Thursday, January 26, 2012

University of Regina Spring Open House

May 11, 2010

The University of Regina is holding an open house for prospective students.  Click here for further information.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

University of Manitoba: Student Residences

The application for residence at the University of Manitoba is now accessible online. Click here to go directly to this application.

Certified Management Accountants Scholarship

CMA Canada (Saskatchewan) is once again offering its annual scholarship for high school students in Saskatchewan. This $1000 award is available to one graduating high school student who is entering the accounting program at the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan or SIAST.  The award will be given to the applicant with the highest GPA in Grade 12 and will be presented at the annual CMA convocation ceremony in November.
Ask your guidance counsellor for application details.

Youth Summer Programs in Law and Medicine

The University of Toronto is once again offering Youth Summer Programs in Law and Medicine for the summer of 2012. Students are free to choose the number of weeks they would like to join, from one to four (Law) or five (Medicine).

In addition, this year, there is an opportunity to spend two weeks working in a research laboratory under the supervision of a Faculty of Medicine researcher, from July 15 to 28.

For further information about this program, click here.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Lethbridge College: Student for a Day

These are some confirmed dates for our Student for a Day program at Lethbridge College.Call 403 – 320-3322 to set up a day and have the attached form filled out and faxed in to the office for confirmation. We need at least one week’s notice to make arrangements.

Broadcast Journalism - Only Thursdays and Fridays

Justice Studies - March 21 (full day of mock court trials and crime scene scenarious) – Call for other dates

Child & Youth Care - Mondays in February only

Engineering Programs - March 14 – Call for other dates

Nursing Degree - Mon/Tues/Wed – 8:00 – 2 pm

Practical Nursing - March 2nd 10 – 12 or 12:30 – 2:30pm – Call for other dates

Special Needs Teacher - March 15th

Culinary - Mon – Fri Always 8 am start time

Massage Therapy - Mondays 9:00 – 2 pm

Multimedia - Mondays 10 am – 2 pm

Mechanics - Not the week March 2nd

All other programs - Call to set up a date

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

SIAST Program Changes

New Programs:
Mining Engineering Technology is a new program to SIAST. Applications are now being accepted for this two-year diploma program that begins in August 2012.

Fabricator-Welder certificate - The 34-week certificate program will start July 1, 2012 and will include one fall intake of 12 students. The program will be based on Steel Fabricator Level 1 and Welder Level 1 apprentice curriculum and will contain enhancements to Level 1 content so that graduates can return for Level 2 training.


Indigenous Peacekeeping  - This 25-week program will prepare graduates to help meet the community demand for trained individuals within First Nations communities who will ensure personal protection and public safety. The program will start July 1, 2012.

Canadian Forces accreditation
SIAST's Medical Laboratory Technology, Primary Care Paramedic and Dental Assisting programs have been recognized by the Canadian Forces (CF) and now qualify for a CF Paid Education program. Students who graduate from the Medical Laboratory Technology program receive advanced standing as Medical Laboratory Technologists, Primary Care Paramedic grads receive advanced standing as Medical Technicians, and Dental Assisting grads receive advanced standing as Dental Technicians. To learn more about enlisting with the Canadian Forces visit their website here.

My Robot Rumble, 2012


Go bot-to-bot against other Saskatchewan high-school teams. Not only can you win great prizes…your school gets to keep your bots too!


SIAST will give your school a SUMO robot kit that has everything you need to be ready for the rumble (check competition rules for details). Your team builds it, programs it and then tests it on the included competition mat. Returning teams can work on making their school's robot even better!

They are set to go on March 22, 2012. Registration is now open! You can register online or download a PDF version of the registration form and fax or mail it in. In addition to online registration, the myRobotRumble website has a new discussion board feature. Participants will be able to ask questions, receive updates and post comments.

Visit the Robot Rumble site here.


C.S.I. SIAST Campus Tours.

Upcoming dates for CSI SIAST events are:

SIAST Kelsey Campus, March 14, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.


SIAST Palliser Campus, March 8, 2012, 1 - 3 p.m.

SIAST Wascana Campus, March 29, 2012, 1 - 3 p.m.

At SIAST Woodland Campus students and parents can arrange for individual CSI sessions by calling 1-866-467-4278

Click here for more information, including online registration.

