module:	Project Group LinkedIn Challenge (Cont'd) Employer Information Sessions Networking Session
Module 3:	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
Post Program:	Peer Facilitated Coaching

Application Deadline:

September 6th, 2021.

Applications are currently being accepted.

Applicants will be accepted in the order that they apply until the program is full. We encourage you to apply early as spaces are limited.

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

 

Robyn Behlke >>
Career Consultant
Rotman School of Management

 

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

 

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

 

Meena Kaila-Gambhir >>
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

$3,950* + 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

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