Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Forum for Young Canadians National Summit. Forum 2027 will welcome 300 youth from across Canada to Ottawa for one of three week-long sessions of behind-the-scenes access to Parliament Hill, conversations with decision makers, and hands-on simulations of the democratic process.
Program dates:
- February 7-12, 2027
- February 28 - March 5, 2027
- April 18-23, 2027
Applications close October 25, 2026: https://forum.ca/apply
For more info: Forum for Young Canadians National Summit - Forum for young Canadians
To register and for more info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/siat-discovery-day-tickets-2002178499790
UBC Department of Orthopaedics and BC Children’s Hospital are inviting students to attend the annual Fall Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) workshop on Saturday October 17th, from 9 am to 12:30 pm. for female students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and engineering, specifically in orthopaedics. The aim is to provide more insight and clarity on careers particularly in the areas of orthopaedics and engineering.
A half-day curriculum has been developed and is focused on giving information on different career paths related to Orthopaedics specifically, and science and medicine generally. Here is the tentative schedule outlined, **please note the schedule is subject to change based on registration numbers but date and start time are set. The workshop will take place at BC Children’s Hospital. There will also be a virtual option. Register early as spots fill up.
Students can attend in-person, or virtually by submitting an application here:
In-person registration link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FsRhb8zCvhmAn4
Virtual registration link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ix4O7b58R2Ll7o2026 trades info session poster.pdf
The deadline for them to submit an application is October 14th at 11:59pm.
ime | Event |
8:15-9:00 am | Registration/Coffee/Refreshments (**please note doors open at 8:15 am; event starts at 9 am) |
9:00-10:30 am | Career Pathways |
10:30-11:00 am | Coffee Break/Networking |
11:00 am-12:30 pm | Career Panel Q&A |
Event details:
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
This open-house-style event will give students the opportunity to meet professionals, explore career and post-secondary pathways, connect with educational institutions and participate in short hands-on career activities.
Reserve your spot at the link: Career Fair 2026 Tickets, Saturday, October 17 • 10 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite
Grade 10 & 11 students and parents are invited to find out more about all of the trades training programs that students can take in their grade 12 year. See attached poster QR code to register. 2026 trades info session poster.pdf