We're excited to present to you Volume 5, Issue 9 of our Student Services newsletter! As we are well into September, I encourage everyone to enjoy the beginning of fall. Within this newsletter, you'll find a wealth of enriching updates, invaluable resources, and promising opportunities tailored to enrich your student journey at the Toronto School of Management.
I am delighted to inform you of the amazing activities that we have in store for you in September and moving into October. Notably, we will be doing a wellness week before your exams in October that will include pet therapy, massage services, food pack giveaways, and much more! For September, please be sure to not miss out on our Music and Dance Festival, Mexico Independence Day lunch, and the Toronto Island Guided Voyageur Canoe trip! Stay tuned to your email and CANVAS for registration! |
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Mark the date of October 22nd and October 23rd! We will be hosting our GUS (Global University Systems) Canada Colleges Fall 2024 Career Fair at our Mirvish campus (740 Bathurst Street). I highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet prospective employers and network! You can register for this event via this link. We do ask that you choose the appropriate time slot for your industry and discipline. |
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Did you know that TSOM has just launched micro-credentials? These courses aim to equip you with skills and knowledge in business, hospitality, and technology. In addition, micro-credentials are a fantastic way to sample disciplines and subjects that you may not have thought of! Apply today to expand your horizons with our micro-credentials.
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Finally, I would like to remind you that mental wellness is extremely important to your experiences on and off campus. To that end, please know that we have a no-cost service (even if you did not purchase Guardme health insurance) called the Guardme Student Support Program (GMSSP) where you can book appointments with professional mental wellness counsellors. You can make these appointments via the TELUS Health Student Support app, which can be downloaded in the App Store and Google Play.
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As always, we wish each and every one of you a wonderful month ahead and hope your student journey is filled with unforgettable memories.
Fred Lam – Director of Student Services |
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1) Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers: The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, effective October 1st, 2024. This 3.9 percent annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), bringing Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest in Canada. Ensure you are getting paid the updated rate on October 1st, 2024!
2) For several of our activities and field trips, we have had students sign up and simply not show up. NOT SHOWING UP to an activity takes up a spot/seat that could have been reserved for other students that had a genuine interest in attending. Effective immediately repeat offenders have been temporarily barred from attending college activities and will be automatically removed from registration from activities until further notice.
It is your responsibility to attend activities that you sign up for and to inform [email protected] 48 hours prior to departure. |
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