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Finance 101 – Personal Finance for Students Preparing for College & University. For Grades 9 – 12. Thurs. Nov 20. Workshop by Gustavson School of Business at UVic. Details: PSTR-BCOM-Nov2026 (FIN 101 Poster)
SHAD – Application Opens: September 15, 2026 New for 2027 Early Application Deadline: November 8, 2026. Application Deadline: January 6, 2027, 11:59 PM ET Shad 2027 program dates: Live-in / A-Plus / Unplugged/En Français: July 4 – 30, 2027 | 24/7 Virtual: July 5 – 30, 2027 ****| Monday – Friday, 11 am – 5 pm ET Referral code, so we know you sent them: EDU2027. Financial support is available $5 million in fee assistance is available each year to help remove financial barriers. Approximately 1 in 3 Shad participants receives financial support. Additional scholarships are available for eligible students. Learn more at: www.shad.ca/scholarships
Continuing Education – SJ Burnside, SD#61. For adults and youth 16+ CE Course Offerings Package (2) (1) Cont. Ed Flyer 2026
International Experience Canada – Government program that offers Canadians (aged 18 – 35) to work and travel abroad in more than 35 partner destinations.
MD Outreach Youth Mentorship Program – This program connects high school students with UBC Medical Students to learn more about being a university student, learning about self-care, and applying to UBC medical school. md-youth-mentorship-program-brochure-v2 (1) AND Link to REGISTER
Rotary Youth Exchange – Each year, the Rotary Youth Exchange sends high school students to live and learn abroad. We have both a short-term and long-term exchange, with the basic details listed below: — Year-long exchange: a full academic year abroad. Rotary covers tuition, room and board, and a small monthly allowance. Families pay a program fee of about $12,000 CAD, which includes airfare, insurance and orientations. — Summer exchange: roughly a month abroad, then hosting their exchange partner here for a month. Open to ages 14–19, with an estimated family cost of about $5,000 CAD. INFO School Presentation
Gap year – Can Gap
Gap year WWOOF program
International Experiences Canada – Help you know what you have to do in order to work in any given country
Katimavik – ON PAUSE – Job Opportunities living abroad. Age 18-30. INFO: FuturePerfect_FAQ_EN
Indigenous Opportunities
Canadian Armed Forces – Indigenous Summer Training Programs: 6- 8 weeks during the summer. Apply by End of April. Must be a Canadian citizen and be at least 16 years of age–completed Grade 10. INFO
RCMP – Indigenous Pre‑Cadet Training Program (IPTP)
The Indigenous Pre‑Cadet Training Program (IPTP) gives Indigenous youth ages 19–29 a first‑hand experience of RCMP training at Depot Division in Regina. Over a three‑week immersive session, participants receive hands‑on police skills training, defensive tactics, driving techniques, and scenario‑based learning, all while being supported by Indigenous RCMP members. The program is fully funded, including room and board.
This program is ideal for youth considering careers in public safety, law enforcement, or community‑based service.
Canadian Military (DND) – Raven Indigenous Youth Employment Program
The Raven Program is DND’s flagship Indigenous youth summer program, offering six weeks of paid training at CFB Esquimalt. Participants complete Basic Military Qualification (BMQ), take part in Cultural Experience Camp, and learn military skills including navigation, first aid, drill, weapons handling, and fieldcraft. Youth also complete a naval Day Sail aboard a Royal Canadian Navy vessel, training in firefighting, flood containment, and marine emergency response.
This program blends Indigenous teachings with military training and offers pathways to part‑time or full-time employment in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Canadian Coast Guard – Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP)
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP) provides funding and training to help Indigenous coastal communities gain the equipment and skills needed to participate in marine search and rescue through the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Youth involved in coastal communities gain exposure to marine safety, emergency response, and local waterway stewardship.
This is an excellent pathway for students interested in marine safety, environmental response, or coastal community service.
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation – Indigenous Internship Program
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) offers a four‑month Indigenous Internship Program, hiring Indigenous interns as Marine Spill Response Technicians. Interns work as deckhands at response bases such as Beecher Bay, Victoria, Nanaimo, Burnaby, Port Alberni, or Prince Rupert. They receive paid hands‑on training in spill response operations, small vessel handling, and marine safety skills on the West Coast.
This program provides direct access to marine sector careers, environmental protection work, and emergency response operations.
