Author: Susan Huebert

  • Les collèges communautaires au Manitoba

    Supposez que vous souhaitez devenir un médecin ou un ingénieur au Manitoba. Vous auriez besoin d’aller à l’université afin d’obtenir la formation et les qualifications officielles nécessaires. Par contre, Si vous souhaitez devenir un bibliotechnicien ou d’aller en gestion d’entreprise, vous pourriez choisir d’aller à un collège communautaire au lieu de l’université. Dans bien des régions du Canada, notamment le Manitoba, les collèges communautaires sont des bonnes options pour les personnes qui veulent jumeler l’apprentissage en salle de classe avec l’expérience pratique.

    Obtenir une formation académique peut être utile pour plusieurs choses, telles qu’apprendre des aptitudes de réflexion et à résoudre des problèmes, à lire et à écrire, et pour développer des compétences en leadership. Toutefois, éventuellement les gens ont besoin d’apprendre les compétences pratiques nécessaires pour effectuer un travail donné, et les collèges communautaires peuvent être très utiles à cet égard.

    Sauf dans quelques cas comme la médicine et le génie, les programmes universitaires se concentrent généralement sur les concepts et les philosophies plus larges plutôt que les tâches quotidiennes que les gens effectuent dans la plupart des emplois. Par exemple, un baccalauréat universitaire en arts peut vous enseigner comment mener des recherches et à bien écrire, mais pas comment creuser un puits ou la conception de moteurs. Les programmes universitaires et collégiaux durent habituellement au moins trois à quatre ans, après quoi les étudiants pourraient avoir besoin d’obtenir une formation supplémentaire avant qu’ils soient qualifiés pour un grand nombre d’emplois.

    Bien que les collèges communautaires offrent aussi des baccalauréats, ils se focalisent principalement sur les secteurs professionnels tels que l’agriculture ou les soins infirmiers. Les programmes sont généralement très courts et se concentrent sur les compétences particulières   que beaucoup d’employeurs recherchent, telles que la rédaction technique ou en matière de soins aux patients. Bien que l’éventail de connaissances qu’apprennent les étudiants des collèges communautaires soit plus petit, ces étudiants acquièrent habituellement de l’expérience pratique dans le cadre de leur programme, et une fois diplômé ils sont prêts pour le marché du travail.

    Les collèges communautaires de Winnipeg suivent cette pratique de jumeler l’éducation théorique avec l’éducation pratique. Le plus grand, et probablement le plus connu, parmi ces types d’établissement d’enseignement est le Collège de Red River, qui compte deux campus à Winnipeg, l’un dans le centre-ville et l’autre proche de l’aéroport. Les programmes offerts sont de toutes sortes, allant de la rédaction technique et les travaux comme bibliotechnicien à l’entretien des aéronefs. Les étudiants ont l’option de faire des études à temps plein ou d’opter pour une formation continue.

    Il y a aussi divers collèges plus petits et du même type à Winnipeg, y compris le Collège communautaire Assiniboine, qui a aussi des campus à Brandon, à Dauphin, et à Russell. Certains des autres collèges communautaires dans la province incluent le Keewatin Community College, situé à The Pas, et le Collège universitaire du Nord, situé à Thompson. Certains programmes offrent une formation à distance, permettant les étudiants d’obtenir  leur diplôme à travers les études en ligne à domicile, plutôt que tous les étudiants fassent le trajet pour aller en classe ensemble. Les collèges communautaires peuvent être un bon choix lorsqu’ils offrent aux étudiants des programmes qui répondent à leurs besoins.

    Sources:

    A 2 Z Colleges.com. “Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in Manitoba (MB), Canada.” http://www.a2zcolleges.com/Comm/canada/manitoba.htm.

    Red River Community College. “About RRC.” http://www.rrc.ca/index.php?pid=46.

    Schools in Canada. “Community Colleges in Canada.” http://www.schoolsincanada.com/Community-Colleges-In-Canada.cfm

    Settlement.org. What is the difference between college and university in Canada?  http://settlement.org/ontario/education/colleges-universities-and-institutes/what-is-post-secondary-education/what-is-the-difference-between-college-and-university-in-canada/.

  • Les programmes d’éducation coopérative : à faire ou à ne pas faire?

