What being a Firefighter is to me
Thank you, Shannon Robert with the Saskatoon Fire Department for providing this blog. When you close your eyes and imagine a firefighter, what do you see? Most likely, a brawny man running into a burning building to save someone. Although not inaccurate, we are, in...
Passionate Consistency
Thank-you to a Grade 10 student from Bedford Road Collegiate for her contribution to SIEC Speaks wth this blog. How many times have you felt burdened by the extensive expectations of family, friends, peers, outsiders or society? Do you feel trapped to choose only...
SaskMoney.ca: Projects, Resources, & Activities to improve financial skills in Saskatchewan
At the SIEC, we believe that students enhance their transition to a successful career journey when they leave high school as financially literate and financially capable individuals. Students should not only understand financial concepts, but they should be able to...
Supporting Students in Schools as a RAP Worker
Thank-you Teresa Michayluk – Walter Murray Collegiate, Megan Mitchel – Tommy Douglas Collegiate, Shauna Kennon – Mount Royal Collegiate, Brittney McFadden – Bedford Road Collegiate, RAP workers with Saskatoon Public Schools for this blog. What...
Wrapping up a Whirlwind Year at the SIEC
If you would have told us last year what the past few months would look like, we would have never believed you. Here we are at the end of 2020, and like everyone else we have had to adapt how we offer our programs—especially so we can support teachers and students...
Finding Balance and Purpose in Your Career – A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Thank you to Kierra FineDay for sharing these inspirational words. Kierra is currently a Pharmacist in Saskatoon. She is a Nehiyaw woman from Sweetgrass First Nation, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan in 2018 ...
Saskcode Zooming Across Saskatchewan
Saskcode continues its mission… Partnering with passionate and adventurous educators we are pursuing our dream of spreading robots to every school, to every classroom, and every student across Saskatchewan. It is true that we love robots, but we also know that...
Connecting Students to Career Exploration…A Career Counsellor’s Perspective
Thank-you to Breanne Cooper, Teacher with Prairie Spirit School Division for providing this blog. November marks Canada Career Month! As a career guidance counsellor, a large portion of my time is spent working with students and providing them with opportunities to...