Archive for September, 2024

Opening Doors to Tomorrow Career & Job Fair: Oct. 16th

Thursday, September 12th, 2024

OPENING DOORS TO TOMORROW CAREER & JOB FAIR: Oct. 16th (Day 2)

Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division, Prince Albert & District Community Futures and Prince Albert Catholic School Division have partnered again this year to host this annual event on Wednesday, October 16th (Day 2) The career/job fair, open to all Grade 9-12 students, provides a common forum for agencies, organizations, businesses, universities, colleges and other interested parties to come together in one place and showcase what they have to offer. This huge event is designed to assist students and youth, as well as the general population of Prince Albert and surrounding communities, to prepare for, obtain, and/or maintain employment. The benefit of this career/job fair cannot be overstated for students. Not only are Grade 9 students meeting career education outcomes by attending, but also the information will assist with planning future high school classes to best meet their career ambitions. For Grade 10-12 students, the connection is clear as these students are on the cusp of graduating and have some significant decisions ahead of them. For additional information about the career fair, please visit

https://od2tcareer-jobfair.ca/

* All Grade 9 homerooms are registered to attend the event.

** Grade 10-12 students who want to attend must register using the link below:

*** All students will be bussed and chaperoned on that day. There is limited seating on the buses, so register soon!

**** Registration closes on Friday, September 20th at 3:30 pm. 

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USASK Main Campus: Open House

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

If you are planning for your future and wondering what life as a USask student is like, don’t miss USask’s Open House on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Main campus in Saskatoon.

There will be a full day of activities, including a huge information fair and live presentations and demonstrations taking place across campus where you can:

  • Meet faculty, staff and students from your future college
  • Learn about academic programs
  • Experience student life
  • Tour popular places and spaces around the university
  • Learn how to apply for admission and scholarships

Register at Open House – Admissions | University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)

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Women in the Trades Workshop: Carpentry/Electrical

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

This Women in Trades workshop from Saturday, October 19th – Sunday, October 20th is a hands-on, one weekend career exploration opportunity for women 15+ offering an introduction to a variety of basic carpentry and electrical skills. Course content includes: Carpentry – You will learn to use a variety of carpentry related hand and power tools safely, creating a project that you can take home. Electrical – you will learn the basics of electricity and how to wire a light, a switch, and an electrical outlet. CSA approved steel toed safety footwear is required for this workshop. If this requirement is a barrier for you to participate in the workshop, please reach out directly to the WITT campus coordinator to inquire about how we can safely accommodate you. For more information, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca. To register, phone: 306-765-1600. The cost is $150.

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Women in the Trades Workshop: Industrial Mechanics/Welding

Friday, September 6th, 2024

This Women in Trades workshop on Saturday, October 26th – Sunday, October 27th is a hands-on career exploration opportunity for women 15+ offering an introduction to a variety of basic welding and industrial skills. Course content includes: Industrial Mechanics (Millwright). In the trade where its graduates are known as the “Jill of all trades” you will work with hand tools, some power tools and metal to manufacture your own take home project. Welding. You will learn to assemble, tack and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods and machinery as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools. CSA approved steel toed safety footwear is required. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca. To register, phone: 306-765-1600. The cost is $150.

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