Connect Night – Building Networks
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Connect Night – Building Networks
CPABC ’ s semi-annual “ Connect Night ” took place on June 9 at the Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver . At the event , more than 100 promising accounting students from post-secondary institutions across the Lower Mainland ( including BCIT , Capilano , KPU , SFU , and UBC ) got a chance to expand their networks by talking to CPA students , CPABC members , and CareerConnect employers representing industry , government , and public practice . On hand were representatives from BDO , BMO , Creation Technologies , DDS Wireless , McLaren Trefanenko Inc ., Smythe , Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club , and more . Employment is top of mind for most post-secondary students , so their first question is usually : “ How do I find my first job ?” This networking event helps them answer that question , giving them an opportunity to learn about the various career opportunities available to CPAs and a chance to make valuable connections . During the June 9 Connect Night event , guests were encouraged to meet new people by playing a game of “ Connect Bingo ,” which required them to match attendees to descriptions on the Bingo card . “ I loved the Bingo activity as it allowed [ students ] to open with a topic ,” said third-year SFU student Ariana Lee . “ The activity made it a lot easier to start a conversation .” BCIT student Miriam Granger was the first to complete her Bingo card after talking to more than 25 people at the event . She took home first prize — gift cards for the Cactus Club Cafe . Two other students from BCIT , Tom Ito and Hassaan Siddiqui , won second-place prizes — Starbucks and Cineplex gift cards donated by McLaren Trefanenko Inc . CPABC ’ s next Connect Night is slated for November 2016 . To find out how you can get involved , contact recruitment @ bccpa . ca .
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1-5 . Networking in full swing . 6 . " Connect Bingo " helps break the ice as competitors try to meet enough attendees to fill 25 squares . 7 . Bingo winner Miriam Granger , from BCIT , with her completed Bingo card and first prize gift cards . 8 . L to R : BCIT students Hassaan Siddiqui and Tom Ito pose for a photo after tying for second place on Connect Bingo . Each won a gift card donated by CareerConnect employer McLaren Trefanenko Inc .
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Photos by Kent Kallberg Studios . For more photos from this event , visit CPABC ’ s Flickr page at flickr . com / cpabc / sets . |
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12 CPABC in Focus • July / August 2016