Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Opening Doors for Tomorrow Career Fair

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

This year’s fair will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds. The career fair serves students of three school divisions from Grade 9-Grade 12, as well as the general public. The goal of the fair is to assist young adults with the intentional creation of their career plans and the transition into post-secondary opportunities. There will be over 65 booths with displayers from Western Canada. The booths offer both post-secondary educational and employment opportunities for attendees and is sponsored by Saskatchewan Rivers School Division, Prince Albert Catholic Schools, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert Parkland Health Region and Prince Albert and District Community Futures.

Rotary Club: Adventures in Agriculture

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

This five-day program, held in Regina from November 25th to November 29th targets high school students in Grades 11 or Grade 12 who are interested in agriculture. It is designed to help broaden the knowledge and understanding of the multi-faceted agriculture sector, environmental issues and the challenge of providing food for the world. The application deadline is October 15th, 2015. For questions regarding these opportunities, please contact: Bob Twyver, Youth Services Coordinator, Rotary Club of Prince Albert Email: bobtwyver@sasktel.net, Telephone: 306-764-2929

U of S Open House

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Any Grade 12 students interested in attending the University of Saskatchewan Open House on Friday, October 2nd needs to preregister online at www.explore.usask.ca  Students who attend will :

  • Explore the campus and faculties
  • Take part in hands-on activities
  • Meet University Staff and faculty
  • Speak with current students about the U of S experience

After registering online, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services if you would like to  book a spot on the bus. 

U of S Registration Workshop

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

The annual U-Start registration workshop for new U of S students will be held Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at St. Mary High School. The workshop will give new students an introduction to the tools and information they need to prepare for university. Topics include:

  • How to choose and register for classes
  • How to use online tools like PAWS and course/program catalogue
  • How to pay tuition, find a place to live, and buy textbooks

Students who have been admitted to the U of S are encouraged to sign up online for the workshop or a webinar that works best for them! For more information, and to sign up, students may visit students.usask.ca/ustart. Also, if you have any questions, you may contact a guidance counsellor in Student Services. 

The Future is Yours Career Expo

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

The Saskatoon Tribal Council is hosting this expo at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. Students can visit http:ééwww.thefutureisyours.caéindex.htm to preregister. Aboriginal high school students can attend free of charge if they pre-register. Contact Mrs. Rapin in Student Services if you have any questions.

Lakeland College Open House

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

Open House at both Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses will be held on October 24th and October 25th, 2014. For details go to www.lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/open-house or see a counselor in Student Services for more information.

See Our Future Education & Career Fair

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

This event will be held in Saskatoon on November 5th, 2013 at TCU Place. Students can explore educational opportunities, examine career paths and plan vocational goals. Over 120 exhibitors will take part in the fair. Go to www.seeyourfuture.ca or see a counselor in Student Services for more information.

 

SUITL Presentations: Thursday, October 30th

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

U of S, U of R, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Lakeland College, Sask. Apprenticeship, Canadian Forces, and First Nations University will be at St. Mary High School on Thursday, October 30th. Presentations will be held during period 2 and 3. Students can sign up in their English classes starting October 20th or see a guidance counselor in Student Services. Presenters will also have booths set up over the lunch hour in the Commons.

U of S U-Start 2014

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

U-Start 2014 will be held on Thursday, May 22nd at St. Mary High School in the Theatre from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The U-Start session is facilitated by the U of S and will show new students and their parents how to  register for their classes, organize class schedules, housing options, transitions programs, and more. Students may go online and register with the U of S for the U-Start session.

What is Engineering?

Friday, September 27th, 2013

Students, professors, and engineers from the U of S, U of R, and APEGS (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan) will present the different fields of engineering and the programs available. The day-long event is on Tuesday, October 8th at the U of R, and Friday, October 11th at the U of S. For more information, please see Mr. Corcoran.