Interested in Accounting

To find out more about accounting as a career, students can check out www.becomea.ca and take the test for signs of accountancy. Also, check out the CA School of Business website at www.casb.com

Programs - Sky Wings Academy

Sky Wings Aviation Academy, in partnership with Red Deer College, offers the following programs:

a) Aviation Diploma Program - a two-year program which gives students a certificate in Business Management as well as all necessary licenses and ratings to become a career pilot.

b) Aviation Tech Program - a two year program that runs concurrent with the Aviation Diploma Program but without the Business Management requirements. There is the possibility of completing this program in 1.5 years.

For further information, see www.skywings.com or www.rdc.ab.ca

U of S Information

Check out these links for information about the University of Saskatchewan:

- 2008/2009 Calendar - www.usask.ca/calendar

- Information for high school counsellors and administrative staff - explore.usask.ca/counsellors

Greystone Scholars - U of S

Deadline - November 1 - Grade 12 students who have achieved an average of 95% or higher in Grade 11, are eligible for nomination to the Greystone Scholars Society. More information and nomination forms are available at explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/greystone

Greystone Scholars - U of S

Deadline - November 1 - Grade 12 students who have achieved an average of 95% or higher in Grade 11, are eligible for nomination to the Greystone Scholars Society. More information and nomination forms are available at explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/greystone

Experience US

October 16/17 - Students can now register for this open house event hosted by the University of Saskatchewan.Sessions fill up quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. Counsellor and parent programs are also available.

To register, online, visit explore.usaskca/events/experience

University of Guelph - Scholarships

Deadline - February 2, 2009 - Entrance scholarship programs at Guelph include the President's Scholarships and the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships. These 14 scholarships, with $26 000 each, are the most prestigious entrance awards at the Unversity of Guelph.

For further information, see www.uoguelph.ca

New Programs - Wilfred Laurier University

Wilfred Laurier University, is a mid-sized university located in Waterloo, Ontario.for
This year, new programs include:

Health Sciences - preparing students for careers in medicine, pharmaceuticals, dentistry, chiropractics and many more. Students can choose from three streams including bio-med, med-chem and med-psych.

North American studies - at Waterloo Campus

Law & Society; Health Administration - at Brantford Campus

To book a campus tour, go to www.chooselaurier.ca

Concordia University College of Alberta - Information

Concordia offers 27 undergraduate degree programs in Arts, Education, Environmental Health, Management, and Science as well as two graduate degrees and programs directed at those pursuing a church work vocation.

Tours
October 25 (2008) and March 7 (2009) - scheduled Open Houses

Flexible times - Campus Visits

Sign up for one of these events at www.concordia.ab.ca/visit

Scholarships
Concordia offers a renewable entrance scholarship program, aimed at high school graduates, which guarantees an annual scholarship valued up to $3750. The President's Leadership Scholarship, worth approximately $30 000 as well as transfer student and other scholarships are also available. see www.concordiarewards.ca for further details.

Olds College - Discovery Day

Friday, October 17 - will be Discovery Day at Olds College. Students will get an opportunity to learn about the campus, spend time in a typical classroom, meet instructors and students, find out about campus housing, learn about financial assistance, and get step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

School groups attending may be eligible for a limited number of subsidies to help with costs of attendance.

Participants can register online at www.oldscollege.ca/discoveryday

Wendy's Classic Achiever

Wendy's Classic Achiever program awards scholarships of up to $5000, a trip to New York for the two national winners, a chance to win $1000 for the winner's high school and a chance to get an early application incentive award.

Students can apply online at www.wendysclassicachiever.ca

UR Connected

The University of Regina's campus visit event will take place October 22 and 23, 2008. All grade 12 students are welcome to attend either day. For more information or to register please see your guidance counsellor or go to www.uregina.ca/newstudent

What is Engineering? (Seminar)

This anual joint initiative bettwen the Faculty of Engineering at the U of R, the College of Engineering at the U of S and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan will take place Tuesday, November 4 in Saskatoon and Wednesday, November 5 in Regina.

This is a great opportunity for Grade 12 students and their advisors to become familiar with what the engineering profession may offer.

Invitations will be mailed out at the beginning of October.

for more information, call 1.306.585.5090

Subsidized Training: Canadian Forces

The Canadian Forces has two programs for subsidizing students:

Deadline - late December 2008 - University Subsidization Program - The Regular Officer Training Plan pays for all required tuition and materials and gives the student a salary (about $16 000/year) while they pursue their degree. This can be at an accredited civilian universty or at the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON.

Year Round Entry - for technical schools - The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plan pays for all required tuition and materials and gives the student a salary (about $30 000/year) while they pursue a civilian diploma.

For further information,call 1.800.856.8488

Loran Awards 2008

Deadline: October 21 (Sponsored Applicants) and October 28 (Direct Pool Applicants_ Applications are now available for the Loran Awards. The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation grants Loran Awards to talented young Canadians on the basis of character, service and leadership potential. A Loran Award includes four years of funding for undergraduate studies and a comprehensive enrichment program.

For more information and application forms, see
http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/index.html

See Your Future 11

This year, Saskatchewan's largest career and education fair will be held in Saskatoon on November 3 at the Saskatoon Inn and Regina on November 4 at the Queensbury Convention Centre.

At this event students can explore educational opportunities, examine career paths and plan vocational goals. We host over 130 exhibitors from organizations across Canada, the USA, and overseas. Over the past eleven years, there has been a substantial increase in interest from institutions around the world as well as high-school counsellors and leaders.

The event is presented in a trade show approach with interactive display booths. The universities, colleges and organizations with in-house training bring expertise and innovation in a variety of fields. Students are provided with in-depth information in the form of literature, technological demonstrations, seminar presentations and one-on-one consultations.

For further information, see http://www.seeyourfuture.ca/index.php

University of Ottawa - New Programs and Updates

The University of Ottawa is now offering three new programs:

• four year degree in Entrepreneurship,
• minor in Film Studies
• Techniques de redaction program (offered in French only)

For more information, see www.uOttawa.ca/viewbook

University of Ottawa - Admission Scholarships/Bursaries

March 31, 2009 - This is the deadline to apply for a number of financial scholarships and bursaries offered by the University of Ottawa. For further information and to order your personalized viewbook, visit www.uOttawa.ca/ifinancemystudies

WorldSkills - Calgary - 2009

In September of 2009, nine hundred competitors from forty-nine countries will compete in 40 skill categories in the areas of Transportation & Logistics; Construction and Building Technology; Information and Communication Technology; Creative Art and Fashion; and Social and Personal Services.

For more information about this event, visit www.worldskills2009.com

UR Update - September 23

Deadline: September 12

High School Counsellors have until this date to register to spend this day at the University of Regina to learn about updates including scholarship and admission information, faculty changes and disability resource information.

You can register by phoning 585.4791 or online at www.uregina.ca/newstudent/counsellors.shtml