ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA is a unique opportunity for Canadian teens to meet other young people from across the country. Spend an adventure-filled week in your nation’s capital! Check out future career options, discover your country, share your hopes and dreams. For 35 years, EWC has delivered a rich and varied, bilingual program. To date, more than 108,000 youth have lived the EWC experience… now it’s your turn!

A NEW THEME FOR 2018 – TECH & FOOD

Get ready to find out what new ideas will bring food to your plate in the future! This new theme includes encounters with industry leaders, such as biotechnologists, sustainable food specialists and agribusiness managers. Participants will go from laboratory to field to discover the great variety of tech and food careers.
SAVE $35 BY REGISTERING EARLY TO THIS NEW THEME!

Site: https://www.ewc-rdc.ca

Are you considering post-secondary education but unsure which careers might be a good fit for you?  Do you want to develop more confidence in your career choice?  In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore factors that are important when choosing a career, begin generating career and program options that could be a good fit for them, and learn about useful career research strategies and resources.

For more info:  http://calendar.saskpolytech.ca/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo;jsessionid=DF1176B62DB0781DC65101A1A59FD92B

This workshop is open to individuals 17 years of age and older.  Basic computer skills recommended. Maximum of 12 participants so register early!

This workshop is free.  Paid parking is $2.00 per hour.

Room 130 during the noon hour

Thursday, September  21 – Intro to Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Wednesday, September 27 – Intro to Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Wednesday, October 4 – Workshop

Vanier Collegiate September Scholarship Update (over 10 scholarships are highlighted)

NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2017-2018, HOWEVER LOOK BACK IN THE FALL OF 2017

The Scholarship Funding

The scholarships are funded by Blyth Academy and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust. Sam Blyth was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and The University of Paris and is Chair of Blyth Education in Toronto. The company is the leading provider in Canada of international high school programs.

The Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (the “Trust”) was created on August 1, 2013. The Trust was formed from the merger of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust. These were both established as charities by the University of Cambridge in the 1980s in order to provide financial support to international students on degree courses at Cambridge.

About the Scholarships

The Blyth Cambridge Trust Scholarships are offered annually to Canadian high school graduates who wish to take their undergraduate degree at Cambridge University in England. The successful candidates will be granted admission to the College of their choice at Cambridge University, full tuition for three years of undergraduate study, travel costs and a full living allowance.

The scholarships are awarded to students who for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to attend the University. Students who do have financial means are still encouraged to apply to the University and College of their choice and good candidates will be invited to interview in Toronto in late November/early December.

Site:  http://blythscholars.ca/about/about-the-scholarship/

Do you want to prepare yourself for a career in welding? This 20 week enhanced program is based on Level 1 Apprenticeship Training.  Once you become an apprentice, graduates of the program can apply to the SK Apprenticeship and Trade Commission for credit for Level 1 Welding training.

Course Dates:  Sept. 5, 2017 – February 2, 2018

Cost:  $3036.00 +$750

Information Session:

• Thursday June 15, 2017
• 10:00 am
• Room 241
• Regina SK Poly

Contact Information:

• Amanda Rivney 306-775-7472, amanda rivney@saskpolytech.ca
• Gerry Rupchan 306-775-7486, gerry.rupchan@saskpolytech.ca

If you are a student living with a disability, about to begin your post-secondary studies at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Easy Start Transition Workshop will provide a head start towards your success. Wondering what to expect as a student living with a disability in a new learning environment?

The workshop provides information on:

• Academic accommodation
• Documentation requirements
• Financial assistance
• Assistive technology
• Exam booking process
• Other supports and resources

Workshop includes:

• Tips to prepare for post-secondary studies
• Discussion with experienced students eager to provide you with tips to make school life easier
• Tour of main campus
• Opportunity to meet other new students

Site: http://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/transition-workshop.aspx

Summer Bridge Program is a program that will run from August 8-29.

It will give new students a chance to experience the University of Regina campus before the fall semester starts, and will give them an opportunity to develop their academic skills before taking on a full-load of classes. The program incorporates academics, university preparation, and social activities to prepare students to be successful at the University of Regina.

Veterinary Medicine for Teens

When:  July 11-14

Students between the ages of 13 -16 will have hands-on experiences and learn about the various roles and responsibilities of Veterinary Medical Receptionists, Veterinary Technical Assistants, Animal Health Technologists, and Veterinarians.  Students will also learn about basic animal first aid, assessments, animal behaviour and safety.

Students can get an early start on their university courses by taking the University of Saskatchewan‘s Computer Science Early Start Program from June 29 to August 18. Students will take one full course over 3 weeks in the summer, providing them with a full science credit. This program is open to students in Grade 11 and 12. The deadline to apply is June 1.