Hey all, Monday is Instructional day 56 of 89, and we are now 63% of the way through semester 1 for non-diploma courses. Have a great week! Mr. Spady Principal & Mrs. Porter Assistant Principal

NorQuest is accepting applications for the 1000Women4STEM Award. Earn one of the many bursaries currently available—valued up to $20,000—for women working full-time toward one of NorQuest’s three STEM diplomas:

• Energy Management
• Machine Learning Analyst
• Environmental Technician

The 1000Women4STEM Award covers your full tuition and provides extra financial support each academic year. NorQuest understands financial help can inform your decision when it comes to your studies. That’s why students can apply for financial support first before applying for a diploma program. Apply for the bursary by filling out the application form.

The deadline to apply for the bursary is December 1. Learn more

November 29: Strathcona County Youth Employment Fair

December 5: EIPS Student Voice Forum (Agora Centre Sherwood Park)

December 6: Skills Exploration Days

December 8: Next Step Alberta Assurance Review

December 20: Last class of 2022

ApplyAlberta is an online application system that allows you to apply to one or more of Alberta’s public post-secondary institutions through a common starting point. Please contact Guidance Counsellor elli.hansen@eips.ca for assistance.

Next meeting is January 25 in Sherwood Park. We hope you can join us in-person or virtually. Meetings start at 6 p.m. Regular attendance is not required. Please check out our school calendar and NSO Weekly News for scheduled School Advisory Council Meetings.

Next Scheduled Meetings:

January 25, 2023, March 15, 2023, April 19, 2023

Aimed at youth aged 14 to 18, Ingenious+ is an innovation challenge that inspires youth to innovate for good and to share their strategies to address problems at home, across Canada and around the world. Selected at the regional and national levels, winners can receive up to $10,000 and a customized mentorship from leading Canadian innovators. The deadline to apply is December 9.

The RBC Future Launch Scholarship will be awarded to those who show a clear vision for their future.

• For Canadian youth between 15-29 years old
• Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all
• A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident
• Grades and transcripts are not required
• Hundreds of scholarships available throughout the year
• Not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC

https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/future-launch-scholarship.html

WTC is funded through the Government of Canada. When someone calls in they reach intake right away and can be put through to a counsellor in the moment. Phone counselling is available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445.

https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/

https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Immediate/distress

Adults text WELLNESS to 741741, Youth text WELLNESS to 686868

Indigenous peoples 1-855-242-3310, chat online through hopeforwellness.ca

If someone you care about is in distress 1-866-585-0445

Dual Credit is the ability for students to take Post-Secondary courses while still in high school. Students can earn three to five 30-level high school credits (depending on the program selected), and three university level transfer credits for any course they choose. Students may enroll in one or more great introductory courses that will serve as great exposure to Post-Secondary studies. Courses have varied delivery methods and perquisites and may be enrollment dependent. For a list of courses and a more detailed description, please have students refer to the Dual Credit Course Handbook (WINTER) and register using the linked Pre-Registration Form. For more information, please contact: careerpathways@eips.ca

• 22-23 Dual Credit Course Handbook (WINTER)
• 22-23 Dual Credit Pre-Registration Form