summer learning opportunities 2021 - gnb.ca
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Free Summer Learning for
Students 2021
Department of Education & Early Childhood
Development
Free Summer Learning for Students 2021
We are pleased to offer these exciting opportunities for
students to continue their learning with our
many partners in New Brunswick
education!
Introduction
Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB)
Partner Contact: Keri Alberts – [email protected]
Location (Virtual/In person): All regions of New Brunswick
Date(s): July, August
Target Audience: High School Students
Time Commitment: ½ day
How to sign up: [email protected]
Description: Students will be connected to tourism operators to gain a better understanding of tourism in New Brunswick.
Other: [email protected]
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB)
Partner Contact: Emilie Léger-Stewart – [email protected]
Location (Virtual/In person): Online training
Date(s): Any time
Target Audience: Students
Time Commitment: 4 hours
How to sign up: https://tianb.com/training_1/skills-gain/
Description: Online training – 5 modules – Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Communication, Thinking Skills
Other: Keri Alberts – [email protected]
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Brilliant Labs
Partner Contact: Jeff Wilson
Location (Virtual/In person): Both
Date(s): Ongoing
Target Audience: K-12
How to sign up: https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/summercamps
Description: Brilliant Labs is excited to offer free virtual, in-person, and hybrid summer camps throughout New Brunswick for summer of 2021. Please visit our website for a full listing of opportunities available in your area.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Switch Classroom Energy Fundamentals Course
Partner Contact: Centre of Excellence for Energy - Adam Trider
Location (Virtual/In person): All regions of New Brunswick
Date(s): Flexible timing- July and August
Target Audience: Middle/High School Students
Time Commitment: Approx. 4 hours
How to sign up: Go to: Switch Classroom (switchon.org) Create a student account. Enter code im8BK6 to sign up for the class.
Description:
Switch Classroom is a free video-based learning platform that uses innovative, visual and entertaining energy education materials for students. Students will complete modules to learn more about the energy sector. Upon completion the student will receive an Energy Fundamentals Certificate from the Centre of Excellence for Energy.
EECD Contact: Adam Trider – [email protected]
Junior Achievement New Brunswick
Partner Contact: Haley Bungay, Vice President – Development & Communication
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual
Date(s): Always available
Target Audience: Students in grades 3 through 12
Time Commitment: Each program varies from 1-8 hours
How to sign up: Visit www.jacampus.org
Description:
Junior Achievement is pleased to provide our enrichment programs completely free of charge to students and parents across New Brunswick in both official languages! With programs centred around financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness, there is a program for every student to excel in! From opening your own business to preparing for life after secondary school, Junior Achievement’s Digital Campus is available to help students plan for a successful future!
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch
Partner Contact: Daniel Minchin – [email protected]
Location (Virtual/In person): In-person at Planet Hatch
Date(s): August 25, 2021
Target Audience: Grade 11 & 12 students
Time Commitment: 9:00am – 12:30pm
How to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-day-in-an-entrepreneurs-shoes-tickets-155822987751
Description:
We asked entrepreneurs: “What does entrepreneurship actually look like?” Their answers inspired a day full of activities that showcase what it means to start your own business, overcome challenges & obstacles, and get out of your comfort zone. Students will be met with fun filled challenges, hear from real entrepreneurs, and learn about the resources that exist to help young entrepreneurs thrive.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Active Learning and Self-Directed Learning Module Active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively engaging participants with the course material through discussions, problem-solving, case studies, role plays and other methods. Discover why hands-on, active learning leads to high levels of achievement and how you can apply learning strategies for your personal development. Register for this module to see why active learning increases grade levels and performance, and emotional and mental health. Learn how you can implement this approach to build your capacity as a lifelong learner and apply learning strategies that work for you to ensure your success now and in the twenty-first-century workplace. This module will equip students with the ability to become self- directed learners and take charge of their learning process.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Thursday, July 8th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Creativity, Originality, and Initiative Module Discover why creativity, originality and initiative are among the most wanted skills by any employer today. In this module, you will learn the value of creative thinking and personal autonomy. You will also learn how to formulate original ideas and communicate those ideas in a way that works and will make you stand out amongst your peers. Register to unlock your creativity and learn how to be vulnerable while being professional: key skills that will help you succeed at work.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills Module Get a head start on your personal and professional development by learning how to use critical thinking and apply analytical skills at work. In this module, students will uncover what it means to effectively assess information, individuals, and policies. They will learn how to make decisions based on the details and knowledge available to them and situational context, as well as how to communicate choice made, so that they can be successful in generating positive change. Register for this module to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills employers are looking for.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Thursday, July 15th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Reasoning, Problem Solving and Ideation Skills Module Explore ways to find solutions that you’ve never tried before and learn the steps to take to bring your “big ideas” to life! Employers are looking for employees who can use logical reasoning to come up with thoughtful and new ideas to solve problems and better their organizations. In this module, you'll develop reasoning, problem-solving and ideation skills that will enable you to generate unique, creative ideas and thrive in school and at work. Register for this module and learn how to use reason, problem-solving and ideation skills to succeed.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Analytical Thinking and Innovation Module Acquire the skills, attitude and behaviors needed to take calculated risks and be entrepreneurial. Understand how to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships that support innovation and how to add value to your organization by introducing innovative problem-solving techniques. And find ways to turn ideas into strategies, capabilities, products, processes, and services. Learn to mix creativity with data and research – join this module!
