New Emergency Communications Program at SK Polytech

Emergency Communications is a 20-week applied certificate program offered at the Prince Albert Campus. This is a career field that requires unique training, which will enable a Communications Operator to serve the public and make a difference to someone in a crisis.

Applications are currently being accepted

INSIGHT Events at SaskPolytech

INSIGHT -  save the date!

INSIGHT events provide an opportunity for prospective students to experience a Sask Polytech program first hand.   

These half-day events will provide insight into:

• a specific program
• student life
• campus atmosphere
• admission requirements
• application process

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - all campus locations. Registration will open in late March.

Check out many other Special Events

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U of Saskatchewan Events:

2019 A.S.K: Arts Student Kickoff March 7, 3:00 pm to 7:45 pm

So your students have been admitted into the Faculty of Arts - now what?  All new Arts students can join us at the Arts Student Kickoff for a glimpse of what their time on campus will look like. Students will attend a mock lecture from an Arts professor, learn about the different majors within Arts, meet current and graduated students, and more! They can also spend a night on campus! Learn more about Arts Student Kickoff by clicking here.

Faculty of Science Sneak Peek March 9, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

The Dean of Science would like to invite all new Science students to spend a day discovering what their future in the faculty will look like! Students will hear about exciting research on campus, meet current students, connect with faculty, staff, and advisors, tour our facilities, and socialize! Various overnight accommodations are available for any students coming from out of town for the event. Learn more about Science Sneak Peek by clicking here.

MAP Life Preview 2019 March 14 - 15

All newly admitted Media, Art, & Performance students are invited to attend an exclusive preview of life as a MAP student. Students will join faculty, staff, and current students for an exciting evening and full day of activities including attending performances by current students, behind the scenes tours, film viewings, and more! All attendees can spend the night for FREE on campus! Learn more about MAP Life Preview by clicking here. 

Entrance Award Application Workshops:

• February 28 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• February 28 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Saskatoon)
• March 5 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• March 11 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Full details for all workshops can be found on their Events Page.

New Construction Management Degree at SK Polytech

The 2-year Bachelor of Construction Management (BCM) degree is aimed directly at graduates of Sask Polytech’s Architectural and Engineering Technology diploma programs. The BCM lets you add a degree to your career credentials in 2 years or 4 semesters. 

The Bachelor of Construction Management combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge and technical training in business administration and project management. It’s the only program of its kind in Saskatchewan.

The program started September 2018 at the Regina campus. The current class schedule allows students to learn while they learn. All classes are afternoon classes typically starting at 5:00 p.m. and students are able to connect remotely to classes. Fall 2019 seats are starting to fill up and are assigned on a first come first serve basis.

To learn more about the program, go to Bachelor of Construction Management

2019 Indigenous Stduent Awards Program

Deadline: February 28, 2019

More information HERE

The RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC® to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.

RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories:

• For students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
• For students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry

We also consider scholarship recipients who are interested in careers in financial services for summer and post-graduate employment.

Who Is Eligible?

You are eligible to apply to the RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program if you are a Status Indian*, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Métis and meet these criteria:

• You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
• You have applied or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
• You maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma
• You have at least two years remaining in post-secondary studies as of September 2019
• You require financial assistance to pursue your education

If you are already receiving partial funding from other sources, you may still apply to the RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program to cover additional educational and living expenses.

Great Plains College Open Houses

Great Plains College, Kindersley Campus is hosting an open house Friday, March, 1. Feel free to invite anyone who may be interested in learning more about any of our programs to drop in between 11:00am-2:00pm.

Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/1935363593186791/
Website: www.greatplainscollege.ca/news-and-events/kindersley-open-house

Kindersley Open House

Drop by the Kindersley Campus between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and learn about local programs, scholarships and financial aid. Instructors, student advisers and program coordinators will be available to answer questions and assist with the application process. Refreshments, snacks and tours will be available.

Kindersley programs include:

• Administrative Assistant
• Continuing Care Assistant
• English Language Training
• Grade 12 & Upgrading
• Power Engineering Fourth Class
• Power Engineering Third Class
• Pre-12 & Essential Skills
• Safety Training

Heer Law Entrepreneurship Scholarship Criteria

In order to be eligible for the $2000 CAD scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be currently attending university or college or set to attend during the 2019-2020 academic year;
• Must be in good standing with their current or prospective institution;
• Must apply via email and provide their name, address, university or college, major and expected graduation month and year;
• Provide their application (a business plan for a current or prospective business which includes a section outlining intellectual property strategy) by December 31, 2019.
• Applications will be judged on the strength of the business idea and the cogency of the business plan and intellectual property strategy. A winner will be chosen by January 31, 2020.

For more information, click HERE.