    Vous avez entendu parler des programmes d’éducations coopératives et comment ceux-ci peuvent être très utiles pour déterminer une future carrière. Même si le stage n’est pas lié à la carrière qui vous intéresse, vous pouvez beaucoup apprendre de l’expérience en collaborant avec (et en apprenant de) vos collègues, ou en confirmant que cela n’est effectivement pas la carrière que vous voulez entreprendre dans l’avenir. Par contre, cet article ne s’agit pas d’examiner les postes coopératifs d’un angle positif, mais plutôt, il s’agit d’une mise en garde: faites des recherches avant de choisir un programme coopératif.

    Si possible, vous devriez choisir un poste qui est lié à la carrière que vous désirez entreprendre, mais parfois le poste qui vous êtes offert à travers les programmes d’éducation coopérative n’est pas exactement associé à ce vous avez imaginé faire. Un de mes anciens professeurs avait investigué la possibilité de jumeler un programme d’éducation coopérative à un des programmes qu’elle enseignait, mais elle l’a ensuite déconseillé après avoir découvert que ça ne serait pas bénéfique ou utile pour ses étudiants. Ceci est également ressorti lors de discussions avec des camarades de classes lorsque ont parlaient de stages – alors que j’ai adoré le mien, d’autres n’avaient pas les mêmes sentiments quant à leur coopératif. Tout le monde a une personnalité différente, et des frictions entre certaines personnes peuvent sembler presque inévitables.

    Quelques notes:

    • Les postes en stage coopératif sont typiquement considérés comme étant des « emplois de bureau ». Vous n’êtes pas payé. Pour certains étudiants leur rôle est de rester en arrière-plan, où ils apprennent uniquement par voie d’observation au lieu de faire du travail. Ceci ne fonctionne pas particulièrement bien pour les étudiants qui sont là pour apprendre. Toutefois, ce type de stage coopératif peut quand même être bénéfique – si vous participez et acquissiez des connaissances et des compétences en complétant un de ces stages, vous pourrez inclure cette expérience sur votre CV – ce qui peut vous aider à décrocher un poste de niveau débutant une fois diplômé.
    • Par-dessus tout, rappelez-vous de ceci: vous êtes là pour apprendre. Si vous n’êtes pas en train d’apprendre durant votre stage, parlez à votre coordinateur de placement. Il ne sera peut-être pas possible de changer votre stage coopératif, mais si vous rencontrez des problèmes supplémentaires (un environnement de travail rempli de stress, des problèmes de transports et les coûts associés, ne pas avoir assez de travail à faire); votre coordinateur pourrait avoir une oreille bienveillante et faire des arrangements alternatifs.
    • Le trajet aller-retour peut être un problème. La majorité des étudiants préfèrent rester proche de leur domicile et de l’école. Je ne voulais pas particulièrement voyager plus loin que mon école secondaire, alors j’ai fait mon stage chez la librairie de l’école et, par conséquence, mon stage ne durait qu’une période à la fois. Puisque voyager est un gros problème avec plusieurs programmes coopératifs, les écoles vont souvent faire en sorte que les heures de travail soient plus longues; une demi-journée jusqu’à une journée complète. Ceci peut entraîner des coûts supplémentaires: des retards imprévus, des frais pour votre lunch et du temps gaspillé qui empiète sur votre temps pour faire vos travaux scolaires, ou la perte de votre temps personnelle pour vous divertir. Ceci n’est pas nécessairement un problème si vous avez accès (et avez un permis) à une auto.
    • Vous pourriez vous retrouver avec un stage que vous n’aimez pas, ou avec un stage où votre superviseur n’aime pas vos habitudes de travail. Ceci signifie que vous pourriez obtenir une mauvaise évaluation de rendement – puisque l’évaluation de rendement fait partie de votre stage et joue un rôle dans votre résultat scolaire et l’obtention de crédits, cette évaluation peut faire la différence entre une bonne et une mauvaise note.

    Comme avec toutes les choses dans la vie, ils y a des aspects positifs et des aspects négatifs. La plus grande question que vous devez vous poser est tout simplement: Est-ce que l’expérience et les connaissances vaudront-elles la peine, ou est-ce qu’il serait mieux de le reporter à plus tard et de chercher ailleurs (par exemple le collège ou l’université comparé à l’école secondaire) pour ce stage qui pourrait faire une différence dans mon avenir?

  • Back to School Blues – Returning to Your Studies after Vacation

    Back to School Blues – Returning to Your Studies after Vacation

    When school season begins again, it’s often a practice to ruminate and look back on the summer vacation we had. At times, if we had too much fun during that particular period, it may be hard to get out of that mindset.

