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VJKF Program Scholarship

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Grade 11 and Grade 12 students can apply for this year’s Verna J Kirkness Education Foundation Program Scholarship to attend a Canadian university for a week in May. Program participants will learn from university mentors and take part in STEM research! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 31st. Student grades are not a factor in being accepted and graduates of the VJKF program are eligible to apply for VJKF university scholarships. To apply go to www.vernajkirkness.org and the “Apply Now” tab. The application process will involve a completed parental consent form, a personal reference from a teacher, and an essay simply telling us why the student wants to attend (50-400 words). The attachments (essay, references, parental/guardian consent) are to be emailed to ProgramManager@vjkf.org or attached to the online application. Students who have questions regarding the program are encouraged to phone 587-814-0444 or email: morgan.laboucan@vjkf.org.

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Women (16+) in Trades: Industrial Mechanic/Welding

Friday, January 6th, 2023

The weekend workshop is February 4 & February 5th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. at SaskPoly PA Campus. The content includes a) Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) where students will work with hand tools, some power tools and metal to manufacture their own take home project, and b) Welding where students will learn to assemble, tack and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods, as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools. CSA approved steel toed safety boots are required for this workshop. To register, phone 306-765-1600. The course name is Industrial Mechanics/Welding CEXP-1407 CRN – 202212-1863 and the cost is $150. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca.

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Women (16+) in Trades: Creative Welding

Friday, January 6th, 2023

The weekend workshop is May 6 & May 7, 2023 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at SaskPoly PA Campus. Students will learn to assemble, tack, and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods, as well as gain experience in using, cleaning, finishing, and cutting tools. while creating individual projects of “garden decor” patterns. This event is open to pairs of women who are over the age of 16. (Participants will need to register individually, but will work with their partner.) Class size will be capped at 12 (six pairs) so register early! To register, phone 306-765-1600. The course name is Creative Welding CEXP-1408 CRN – 202212-1853 and the cost is $150. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca.

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