The Government of Canada’s Financial Literacy blog has put out a great post on A new financial
adventure: Managing money in college or university.

This entry includes tips on budgeting and includes a budgeting worksheet, budget calculator, credit card comparison tool, and information on various forms of educational funding in Canada.

Regina District Industry and Education Council (RDIEC) to provide numerous Career Spotlights. These run 30-60 minutes, usually over lunch hour, but they’re also archived on the RDIEC YouTube Channel.

Upcoming spotlights include a

• Parents as Career Coaches-Funding Your Child’s Education (two-part series Nov. 30 and Dec. 1),
• The Canadian Armed Forces (Dec. 2),
• Lawyer (Dec. 3),
• Veterinarian (Dec. 4),
• Computer Applications Engineer (Dec. 11)
• Entrepreneurship (Dec 15).

Main page – Scroll down for  access to all of the above events!

Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30 pm.

Featuring pilot and instructor Captain JT Marx. Learn what it takes to become a pilot and flight instructor for single adn twin engine planes.

Poster with link and QR code to access the presentation

USask Engineering is hosting a live virtual online event!
NOVEMBER 17, 20202 FROM 4-7 PM

What Is Engineering? is intended for students in grade 11 and 12 who are considering a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math). Because an engineering degree is so versatile, we encourage any student thinking about a career in a related field – health science, computer science, environmental protection or entrepreneurship – to come to What Is Engineering? to learn more about this profession.

RE-ENGINEERED – First year engineering program. Designed to give students a boarder, more effective foundation for the rest of their engineering degree, while holistically supporting their academic success and wellness.

RSVP ONLINE:  what-is-engineering.eventbrite.ca

POSTER: What is engineering November 17

Early Admission Days

Do you have students that missed our last Early Admission Days? Luckily, we have another event coming up November 25 – December 2, 2020!

Early Admission Days for High School Students (EA Days) is a special application period designed to help students fill out their University of Regina application. Students who send in their  transcript and application fee by December 2 will have their application processed within a week, and if admissible, will receive conditional acceptance. A few important things to note:

• Students will receive a reduced application fee of $50!
• Students must provide their unofficial high school transcripts by December 2, 2020 to be eligible.
• Students will be contacted to choose a virtual appointment time in order to ‘pick up’ their admission package and discuss their admission decision!

Register:  https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/eadays.ezc 

SHAD Canada is an amazing opportunity for Grade 10 and 11 students to challenge and expand themselves academically and socially. They offer a summer learning program for highly driven youth!

You should consider! It is a life changer!

Videos

Who can apply:

• Shad looks for diversity and well-roundedness in Shad participants with an over-arching commitment to excellence.
• Students with a strong academic foundation, who are natural go-getters, curious about the world, community-minded, creative and engaged are the type that excel at Shad.

Bursary Opportunity:

Information Sheet: Shad2021 One-pager

Website:  https://www.shad.ca/

Deadline to apply is December 7, 2020

Email kyle@shad.ca for more information!

• Guided campus tours to watch at your convenience, any time, anywhere
• Virtual Meet and Greet with program coordinators and faculty
• Live Q & A Panel to connect with current students to learn more about the MHC experience
• Becoming a Rattler Information Session
• Application Assistance Resources

REGISTER:  https://www.mhc.ab.ca/FutureStudents/OpenHouse