    For example, the camp you went to this year made you feel like it was your second home and you made a lot of great new friends or the foreign country you visited was full of breathtaking sceneries; you still want to be there! Or it could be you enjoyed sleeping in on weekdays and meeting up with your friends at the mall or at the park every day to simply chill out without a care in the world. You will sorely miss any of these things once it’s back to hitting the books.

    The good news is this initial feeling is normal, so you don’t have to feel guilty about it at all. The bad news is you really have to find a way to work around it—otherwise, you would end up lagging behind everyone else during  the whole school term. So how exactly do you get yourself into school mode when you are still yearning to be in vacation mode? Here are a few tips to get you started.

    Set your goals.

    Do a self-evaluation, and make a list of what you would like to accomplish this year. It is a good idea to analyze both your weak and strong points, so you can focus on what you need to do. For instance, you were so close to getting a D in Algebra last year, and this year, you want to be the best in your Trigonometry class. Meanwhile, if you did so well in Physics last year, you may want to look into being a tutor for anyone who might need help with that.

    Take it easy.

    It is okay to feel a bit lethargic when getting back into your school routine, so just ease into it. This means allowing yourself some leg room, such as giving yourself occasional breaks when you do your homework or slowly taking the lead on projects or limiting your participation in extracurricular activities. Do a self-assessment on what you can handle and thoroughly evaluate your schedule first before taking on multiple tasks. It is not helpful to force yourself in taking more balls that you can throw and ending up dropping all of them in the long run.

    Seek help from other students.

    If you find yourself being overwhelmed with some of the subjects you are taking for the term, feel free to reach out to your fellow students who might be able to lend you a hand. Some may be looking into starting tutoring opportunities so that’s a good way for you to learn. Meanwhile, some may be struggling with the same subjects as you are, and a good way for all of you to overcome the challenges is to form a study group so you can all learn together.

    Avoid distractions so you can focus, focus, focus.

    During the summer holidays, it was perfectly fine for you to have your mobile phone by your side all the time so you can quickly respond to calls and texts or go online to your social networking accounts. However, now that school time is here again, it is time for you to practice self-discipline and limit your time for your devices. Don’t listen to the FOMO voice inside your head. Now this doesn’t mean you should ignore everyone who tries to get in touch with you. It just means you just need to prioritize and set specific times to go online so it does not distract you from your studies.

    Picking up the books again is not easy after a summer vacation. However, think of your vacation as much needed time to refresh and assess your goals, including your academic goals. By following the suggestions above, you will be in complete school mode in a short time.

    SOURCES:

    http://us.reachout.com/facts/factsheet/going-back-to-school-after-break

    http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/back-to-school.html#

    http://www.parentfurther.com.php53-8.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/resources/enewsletter/archive/getting-back-into-school-routine

  • Federation Spotlight: Inclusion Alberta

    What is Inclusion Alberta?

    “Inclusion Alberta (formerly Alberta Association for Community Living) is a family based, non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Together, we share a dream of meaningful family life and community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. As an advocacy organization we support families and individuals in their desire to be fully included in community life.”

    Upcoming Inclusion Alberta Events:

    Mark your calendar! Attend Inclusion Alberta’s upcoming Changing Lives Changing Communities Fundraising Breakfasts 2016 and hear from other families that have benefitted from Inclusion Alberta resources and initiatives.

    Time:

    Edmonton :: Tuesday, November 8, 2016  at the Westin Edmonton (10135 100 St) from 7:30am – 8:30am.

    Calgary :: Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the Westin Calgary ( 320 4th Ave) from 7:30am – 8:30am.

    To register for a breakfast or to become a Table Captain, contact Wendy McDonald at wmcdonald@inclusionalberta.org or by phone at 780-451-3055 ext. 410.

    Inclusion Alberta Information Sessions:

    Inclusion Alberta holds information sessions each month for families interested in learning more about the organization and what it can do for them. Sessions are held in Edmonton, Calgary and Lloydminster, and include a free lunch.

    Click on this link to see upcoming session dates: http://inclusionalberta.org/events/

    To learn more about Inclusion Alberta, visit their website at http://inclusionalberta.org/  !

