Did you know that only 6 out of every 10 Canadians have basic financial literacy skills? Or that money is one of the top stressors facing students? Don’t worry, we’ve got workshops and online tools to support your financial wellness and help you make smart money decisions.
- Budget Basics (September 29)
- Making My Money Last (October 5)
- Investing Series: Investment Strategies (October 21)
- Where Does All My Money Go? (October 22)
- Cheap vs. Frugal (October 26)
- Investing Series: Investing Basics — From Education to Execution (October 27)
- Finding Ways to Save (October 29)
- Coping with Financial Stress (November 2)
- Investing Series: Fundamentals of a Solid Investment Portfolio (November 3)
- How to Deal with Debt (November 5)
- Investing Series: Types of Accounts (November 11)
- Investing Series: All About Robo-Advisors (November 17)
Repaying Student Debt
March 10, 2020, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTE: CHANGE IN DATE AND TIME
Student loans can be stressful to manage. If your loan is weighing heavily on you, or if you’re about to graduate and need to start making loan payments, then this workshop is for you.
We’ll review the student loan repayment process so that you know what to expect.
If you have an accommodation need for a planned meeting, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.
Start Your Side Hustle
March 12, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Do you want to build a business or side hustle? We can get you started on the right track.
Come to this workshop to get inspired and learn from students who have found success as entrepreneurs. We’ll discuss how to access government funding so that you can focus on building your business.
If you have an accommodation need for a planned meeting, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.
The Graduate Budget
March 16, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Are you about to graduate and enter the workforce? Do you know what to expect from an entry-level position’s salary?
Come to this workshop and learn how to build a budget to fit your first salaried position.
If you have an accommodation need for a planned meeting, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.
The Global Experience
March 19, 2020, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Do you want to travel, meet new friends and gain an international perspective?
Combining education with travelling is a goal for many students. We can help make it happen.
At this session, we’ll explore study abroad opportunities and financial requirements to help you follow through on your global goals.
If you have an accommodation need for a planned meeting, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.
Do you have an idea for a workshop?
Our goal is to develop engaging and informative workshops for students. If you have a topic that you want to learn about and that would benefit other students, please email our team.