SIAST: Machining Madness


Saturday, February 11, 2012 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch provided)


Machinists are everywhere and are in high-demand. Machine shop grads find employment in variety of different work places, from mines and steel mills to automotive engine shops and food processing plants. Come. See. Investigate what goes on in a machine shop!
SIAST Wascana Campus
4500 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK
Room A164

For more information go to www.goSIAST.com and click on "visit a campus" to start a profile and register for this event.

U of A AP/IB Conference

AP/IB Conference - March 10


Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time: 9:00 am – 5:15 pm

The AP/IB Conference, "Exploring Global Change" is a free, full day event happening at the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) on U of A's North Campus on Saturday, March 10, 2012.


This conference provides Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate students with an opportunity to explore an important set of global issues, network with other students and university faculty, and be exposed to what the University of Alberta has to offer!

Location: University of Alberta's North Campus, Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)

Registration: Students can register to attend online here.
There is no fee to attend and lunch and snacks are provided.
Any student currently taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes is welcome.

U of A Rural Student Discovery Day

Date: Friday, March 16, 2012

Rural Discovery Day is a day-long event designed to introduce students from rural communities to what the University of Alberta has to offer. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with current rural U of A students, meet Faculty representatives and tour the campus.
Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM (Registration opens at 9:30AM)

Location: Lister Conference Centre, Maple Leaf Room

Registration: Students can register online here.
There is no fee to attend and lunch is provided. Chaperons are welcome.

U of Alberta Aborginal Student Discover Day

Date: Friday, March 9, 2012

This full day event will provide students with a chance to see what the U of A has to to offer for Aboriginal Students and offer them an opportunity to engage with staff and students.
Time: 9:30AM-3:45PM

Location: Lister Conference Centre, Maple Leaf Room

Registration: Students can register online here.

There is no fee to attend and lunch is provided. Please note we will only accept a maximum of 100 students. Chaperons are welcome.

Allan Blakeney SaskTel Bursary

Deadline: March 10, 2012

This bursary is available to support an outstanding Saskatchewan student pursuing post-secondary studies. The total value of the bursary is $40 000 over a period of 4 years.

Eligibility is based on
  • financial need
  • high academic standing
  • Saskatchewan residency
  • full time studies at university in Saskatchewan
Further information and on-line application is available here.

Monday, January 16, 2012

University of Regina Entrance Scholarships

Most of these scholarships have an application deadline of March 15

The applications for this year's University of Regina Entrance Awards are now available online. Click here to access award information.

Friday, January 06, 2012

Sask Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship


The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship encourages Saskatchewan youth to complete the SYA Program and enter into a career in a skilled trade within two years of high school graduation. For 2011-2012, the number of $1000 scholarships to be awarded through participating Saskatchewan high schools will increase from 40 to 80; that means more youth than ever will benefit. A minimum of 20 scholarships will be awarded to SYA graduates through internal SATCC processes. The increase in SYA Industry Scholarships is made possible due to significant financial contributions by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Innovations and Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Please note: To be selected to nominate an SYA Industry Scholarship winner, SYA participating high schools must submit participating high school student SYA contracts or progress information to SATCC no later than January 13, 2012.

The Garfield Weston Entrance Awards

Deadline: March 28
The Garfield Weston Foundation will distribute up to 25 entrance scholarships to students entering their first year of college studies in Canada for the 2012-2013 academic year. Each award comprises a tuition waiver renewable for up to 3 additional years, an $8000 stipend, renewable for up to 3 additional years and access to summer program funding of up to $3500 as well as mentorship.

Entrance W. Garfield Weston Awards recognize and support the outstanding college-bound student who is: 
  • passionate about his or her field of study; 
  • curious, courageous, and willing to try new things; and 
  • community-minded and truly committed to being involved and making a difference in society.

 In order to be eligible for an Entrance W. Garfield Weston Award, a student must:
  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
  • be entering his or her first year of full time college studies in the fall of 2012 in a program recognized as eligible by the college and the W. Garfield Weston Awards;
  • have a minimum average of 75% in courses required for his or her college program of choice.
For more information, application forms, and list of eligible colleges, click here.