This 2-hour interactive workshop is tailored for students and early-career professionals to reflect on their achievements and challenges from 2024, while setting actionable and meaningful goals for 2025. Through the Reflect, Reframe, and Renew model, visioning exercises, and SMART goal-setting strategies, participants will learn how to build confidence, embrace growth, and take an intentional approach to both personal and professional development.

​Duration: 2 hours

​Format: in-person

Venue: Pacific Link College Burnaby(Floor 2), Unit 200, Classroom D. Campus Direction

Nearest SkyTrain /Bus Stations:

• Royal Oak Station (SkyTrain): Approximately a 12-15 minute walk to the PLC Burnaby Campus.
• Metrotown Station (SkyTrain): Also about a 12-15 minute walk.
• Nearest Bus Stop: NB Nelson Ave @ Bennett St (1 -2 min)

​Workshop Goals and Impact

​This workshop aims to:

• ​Encourage proactive reflection: Help attendees identify growth areas from 2024 and enter 2025 with a refreshed mindset and renewed focus.
• ​Provide actionable tools for success: Equip participants with practical strategies for navigating the demands of a tech career, including structured goal-setting, confidence-building, and resilience techniques.
• ​Foster accountability: Establish systems to support attendees as they pursue personal and professional development goals in tech.

​Desired Outcomes for Attendees

​By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• ​Gain clarity and insights: Reflect on key lessons from the past year and align those learnings with future career goals.
• ​Create a vision for 2025: Develop a clear and actionable roadmap using SMART goals tailored to growth within the tech industry.
• ​Build a network of accountability: Cultivate connections and support systems to foster ongoing professional growth and development.

​About Our Guest Speaker- Qingyue(Annie) Wang (Google Software Engineer | Internal Career Coach)

​Annie brings a wealth of expertise and passion for career development, combining her technical background with a deep commitment to empowering others.

​Credentials and Background:

• ​Google Career Coach and Certified Coach with over 200+ hours of coaching experience at Google.
• ​Specializes in coaching new hires and early-career professionals, helping them navigate their career journeys with confidence.
• ​A Software Engineer at Google, with a strong focus on supporting students and professionals in the tech industry as they build their careers.

​Workshop Facilitation Experience:

• ​Led 3 AI-focused workshops tailored for Vancouver’s vibrant tech community.
• ​Facilitated 5 new hire workshops at Google, earning glowing feedback for delivering practical, impactful sessions.

​Annie’s unique blend of technical expertise and coaching experience makes her an inspiring and insightful speaker. Whether helping individuals define their career goals or equipping them with actionable strategies, she has a proven track record of creating meaningful learning experiences.