January Jumpstart
We are excited to be offering an opportunity for our Master of Global Affairs & Master of Public Policy students to build their professional development skills through a series of workshops, and to engage with classmates, alumni and experts on a breadth of topics related to global affairs and public policy.
January 2nd to 6th: Skill-Building Workshops
During the week 1 virtual offering, students may “choose their own adventure” based on their own unique professional development needs.
To learn more about each session, and to see a customized list for your cohort, visit CareerLink under the Events tab here.
Tuesday, January 3rd
| Audience | Time | Title | Facilitators | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGA1 | 9:00-11:00am | Ace the Interview | Iris Jacobson | Register |
| MPP2 | 9:00-10:30am | Job Search Strategies | Kate Dewasha and Katie Boomgaardt | Register |
| MGA2 | 9:30-11:00am | Job Search Strategies- Part 2 | Leigh Gauthier | Register |
| MPP1 | 10:45-12:30pm | Ace the Interview - The Fundamentals of Policy Interviews | Katie Boomgaardt, Kate Dewasha, and the MPPSA | Register |
| MGA1 | 11:15-12:30pm | Ace the Interview - Sector-Specific Breakout Rooms with MGA2s | MGASA and Julia Rao | Register |
| MPP2 / MGA2 | 1:30-3:30pm | Financial Accounting | Tim Benson | Register |
| All | 1:30-3:00pm | The Art of Talking to People: Networking Strategies and Tools (Time Option 1 of 2) | Mary McAuliffe | Register |
| All | 1:30-3:30pm | Mindfulness at Work: Creating the Conditions for Success (Time Option 1 of 2) | Michele Milan | Register |
| All | 4:00-4:30pm | Maximize the Effectiveness of your LinkedIn Profile | Kate Dewasha | Register |
Wednesday, January 4th
| Audience | Time | Title | Facilitators | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPP2/MGA2 | 9:00-12:00pm | Storytelling with Data Visualization (Time Option 2 of 2) | David Elsner | Register |
| All | 9:00-10:00am | Presenting With Impact: Perfecting Presentations & Public Speaking (Time Option 1 of 4) | Richard Maxwell | Register |
| MPP2/MGA2 | 10:30-11:30am | Success in your First Public Service Job | Brian Lewis | Register |
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MPP1 / MGA1 |
10:30am-12:30pm | Writing Effective Briefing Notes (Time Option 1 of 2) | Noah Zon | Register |
| All | 10:30am-12:30pm | Business Writing with Confidence (Time Option 1 of 2) | Ellen Gardiner | Register |
| All | 1:00-2:00pm | Presenting with Impact: Perfecting Presentations & Public Speaking (Time Option 2 of 4) | Richard Maxwell | Register |
| MPP2/MGA2 | 2:30-5:00pm | Excel (Advanced) | Barry Rosenthal | Register |
| MPP1 / MGA1 and MGA2 |
2:30-4:30pm | Writing Effective Briefing Notes (Time Option 2 of 2) | Noah Zon | Register |
| All | 2:30-4:30pm | Business Writing With Confidence (Time Option 2of 2) | Ellen Gardiner | Register |
| MPP2/MGA2 | 2:30-4:30pm | Open-Source Research and Security Considerations | Colin Baulke & Nikki Gladstone | Register |
Thursday, January 5th
| Audience | Time | Title | Facilitators | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9:00am-12:00pm | Excel Intermediate - Part 1 of 2 | Barry Rosenthal | Register |
| All | 9:00-10:00am | Presenting with Impact: Perfecting Presentations & Public Speaking (Time Option 3 of 4) | Richard Maxwell | Register |
| All | 10:00-11:30am | The Art of Talking to People: Networking Strategies & Tools (Time Option 2 of 2) | Mary McAuliffe | Register |
| All | 1:00-2:00pm | Presenting with Impact: Perfecting Presentations & Public Speaking (Time Option 4 of 4) | Richard Maxwell | Register |
| All | 1:30-3:30pm | Public Consultations - Working with the Public | Peter MacLeod, Mass LBP | Register |
| All | 2:30-4:00pm | Intro to R | Nadia Muhe | Register |
Friday, January 6th
| Audience | Time | Title | Facilitators | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGA2/MPP2 | 9:00-11:00am | Gender-based Analysis Plus: Applying an intersectional Approach to Foster Inclusion and Address Inequities | Kelly Folz | Register |
| All | 9:30am-11:30am | Anti-Black Racism (Part 2) | Dr. Christopher Taylor | Register |
| MGA2/MPP2 | 12:00-1:00pm | Munk School Mentorship Program: Launch | Kate Dewasha and Sole Fernandez | Registration has Closed |
| All | 2:00-5:00pm | Excel (intermediate)- Part 2 | Barry Rosenthal | Registration Included in Part 1 |
| All | 2:00-4:00pm | Mindfulness at Work: Creating the Conditions for Success (Time Option 2 of 2) | Michele Milan | Register |
Masterclass speakers
January 9th to 12th: Master Classes, Panels and Networking
For Munk School students, we have scheduled no academic classes in order for you to attend our week 2 programming in person. Thus, your in-person attendance is expected at these sessions.
