Early Safety Training Program - Saskatchewan Safety Council

Saskatchewan youth, between the ages of 14 and 21, may apply for a bursary to cover the first $200 for safety training taken in one calendar year.  To be eligible, interested youth must complete three compulsory safety courses and one elective. 

For further information, click HERE,

University of Regina: Department of Film

Alumni from this program work in film, television, communications, advertising, music videos, and in multi-media as directors, animators, editors, producers cinematographers, screenwriters, sound designers, photographers, festival programmers, curators and educators. Click HERE for more information.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2014

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture offers the Agriculture Student Scholarship which awards one winning scholarship valued at $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships valued at $2,000 to students willing to speak up and tell the story of the industry.

Grade 12 students and recent graduates (the past two years) in Saskatchewan who are planning to take agriculture-related post-secondary education beginning in the fall of 2014 are eligible to apply. \

To apply, candidates must complete the application form and are required to:

• Produce a three-minute creative video or write a well-researched fact-based 1,000-word story that showcases one of the Ministry's four agriculture awareness key themes. Applicants who provide a written submission are encouraged to include photos to support their story;
• Provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution; and,
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, agriculture industry or community leader.

For more information, click HERE.

Youth Summer Programs: University of Toronto

The University of Toronto offers summer programs in the fields of Medicine and Law for youth for students in grades 10-12. There are a number of course modules offered. Click HERE for further information.

Forum for Young Canadians

Forum for Young Canadians is Canada's premier civics education program for students aged 15-19 years old. Forum brings students to Ottawa for a week of intensive academic adventure, immering them in the world of national politics and public affairs.

Participants in the program spend one week in Ottawa with 100 other young leaders from throughout the country. Their classroom is Parliament Hill and their teachers are Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators, senior public servants, members of national media and business leaders.

Interested in attending Forum for Young Canadians this spring? Apply now! Our 2014 Student, Logistics Assistants and Group Leader applications are currently available.

CLICK HERE - Forum for Young Canadians Student Application

CLICK HERE - Volunteer Logistics Assitant Applaiction

CLICK HERE - Group Leader Applications

Lakeland College Visit Days

Lakeland College will be holding the following visit days:

Human Services – March 3                               Environmental Sciences – March 7

Sign Language programs – March 13            Agricultural Sciences – March 14

Interior Design Technology – March 21       Street Rod Technology – March 21

Emergency Services – May 21

Programs at North West Regional College

North West Regional College is offering a variety of programs for 2014-2015, including:

Health and Community Service Programs: Continuing Care Assistant, Court Services Administrator, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, Practical Nursing, Youth Care Worker, Victim Services Coordination

Trades: Electrician, Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician, Hairstylist, Industrial Mechanic, Institutional Cooking, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Short Order Cooking, Welding

University classes from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina are offered, as well.

Click HERE for further information.

Department of Music, University of Regina

Open Houses - Sat, Feb. 8 and Wed., Feb. 12

Each open house day includes an introduction of music faculty, question and answer session, facilities tour, concert by music students, workshops or classes and lunch with current music students. Apply by Feb. 1 to music.dept@uregina.ca

Entrance Auditions - auditions and theory entrance exams for the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education will be held on various dates between Feb. 8 and May 15. Click HERE for more further information and application forms.

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarships

Deadline: March 1

On April 28, 2001, during the Prince of Wales’ visit to Saskatchewan, the Premier announced the province’s gift to the Prince of “The Prince of Wales Scholarship.”  

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship is intended to assist Grade 11 students living with vulnerable circumstances to complete their secondary education.  Up to twenty annual scholarships at a value of $500.00 each will be awarded.  Selected scholarship recipients will receive their award during their Grade 12 year. (Fall of 2014)

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship is a single gift of $1000 and is intended to assist Grade 12 students who are living with vulnerable circumstances, and who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall after they graduate.  This scholarship is also intended to support students who need assistance in meeting their goals of furthering their education.  

Schools are encouraged to nominate a grade 11 and grade 12 student who fit this criteria the best.

Nomination forms are available HERE.

Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation Scholarships

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) will award six $2,500 scholarships annually to students enrolling in a post-secondary agricultural degree or diploma program. 

The scholarships will be awarded in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec – with an additional scholarship available for students from other provinces or territories. Applicants will be considered on academic standing, past and current leadership attributes, and on an essay entitled “Why I am pursuing a career in agriculture.”  

Application forms are available HERE.

Young Women in Trades and Technology Conference

The Young Women in Trades and Technology conference will be held on Friday April 11, 2014 at 

Wesmore Community School in Prince Albert. The competitions and events are open to any high school student in Saskatchewan. Click here http://www.skillscanadasask.com for more information.