    Source:

    http://inclusionalberta.org/

  • NEADS Events: October 2016

    NEADS Events: October 2016

    Organizer: Carleton University

    Title: Thrive Week – Carleton University

    Category: Education

    Location: Ottawa, Ontario

    Date: October 3, 2016 – October 7, 2016

    Web site: https://carleton.ca/thrive/

    Description: Thrive Week – Carleton University

    Thrive is a week-long, October 3-7, is a series of events focused on building positive mental health for Carleton University students, faculty and staff

    Thrive is also a mindset. We all have mental health, and we can each strengthen our mental health by learning about it, thinking about it, talking about it, and discovering new skills and resources to help us Thrive all year long.

    Join us for Thrive Week 2016: October 3 – 7!


    Organizer: Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)

    Title: WESP Workshop

    Category: Employment

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: October 3, 2016 – October 21, 2016

    Telephone: 416-260-3060 ext. 232

    E-mail: cmacdiarmid@ccrw.org

    Web site: http://www.ccrw.org/wesp

    Description: CCRW’s WESP workshops are specifically for job seekers with disabilities and teach skills that will make job seekers more effective in their job search.


    Organizer: Students for Barrier Free Access (SBA) Uniiversity of Toronto

    Title: Disabled Students’ Orientation – University of Toronto

    Category: Education

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: October 6, 2016

    Web site: http://www.neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1619

    Description: Disabled Students Orientation, University of Toronto – SAVE THE DATE

    Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) for a student-run orientation for disabled students and allies. Whether you are full-time or part-time, new or returning, an international or transfer student, this orientation is for you!

    Date: Wednesday October 5, 2016

    Time: 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

    Location: 246 Bloor Street West, room 720, 7th floor (Factor-Interwash a Faculty of Social Work), Toronto, Ontario.


    Organizer: Canadian Education Association

    Title: First Nations Schools First!

    Category: Education

    Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

    Date: October 6, 2016 – October 7, 2016

    Telephone: 14165916300237

    E-mail: glatour@cea-ace.ca

    Web site: http://www.cea-ace.ca/events/first-nations-schools-first

    Description: With educators across Canada currently challenged to embed Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and Worldview learning into their classrooms, First Nations Schools First! is a timely event that will convene both on-reserve and off-reserve educators committed to integrating effective First Nations’ teaching practices into Canadian K-12 classrooms.


    Organizer: Government of Canada

    Title: Consulting With Canadians With Disabilities on Planned Accessibility Legislation: Thunder Bay

    Category: Accessibility

    Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Date: October 11, 2016

    Web site: http://www.neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1613

    Description: Government of Canada consulting with Canadians on planned accessibility legislation

    Consultation objective: Canadians, communities and workplaces benefit when everyone can participate equally in everyday life. There has been much progress in making our society more inclusive, but we can do better.

    For more information click on this link: http://neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1613


    Organizer: Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health

    Title: CARWH 2016: Advancing Research to Improve Work and Health – Toronto

    Category: Employment

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: October 16, 2016 – October 18, 2016

    Web site: https://www.eventsforce.net/iwh/frontend/reg/tOtherPage.csp?pageID=1126&eventID=4&traceRedir=2&eventID=4

    Description: Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health (CARWH) 2016: Advancing Research to Improve Work and Health

    Sunday, October 16, 2016 to Tuesday, October 18, 2016

    CARWH 2016, the 9th Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health Conference, is taking place on October 16-19, 2015 in Toronto, Canada

    Co-hosted by the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) and the Institute for Work & Health (IWH), CARWH 2016 will offer a stimulating and diverse program of keynote presentations, parallel and poster sessions, and symposia. With the theme, Advancing Research to Improve Work and Health, the program will reflect the excellence of work and health research across the country.

    For more info click on this link: http://neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1626


    Organizer: Third Annual srADDegies for Success Expo

    Title: Third Annual srADDegies for Success Expo – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Category: Education

    Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Date: October 19, 2016

    Web site: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/straddegies-for-success-expo-tickets-27198634849

    Description: Third Annual srADDegies for Success Expo – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    October recognizes a lot of great causes: ADHD Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Week and Small Business Awareness Week, just to name a few!

    Join us for the Third Annual strADDegies for Success Expo (previously called the Nova Scotia ADHD Awareness Expo) on Wednesday, October 19th from 1-7pm at Alderney Landing!

    You can expect to find all kinds of resources that will help youth and adults with cross-disABILITIES lead a successful life both, in and out of school.


