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Applications are availabe in the Career Centre
Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University – Free Bus Ride to Open House March 1. Grades 11 and 12.Open-House-SD-61-Invitation-to-Parents-and-Students-1 (1)
Graphic Design Summer Program – Due Apr 18. For Grades 10 and 11. July 2 – July 29.
Applications availabe in the career centre
Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
Dream It Be It – March 4, 9 – 2 pm. Deadline to register: Feb 28. See the Career Centre for more info. A unique opportunity for girls and young women, transgender, and non-binary youth aged 15 – 25 to explore their dreams and discover their potential. Info and Registration: Dream-It-Be-It-2025-1 (1)
Skills Canada – Friday March 7. Grades 9 – 12 can learn, compete and showcase their skills in the following events – Click here:  Skills Canada Poster
To register please see Ms. Croucher or Mr. Neal in the career centre.
University of Victoria
 Criteria:
  • Enrolled in Grade 11
  • Minimun 85% in all academic subjects
  • Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
 You will:
  • Explore a university environment while completing high school
  • Tuition paid by SD61
  • Receive elective credits toward your high school diploma and university credit from UVic
  • Get a head start on your post-secondary studies
    • The $20 application fee is non-refundable, even for students who are not accepted into uStart or change their minds about participating.

      USTART INFORMATION SESSION IN THE CAREER CENTRE AT LUNCH – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

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Rise and Shine Program – Self identifying as women. FREE. March 17 – 20 and March 25 – 27, 10 – 11:30. Online. Ages 15-24. Deadline: March 13. Register   Learning to Lead Program – Self identifying as women. FREE. Wednesdays April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6 – 8 pm Online. Deadline: March 29.  Register 

 

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Photo, video and art contest – For Canadian Indigenous Youth. Deadline: May 23. AHEAD-CONTEST-2025-PDF-6

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Not ready for college or university? Explore the what, who, and why of the gap year path at our Gap Year Expo! Register for Virtual Gap EXPO on April 13th
https://www.cangap.ca/expo  

 

 

 

Indigemind Program – For Indigenous Youth

 

MD Outreach Youth Mentorship Program – This program connects high school students with UBC Medical Students to learn more about being a university student, learning about self-care, and applying to UBC medical school.  Apply HERE:  https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uEgBVRnUSQ2nJk

 

 

 

 

MD Outreach Youth Mentorship Program – This program connects high school students with UBC Medical Students to learn more about being a university student, learning about self-care, and applying to UBC medical school. ​Link to REGISTER

Students interested in taking any Health Courses PNUR 101, MOA 155, Health 111, MLAB 130 or ELC 170 can now register to start in Term 2 sponsored by SIP.Please see Ms. Croucher or Mr. Neal in the career centre for more details and to register.