University of Alberta Updates

Registration 101 Workshops

The U of A will be hosting Registration 101 Workshops across Western Canada and online to help students register for the University of Alberta. Workshop dates and locations, as well as registration tips, how-to videos, and more will be available soon at uab.ca/reg101.

Application Deadline

The application for admission deadline for most direct-entry programs is March 1. Students can apply at uab.ca/apply.

Eligible first-year applicants can apply for admission and residence using the same application form. Students who apply for residence by April 30 will be guaranteed on-campus housing.

Online Events
Students are invited to the following online events where they can ask general questions, and learn how to submit updated marks. Students can learn more and RSVP at uab.ca/chats. 

Online Presentation - Updating Courses & Marks: Wednesday, February 13 at 5 p.m. (MST)

General Online Chat: Wednesday, March 6 at 5 p.m. (MST) 

Online Advising
Students are invited to speak one-on-one with a UAlberta advisor and have their questions answered online. The sessions are available in the evenings and over lunchtime. Help students book their session at uab.ca/advising.

Upcoming online advising sessions: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Boarding UAlberta Application Deadline 
Out-of-province grade 11 students are invited to take off to Alberta's capital city and discover everything the University of Alberta has to offer. Their first class experience will include flight reimubursement, accommodation, and a weekend of events. Interested students must apply at uab.ca/boarding before the deadline of February 10, 2019.

Augustana Campus Visits
Explore the campus in Camrose, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and learn what Augustana has to offer by attending a Preview Day.

Upcoming preview days:
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

Friday, February 22nd, 2019

Indigenous Student Discovery Day

The University of Alberta invites Indigenous students in Grade 10, 11, and 12 to take part in a one-day UAlberta experience at our North Campus on May 15, 2019. Students are encouraged to RSVP at uab.ca/isdd.

Campus Tours
Faculty and general one-on-one advising sessions are available, as well as individual and group tours. Tour bookings are available online now through April 26, 2019.They are also be offering Saturday tours on February 16 and April 13, 2019. Learn more and book at uab.ca/tours.

Application and Scholarship Events: U of Regina

Admission on the Spot & Information Night (Prince Albert) February 5th from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

the U of R are hosting both an Admission on the Spot event in addition to an Information Night with sessions on the Faculty of Nursing, First Nations University of Canada, Indigenous Social Work, Indigenous Education, and a Scholarship Workshop session! If you are from Prince Albert, or the surrounding area, and your students are looking for more information about the University of Regina, or are thinking of applying – tell them to attend this event! More information can be found on the event page.

Admission on the Spot (Regina) February 13th Come and Go between 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This will be the last Admission on the Spot in Regina for the year! More information can be found on the event page.

Online Scholarship Information Session February 12th, 2019  5:00 to 6:00 PM (CST) New this year, we are hosting an online scholarship information session. This will be a great resource for students, parents, and counsellors who are not able to make it to one of our on-campus sessions. Pre-register for the session on the event's webpage and we will send you a reminder with the link! Learn more about the sessions by clicking here!

University of Regina: Important Deadlines

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Just a reminder of the upcoming application deadlines!

• Faculty of Nursing: February 15^th 
• Priority deadline for all other faculties: March 15^th

Apply NOW →

U of S: Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

February 4 - 8

• Indigenous Achievement Week 

February 15
• Deadline to apply for admission to be eligible to apply for Competitive Entrance Awards

• Deadline to apply for admission for 2019 Fall Term for:
     -Agriculture and Bioresources
     -Education
     -Kinesiology
   
February 18
• University closed for Family Day

March 1
• Deadline to submit the application for Competitive Entrance Awards and supporting documents required for specific awards. This includes transcripts and other supporting documents required for the application for admission.

• Deadline to submit transcripts and other supporting documents for:
     -Agriculture and Bioresources
     -Education
     -Kinesiology

University of Calgary Bioengineering Summer Institute

Are you a biology student who would make an excellent engineer? The Schulich School of Engineering is offering a new way to enter the University of Calgary engineering program for students who excel in Biology 30.

Starting this summer, they’re launching a pilot program to allow students with a passion for biology to enter engineering.  Applicants who apply to Engineering for fall 2019, will automatically be considered for this pilot program using Biology if admission with Physics is not granted.

Students admitted to Engineering with Biology will be part of a four-week Bioengineering Summer Institute course specifically designed to inspire engineering enthusiasts. It connects students’ strength in biology with biomedical engineering applications.  Through interactive and project based learning, students will be prepared with the necessary physics knowledge to succeed in engineering.

Biomedical engineers are transforming medicine by designing new adaptive technologies, improving diagnostic screening devices or helping find cures and treatments for major diseases. Strong students in biology and mathematics have traditionally been successful in engineering courses. 

Click HERE for further information.

