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Big Idea: Cultivating networks and reciprocal relationships can support and broaden career-life awareness and options.

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Nathan Kostiuk

Western Regional Coordinator

Nathan coordinates the work of the Let’s Talk Science volunteer sites from Manitoba to British Columbia.
Julie Leblanc

Julie Leblanc (she/her)

Women in STEM Special Advisor

My work is to support girls and women to pursue and education and careers in STEM.
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Jacqueline Harris

Social Risk & Investment Advisor

Jacqueline manages partnerships with not for profit organizations for Chevron Canada.
Ella Chan

Ella Chan

Digital Media Outreach Specialist

Ella uses her creativity to explain science using videos.
Bruce Taylor

Bruce Taylor

President

I operate an engineering company that specializes in social ventures and sustainable development.
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Developing Successful Work Habits

Students will learn about work habits that can help them succeed in any career.

Mariloue Daudier

Mariloue Daudier

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

Mariloue Daudier is an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor for IVADO.
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Demonstrating Skills in Technological Careers

Students will learn and demonstrate skills required in a career of interest.

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Careers of the Future

Students will learn about potential careers of the future and create their own job description.

Timothy Burkhart

Query a Career Profile

Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.

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STEM Skills and Self-Exploration

Students learn how the STEM skills that they develop in class apply to future career options. 

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Exploring Career Sectors and Skills

Students will explore STEM career sectors and the skills required for a variety of STEM careers.

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How Does STEM Support Non-STEM Careers?

Students will explore how STEM skills are needed in non-STEM careers.

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Global Competency Skills Inventory

Students will take inventory of their Global Competency skills, reflect on their strengths, and set next steps for mastery of these skills.

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Communication is Key

Through hands-on activities, students will distinguish how social and work situations require both verbal and non-verbal means of communication.