Welcome to Telfer Nation
Being a member of Telfer Nation means you’re part of an inclusive community that supports and equips you to achieve your career goals, connect with others and build a better Canada and world for all. You’re joining a community of students, professors, staff, graduates and industry professionals driven by purpose. Each member of Telfer Nation is an ambassador for our values and our vision of building a greener, healthier, happier, wealthier, and more prosperous future for all.
Telfer Knowledge Hub
Experiential learning
Benefit from a variety of opportunities to gain practical experience during your studies.
Andrew Waitman’s Journey: From Modest Beginnings to CEO of the Year Through Resilience
Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: Coalition for a better future inspires students
Driving change: Telfer’s third annual SDG Week inspires action
Lissa Moore (BCom '11): Turning passion into entrepreneurship
MORE ABOUT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ›
Alumni journeys
Read about the achievements and contributions of Telfer graduates.
Andrew Waitman’s Journey: From Modest Beginnings to CEO of the Year Through Resilience
Stephan Born (MBA'93): Leading Hugo Boss Americas with a journey shaped by Telfer
Unconventional careers in finance with Arnaud Sabadie (MBA ’03)
Taking your career international with Kristina Likhovid (BCom ’03)
Telfer Nation Fund
The Telfer Nation Fund provides funding for your journey as a student. Participate in student case competitions, course capstone projects, school clubs and activities with the support of this fund.
Keep up with #TelferNation
Stay up to date with the latest activities and highlights from your Telfer Nation community.
Congratulations to our #TelferNation Research Thesis Competition winners! 👏
Oral Presentation:
🥇Avery Hughes
🥈2nd: Amanda Kutenski
🥉3rd: Meg Schwellnus
Poster:
🥇Shaista Jaffer
🥈Tied: Leo Wang & Tin Pham
👉Learn more about our graduate programs: https://t.co/yXBNAMt3GS https://t.co/yGnTk5kqrX
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Félicitations à l’équipe de la #TelferNation pour leurs résultats aux jdccentral 2025! 👏
Les participant.e.s à cette compétition de cas, la plus grande dans le centre du Canada, sont impliqué.e.s dans l'une des cinq catégories de compétition : académique, sports, social, participation ou contribution.
La délégation de Telfer s'est distinguée dans les catégories suivantes :
🏆 1re place – Sports
🏆 2e place – Cas en stratégie numérique
🏆 3e place – Cas en marketing
🏆 3e place – Plus grand montant de dons monétaires pour une œuvre de charité
🏆 3e place – Vidéo d’introduction
Vous souhaitez vous impliquer? Découvrez comment vous pouvez y participer 👉 #LienEnBio
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Congratulations to our telfer.jdcc team their achievements at the jdccentral 2025! 👏
At the largest case competition in Central Canada, participants are involved in one of the five competition categories: academics, social, sports, participation, or contribution.
The Telfer delegation stood out in the following categories:
🏆 1st place – Sports
🏆 2nd place – Digital Strategy Case
🏆 3rd place – Marketing Case
🏆 3rd place – Highest Monetary Donations to Charity
🏆 3rd place – Introduction Video
Do you want to get involved? Learn how you can get involved with JDC 👉 #LinkInBio
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📢 Développez vos compétences en réseautage
📌 Demain, mardi 14 janvier, le Centre des carrières de Telfer vous propose deux ateliers incontournables pour perfectionner vos techniques de réseautage :
Network Like a Pro avec RVezy
🕒 10 h 15 à 11 h 15 (HE)
📍 En anglais
L’art du réseautage avec RBC
🕒 13 h 15 à 14 h 15 (HE)
📍 En français
✨ Pourquoi participer ?
-Apprenez à créer des relations professionnelles significatives.
-Gagnez en assurance lors des événements de réseautage.
-Maîtrisez des stratégies efficaces pour propulser votre carrière.
Les places sont limitées. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant sur Destination carrière via le lien en bio.
#RéseautageProfessionnel #AteliersCarrière #CentreDesCarrièresTelfer #ÉtudiantsTelfer #telfernation #uottawa
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📢 Level Up Your Networking Skills
📌 Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, the Telfer Career Centre invites you to two must-attend workshops designed to sharpen your networking expertise:
Network Like a Pro with RVezy
🕒 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET
📍 In English
The Art of Networking with RBC
🕒 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM ET
📍 In French
✨ Why attend?
-Build meaningful professional relationships.
-Boost your confidence at networking events.
-Learn effective strategies to grow your career.
Seats are limited—register now on Career Launch using the link in bio!
#NetworkingTips #CareerWorkshops #TelferCareerCentre #TelferStudents #telfernation #uottawa
From microbiology to the founder of his design studio, #TelferNation alumnus Nathon Kong (MBA ’12), proves a career change is transformative as he combines art, sustainability & storytelling to create custom suits. 🧵
👉Learn about his journey: https://t.co/WGfmLyxTkT https://t.co/WgNAs3wRyG
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Bon retour à l’école, la #TelferNation! ❄️
Aujourd’hui est le premier jour de classe de ce nouveau trimestre. Bon succès dans vos études!
Commencez votre année universitaire en participant à des événements lors de la semaine d’Accueil Hivernal de l’@uOttawa. 👉#LienEnBio
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Welcome back to school, #TelferNation!❄️
Today is the first day of classes this term. We wish you the best of luck in your studies!
Start your academic year by participating in some @uOttawa Winter Welcome events from January 6 to 19 👉: bit.ly/3DJYvTa
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Membres de la #TelferNation, saviez-vous que nous avons notre propre Centre des carrières? 🎓
Soyez des nôtres les 7 et 8 Janvier, de 11 h à 14 h, pendant l’événement du Centre des carrières dans le hall de Desmarais!
Rencontrez nos spécialistes, découvrez notre offre de programmes et services pour vous mettre en valeur et inscrivez-vous sur place aux événements à venir comme la journée des CV, la journée des entrevues, ConnecT 2025 et bien d’autres encore!
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour réserver votre place: #LienEnBio
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#TelferNation, did you know that we have our own Career Centre? 🎓
Join us on January 7th & 8th, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Desmarais lobby for our @telfercareer Centre Pop-Up event.
Meet our specialists, discover programs and services that can give you that competitive edge, and register on the spot for upcoming events like Resumé Day, Interview Day, Telfer Connects 2025, and much more.
🔗 Register now to secure your spot: #LinkInBio