Tuesday, January 10th
| Audience | Time | Title | Speaker(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10:30am - noon | The Future of Mobility: Policy Innovation and Innovation Policy | Shauna Brail (moderator),
Remi Desa, Mark Robbins, Ignacio Tartavull |
Register |
| All | 1:30-2:30pm | The Performance Paradox - The complicated relationship between mental health and performance | Kara Hardin | Register |
| All | 2:45-4:00m | San Diego's smart street lights: a cautionary tale about smart city tech and not-so-smart city politics. | John Lorinc | Register |
Wednesday, January 11th
| Audience | Time | Title | Speaker(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10:00-11:00am |
Alumni Panels
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MGA and MPP alumni | Register |
| All | 3:00-5:00pm | Ready to Run? Understanding how Public Policy fits into Political Campaigning | Jeremy Roberts | Register |
| All | 3:00-5:00pm | Leadership and Decision Making in Crisis Situations | Deputy Minister Bernard Derible | Register |
| All | 3:00-5:00pm | Insider Perspectives on Global Development in a post-COVID era | Sophie Nonnenmacher, Deputy Regional Director at the IOM Regional Office in West and Central Africa | Register |
| All | 5:00-7:00pm | Networking Reception & Social | Peter Loewen | Register |
Thursday, January 12th
| Audience | Time | Title | Speaker(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9:00- 10:30am |
Psychological and Emotional War: Digital Transnational Repression in Canada | Siena Anstis & Noura Aljizawi | Register |
| All |
10:45am-12:15pm |
Shaping the World from Multiple Angles: Why the World's Biggest Problems Will be Solved by 'EGOT'ing' | Sevaun Palvetzian | Register |
| All | 1:30-3:30pm | Reflections on how to change the world | Kofi Hope | Register |
| All | 3:30-4:30pm | The war in Ukraine and the political order | Timothy Snyder | Register |
Friday Field Trips
FAQs
Do I have to attend all January Jumpstart sessions?
During the week 1 virtual offering, students may “choose their own adventure” based on their own unique professional development needs. During week 2, most UofT students return to regular, in-person academic classes. For Munk School students, we have scheduled no academic classes in order for you to attend our week 2 programming in person. Thus, your attendance is expected during week 2. Week 2 only runs in an in-person format.
I noticed some sessions are not for my cohort. Can I attend these sessions?
Most of the January Jumpstart sessions are open to all Munk Students. However, there are a few sessions with content that is specific to a cohort/program, with limited space. Unfortunately, you must belong to the listed cohort to attend each session.
If my attendance is expected, do I need to RSVP?
Yes, please RSVP via CareerLink so we may reserve your spot for the session you wish to attend. For some sessions, space is limited and/or the event requires catering, so it is essential that we know how many students to expect. Additionally, some sessions may have follow up details for participants, so RSVP to ensure you receive the correct information.
Where can I see a list of every offering for January Jumpstart?
To learn more about each of the January Jumpstart session offerings and to RSVP, please visit CareerLink.
Questions about the January Jumpstart?
Contact your program team contact (Sole, Julia, Kate or Katie).