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Pack your bags… Here comes the university test drive!

We are whisking away 20 lucky Grade 11 students to our Augustana Campus in Camrose.

Join us for a whirlwind weekend with a jam-packed schedule of events. Get comfortable on campus, learn about our programs, experience what sets U of A student life apart and meet other amazing students—just like you—from all across Canada. We will also show you around the surrounding city!

EVENT DETAILS

When: May 28 – 30, 2027

Where: University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2027

Successful applicants will be contacted in Spring 2027.

APPLY HERE

Finance 101: personal finance for students preparing for college & university

Free Zoom Workshop: Financial Literacy for Grades 9–12. Hosted by UVic’s Gustavson School of Business. Join Dr. Michael King for an engaging session on managing money, building credit, saving, and investing. Learn practical skills to prepare for university life and future financial independence. This workshop is for you if: • You’re in grades 9–12. • You want to understand mobile banking, budgeting, and credit scores. • You’re curious about saving and investing (stocks, bonds, ETFs). • You want a taste of university-level learning. Note: By registering and/or attending the webinar, you agree to the use of Zoom.us. Information on the University of Victoria’s privacy, security, and Zoom services can be viewed at https://www.uvic.ca/systems/infosec/security/privacy/index.php#ipn-specific-apps. If you have any questions please contact Daniel Nair at bizrecruitmanager@uvic.ca.

 

Student Outbound Program – Travel opportunities. Japan INFO. Online presentations Sept 15 and 17 at 7 pm. INFO

Police Camp 2027 – Info session on Thursday, Sept 17th for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 at lunch in room 16.                                                             The Camp takes place at St. Margaret’s School from Saturday, March 13 – Saturday March 20 (March break). Apps open on Monday, Sept 14 and close on Friday, Oct 30 at 3 pm. Interviews take place in November and December.

 

 

SHAD – Application Opens: September 15, 2026 New for 2027 Early Application Deadline: November 8, 2026. Application Deadline: January 6, 2027, 11:59 PM ET Shad 2027 program dates: Live-in / A-Plus / Unplugged/En Français: July 4 – 30, 2027 | 24/7 Virtual: July 5 – 30, 2027 ****| Monday – Friday, 11 am – 5 pm ET Referral code, so we know you sent them: EDU2027. Financial support is available $5 million in fee assistance is available each year to help remove financial barriers. Approximately 1 in 3 Shad participants receives financial support. Additional scholarships are available for eligible students. Learn more at: www.shad.ca/scholarships                                                                                        Apply Here:  https://www.shad.ca/apply/

 

Youth Employment Guide:  Youth Employment Guide 2026 Edition

 

Current Exhibitions | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

The BIPOC Teen Art Residency – At Victoria Art Gallery. Free for teens in grades 10, 11, or 12 who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour. This after-school program is a unique opportunity for teens to make contemporary art in workshops facilitated by local BIPOC artists, along with the opportunity to share their voice through podcasts, a published art catalogue of their work and a group exhibition at the Gallery.

 

 

 

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Program Guide for Programs and Courses SIP – SIP-Program-Guide

What is Dual Credit?

The South Island Partnership (SIP) between Camosun College, the five School Districts of Southern Vancouver Island and local industry leaders aims to provide opportunities for students to jump-start their post-secondary education and workplace careers by participating SIP programming while they are still enrolled in High School. Students in a SIP program earn both High School Credits and Post Secondary Credits.

Top 5 Reasons to take the Dual Credit option

  • Your school district covers your tuition
  • Credits earned go directly toward your High School and Post Secondary transcripts
  • Most courses are transferable to other colleges and universities
  • Avoids the five-course crunch in your first year. Five can be a lot!
  • Build your confidence going into future options

If you are interested in Dual Credit or to apply, please visit Mr. Neal or Ms. Croucher in the Career Centre.

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Explore Career paths with
Career trek. 
Short videos explaining in detail what the jobs are and the path to get there !

Career Search Tool that allows students to explore up to 500 career opportunities                                                                                                             Career Resources for Parents 

 

 

 

 

The Raven program is offered for six weeks from early July until mid-August each year at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, British Columbia.

All travel expenses to and from CFB Esquimalt are covered, as are:

  • Meals and accommodations;
  • Military clothing and equipment; and
  • A salary of roughly $4,200.
  • Have completed Grade 10;
  • Be a minimum of 16 years old and no older than 57;
  • Consider themselves to be an Indigenous person (First Nations, Metis, Inuit or non-status); and
  • Be a Canadian citizen.     APPLY HERE

 

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 –  https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uEgBVRnUSQ2nJk     &   BROCHURE:  md-youth-mentorship-program-brochure-v2-1

 

 

 

 

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.

 

GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES

The Naval Experience Program – One year. Fully paid.

Gap year – Can Gap

Gap year WWOOF program

International Experiences Canada – Help you know what you have to do in order to work in any given country

 

Indigenous Opportunities

RCMP – Indigenous Pre‑Cadet Training Program (IPTP)
The Indigenous Pre‑Cadet Training Program (IPTP) gives Indigenous youth ages 19–29 a first‑hand experience of RCMP training at Depot Division in Regina. Over a three‑week immersive session, participants receive hands‑on police skills training, defensive tactics, driving techniques, and scenario‑based learning, all while being supported by Indigenous RCMP members. The program is fully funded, including room and board.
This program is ideal for youth considering careers in public safety, law enforcement, or community‑based service.
Canadian Military (DND) – Raven Indigenous Youth Employment Program
The Raven Program is DND’s flagship Indigenous youth summer program, offering six weeks of paid training at CFB Esquimalt. Participants complete Basic Military Qualification (BMQ), take part in Cultural Experience Camp, and learn military skills including navigation, first aid, drill, weapons handling, and fieldcraft. Youth also complete a naval Day Sail aboard a Royal Canadian Navy vessel, training in firefighting, flood containment, and marine emergency response.
This program blends Indigenous teachings with military training and offers pathways to part‑time or full-time employment in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Canadian Coast Guard – Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP)
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP) provides funding and training to help Indigenous coastal communities gain the equipment and skills needed to participate in marine search and rescue through the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Youth involved in coastal communities gain exposure to marine safety, emergency response, and local waterway stewardship.
This is an excellent pathway for students interested in marine safety, environmental response, or coastal community service.
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation – Indigenous Internship Program
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) offers a four‑month Indigenous Internship Program, hiring Indigenous interns as Marine Spill Response Technicians. Interns work as deckhands at response bases such as Beecher Bay, Victoria, Nanaimo, Burnaby, Port Alberni, or Prince Rupert. They receive paid hands‑on training in spill response operations, small vessel handling, and marine safety skills on the West Coast.
This program provides direct access to marine sector careers, environmental protection work, and emergency response operations.