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Thursday, July 22nd, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Complex Problem-Solving Module Learn to find solutions when the problem isn’t well-defined, and the steps are not clear. Real-world challenges are often novel and ill-defined, especially in today’s tech-driven world. In this module, students will learn how to tackle big problems. They will develop an understanding of what complex problems are, how to define them and how to solve them. Register to learn how to interpret and apply data, see situations from different vantage points, account for environmental influences and consider the broader impact of a decision, all to solve problems.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Systems Analysis and Evaluation Skills Module Develop your ability to understand, evaluate and improve systems. In this module, students will learn to gather and interpret facts, diagnose problems and use information to make improvements to systems. They will work through case studies and practise applying logic and reasoning to make assessments on the credibility and quality of ideas and practices. Register if you’re ready to breakdown the components of systems, work to understand and evaluate them and improvements.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Thursday, July 29th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Leadership and Social Influence Module Learn how to influence others and guarantee that the right people recognize your leadership potential. In this module, we'll explain why students first have to look internally to demonstrate their ability to lead. We'll work with mind maps, and have each participant create a CREDO, identifying their own values and setting a vision for the future. By the end of this session, they'll know why you need to understand yourself to be able to socially influence others. Leadership is a skill that can be developed, and it starts here.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
Planet Hatch – Future of Work Skills Development Program
Partner Contact: Shayne Cowan-Cholette – Future Skills Specialist & Certified Teacher
Location (Virtual/In person): Virtual (ZOOM)
Date(s): Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Target Audience: High School Gr. 11-12
Time Commitment: 75 minutes
How to sign up: Email https://planethatch.com/future-of-work
Description:
Workplace Readiness Module Learn the top skills that employers expect you to know when entering a job with but that no one has comprehensively trained you on yet. In this module, students will build insight into their own personal values, understand their strengths as an employee and work on the skills that are most important, relevant, and valued by employers today. Better understand the reality of the Future of Work and focus on the foundational cognitive skills and non-cognitive skills that matter most. Register to develop the practical skills that will lead an employee to immediate career success.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
myBlueprint
Partner Contact: Natalie Priest – [email protected]
Location (Virtual/In person): A virtual recording for this self-paced lesson will be available on: https://www.myblueprint.ca/support/videos (Student-Directed Lesson)
Date(s): The lesson recording will be available from June 30th until the end of August
Target Audience: Grades 4-5
Time Commitment: 30 minutes
How to sign up:
No sign-up for the lesson is required, but students will need to log into their myBlueprint account. How to log into your myBlueprint account: 1. Visit www.myBlueprint.ca 2. Click Log In at the top right corner Anglophone North - Enter username: northnb Anglophone South - Enter username: southnb Anglophone East - Enter username: eastnb Anglophone West - Enter username: westnb 3. Enter password: your 10-digit Education Number 4. Click Log In
Description:
myBlueprint’s All About Me is a student driven portfolio that lets students explore who they are and what they want to become. In this interactive lesson, students in Grades 4-6 will explore their personal interests to make connections to their future selves! Students will add this work to a portfolio and earn badges as they do this! Students will complete this self-paced lesson by using the pre-recorded lesson to guide their creation inside their All About Me account. Parents/guardians are welcome to join their child in this process.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
myBlueprint
Partner Contact: Natalie Priest – [email protected]
Location (Virtual/In person): A virtual recording for this self-paced lesson will be available on: https://www.myblueprint.ca/support/videos under the heading “Student-Directed Lessons”
Date(s): The lesson recording will be available from June 30th until the end of August
Target Audience: Grades 6-8
Time Commitment: 40 minutes
How to sign up:
No sign-up for the lesson is required, but students will need to log into their myBlueprint account. How to log into your myBlueprint account (if you have an account already created): 1. Go to your district specific landing page North - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophonenorth East - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophoneeast South - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophonesouth West - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophonewest 2. Enter your Username/Email and Password Click Sign Up Select your school from the drop down and click Create Account Select Student When prompted, enter your Education Number & Date of Birth and complete the sign-up steps
Description:
myBlueprint’s Education Planner is a comprehensive education and career/life planning program. In this hands-on lesson, students will gain insight into their unique selves by completing Who Am I surveys that will match them to potential occupations. Students will use this information to build a future ready portfolio! Students will complete this self-paced lesson by using the pre-recorded lesson to guide their creation inside their Education Planner account. Parents/guardians are welcome to join their child in this process.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]
myBlueprint
Partner Contact: Natalie Priest – [email protected]
Location (Virtual/In person): A virtual recording for this self-paced lesson will be available on: https://www.myblueprint.ca/support/videos under the heading “Student-Directed Lessons”
Date(s): The lesson recording will be available from June 30th until the end of August
Target Audience: Grades 9-12
Time Commitment: 40 – 60 minutes
How to sign up:
No sign-up for the lesson is required, but students will need to log into their myBlueprint account. How to log into your myBlueprint account (if you have an account already created): 1. Go to your district specific landing page North - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophonenorth East - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophoneeast South - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophonesouth West - www.myBlueprint.ca/anglophonewest 2. Enter your Username/Email and Password Click Sign Up Select your school from the drop down and click Create Account Select Student When prompted, enter your Education Number & Date of Birth and complete the sign-up steps
Description:
myBlueprint’s Education Planner is a comprehensive education and career/life planning program. In this hands-on lesson, students will use myBlueprint to create a resume and a cover letter – excellent for pursuing work and volunteer opportunities for the summer or beyond! Students will complete this self-paced lesson by using the pre-recorded lesson to guide their creation inside their Education Planner account.
EECD Contact: Peter Kelly – [email protected]