    Organizer: Students For Barrier-Free Access – University of Toronto

    Title: Disabled Students Orientation: Students For Barrier-Free Access – University of Toronto

    Category: Education

    Location: Toronto, Ontario

    Date: October 21, 2016

    Web site: http://www.neads.ca/en/about/events/index.php?id=1629

    Description: Disabled Students Orientation: Students For Barrier-Free Access – University of Toronto

    Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) for a student-run orientation for disabled students and student advocates. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, full-time or part-time, new or returning, an international or transfer student, this orientation is for you!

    Topics covered at the orientation will include:

    – Know Your Rights as a disabled student

    – self-advocacy and navigating academic accommodations

    – available campus resources and services

    – an introduction to Students for Barrier-Free Access resources and services.

    Come meet other disabled students, as well as SBA board members, staff and volunteers.

    Date: Friday October 21, 2016

    Time: 1pm – 3pm

    Location: 252 Bloor Street West (OISE) room 5240, 5th floor

  • Survey on Work Accommodation Needs of Young Adults Living with a Disability

    Survey on Work Accommodation Needs of Young Adults Living with a Disability

    Via www.neads.ca

    Moving from school or training into the workforce is a challenge for any young person, let alone for a young adult with a disability. Help us understand the types of job accommodations and benefits you need to find and maintain employment. A study is being conducted on the work accommodation needs of young adults living with a disability by the Institute for Work and Health.

    We would like to learn more about your needs in the workplace including your requirement for job accommodations, modifications and supports. We would like to hear from young adults with a disability or health condition who are either:

    • Currently in school, education or a training program OR
    • Have finished their education or training in the past five years, including those who are employed and those who are not working.

    This online survey takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. This survey can also be completed over the phone or by mail. To thank you for your time, all participants will be entered into a draw for an Apple iPad.

    SURVEY LINK: https://iwhca.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0p3zB6vo00wZY1v

    The survey is co-led by the Institute for Work & Health and McMaster University, with the collaboration of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS). The research team is attempting to understand the types of supports that young people with disabilities need to successfully move from school to work. Our findings will be shared with policy-makers, employers, and community-based organizations. Information about your work experiences that we collect will be kept separate from any information that might identify you.

    Please contact the study coordinator if you have any questions or require assistance completing the survey:

    Julie Bowring

    416-927-2027 ext 2105 jbowring@iwh.on.ca

    Institute for Work & Health

    Phone: 416-927-2027 Fax: 416-927-4167 General email: info@iwh.on.ca http://www.iwh.on.ca/

  • My friend isn’t depressed…are they? Key signs to lookout for and how you can help.

    My friend isn’t depressed…are they? Key signs to lookout for and how you can help.

    Your best friend skips out on Friday night’s party…again. The weekend before that, they ditched going to the school football game because they “couldn’t get out of bed.” What is up with them lately? They used to love doing those things! But now it  seems like they always have some excuse for their constant distance, and when you do hang out, it just doesn’t feel like the same fun-loving person you’ve always known. Could they be depressed?

    What if I told you 3.2 million people in Canada are at risk for developing depression? Now, what if I told you that number only covers the amount of Canadian teens between ages 12-19?  It’s a scary thought, but it’s true. Depression affects more and more teens each year, and the crazy part is there may be someone in your life suffering from depression and you might not even realize it.

     How am I supposed to know if someone is depressed? 

    Depression affects everyone differently, but these are some major red flags you should be looking out for:

    • You’ve noticed they’ve been feeling blue more often. .
    • Their grades went downhill.
    • They’ve been awol lately. They don’t want to hang around you/their other friends as much anymore, or not at all.
    • Their favorite activities no longer seem to be of interest.
    • . They seem angry and irritable.
    • They never have any energy.
    • They say  things like, “No one would miss me if I was gone,” or other mentions of suicide.

    Okay…that sounds like someone I know; what does this mean?

    Depression is serious and scary for many reasons. One of the most frightening reasons being that where there’s depression, thoughts of suicide are often lurking around the corner. It’s important to be there for someone you feel may be suffering, however understand it’s not something you can cure on your own and not something you should try to fix.

    So what can I do?

    • Let them know you’re there. No one likes feeling alone, especially when facing a challenge like depression.
    • Welcome them to open up. A great way to start the conversation is, “I’ve noticed you’ve been feeling pretty down lately, so I wanted to check in with you.”
    • Give them your support and fill them with hope.
    • Encourage them to seek help. Depression is not something you can combat on your own.
    • Stay away from judgment. Remember, it was probably hard for them to open up.
    • If you think someone may be contemplating suicide, find help immediately.

