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Apply for SHAD CANADA 2020

Shad2020 runs from July 5 to July 31, 2020.

Shad is a one month program for exceptional youth hosted at a University in Canada in July 2020 for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 

Shad looks for diversity and well-roundedness in Shad participants with an over-arching commitment to excellence. 

Students with a strong academic foundation, who are natural go-getters, curious about the world, community-minded, creative and engaged are the type that excel at Shad.

SHAD BROCHURE

Program details: https://www.shad.ca/who-can-apply/    

Applications close on November 18, 2019 @ 11:59 PM (EST) 

Vancouver Community College – Open House Oct 16th  3 pm – 6 pm

 
Grade 11 and 12 students and parents are encouraged to attend the open house at VCC Broadway Campus – 1120 E 7th Avenue to learn about the 120 various program options: 
 
– Health Sciences (including Dental, Nursing)
– Business Programs, various creative Design programs
– Music
– Dance
– Technology
– Transportation Trades
– Baking & Culinary Trades
– Hair & Makeup, Hospitality Management
– Counselling
– Academic Upgrading and University Transfer programs          (Including Engineering)
 
It is important for students and parents to understand the true variety of educational opportunities after high school.

Grade 11 and 12 Parent Info Evening – Monday, Sept 30th

The annual Gr. 11/12 Parent Info Evening is tonight starting at 6pm in the Multipurpose Room. This is an excellent opportunity for grade 11/12 students and parents to learn more about graduation requirements, post-secondary options and admissions, and more. Representatives from both SFU and UBC will also be in attendance, and they will each be making presentations on admissions requirements and changes for SFU and UBC. The event starts at 6:00pm and should be done by 8:30pm.

BCIT Marine Campus Open House!

You are invited to BCIT’s Marine Campus Open House 

WHEN: Friday, October 18
WHERE: At the BCIT Marine Campus on 265 W Esplanade, North  Vancouver
TIME: 10:00 am to 7:00pm

Register, free of charge, here.

Imagine your office the open ocean.

Your desk the bridge of a ship or the machinery control room of some of the world’s largest commercial vessels.
 

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Australian Universities event in Vancouver – June 2 2019

On June 2, 12 Australian universities will host a fair at UBC Robson Square, from 11am – 3pm. Students can learn more about studying their undergraduate degree in Australia. There will also be an information session with CIBC about financing, and a session with Canadian students who have completed their degree in Australia and have since returned to Canada. Information for this event can be found here: https://study.oztrekk.com/june-2019/  

Vancouver International Universities Fair – Sunday, May 5th

The Vancouver International Universities Fair 2019, a free event for students from grades 9 – 12, is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) this Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 1 – 4pm.

This is an opportunity for students and parents to meet one-on-one with top universities from across Canada, the United States and the world. For more info: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/international-universities-fair/vancouver-international-universities-fair/#tab_InformationSessions

University of Toronto – Info session in Vancouver

The University of Toronto will be hosting an event in Vancouver for prospective undergraduate students and their families:

Saturday, April 13, 2019
9:30 AM until 11:30 AM
Vancouver Convention Centre East, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

Students can register online at: uoft.me/vancouver-2019

BCIT Engineering Info Session – March 13

BCIT is hosting an information session on March 13 for students interested in engineering. From electrical to mechanical, and mining to marine, our engineering programs can help transform students’ affinity for solutions-based design into a career that lets them do what they love. 

Programs covered include: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering, and more. For the full list of programs covered, visit here.

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: BCIT Burnaby Campus, Building SE2, Room 212A/B

 

Vancouver Community College – VCC Try-a-Trade Day

Find out if trades training is a fit for you: Wednesday, Feb 27th, 10am – 1:00pm

Students in grades 9 -12 are invited to VCC’s Broadway campus for a morning of hands-on learning. Explore careers in Transportation Trades, Technology, Design, Hospitality, and Hair and Esthetics, while being led through activities and projects.

Please note that this event is for high school students only. Students must register for this event, and must be accompanied by an adult. Once registered, more information will be emailed about location, time and what to expect at VCC Try-A-Trade 2019.

Location: VCC Broadway Campus, 1155 E. Broadway, Vancouver, BC

To register: 

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Grade 12’s – mark your calendars!

Wednesday, November 28th:  Capilano University’s annual Open House, 5:30-8:00pm

Friday, November 30th:  University of Alberta is at Moscrop @ lunch in library

Saturday, December 1st:  UBC’s Early Admission and Major Entrance Scholarship deadline.

Monday, December 3rd: 

  • SFU’s Early Admission and Major Entrance Scholarship deadline
  • House of Commons Page Program application deadline (for French Immersion students)

Tuesday, December 4th: McGill University (Montreal) is at Moscrop at lunch in library.