Building strong foundations for your future
Shad equips students with the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in post-secondary and beyond. Through immersive, hands-on projects, exposure to advanced STEAM and entrepreneurship concepts, and life on a university campus, participants develop critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership abilities. The program fosters a mindset of curiosity and innovation, helping students transition from high school to higher education with clarity and purpose.
Here is what participants say after our program:
89%
of Shad participants said
Shad increased my readiness for university
86%
of Shad participants said
Shad helped me communicate more effectively
90%
of Shad participants said
Shad improved my ability to solve tough problems
92%
of Shad participants said
Shad helped me to think critically
90%
of Shad participants said
Shad helped me connect with like-minded peers
“I would have never been able to start my not-for-profit project if I didn’t learn the skills that I learned at Shad, if I didn’t gain the confidence I did, and if I didn’t meet the people that I met. It really was a life-changing experience.”
Natalie Mitchell
Newfoundland
“It was awesome to meet so many different students from different parts of the country. Everyone had different experiences, and we were able to share that with each other and learn from each other, especially with all the group work and collaboration.”
Raina Garland
Manitoba
Early Bird Advantage
Spots are limited! Don’t miss out!
Early Bird applies to the first 650 completed applications submitted by Nov 3, 11:59 PM (ET). Guarantee applies only if accepted into the program, and placement will be made at one of the applicant’s Top 10 campus choices. Shad reserves the right of final interpretation.
