Deadlines: Monthly
Essay, poem, song, video, sculpture . . . contest.
If you created it an dit speaks to why unions matter, send it to whyunionsmatter@nupge.ca
For more information, click HERE.
Friday, December 18, 2015
National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships
Deadline: July 6
These scholarships for students who plan to enter the first year of a public, post-secondary educational institution full time in 2016-17 and who are children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member include:
These scholarships for students who plan to enter the first year of a public, post-secondary educational institution full time in 2016-17 and who are children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member include:
- Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
- Tommy Douglas Scholarships
- Scholarship for Visible Minorities
- Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
For more information, click HERE.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
18th Annual Skills Canada Competition
April 21 & 22, 2015
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus
Campus Regina Public
"The intent of the competition is to bring together a number of the best high school, post-secondary students, apprentices and other training program young people, to showcase each person's skills and knowledge in the skilled trades and technologies in our province. There are two competition categories – secondary (high school students) and post-secondary (SIAST students, apprentices and other training facility students).
The competition provides a venue for youth in our province to compete against other Saskatchewan youth at a skilled trade or technology that they have been working on during the year."
Click HERE for further information.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus
Campus Regina Public
"The intent of the competition is to bring together a number of the best high school, post-secondary students, apprentices and other training program young people, to showcase each person's skills and knowledge in the skilled trades and technologies in our province. There are two competition categories – secondary (high school students) and post-secondary (SIAST students, apprentices and other training facility students).
The competition provides a venue for youth in our province to compete against other Saskatchewan youth at a skilled trade or technology that they have been working on during the year."
Click HERE for further information.
Monday, December 14, 2015
myRobot Rumble @ Sask Polytechnic
The 7th annual myRobot Rumble is slated for
April 14th, 2016 and draws teams from all over Saskatchewan. School
registration opens on January 4th and closes on February 1st.
Don’t miss out on this great event! For more information, please visit
the myRobot Rumble webpage at http://saskpolytech.ca/myrobotrumble
Thursday, December 10, 2015
United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Tour 2016
Deadline: January 16, 2016
This program is made up of carefully selected high school students form around the world. It is an opportunity of a lifetime. This is an outstanding educational experience for teenagers interested in a better understanding of the world and international affairs.
The tour includes 4 days in New York City, all expenses paid, sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan.
Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old and must have a minimum of 1 year of high school left.
Applications are available from your guidance counsellor. Click HERE for further details.
This program is made up of carefully selected high school students form around the world. It is an opportunity of a lifetime. This is an outstanding educational experience for teenagers interested in a better understanding of the world and international affairs.
The tour includes 4 days in New York City, all expenses paid, sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Saskatchewan.
Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old and must have a minimum of 1 year of high school left.
Applications are available from your guidance counsellor. Click HERE for further details.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Upcoming Events at SaskPolytechnic
Business and Beyond
Business and Beyond gives high school students, in grade 11 and 12, a chance to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, business knowledge and teamwork as they compete against other students from across the province.
Similar to popular TV shows like Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and the ever popular game of Monolopy, teams face off against each other. The goal is to earn points in mini competitions, in each of the six Business Diplomas.
The four teams with the highest points will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair. Teams are required to address all aspects of business by presenting their plans in areas of finance, human resources and marketing.
Information Night
The event is scheduled for Thursday November 26th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at our campuses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina and Moose Jaw.
Women in Trades Workshop
This hands-on, one weekend course for women offers an introduction to a variety of basic trade skills. Course content includes Carpentry and Welding. Upon successful completion of the course, participants are issued a statement of attendance. The course provides women with:
• increased post-secondary training/education and employment potential in trades;
• the opportunity to explaore training options in a variety of trades;
• understanding of the physical, emotional and academic requirements of training/education and employment in trades
Shop sessions include:
Welding
Participants will learn how to assemble and tack weld steel, use assorted shaping methods as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools.
November 27 - 29, 2016
Friday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Moose Jaw Campus
Click HERE
Business and Beyond gives high school students, in grade 11 and 12, a chance to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, business knowledge and teamwork as they compete against other students from across the province.
Similar to popular TV shows like Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and the ever popular game of Monolopy, teams face off against each other. The goal is to earn points in mini competitions, in each of the six Business Diplomas.
The four teams with the highest points will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair. Teams are required to address all aspects of business by presenting their plans in areas of finance, human resources and marketing.
Information Night
The event is scheduled for Thursday November 26th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at our campuses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina and Moose Jaw.
Women in Trades Workshop
This hands-on, one weekend course for women offers an introduction to a variety of basic trade skills. Course content includes Carpentry and Welding. Upon successful completion of the course, participants are issued a statement of attendance. The course provides women with:
• increased post-secondary training/education and employment potential in trades;
• the opportunity to explaore training options in a variety of trades;
• understanding of the physical, emotional and academic requirements of training/education and employment in trades
Shop sessions include:
Welding
Participants will learn how to assemble and tack weld steel, use assorted shaping methods as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools.
November 27 - 29, 2016
Friday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Moose Jaw Campus
Click HERE
U of Saskatchewan - Early Admission Deadline and Best & Brightest Scholarships
December 1 is the last day to apply for early admission to:
By December 1, the online application for admission, application fee, and transcripts, class schedules and any other required documents, such as proof of English language proficiency, must be received by the University of Saskatchewan Admissions Office.December 1 is also the deadline to apply for admission for anyone planning to apply for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships, the University of Saskatchewan's highest valued, renewable entrance scholarships valued up to $40,000.
For further information about both of these items, click HERE.
University of Alberta Student Financial Support Online Info Session
Student Financial Support will be hosting two online
sessions for prospective students in November!
