Helping the professionals who help students succeed.
Whether your focus is attracting students to your programs, supporting their career development, connecting them with employers or hiring them into their first careers, we fuel your success with training, best practices, insights, and advice.
Programs, Conferences & Communities
Brainstorm delivers insightful research, strategic advice, professional development, and specialized training that empowers employers and post-secondary education professionals to support student success.
Strategic Enrolment Management & Marketing
Enabling colleges & universities to attract, recruit, and support students from entry through to graduation.
Career Education & Employer Relations
Empowering career, WIL, co-op, and employer relations professionals to support students’ career success.
Brainstorm: A student success company.
Our vision is to see all students succeed in their post-secondary education and transition into fulfilling careers.
To achieve this, we empower employers and post-secondary education professionals with insightful research, strategic advice, collaborative connections, and specialized training.
50+
Programs & Events Annually
Sharing best practices and facilitating collaboration.
300k+
Total Students Surveyed
Listening to the students our clients support.
1,000s
of Organizations Supported
Serving the schools and employers who develop tomorrow’s talent.
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Unlimited
Creating connections for sharing and collaboration.
Upcoming Programs
Online
Fundamentals of Student Recruitment Marketing
Thursdays, from January 29 - February 19, 2026
Online
Strategic Domestic Student Recruitment
Tuesdays, from April 28 - May 26, 2026
Hamilton, ON
SEMM National Conference
April 7-9, 2026
Virtual Conference
Employer Relations Forum
May 12 & 13, 2026
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
May 2026
Online
Employer Engagement Academy
June 2 - 23, 2026
Virtual Conference
SEMM Virtual Conference
June 10 & 11, 2026
Online
The Science & Art of Student Recruitment
July 2026
- Master the strategies to inspire & recruit students
- Boost enrollment, refine engagement, and shape student success
Online
Strategic Enrolment Communications & Marketing
Tuesdays, Oct 13 to Nov 3, 2026
Online
Fundamentals of Strategic Enrolment Management
November 2026
- Canada's only micro-credential in Strategic Enrolment Management
- For professionals involved in SEM or committed to student success
Virtual Conference
Career Development Forum
November 18 & 19, 2026
Virtual Conference
Student Success Summit
November 25 & 26, 2026
New York, NY
Campus Recruitment Forum
December, 2026
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
December, 2026
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Online
Student Success Summit
November 25 & 26, 2025
Online
Career Development Forum
November 19 & 20, 2025
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Upcoming Free Webinars
January 29, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Virtual, Valuable, and Vibrant: Making Online Campus Recruitment Events Work
Virtual recruitment events are here to stay — but are they working as hard as they could be for your team and your brand?
Stéphanie Joseph
Senior TA Consultant, University Relations, Marsh, Canada, US & Bermuda
Valerie Rollo
Director, Early Careers Recruitment, National Grid
Ashley Silva
Vice President, Human Resources, Oak Hill Advisors
February 3, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Understanding Today’s Students
The career landscape has changed dramatically — and so have Canadian students’ expectations.
Graham Donald
President & Founder, Brainstorm Strategy Group
February 11, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Beyond Awkward: How to Make Campus Networking Events Actually Work
When done well, networking events can be a powerful tool for connecting students with employers — but too often, they feel awkward, inequitable, or ineffective.
Katie Somerville
Manager, Student & Early Talent Experience Programs, BMO Financial Group
Courtney Heller
Senior Campus Recruiter, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ashley Vegel
Talent Acquisition Manager, Emerging Talent & Careers, Medtronic
Liz Langemak
Associate Director, US University Relations, Verizon
February 17, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Hiring Focus Employer Panel: Engineering
What’s really happening in student hiring across different industries? In these Hiring Focus Panels, employers from the U.S. and Canada share how their student recruitment strategies are changing, what engagement looks like today, and what they’re watching for next—offering timely insight for employer relations professionals.
February 18, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. (ET)
Canadian Students’ Perspectives on Careers & Career Development
How do Canadian students think about careers — and how well do they feel supported?
Graham Donald
President & Founder, Brainstorm Strategy Group
March 5, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
The Unique Interests, Experiences and Aspirations of International Students in Canada
Recent policy changes affecting study permits and enrolment caps have increased uncertainty for international student pathways — making Canada-specific data more important than ever.
Graham Donald
President & Founder, Brainstorm Strategy Group
March 10, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. (ET)
Hiring Focus Employer Panel: Banking & Finance
What’s really happening in student hiring across different industries? In these Hiring Focus Panels, employers from the U.S. and Canada share how their student recruitment strategies are changing, what engagement looks like today, and what they’re watching for next—offering timely insight for employer relations professionals.
March 19, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. (ET)
Student Experience & Success — What Drives Satisfaction, Persistence & Confidence
Student experience plays a critical role in persistence, retention, and long-term success.
Graham Donald
President & Founder, Brainstorm Strategy Group
March 24, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Highlights from the 2026 Canadian Campus Recruitment Outlook Report
Gain timely insight into the evolving campus recruitment landscape—and how to better support and advise your employer partners—with an early look at key findings from the 2026 report.
April 14, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Employer Panel – Reflections on the 2025/26 Hiring Season
Gain firsthand insights from employers as they reflect on the latest student recruitment season.
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