    Depression is not something that should be kept a secret. Let’s end the stigma of mental health issues. The more we talk, the more we can help.

    Resources:

    http://www.cmha.ca/media/fast-facts-about-mental-illness/#.V85NnmWMDq0

     http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/teen-depression-signs-help.htm

    http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/helping-a-depressed-person.htm

    By Mariann Roberts

  • Relying on Others for Money

    Relying on Others for Money

    Saving for school is one of the hardest things to do- even if you have worked a part-time job and achieved scholarships; it is still hard to meet financial goals for post-secondary. You may find yourself doing something you really do not want to do; asking other people for money:

    If you ask family members …

    Some people who are in need often think of family members first when it comes to borrowing money. This is advisable if you have a close relationship with your family members as they will most likely not even ask you to pay the money back. However, for solidarity, even if you are close to your family members and they do agree to lend you a hand, try to make an effort to pay them back over time. If they refuse the notion of you paying them back, do something special for them like taking them out to dinner at their favorite restaurant or a concert of their choice.

    This situation is tricky if you are not exactly close to your family members. You might be reluctant to go to them in their first place. If you don’t feel comfortable asking them at all, find other sources. Otherwise, you will end up feeling uneasy until you have managed to pay them back.

    If you ask friends …

    This is similar to asking your family members for financial help. If you have a familiar relationship with your friends, it should not be a trouble for them if they are in a stable financial situation and is willing to help out a friend in need. As with close family members, some of them may not even ask you to pay it back at all. If that is the case, don’t abuse the privilege and continue to be responsible for what was lent to you and find a way to return the favour.

    In some cases, some people actually find it easier to ask for financial help from not-so-close friends than close friends as there is a saying, “Don’t mix business with pleasure.”  The choice is yours, but be careful not to jeopardize any friendships due to money.

    Looking into organizations/foundations…

    All organizations and foundations that award scholarships and bursaries work on a budget, and there are times when the funds provided are not the amount promised- or funds fall through. This is at no fault of the organization or foundation at all. As such, it is still best if you keep working on your own to earn the money for school and the funds from these organizations and foundations are simply a complimentary aid—not the main source.

    Being self-sufficient is of course every student’s goal as they work to better themselves and prepare themselves for full-fledged independence. However, there are times when you may still have to rely on other people for your education. When this happens, don’t fall into self-pity. Instead, be thankful you have people in your life you can ask for help and always be responsible for what you are given.

    SOURCES:

    https://enlightenme.com/top-10-borrowing-money/

    http://www.askamanager.org/2009/02/asking-boss-for-loan.html

    http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/03/13/asking-for-money_n_2838926.html

    http://www.aspiringmind.com/5-reasons-stop-depending-on-others/

  • October 2016 Scholarships: Apply Now!

    October 2016 Scholarships: Apply Now!

    Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships

    Amount: $5,000

    Provided by: Horatio Alger Association of Canada

    Deadline: October 25, 2016

    Number Available: 80

    Website:  https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/

    Application Address:  https://application2.horatioalger.org/Security/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

    Contact Information:

    Horatio Alger Association of Canada

    boursescanadascholarships@horatioalger.org

    (855) 753-9565

    Via www.scholarshipscanada.com


    The HRPA No Waiting! Scholarship Contest

    Amount: $500

    Provided by:  HRPA

    Deadline:  October 25, 2016

    Number Available: 5

    Website: https://www.hrpa.ca/

    Application Address:  http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/HRPA-Contest/index.aspx

    Contact Information:

    Ruel Navia Communications Manager

    rnavia@hrpa.ca

    (416) 923-2324 150 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, Canada. M5S 2X9


    Excellence in Ag Program ( Agriculture)

    Want to pursue a career in Agriculture? Check out this scholarship!