Students will have an opportunity to learn more about
UAlberta entrance awards and scholarships, award application expectations,
and student financial support services available at the U of A . The
sessions will be held on the following dates:
November 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. MST
November 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. MST
(Please note that the 26th is specifically for International Students Studying in Canada)
(Please note that the 26th is specifically for International Students Studying in Canada)
Students can register for these online sessions at uab.ca/recruitmentevents
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Swift Current Spend-A-Day
aThe deadline to
pre-register for the Swift Current Spend-A-Day (on Thursday November 5th) is
this Thursday October 29th. Programs featured in the
Spend-A-Day include:
- Administrative
Assistant
- Business
- Electrician
- Power
Engineering
- Practical
Nursing
- Registered
Nursing
- Welding
Interested students are invited to pre-register by this Thursday
(Oct. 29th) at www.greatplainscollege.ca/spendaday.
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Proud Generation Aboriginal Role Model Program
Deadline: October 30
Each year, 6-12 Aboriginal student role models are chosen for their achievements, leadership and innovation. They receive a cash bursary and are featured in the
"A Proud Generation Calendar.”
Click HERE to access an application.
Each year, 6-12 Aboriginal student role models are chosen for their achievements, leadership and innovation. They receive a cash bursary and are featured in the
"A Proud Generation Calendar.”
Click HERE to access an application.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Other Career Events at Sask Polytechnic
Career
Exploration
Information
sessions are being held for persons interested in applying to the following
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Medical Diagnostic programs:
Click HERE for more information.
Prospective students are invited to attend our information session about programs; application and admission processes; scholarships, awards and bursaries; and a tour of the campus. Parents are also welcome to attend.
The event is scheduled for Thursday November 26th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at our campuses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina and Moose Jaw.
Sask Polytechnic: Machining Madness
October 30, 2015
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina Campus
Machinists set up and operate tools to cut and grind metals into precision parts or products. They make things such as the di-cast to set the plastic for your cell phone case. They also make the molds to manufacture your car tires.
Come out to Saskatchewan Polytechnic and have a great day finding out more about becoming a machinist. There will be competitions to see who will be the maddest machinist.
Click HERE for more information.
Sask Polytechnic: Business and Beyond
Business
and Beyond
Similar to popular TV shows like Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and the ever popular game of Monolopy, teams face off against each other. The goal is to earn points in mini competitions, in each of the six Business Diplomas.
The four teams with the highest points will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair. Each team is given a mystery box that contains random items. Using one of these items, teams are tasked with pitching a business concept/product to a panel of potential investors. Teams are required to address all aspects of business by presenting their plans in areas of finance, human resoures and marketing.
Similar to popular TV shows like Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and the ever popular game of Monolopy, teams face off against each other. The goal is to earn points in mini competitions, in each of the six Business Diplomas.
The four teams with the highest points will compete in a final competition in the Panther's Lair. Each team is given a mystery box that contains random items. Using one of these items, teams are tasked with pitching a business concept/product to a panel of potential investors. Teams are required to address all aspects of business by presenting their plans in areas of finance, human resoures and marketing.
November
25, 2015
9:00
- 3:00 pm (registration opens 8:30 am)
Lunch
and refreshments provided
To
learn more or to request a registration package, please click HERE.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Open House at NAIT
October
16th and Saturday, October 17th.
There will be over 100 different interactive exhibits and program displays, to help students to discover career options and be able to get a personal perspective from students, alumni and faculty. Free parking anywhere on main campus.
For more information, click HERE.
There will be over 100 different interactive exhibits and program displays, to help students to discover career options and be able to get a personal perspective from students, alumni and faculty. Free parking anywhere on main campus.
For more information, click HERE.
Monday, October 05, 2015
Great Plains College Spend a Days
These days are an opportunity for high school students to
check out the college, meet the staff and instructors, hear from employers and
past grads, ask questions and spend time in the classroom to learn more about
their program of interest.
Thursday,
November 5, 2015 – Swift Current (Register by: October 29)
- Administrative Assistant, Business, Electrician, Power Engineering, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Welding
Wednesday,
Nov. 25, 2015 – Rosetown (Register by: November 18)
- Welding
Sunday, October 04, 2015
University of Guelph National Entrance Scholarships
Deadline: January 25, 2016
President's Scholarships
Chancellors' Scholarships
The Lincoln Alexander Scholarships
These 12 scholarships are considered the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate awards. Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply.
Click HERE for further information.
President's Scholarships
Chancellors' Scholarships
The Lincoln Alexander Scholarships
These 12 scholarships are considered the University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate awards. Students with an outstanding academic record, who have made significant contributions to their schools and their communities, who have demonstrated innovative and unique approaches to implementing change and/or bringing about improvements to life, and who demonstrate the greatest potential to be future leaders are invited to apply.
Click HERE for further information.
Applied Trade Math Online at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Applied Trade Math MOOC will provide students the
opportunity to review and improve their math skills. In this course students
will review concepts related to addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, fractions, decimals, percentages, measuring, algebra, geometry, and
working with money. The course focusses on concepts most commonly used in
workplace, apprenticeship and trades environments.
For further information, click HERE.
University of Alberta Open House
October 17 - 9 am to 4 pm
Open House is a way for prospective students to discover everything the University of Alberta has to offer, rom the booth fair in the Butterdome, to tours and presentations across campus, Open House is a f day of workshops, presentations, exhibits, and tours. Parents and families are welcome.
Click HERE for registration and further information.
Open House is a way for prospective students to discover everything the University of Alberta has to offer, rom the booth fair in the Butterdome, to tours and presentations across campus, Open House is a f day of workshops, presentations, exhibits, and tours. Parents and families are welcome.
Click HERE for registration and further information.
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