Turning Points at SAIT

  • Photography courtesy of SAIT Learner Services
  • 28 November 2022

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The Turning Points program helps youth successfully explore post-secondary programs and career options.

Since 2018, SAIT's Turning Points program has helped more than 100 high school youth see themselves as successful learners, gaining a better understanding of their career options and the post-secondary programs offering training for those careers, and building confidence in their own capabilities. 

“Turning Points supports vulnerable youth in making well-informed and intentional decisions about their futures," says Rozlynn Wick, SAIT’s Project Manager for Strategic Youth Initiatives.

Turning Points — By the Numbers 

 

  infographic of program statistics

"What I liked most about Turning Points was I had the chance to experience and try hands-on. It really helped me understand the importance of going to school and doing my work. It also helped me figure out what I wanted to do after high school."
— Program participant

 

Learn more about how SAIT’s Youth Engagement Strategy 2019/2022 is empowering youth to make informed choices on their learning pathways and about their futures.

Participant uses x-ray machine
A program participant takes part in a medical simulation lab at SAIT.
students at table with food preparation
Participants are introduced to nutrition-focused career programs.
students gather in science lab
Turning Point participants being introduced to hands-on lab experiences.
student uses virtual reality equipment
Program participant uses Virtual Reality equipment at SAIT.
This story was originally written for the print version of the Fall 2022 issue of LINK magazine.