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: Helping the professionals who help students succeed.
Through insightful research, strategic advice, conferences and specialized training, we empower higher ed professionals and employers to:
- Recruit more effectively
- Expand student access
- Support career development
- Improve student outcomes
- Launch early talent careers
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.
∞
Unlimited
Enhancing students’ lives through our clients’ impact.
Upcoming Programs
Online
Strategic Enrolment Communications & Marketing
Tuesdays, Oct 13 to Nov 3, 2026
Online
Fundamentals of Strategic Enrolment Management
Tuesdays, Nov 10 to Dec 1, 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
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
December 3, 2026
New York, NY
Campus Recruitment Forum
December 8, 2026
Chicago, IL
Campus Recruitment Forum
December 10, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia
SEMM National Conference
April 5 – 7, 2027
Research & Insights
The 2026 Canadian Campus Recruitment Outlook Report
With 60+ pages of analysis and 50+ charts, the report explores hiring trends, recruitment timing and strategy, efficiency metrics and ROI, tools and AI adoption, employer branding, and campus engagement, along with “Reality Check” insights that challenge common assumptions.
Upcoming Free Webinars
August 5 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET
Counting Heads: Last-Minute Tactics to Combat ‘Summer Melt’ Before Day One
Our experts will share the exact, last-minute interventions they deploy in August to keep incoming students engaged, remove sudden administrative hurdles, and ensure a seamless transition from "admitted" to "attending."
August 11 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET
On the Road Again – Gearing Up for Fall Student Recruitment
Suitcases and duffle bags are packed, areas are assigned, and the fall recruitment season is RIGHT around the corner.
August 20 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET
What Campus Recruiters Want Schools to Know Before Fall 2026
Join a panel of campus recruiters as they discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping their Fall 2026 recruitment strategies.
September 22 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET
Embedding Career Confidence into the Early Student Journey
Career confidence shouldn't be a service students only seek out in their final semester. Whether you work in recruitment, student affairs, or career services, join us to discover how to turn your institution into a launchpad for student success.
November 12 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. ET
Employer Panel: Reflections on the 2026 Hiring Season
Gain firsthand insights from employers as they reflect on the latest student recruitment season.
Doreen Dockweiler
Global Head of University Relations, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
Amy Ferreira
Early Talent Acquisition Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Edwin Kong
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Loblaw Companies Limited
Ana Kulis
Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources, TMX Group
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