Science and Engineering Program for FNMI students in high school

Application deadline: February 15
The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program addresses the under-representation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at Canadian universities. One of the factors contributing to this is the lack of academic role models for these students.  The Foundation addresses this by offering scholarships to Indigenous grade 11 students to spend a week at a Canadian university interacting with scientists in their research laboratories. During their week on campus the students have the opportunity to meet role models, learn about the support systems that are available to them on campus and experience the excitement of doing research. For more information, click HERE.

University of Calgary Recruitment Information

UCalgary's Student Recruitment Podcast:

Earlier this year, we highlighted a new podcast initiative in the recruitment office. Check out our most recent episode with Dr. Ebba Kurz (Cumming School of Medicine) where she talks about how UCalgary students are creating innovative ways to survive space travel to Mars!

This podcast is available both on our Student Resource Page and our Counsellor Resource page.

Save the date!

The University of Calgary's Student Recruitment Team is pleased to confirm the following dates for upcoming recruitment events:

• Indigenous U: February 22, 2019
• Calgary Counsellor Update: September 26, 2019
• Open House: October 5, 2019

To view all upcoming recruitment events, please click here.

My Robot Rumble

Gather up your students and get ready for a robotic challenge!  High school students from around the province will compete in the 11th annual Robot Rumble at Sask Polytech in Saskatoon.

Registration opens January 2, 2019

For more information please visit https://myrobotrumble.saskpolytech.ca/#home

Women in Trades and Technology Events

Women in Trades Workshops

Location: Prince Albert
Dates:  March 2 & 3, 2019; Electrical and Plumbing
            March 9 & 10, 2019, Carpentry and Welding
Content includes basic skills in: Electrical - learn how to wire a light, a switch, and an electrical outlet; Plumbing - learn how to solder, install a faucet and toilet, and basic furnace and hot water heater maintenance.
Please note: CSA approved steel toed safety boots are required for this workshop.
To register for either of the above events, go to WITT.

Women in Technology Workshops (WiTech’s)
Michelle Lanoie in Regina/Moose Jaw is working with high schools to put on a recruitment/WITT collaboration workshop.  Tentative dates are:
March 16 - to explore Computer Engineering Technology and Business Information Systems 
April 6 - to explore Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering.


Women in Trades Exploratory Course
Locations: Saskatoon and Regina
Dates:  February 9 - March 24, 2019
(Class Dates: February, 9 & 10, February 23 & 24, February 23 & 24, March 9 &10 and March 23 & 24, 2019)
Content includes basic skills in: Auto Body, Automotive Servicing, Building Systems (Regina only), Carpentry (2-day Saskatoon only), Electrical, Machining, Plumbing, and Welding.
Please note: CSA Approved steel toed safety boots required for Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, Machining, Automotive Service Technician, Auto Body Technician and Carpentry.

For more information, click HERE.

Updated Sask Polytech Program Explorer

Wonder which program might be right for you? This feature takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and provides a list of programs for students to investigate based on answers to questions about their interests, skills, natural talents and values.  The results page provides a summary of programs which may be a good fit and lets you print, share or get in touch with Sask Polytech for assistance.

Try it now here http://saskpolytech.ca/programexplorer

Canadian Classics Video Competition

The Department of Classics and Religious Studies in the University of Ottawa is hosting its first annual Canadian Classics Video Competition.

The competition aims to highlight what makes the ancient Greco-Roman world so exciting and interesting. They are looking for innovative and engaging films by Canadian high school students that explore a classical object or topic in under four minutes. Students may participate individually or in a team of up to four students. A prize of $500 will be offered for the best entry, with two runner-up prizes of $200. The best entries will also be put on a website dedicated to the competition.

More information about the competition can be found at this link: https://arts.uottawa.ca/cla-srs/en/video-contest. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2019.

Sask Polytech - Online Program Selector

Sask Polytech's online program selector may be a good place to start in helping students find a program that is right for them? Students can try it here and discuss their results with a student recruitment advisor or career counsellor

Diagnostic Medical Professions Career Exploration

November 20, 2018

Saskatoon City Hospital - Rependa Auditorium (turn right after entering the main doors of the hospital)
10:00 am - 3:00 p.m.


The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Diagnostics Department and the Saskatchewan Health Authority invite you to attend a career exploration and Saskatchewan Polytechnic applicant information session for these diagnostic medical professions:

• Combined Laboratory and X_Ray Technology
• Cytotechnology
• Diagnostic Medical Senographer
• Magnetic Resonance Technologist
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Radiologic Technology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Phlebotomy

Presenters will include:

• Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) representatives
• Professionals employed in the SHA from each of the diagnostic professions listed above
• Representative from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Medical Diagnostics Department (MDD)
• Students from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic MDD programs

To register, email MaryAnn.Chapple@saskhealthauthority.ca 
Please provide the following information when registering: 

• Full name
• Contact information (phone number and email address)
• Main career/program of interest