Students from École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School and also from New Sarepta Community High School are still talking about the engaging career focused experience they had at the University of Alberta Campus a few days ago.

The SHAD Canada Futures Day provided Grade 10 and 11 students with a chance to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) academic and career pathways, through hands-on workshops, with experts from U of A, MacEwan University and industry. 

Les élèves ont passé la journée à explorer et à apprendre, en participant à des activités variées allant de la programmation de robots et de l'étude des données et des statistiques à des travaux agricoles pratiques, en passant par la conception d'espaces physiques et la réalisation de recherches environnementales.

“It was a great opportunity for our students to see what might be possible in their futures within STEAM focused careers,” says Chris Stiles, Director of Strategic Programs & Leadership for BGSD. “Also, just being on the U of A campus was a good experience. We anticipate that the up-close-and-personal look is helpful to students as they make decisions about post-secondary studies. We hope the experience makes the idea of transition more interesting and accessible.”