Career Day in its previous format is paused. The OAB is considering new ideas to continue to provide ways for students and broadcasters to connect and learn from one another. Suggestions are welcome at memberservices.at.oab.ca.
OAB Career Day 2024 – THANK YOU to host Zoomer Media and everyone who came out to share their experience and ideas about broadcasting!
Career Day 2024 featured two panels. The event opened with Broadcast Beginnings to BIG Time, moderated by Phil Raby and featured Jane Brown, Alex Cairns, Drew Behm, and Rick Lee – THANK YOU for participating!
Paul Thomas moderated the Broadcasting in the Digital Age panel. THANK YOU: Alan Cross, Amanda Cupido and Miranda Anthistle for sharing your insight into the changing broadcast landscape.
The popular Speed Mentoring followed and featured experienced broadcasters covering different areas of the industry. THANK YOU: Paul Agresta, Miranda Anthistle, Drew Behm, Jane Brown, Alex Cairns, Samantha Capizzano, Alan Carter, Carlin & Brent, Meghan Chipman, Frank Lauraitis, Rick Lee, Katie Leeb, Andrew Mallon, Alastair McNamara, Ian Solecki, Maggie Tulecka, Andre Williamson, and Andy Wilson for sharing your experience and expertise with future broadcasters!
more about Career Day
Career Day is open to students currently enrolled in broadcasting or broadcasting related programs at post secondary schools in Ontario. Registration is free, but on a first-come first-serve basis. Space is limited. Student registrations will only be accepted via email from Educators.
Students will have a chance to ask questions and network with experts all afternoon at the roundtable discussions, which continue to be the most dynamic part of Career Day. This event provides a one of a kind opportunity for soon-to-be-graduating students to speak candidly with experienced broadcasters. Broadcasters provide students first hand information on all aspects of the business in today’s marketplace. Many of our broadcasters, who volunteer their time have found this day to be fulfilling and informative. It provides them with students’ perspective on our ever-changing industry.
To register students, for sponsorship opportunities or to participate as a mentor at Career Day, contact memberservices [at] oab.ca.
how to take part
Career Day is open to students currently enrolled in broadcasting or broadcasting related programs at post secondary schools in Ontario. Registration is free, but on a first-come first-serve basis. Student registrations will only be accepted via email from Educators. To register students, sponsorship opportunities or to participate as a host at our next Career Day, contact the OAB, 905.554.2730 or memberservices [at] oab [dot] ca. Students interested in attending Career Day should contact their professors. Professors and coordinators are asked to email a list of students who would like to attend to memberservices [at] oab [dot] ca. Space is limited and only confirmed names received via email will be allowed entry.
about career day
In 2006, the Ontario Association of Broadcasters created an event designed to give back to broadcasting students from all over Ontario, and over the years this has become the must-attend event of the year for students. Each year Ontario College and University broadcast students are invited to meet industry representatives from Radio and Television. Broadcasters volunteer their time to speak candidly with soon-to-be graduating students about the industry and their field of expertise. Many return year after year to assist in this worthwhile event. At Career Day each year the OAB also presents the Michael Monty Scholarship Award to a lucky student, who’s not only strong academically but also gives back to their school and community by volunteering. The continued success of this event is due to the many broadcasters and educators who volunteer their time to participate, without whom, this event would simply not be possible. Thank you to everyone who has assisted us each year.