The University of New Brunswick Student Union signs Memorandum of Understanding with Fredericton Chamber of Commerce:
On August 22nd, the UNBSU signed a two-year agreement with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, with the goal of increasing professional networking opportunities for undergraduate students at UNB Fredericton.
The agreement provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to attend the Chamber's key professional networking events, such as Business After Hours and Business Over Breakfast, for free. The agreement also allows undergraduate students to attend all paid Chamber events at member rates, which are discounted. Examples of these events include the State of the City, or the State of the Province.
This agreement additionally ensures the UNB Student Union has a dedicated seat on the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee and Policy Development Committee.
"This deal is a key step in further integrating students within the community. Creating better connections between students and the business community is a win-win,” said Kordell Walsh, UNBSU President. “It provides our students with direct access to potential employers and community leaders, while also increasing the business community's access to a significant pool of high-skilled talent that will help address the skills gap in our province."
For students to sign up for Chamber events, they must email UNBSU President, Kordell Walsh, at president@unbsu.ca with their name and which event(s) they would like to attend.
Some of the Chamber's free upcoming events include:
2022 Member Appreciation Event - August 31, 2022; 4:00PM-6:00PM
September Business After Hours - September 22, 2022; 4:00PM-6:00PM
For a list of all of the Chamber's upcoming events, please visit https://business.frederictonchamber.ca/events/calendar