CTRL + ALT + INNOVATE: AI Upskilling & Career Development Challenge | Hosted by Jennie Heo x ARBUS Society
AI isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the skill set shaping the future of work.
Employers are already looking for students who can navigate new tools, adapt fast, and showcase their strengths in ways that stand out. Whether you’re preparing for your next co-op, building your personal brand, or growing your leadership presence, this event is designed to help you get there.
Join us for an exclusive evening with Jennie Heo (MDEI, MEd, BA)
UX Researcher @ Google, UWaterloo alum, and career strategist with 7+ years of experience in the tech industry. Jennie will share insider insights on the skills that matter most in today’s market and guide you through hands-on exercises using exclusive Google tools to sharpen your edge.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
🚀 A future-focused workshop: Navigating the Future of Work: Essential Skills & Trends
🛠️ An AI personal brand challenge where you’ll apply what you learn to co-op applications, LinkedIn profiles, and career storytelling
💡 Practical insights into tech + design career paths and how to break in
🤝 Networking with driven peers who care about building the future
🍕 Pizza + refreshments to keep you fueled
Itinerary
6:30 – Registration & pizza
7:00 – Workshop with Jennie: Navigating the Future of Work
8:10 – AI Personal Brand Challenge (interactive session)
8:50 – Open Q&A + networking
Please join us in Hagey Hall 1108, School of Accounting and Finance.
Dress code is business casual: nice jeans, blouses, sweaters, or button-ups all work, no blazers needed.
⚡ Seats are capped at 70 students (priority for Arts undergrads + master’s), so register early.
Free to attend. Registration required.
About Jennie Heo
Jennie is a User Experience Researcher at Google, specializing in cloud products, where she brings over seven years of experience in designing and evaluating human-centered digital experiences. Alongside her industry role, she contributes to the academic community as a Lab Instructor at York University and an Instructor at BrainStation, teaching UX design, research, and design thinking. Jennie also serves as an Industry Expert on Humber College’s Program Advisory Committee, helping shape the future of digital experience education.
Prior to Google, she previously advanced AI applications research at IBM and holds a Master of Digital Experience Innovation from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Master of Education in Applied Psychology and a BA in English from the University of Toronto.
About ARBUS Society
The University of Waterloo Arts and Business Society (ARBUS Society) is the official student-led organization representing a network of over 2,000 past, current, and future students in the Honours Arts and Business program — one of the most interdisciplinary and career-focused undergraduate programs at UWaterloo.
We empower students to apply the critical thinking and creativity of the arts with the practical, strategic mindset of business. Through events, workshops, mentorship programs, and industry partnerships, we help our peers explore meaningful career pathways, build community, and gain confidence navigating both co-op and new-grad opportunities.
Whether you're a student, alumnus, employer, or future partner, we’d love to connect, collaborate, or co-create with you. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.