    Scholarship Value: $20,000

    Awards Available: 4

    Award Deadline: October 15, 2016

    Application Address:  http://www.coopag.ca/wps/portal/crs/coop/ag


    Loran Scholars

    For High School students planning on post-secondary:

    Scholarship Value: $100,000

    Awards Available: 30

    Award Deadline: October 26, 2016

    Application Address: http://www.loranscholar.ca/becoming-a-scholar/


    Centennial Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $2,500

    Awards Available: 1

    Award Deadline: October 31, 2016

    Application Address: http://www.cim.org/en/Societies-and-Branches/Societies/Maintenance-Engineering-and-Reliability-Society/Awards-and-Scholarships


    Trucker to Trucker Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $500

    Awards Available: 2

    Award Deadline: November 1, 2016

    Application Address: http://www.truckertotrucker.com/truck-driver-school-scholarship-application/


    NBCC Foundation Awards

    Website: http://www.nbcc.ca/future-students/scholarships-bursaries-awards/nbcc-foundation-awards

    Amount: $200,000 is available each year in scholarships.

    Deadline: October 15th, 2016

    Application Address: http://thenbccfoundationinc.ca/students/bursaries-scholarships-awards.aspx


    Credit Education Week Canada – Essay Writing Contest

    Website: https://cewc.ca/grade-12-essay-contest

    Deadline: October 17, 2016 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

    Amount: Prizes range from $1000 to $5000, with over 20 prizes.

    Application Address: https://cewc.ca/cewc-essay-contest-2016


    Cenovus Aboriginal Scholarship

    Website: http://www.cenovus.com/careers/aboriginal-scholarship.html

    Deadline: October 31st, 2016

    Amount: 10 X $3500

    Application Address: http://www.cenovus.com/careers/docs/aboriginal-scholarship-application.pdf


    College JumpStart Scholarship

    Scholarship Value: $1,000

    Awards Available: 2

    Award Deadline: October 17, 2016

    Application Address: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/faq/

  • Post-secondary Education in Northern Manitoba

    Post-secondary Education in Northern Manitoba

    Getting an advanced education can be challenging, even in areas where students have easy access to all of the resources needed. In remote areas with small populations, such as in northern Manitoba, finding accessible resources for learning can prove even more difficult. However, several programs and institutions are helping to bring post-secondary education even to the most remote parts of the province.

    In much of Canada, universities and colleges tend to be located in large towns or cities, mainly because that is where the people are. Students from small communities can normally complete much of their early schooling close to home, but if they want to continue their education, they have to move to another city. In Manitoba, that normally means moving to Winnipeg since about half of the population lives in the capital city. Some of the smaller cities, such as Brandon, have opportunities for post-secondary education, but the program choices are much greater in Winnipeg.

    The University College of the North has fairly large schools in The Pas and Thompson, as well as smaller centres in places like Churchill and Flin Flon and also some First Nations reserves. Many different programs are available through the school, including education, health, English literature studies, and trades. With programs like these, many students can stay in their home communities and still learn what they need in order to pursue a specific career path.

    Distance education is also making a difference in northern Manitoba. Many universities and colleges offer students the option of taking their courses online rather than in classrooms, and video conferencing is becoming more common in this digital age. Students and instructors from the north can talk with people from colleges and universities in the south and learn new techniques or just discuss the issues they are facing.

    Access to resources is a major issue for many students, even in big cities. Have you ever needed a book or magazine but couldn’t find it or wanted to use a database that you couldn’t get into? In cities, most people can just go to another library or visit a university to find what they need. In remote northern communities, however, students have to find other options. One of the ways that people have been developing northern education is through access to computer programs, online databases, and library catalogues.

    For example, the Manitoba government has developed a software library which allows people to borrow and test programs to assess their usefulness. Other programs have also helped to make it easier for students and instructors to get what they need for their courses.

    If you live in northern Manitoba, you might already know how hard it can be to get an education beyond high school, and sometimes even that can be difficult. However, some of the established programs and new initiatives are helping to make it easier to get a post-secondary education without ever leaving home.

    Sources:

    The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials. “Postsecondary Education in Manitoba.” http://www.cicic.ca/1200/Postsecondary-education-in-Manitoba/index.canada.

    Government of Manitoba. “Advanced Learning Division.” http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ald/index.html.

    Government of Manitoba. Student Services. “Rural and Northern Services Initiative.” http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/rndi/index.html.

    University College of the North. “The Pas Campus.” https://www.ucn.ca/sites/studentdevelopment/Locations/Pages/The-Pas-Campus.aspx.

    University College of the North. “Thompson Campus.” https://www.ucn.ca/sites/studentdevelopment/Locations/Pages/Thompson-Campus.aspx.

    University College of the North. “Why Choose UCN.” https://www.ucn.ca/aboutucn/whychooseucn/Pages/Why-Choose-UCN.aspx.