Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 by Admin C.L.
WHMIS – Safe and Certified ($8.00)
- WHMIS stands for the “Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System”. It is a system of resources designed to reduce the risk from hazardous products in the workplace. It is governed by both Federal and Provincial Laws. Federal law (The Hazardous Products Act and The Controlled Products Regulations administered by Health Canada) require suppliers (including distributors and importers) to provide labels and material and safety data sheets (MSDS) with the WHMIS controlled products (substances that meet hazard criteria described in the above regulations) they sell to Canadian workplaces.
- See your career counsellor for your access code.
SCOT (Free)
- The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOTTM) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety. SCOT is convenient, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web. A user can purchase and take the program via this website. The program begins with an introductory module that describes the content, purpose and important practical information necessary to help participants navigate through the training experience.
- See your career counsellor or IA teacher for more information or to sign up.
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 by Admin C.L.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) invite high school students to create a 2-minute video that tells their friends about workplace health and safety. You must use this year’s theme, “If it feels wrong, just ask”. The contest is open to all grade 9 to 12 students.
All entries must be received no later than Friday, April 17, 2015 at 4:00 P.M.
Resources:
High school students in Saskatchewan now have the option to earn a high school credit and a Saskatchewan Polytechnic credit simultaneously.
The pilot project include CAD Drafting Level 1, Applied Trades Measurement and two courses in Medical Terminology, which pair, respectively, with high school courses Drafting and Computer-Aided Design, Workplace and Apprenticeship Math, Medical Terminology and Health Sciences.
Media Release
Posted on Monday, February 9, 2015 by Admin C.L.
Youth Apprentices – Saskatchewan
What is SYA?
SYA – Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship – raises awareness of apprenticeship in Saskatchewan schools by helping young people discover what rewards come with being a Youth Apprentice and working in the skilled trades. SYA enhances student career development by exploring the world of opportunities skilled trades offer Saskatchewan youth.
What is Apprenticeship?
Being a Youth Apprentice is a great way to learn job skills while earning money. It combines hands-on learning where experts in a trade (called journeypersons) pass on their knowledge and expertise to employees (called apprentices) right on the job. This practical training is combined with periods of technical training. Learn more about the exciting career opportunities in the skilled trades by watching the video below.
What are the benefits of taking SYA in high school?
Besides getting a head start on career planning and having a record of your achievements, youth who complete all three levels and register as an apprentice in a designated trade within five years receive the following benefits:
- waiver of registration fee (currently $150)*
- no charge for first level of technical training tuition*
- 300 hours of trade time credit**
*The SYA Program may also be available to those who are not high school students. The financial waivers do not apply in those cases.
** For partial completion of SYA, youth only receive 100 hours of trade time credit per SYA level completed.
Brochure
Passport
See your career counsellor or IA teacher for more information.
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2015 by Admin C.L.
Faculty of Law and Faculty of Medicine Youth Programs
Law Modules: criminal law, law and politics, international law, entertainment and media law, trial advocacy, and corporate law
Medicine Modules: human physiology, pharmacology and toxicology, research in the medical sciences, molecular biology and genetics, and microbiology
Site: http://www.ysp.utoronto.ca/
Email: summer.programs@utoronto.ca
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2015 by Admin C.L.
Are you interested in becoming a police or RCMP officer? Do you want to see what it is really like? Then you should sign up for the RMCP Training Academy one week camp. Thirty two students will be chosen from western Canada (eight specifically from Saskatchewan). There will be a wide variety of activities planned for the students to observe and participate in during their week at Depot. These activities may include: drill, driver simulator training, firearms, police officer scenarios, tours of Depot and the museum and much more! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to interact with police officers from many different units within the RCMP, and will allow you t ocome away with a better understanding of what life is like being in training and being a police officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police!
Youth Camp Date: August 10 – 14
Aboriginal Focus Youth Camp Date: August 17-21
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2015
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015 by Admin C.L.
European Summer Exchange
For students 13-17 years old
- Discover France or Spain.
- Experience the French/Spanish language and culture.
- Live with a French/Spanish family in July and host your exchange partner in August.
- Make new friends and add an international dimension to your family life.
- Dates: Canadian students – July 2015,
- For more information on cost and application process, please see your career counselor or contact the organization directly at 250-858-6236/cdnmcfarland@gmail.com
- www.osef.ca
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2014 by Admin C.L.
Skills Canada – Saskatchewan
Date: April 16-17 in Moose Jaw
Skills Canada – National
Date: May 27-30 in Saskatoon
Information: Skills Canada is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and have fun. Students can also learn about the skilled trades and technology careers through hands-on activities an demonstrations.
Events: There are many events including Computer Animation, Autobody Repair, Carpentry, Cooking, Electrical Wiring, Job Skill Demonstration, Job Interview, Machining, Prepared Speech, Website Development, Welding, and Worksite Safety. Schools are encouraged to bring students to this event to tour the competition site and to experience “Try a Trade”. Interested students should contact Skills Canada the provincial office.