Community Outreach
Community-led Programming
SAIT Youth Initiatives is pleased to share a series of Launch workshops created to better serve the local community’s needs, with a particular focus on giving youth access to unique workshop offerings free of charge. The tailored curriculum is developed with the support of SAIT’s Student Services. All workshops are tailored to the group with a unique post-secondary lens geared toward greater educational awareness, successful career and education transitions and youth empowerment.
Registration Information
We are excited to begin our launch journey with you. Registration for Launch Workshops opens on September 4, 2023. Please visit our Registration Portal for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Current Launch Workshops are available only for teachers, educators, and guidance counsellors to register classes and groups in Grades 10 - 12.
Launch Workshop Topics
Preparing for the workplace might seem scary, but it doesn't have to be! Share this session with students who are wanting to learn how to build their resume, write a cover letter and practice their interview skills. Students get a chance to explore how to effectively network, navigate job search tools, and understand the transferable skills necessary in today's world of work.
Choosing an education and career pathway for post-secondary is hard enough, this information session aims to support youth in navigating how to pay for their education. This workshop will cover the various options and processes for student aid, scholarships, apprentice loans, national and provincial grants and other various funding resources!
The reality is youth may take part in a gap year between completing their high school education and starting their post-secondary education. This can look like academic upgrading or entering into the workforce but why stop there? This workshop aims to introduce various programs and options #HereAtSAIT and within our greater community to inform students about the various possibilities and opportunities that can present themselves during and after high school.
Launch Workshops and Chinook Lodge
SAIT Youth Programs is excited to partner with Chinook Lodge in two workshops that are tailored to support the needs and success of Indigenous youth in the community. These workshops are co-facilitated between Chinook Lodge and Youth Programs staff, creating an experience that meets youth where they are in their educational journey.
Learn morePreparing for Post–Secondary
Researching and preparing for the post-secondary environment can be a scary thought but students do not have to do it alone. This workshop supports Indigenous youth in building the confidence and understanding needed to feel empowered in navigating the world of post-secondary education.
In this workshop, we review:
- getting students excited about post-secondary
- post-secondary options (University/theoretical learning vs. Polytechnic/applied learning)
- personal program exploration
- education pathways such as dual credit, academic upgrading, certificates, degrees, diplomas, etc.
- SAIT’s application process, timelines and what to expect after you apply
- financing post-secondary education
- student life and values.
Recommended Length: 60 – 90 minutes
Transitioning into Post-Secondary
The move between high school and post-secondary is no small feat. While the change in environment is full of excitement and adventure, there can be moments when students feel nervous about the unexpected. This workshop aims to support students in building greater awareness and confidence as they transition into post-secondary.
In this workshop, we review:
- student aid and financial support options
- accessing information (community support and resources)
- expectations vs. reality of post-secondary transition (PREP-100, housing, transportation, combating loneliness and isolation, mental health and self-care)
- video – SAIT’s favourite places on campus
- activity: Talking Circle about what people need to feel supported at home and on campus. What is an expected need and what are ones that might not be expected?
Recommended Length: 60 – 90 minutes
Funding Your Education
Coming Soon!
Recommended Length: 45 – 60 minutes
How to book a Launch workshop for your school or organization
If you are interested in inviting our staff to facilitate a workshop for youth please refer to our Registration Portal.
Presentations are set to be 60 – 90 minutes in length, some presentations can be adjusted if needed. Please be aware of the recommended time on the workshop listing before finalizing the selection. If educators and/or community practitioners have a larger amount of time that they would like to fill, we recommend two options and we can run multiple workshops during the session.
Have a request?
Requests must include the following information:
- Requested dates
- Times
- Topics
- Expected number of youth in grades 9 to 12
We encourage active participation in workshops and welcome questions from the participants! If there are any issues registering or additional questions, please contact at youth.programs@sait.ca.
Contact the Launch team!
Are you interested in collaborating with SAIT’s Youth Programs? Fill out the information below and one of our team members will be in touch. For any questions regarding this form, please contact youth.programs@sait.ca.