By participating in virtual breakout sessions, digitally interactive campus tours, as well as listening to a warm, online welcome from the MSU President, students will learn all of the ways that McMaster can offer them a bright and exciting future of work. In the afternoon students will accompany their parents or guardian to shadow their at home work experience with McMaster.

Date: November 4, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Take Our Kids to Work Day is virtual this year. Registration for our online event will begin October 20th.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING STUDENT HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS PROGRAM

McMaster University has a longstanding tradition of welcoming Grade 9 students onto campus for the annual Take Our Kids to Work Day event. This year however, given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic we will be offering our programming virtually. In line with McMaster’s commitment to the health and safety of the entire community, parents and guardians who work on campus are kindly asked to have their Grade 9 students participate in the virtual programming from home. The McMaster campus is only open to individuals who are required to be on campus for work or study related reasons. Thank you.

Prior to completing registration, please ensure that you review the following document: Guidance for Setting Up and Supporting Remote Work Arrangements During the Covid-19 Pandemic, in preparation for your at-home job shadowing experience.

Program Information

After registration is completed and leading up to the Take Our Kids to Work Day event on November 4th, participants will be sent Zoom links to attend the various virtual sessions throughout the day. Links will be specific to the sessions that participants have registered for. As well, a general link to access the Welcome Address, Team Building, Stretch Break and Closing will be sent to all participants.

This is our first time running a virtual Take Our Kids to Work Day event! Please be know that we will be working hard behind the scenes to ensure the virtual sessions run smoothly.

If you have any questions about accessing this online event, please contact us at:

toktwd@mcmaster.ca 

Take Our Kids to Work Day Agenda

10:00 – 10:20 am:

Welcome and Opening Remarks from MSU President, Giancarlo Da-Ré

10:30 – 10:50 am:

Virtual Team Building Session

11:00 – 12:00 pm:

Campus Tour OR Breakout Session

12:05 – 12:15 pm:

Stretch break with Athletics & Recreation

12:15 – 12:45 pm:

Lunch break, enjoy!

12:50 – 1:50 pm:

Campus Tour or Breakout Session

1:55 – 2:00 pm:

Event Closing and Wrap Up

2:00 – 4:00 pm:

Job shadow at home with parent/Guardian.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/giancarlodare/

Giancarlo graduated from McMaster in 2020 with a B. Sc. from the Chemical Biology Co-op program. Hailing from Markham, he enjoys good coffee, making Spotify playlists, and learning how things work. Giancarlo believes in community building and advancement through research and consultation.  As President of the MSU, he plans to foster a stronger community on campus. At McMaster, he has worked as a chemistry Teaching Assistant, CLAY Part-Time Manager, and Residence Orientation Advisor for McKay, Edwards, and PGCLL. He believes that McMaster and the MSU facilitate a unique journey for all undergraduate students through the creation of community spaces and improvement of student life beyond academics. Giancarlo is committed to building a campus community that reflects the changing needs of students, and he encourages students to reach out as they navigate their own journey through undergrad.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-anderson28/

Spending the past 2019-2020 year as Associate Vice-President Finance, Jess Anderson, current Vice-President Finance & CFO of the McMaster Students Union (MSU), graduated from a combined honours in Anthropology and Sociology (Specialization) with an Integrated Business Studies Certificate from McMaster University. Her journey at McMaster started back in 2016 when she moved into Les Prince Hall, a residence on campus. From there, she held many roles within The McMaster Social Sciences Society, McMaster Anthropology Society and within the MSU. One of the most rewarding roles she held was as a Residence Orientation Representative in both her second and third year. Through this role she was able to help first year students in their transition from high school, into university and overall give back to the extraordinary McMaster Community that she loves so much! Originally from Markham, Ontario, in her spare time she enjoys taking her German Shepherd, Coal, for walks and keeping up with her passion for photography.