Great Plains College University Information Night

Dual Credit Opportunity: U of S and High School

Dual Credit Opportunity: High School and Edwards School of Business

Meadow Lake - Bachelor of Education

Deadline: March 1

A full University of Regina program, the B. Ed. Degree in elementary education is being offered from September 14, 2014 - April 2018.

For further information, click HERE.

U of A - Events for High School Students

Aboriginal Student Discovery Day  

Aboriginal students are invited to our Aboriginal Student Discovery Day, held Friday, March 7, 2014.  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 provide them with an opportunity to engage with staff and students. For more information, and to register for the event click HERE.

Rural Discovery Day

Encourage your rural students to join us for the opportunity to explore the U of A!  Rural Discovery Day, held Friday, April 4, 2014, 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 learn about UAlberta programs and services, speak with current rural U of A students, meet Faculty representatives and take a tour of campus and residence.A registration link for this event will be posted HERE.

The Future is Yours Career Expo

Application Deadline: January 31

The Saskatoon Tribal Council is hosting a Career Fair on March 3rd in Saskatoon.  It features workshops, booths, lunch, entertainment and more.  
For further information, click HERE.

SIAST - Welding Careers NIght

SIAST Wascana Campus is hosting a Career in Welding Night on April 15, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is presented by the Canadian Welding Association - Regina Chapter and SIAST.

Registration opens soon watch for further information.

Machining Madness at SIAST

Date:  March 15, 2014 Time:  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location:  SIAST Wascana Campus, 4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK From the plastic parts in your cell phone to the tires on your car, machinists make the moulds and dies for manufacturing countless consumer and industrial items.

Register in SIAST’s Machining Madness event and spend the day finding out more about becoming a machinist. Try your hand at using SIAST’s machining equipment, and compete for prizes and to be named the "maddest machinist". Lunch will be provided. To register, login to myChoice

SIAST - Upcoming Deadlines

he application window for the following high-demand programs closes February 15, 2014, at 4:30 p.m.(Saskatchewan time).

• Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Radiologic Technology
• Power Engineering Technology
• Practical Nursing 

Refer to the program web pages for additional information on admission requirements and selection criteria.  All supporting documentation for the above programs is required by 4:30 p.m., February 28, 2014.  

The application window for the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program closes February 15, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time).  Official transcripts for all secondary and post-course work completed or in progress must be submitted directly to SIAST by March 1, 2014.  There are a number of equity seats available for this program.  Applicants of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply.

Saskatchewan high-school students must request a transcript to be electronically sent from the Ministry of Education to SIAST by March 1, 2014, and at the end of the school year.  

To be considered for this program, official interim transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions must be received by March 1, 2014.  All official final transcripts must be received by SIAST by August 1, 2014. 

RCMP Depot Youth Training Camp

Application Deadline: February 24

Once again, the RCMP will be holding a week long Depot Youth Camp at our Training Academy in Regina.

Thirty-two students (from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavet) will be chosen to attend the one week youth camp at Depot, from August 11 to 15, 2014. In addtion, there will be a  second week-long camp for Aboriginal students which will run from August 4 to 8, 2014.

The students will be selected based on their academic achievement, fitness and interest in police work. Since the RCMP is committed to equity and diversity, this will be reflected in the students who are selected.  There will be a wide variety of activities planned for the students to observe or participate in during their week at Depot. These activities may include: drill, driver simulator training, police officer scenarios, tours of Depot and the museum, and much more! This is a busy week,  past participants have reported that it is extremely educational, and a great opportunity to make new friends and have a lot of fun.

Application forms are available from your guidance counsellor. It is very important that all of the forms are completed and signed, as an incomplete application may be concluded immediately due to the large number of applications received and the limited positions available.

CAA Scholarships

CAA Saskatchewan awards three annual entrance scholarships of $2,500 each to students attending the province's major post-secondary educational facilities - University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and SIAST. Applicants must be either a CAA Saskatchewan Member or child of a Member, and a resident of Saskatchewan.

The scholarships, including the selection of successful candidates, are administered through each educational institution. Application forms and other details are also available from the institution. Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence, economic needs and other factors, including participation in extra-curricular activities or community involvement. Deadlines to apply, along with links to further information, are as follows:

• University of Saskatchewan: February 15th
• University of Regina: based on semester
• SIAST (Centennial Merit Entrance Scholarship application form): Deadline depends on when program starts.

CAA Saskatchewan also awards one entrance scholarship of $2,500 to an employee or child of an employee. The successful candidate is determined by academic excellence and selected by CAA Saskatchewan.

Excellence in Ag Program

Deadline: January 31, 2014

This program includes a scholarship up to $20,000, summer internships and opportunity for future employment to four students in Western Canada pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture or business.

Students must be entering or already enrolled in a diploma or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution. 

Further Information is available through your local Co-op ag centre or by visiting www.coopconnection.ca.