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๐Ÿ’ก June at COIE: Workshops, Funding & Networking

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๐Ÿ’ก June at COIE: Workshops, Funding & Networking

Join us this June for Toronto Climate Week X Destech studio, hands-on virtual workshops to turn your ideas into impact, while exploring the L2M Validate Program ($10K funding, apply by June 7) and applying to be a COIE Student Ambassador (Summer & Fall 2026) to gain real on-site experience at the UNA-Canada BYP Green Jobs Fair & Networking Event.

๐Ÿ’ก Start Your COIE Journey Anytime

During Summer 2026 Orientation Week, COIE connected students across three campuses, showcasing programs, opportunities, and our vibrant innovation community. Weโ€™re excited to start this journey with you, letโ€™s build something impactful together. Also, June is convocation season ๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations to all graduates, Class of 2026!


United Nations Association in Canada Green Jobs Fair & Network

๐ŸŒŸ Apply to be a COIE Student Ambassador (Summer & Fall 2026). Get real on-site experience at the UNA-Canada BYP Green Jobs Fair and Network event.

๐Ÿ“… Sat, July 11 | 1:00 โ€“ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 8th Floor, Event Centre, Progress Campus

โ€‹๐Ÿ”— Apply Now (Closes early July | Rolling basis)

๐Ÿ’ก Why join? Build your resume with COIE + UNA-Canada.
๐ŸŒฑ What happens on-site? Meet industry booths, connect with professionals, strengthen your networking skills, and get familiar with Canadaโ€™s green job market.
๐ŸคCareer networking: Connect with job employers and professionals.
๐Ÿ“ Application process: Submit the form, and weโ€™ll follow up. Referrals from former student ambassadors are welcome.

โ€‹Apply nowโ€‹

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ Have questions?

  • Reach out via email with the subject line โ€œCOIE Student Ambassadorโ€ at entrepreneurship@centennialcollege.ca
  • This opportunity is open to our COIE Student Ambassador cohort (2025โ€“2026). Weโ€™ll reach out to you in a separate email with more details.

Immersive Innovation Lab ๐Ÿ˜‰

Toronto Climate Week ๐Ÿ’š Destech Studio

Things from the Future: Speculative Design with AI

โ€‹The workshop covers Climate Imaginaries, Design Techniques, Futures thinking frameworks, fun activities and Introduction to AI for Climate Futures.

๐Ÿ“… Thu, June 4 | 12:00 โ€“ 3:30 PM (Doors Open: 11:45 am)

๐Ÿ“8th Floor, Event Centre, Progress Campus (Summer Room)

๐Ÿน Light Refreshment will be provided.

๐Ÿ‘คFacilitators: Sunidhi Naik, Patrick Robinsonโ€‹

โ€‹Register Now (Limited Seats Available)โ€‹


COIE completed the first VR session in May for the VR Rapid Start-Up Studio ๐ŸŽ‰Learn more about this program: Click here.

๐Ÿ’ก Virtual Workshops

Virtual Bookclubโ€‹
The Creative Act of Starting a Business, Rick Rubin

This workshop is for students interested in: creative businesses, side hustles, apparel, food concepts, events, media, branding, small business ideas, or simply learning how to start before feeling โ€œready.โ€

๐Ÿ“… Wed, June 17 | 5:15 โ€“ 6:15 PM

๐Ÿ’ปThe MS Teams link will be provided once you have registered.

โ€‹๐Ÿ”— Learn more & registerโ€‹

Virtual Workshop โ€‹
The Art of Noticing: The Opportunity Series

The Art of Noticing is a hands-on workshop exploring how entrepreneurs develop the ability to see opportunity in everyday life. Through guided exercises, students learn to identify patterns, gaps, and creative signals โ€” and translate observation into action. No business idea required.

๐Ÿ“… Thur, June 25 | 5:15 โ€“ 6:15 PM

๐Ÿ’ปThe MS Teams link will be provided once you have registered.

โ€‹๐Ÿ”— Learn more & registerโ€‹

Innovation News & Opportunities ๐Ÿค

Innovation Opportunity

Lab2Market is a nationwide program that helps graduate students and postdoctoral researchers reimagine their futures beyond academia. Learn more

โœจ L2M Validate Ontario - Fall 2026. Participants in this program receive:

  • $10,000 in funding
  • The opportunity to access a produce-market fit
  • World-class curriculum
  • Access to best-in-class advisers
  • Access to a vast entrepreneurial network

๐Ÿ”— Apply nowโ€‹

โฐ Application deadline: June 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

UI/UX Design Internship

Nova Forge AI Venture Lab is an accelerator and incubator at the forefront of driving Artificial Intelligence innovation, propelling impactful projects across diverse industries.

โ€‹Check out their job openingsโ€‹

Stay Connected ๐Ÿ“ฉ

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