The Saskatoon Industry-Education Council (SIEC) is collaboration between industry in Saskatoon and three school divisions: Saskatoon Public, Saskatoon Catholic, and our rural division, Prairie Spirit. Our partners include: University of Saskatchewan, SIAST Kelsey Campus, Service Canada, Canada/Saskatchewan Career and Employment Services, community based organizations and other provincial agencies. Our mandate is to provide career development opportunities for youth, educators and career practitioners through programming and information sessions. A list of our programming includes:
 Feb 11, 2012 - Mar 23, 2012
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Are you interested in a career in the construction industry? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you enjoy meeting new people and working as part of a team? This workshop has 20 seats for Grade 10, 11, 12 students who are interested in hands on experience and training for the construction industry. |
 Mar 7, 2012
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This one day event will focus on participants exploring all the different opportunities in the Saskatoon Health Region through workshops and hands-on activities. This is a partnership between the SIEC and the SHR. This is open to students in grades 10 and 11. |
 Apr 24, 2012 - Apr 25, 2012
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An event for Career Practitioners, Educators, Guidance Counselors and people in Human Resources which provides information on labour market trends, tools for career development, and ways to connect to your target market. This event will take place in Saskatoon. |
 May 3, 2012
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A program for students in grades 11 and 12, which highlights careers in Information Technology. This is a partnership with the University of Saskatchewan Computer Science department. Youth participate in hands-on training, seminars and workshops. |
 May 10, 2012
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A career discovery opportunity that is offered to students in grade 11 and 12. The program’s focus is for those students interested in the trades and those looking to participate in the Summer Youth internship Program. They will be provided with educational information into the programs at SIAST and receive hands-on information by visiting construction sites and speaking with professionals in the trades. |
 May 1, 2012 - Jun 30, 2012
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This project assists grade 7/8 teachers in teaching structure and design, science and math in a meaningful way. After receiving instruction through a 12 lesson curriculum, students build a boat out of cardboard, duct tape, and other specific materials; they then race their finished product! This past year over 1300 students built and raced 340 boats! |
 Jun 1, 2012 - Aug 31, 2012
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A program which provides youth with an opportunity to experience and work in the construction, manufacturing, automotive and tourism industries. Grade 11 and 12 students apply for these positions, are interviewed and selected for the program. The SIEC Project Coordinator works with both employers and students to ensure a successful internship. These students are compensated for their labour and receive apprenticeship credit hours where applicable. |
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Your Future Your Way has been developed for use with "Career Planners" - those who are looking for a career pathway. We have also developed a "Career Ally" guide that is used to assist in working with the Career Planner and can be used with parents, educators, career practitioners. All communication materials and registration information for all of our career discovery events may be found at www.futurepath.ca. Click on the Events tab for details on each of our events. |
Previous Events
 Oct 20, 2011
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A presentation to youth in grades 11 and 12 who will receive first hand information about educational opportunities in the field of health care and science & technology. This morning event will involve a presentation by the Gairdner Foundation Canadian Award Winner, Dr. Nicholas White. Event occurs on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:45 am. |
 Nov 7, 2011 - Nov 8, 2011
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M4S, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) and the Maintenance Engineering and Mine Operators Conference (MEMO) is an interactive show about Mining, Minerals, Metals and Materials. This is a great hands-on learning opportunity where students will visit themed pavilions representing the mining cycle. |
 Nov 8, 2011
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Spotlight on Careers in Mining is an all day event for students, primarily in grades 11 and 12, interested in learning about careers in mining. |
 November 2011
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Events where youth, primarily in grades 11 and 12, experience both industry and educational opportunities in a field that is of interest to them. Youth visit various job sites and a post-secondary institution, giving them a glimpse into requirements in specific careers. More than 25 careers are highlighted. |
 Nov 30, 2011
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The Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) and the SIAST Medical Diagnostics Department host this informative session for anyone interested in learning more about a wide variety of Medical Diagnostic professions as well as the application and selection process to be accepted into the SIAST Medical Diagnostic programs. Prior to the session students will be given a tour of the SIAST programs. This session runs twice a school year. |
 Dec 13, 2011
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A one-day interactive, hands-on computer science education event for female students in grades 10 and 11. This is a partnership with the University of Saskatchewan Computer Science department. This event will centre on social networking, wireless computing, and imaging. The event will include speakers, workshops, activities and much more. |
 May 3, 2011
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Special Guest Speaker
Alexandre Trudeau: Witness TCU Auditorium Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 1:00-2:30pm |
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