Co-op Connects Seneca Graduate to Her Dream Job

As a Communications Officer who specializes in events, Laura Angelone has grown accustomed to making things happen.

Two years ago, she turned a four-month co-op placement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) into a full-time career. Now, this graduate of Seneca’s Corporate Communications program supports cabinet ministers, members of parliament, and industry stakeholders in the organization and execution of announcements and community events. She is responsible for writing speaking notes, news releases and a number of other materials as a member of the Public Affairs and Ministerial Services team.

“This is the career I always envisioned for myself after Seneca,” Laura says. “It’s a dream come true.”

Laura’s journey into the world of corporate communications didn’t happen overnight.

After completing her undergraduate degree in tourism administration, she ended up working for two years as Manager of Guest Services for an Oakville restaurant. Soon she decided she wanted more in a career and started researching corporate communications education and careers.

Having already earned her university degree, Laura chose Seneca’s Corporate Communications graduate certificate program which includes a co-op and is the only public relations program in Canada to be certified by the Public Relations Society of America.

She says her ability to work in the public service was made easy thanks to the government relations course she took as part of the program.

“It educated me on all levels of government and how they operate,” she says. “When I came to the job, the learning curve was a lot less steep.”

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