Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), can be found in every aspect of our day to day lives. The skills taught and learned in STEM programs can help youth be better equipped for the jobs of tomorrow. STEM programs teach a variety of skills that can be applied to every discipline or occupation and not just traditional careers.
The future of STEM in Canada for Youth
STEM Programs
Venture Academy is a free summer program run by McMaster University’s Engineering department. They offer programs from grade K-12 that focus on all aspects of STEM careers.
UofT’s Youth Summer Program (YSP) offers students in Grade 10 and 11 a glimpse into the world of medicine at the prestigious University of Toronto. Courses include Human Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Molecular Biology & Genetics and Microbiology. They also offer a summer program in Law for students in grades 10 – 12.
Explore the exciting field of engineering!
The (Women in Engineering) WiE outreach programs are designed specifically to engage groups that are currently under represented in engineering, namely females.
WiE engages young girls in the world of science and engineering by igniting their natural curiosity and cultivating a commitment to lifelong learning, discovery, and invention.
PowerUp, run by Prospective Medical Professionals (PuMP) and STEM Fellowship, aims to connect high school students in Grades 11 and 12 to mentors in university in the health, life, and biological sciences. Mentors will help answer mentees’ questions about university admissions, programs, scholarships, and more to help guide them through the process. This program is remotely accessible and entirely free of charge.
WiTT Kits: Women in Technology & Trades (WiTT) STEM Kits
A curriculum kit looks at how ideas concepts and ideas in science, engineering, math, and technology work together to help students engage with STEM based curriculum and virtualizations in small achievable tasks.These kits are designed in concert with Women in Technology &Trades students at Mohawk College to ensure that the kits are interesting and appealing to a broad range of students.
Each kit provides guidance on the materials needed, suggested activities, and advice for both faculty and students on what the kit will help students to learn, and how to start using the kit. Where possible, curriculum targets for appropriate age groups and skill levels will be identified for each kit, which can be used to demonstrate, guide project work, or enable independent study for age appropriate levels.
