Micro-Credential Programs & Conferences
Brainstorm’s conferences, forums, and training programs focus on sharing best practices, new strategies, and actionable tactics.
Our programs bring professionals together to learn about practical ways to attract, engage, and support young people in their education or careers. Some are designed to bring leaders together to improve the way the manage their business, develop strategy, and utilize resources. Others are more focused on the front-line activities of those who connect directly with students and new hires.
Online
Employer Engagement Academy
June 2 - 23, 2026
Online
The Science & Art of Student Recruitment
Wednesdays, July 8 to 29, 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
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
Upcoming Free Webinars
July 21 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET
Highlights from the 2026 Canadian Campus Recruitment Outlook Report
Join us for a review of key findings from the 2026 Canadian Campus Recruitment Outlook Report and what they reveal about the current state of campus recruitment in Canada.
July 23 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. ET
Breaking Campus Silos to Improve Retention
Sharing practical strategies, communication frameworks, and templates for cross-departmental collaboration that ensure no student falls through the cracks.
July 28 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET
From Dashboards to Dollars: Translating Marketing Metrics for Deans and VPs
Learn how to speak the language of academic leadership, building the collaborative partnerships you need to turn high-level brand awareness metrics into tangible enrollment success.
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.
Membership Community
Recent Events
Virtual Conference
SEMM Virtual Conference
June 10 & 11, 2026
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
May 29, 2026
Virtual Conference
Employer Relations Forum
May 12 & 13, 2026
Online
Strategic Domestic Student Recruitment
Tuesdays, April 28 - May 26, 2026
Hamilton, ON
SEMM National Conference
April 7-9, 2026
Online
Fundamentals of Student Recruitment Marketing
Thursdays, January 29 - February 19, 2026
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
Dec 11, 2025
Chicago, IL
Campus Recruitment Forum
Dec 9, 2025
New York, NY
Campus Recruitment Forum
Dec 2, 2025
Online
Student Success Summit
November 25 & 26, 2025
Online
Fundamentals of Strategic Enrolment Management
Fridays, from October 31 - November 21, 2025
- Canada's only micro-credential in Strategic Enrolment Management
- For professionals involved in SEM or committed to student success
Online
Employer Engagement Academy
Fridays from Oct 31 - Nov 21, 2025
Online
Career Development Forum
November 19 & 20, 2025
Learning and collaboration for professionals supporting student career development.
Online
The Science & Art of Student Recruitment
Thursdays, July 31 – August 21, 2025
- Master the strategies to inspire & recruit students
- Boost enrollment, refine engagement, and shape student success
Halifax, NS
SEMM Atlantic Conference
June 12 & 13, 2025
Online
Strategic Enrolment Marketing for Leaders
Mondays from May 26 - June 16, 2025
Virtual Conference
Employer Relations Forum
June 4 & 5, 2025
Online Training
Post-Secondary Leadership Academy
Tuesdays from April 29 - June 3, 2025
Toronto, ON
Campus Recruitment Forum
May 27, 2025
Boston, MA
Campus Recruitment Forum
May 21, 2025
Online
Employer Engagement Academy
Fridays from April 25 - May 16, 2025
Virtual
SEMM Virtual Conference
May 7 & 8, 2025
Online
Strategic Domestic Student Recruitment
Mondays from April 7 - May 6, 2025
Tucson, AZ
Employer Relations Accelerator
April 9, 2025
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