Youth In Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.)

 

Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and meaningful summer employment opportunity?We are currently accepting applications for the 2022 Y.I.P.I. program. To apply either online or in person, please see the "Apply Online" section at the bottom of the page. The deadline for application submission is Tuesday April 19, 2022 at 4:00 pm.

Is Y.I.P.I. for You?

In order to be considered for the Y.I.P.I. program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Halton Region
• Are between the ages 15-17
• Must not have any criminal charges pending before the court
• Are legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Seek work experience / job skills training
• Would benefit from this developmental opportunity regarding leadership and civic responsibility
• Successfully complete the recruitment / background check process
• Agree to a mentoring relationship with our fellow officers and/or civilian members
• Will be returning to a Halton based high school in September 2022
• Available to attend the entire full eight-week program
• Must not have previously participated in any YIPI program

Apply Now

To apply online, please click the Apply Now button or for in-person applications, please download the application package.

Apply Now

 Contact Information

For more information, about the Y.I.P.I. Program, contact:

Constable Ron Ferlin
Email: Ron.Ferlin@haltonpolice.ca

For application questions, contact:

Ian Davis
Phone: 905-825-4747 ext. 5262
Email: Ian.Davis@haltonpolice.ca

Annual McMaster University Brain Bee

 

2022 Hamilton Brain Bee

The Hamilton Brain Bee will be held remotely in 2022.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 30, 2022 (11:00am – 3:00 or 4:00pm)
Platform: Zoom (link to be shared with registered students)

High school students in the Hamilton-Halton and surrounding area from grades 9 through 12 are welcome to compete at the local brain bee.  Students will demonstrate their knowledge about the brain and neuroscience, including fascinating topics involving intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, aging, sleep, addiction, and more. Participating is a valuable experience that you can add to your resume — not to mention the possibility of winning prizes and fame!

Tutorial Sessions

Tutorial sessions will be offered by undergraduate students in the Honours B.Sc. Neuroscience program in the department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University. Dates: Fridays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM and Saturdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, beginning March 25th and ending April 23rd. These online sessions will be held here, on the Zoom platform.

Registration

Registration is now open – students can register here.
Please note that there are nearby local brain bee competitions held in London, Waterloo, Windsor, and Toronto.  Students may not compete in more than one local brain bee competition each year, and must compete at the location that is closest geographically to their high school.

Prizes

Besides the high esteem you will receive from friends and family for competing in such a challenging competition, each competitor will receive an engraved medal. There are additional prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Hamilton Brain Bee winners. The 1st place champion’s name will be engraved on the Hamilton Brain Bee perpetual traveling trophy plaque and this plaque will be displayed in the trophy case at their school for one year.  The 1st place winner will also represent Hamilton at the Annual CIHR Canadian National Brain Bee (May 27-28, 2022; a virtual event in 2022). Graduate students from our department will help the winner prepare for the national event.  Additional exciting prizes are awarded at the Canadian National competition each year. The winner of the Canadian National Brain Bee will represent Canada at the International Brain Bee (July 9-13, 2022; a virtual event in 2022).

Study Materials

1.  “Neuroscience: Science of the Brain”  (the introduction includes authors, etc., but will not be tested)
2.  “Brain Facts” (2018 edition)

Competition testing format

All competition testing will be done on the Zoom platform. Each question will be read aloud and competitors will have a few seconds to write down their answer. Competitors will need to have a quiet location with a working webcam, mic, and speakers. More detail about the testing format will be provided soon.

The Sustainability & Innovation Challenge 2022 by Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group

 

Learn with Leaders is delighted to bring the first ever Sustainability & Innovation Challenge 2022 by Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group (HUCEG) at Harvard University for high school students aspiring to become change agents at an early age!

 

Sustainability & Innovation Challenge 2022 by Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group at Harvard University

The challenge aims to give students the opportunity to kick-start their sustainability journey with the help of Ivy League mentors and global leaders. Students will get an opportunity to start their Sustainability changemaker journey, come up with solutions to problems, participate in a competition and get Ivy league mentorship as they move to the final stages of the competition.

The program is an excellent opportunity for any student who has an interest in the field of sustainability and is keen on learning more about sustainable practices, as well as developing solution-oriented projects to tackle sustainability-related challenges in their communities. All participants will get certificates from Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group and Learn with Leaders.

 

Structure of the program:

• Attend seminars by HUCEG on the most pressing issues in Sustainability

• After attending seminars, submit Solutions on one of the three competition theme

• Shortlisted Semi-finalist and Finalist teams get project mentorship from Harvard mentors

 

What Will Students Gain?

• Learn about sustainability and sustainable practices from Ivy League mentors.

• Identify problems, work on a proposal and submit your solution to enter the competition

• Semi-finalist and Finalist teams get project mentorship from Harvard mentors

• Get participation certificates from Learn with Leaders and Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group (HUCEG)

• The top 3 teams get prizes from a total cash pool of USD 1,000, as well as mentoring to take their business solution to execution. 

 

We are looking for high school students (grades 8th-12th) who are passionate about sustainability and making a real difference in society. 

 

Challenge Start date: 16th April 2022

Challenge Duration: 4 weeks 

Application Eligibility: Grades 8th - 12th

Program Fee for Early Applicants: USD 80 

Early Application Deadline: 31st March 2022  

Regular Application Fee: USD 120

To know more about the challenge, visit: https://learnwithleaders.com/sustainabilityinnovationchallenge2022/

To apply, click here

 

Please feel free to write back to us with any queries or schedule a call

 

Regards,

Hanna Richards

Learn with Leaders

UCLA Model United Nations Summer Institute

 

July 24 – July 30, 2022

 

We would like to invite outstanding students to the upcoming UCLA Model United Nations Summer Institute — a week-long intensive academic program for students who are interested in international diplomacy and foreign affairs.

 

Unlike Model UN conferences (where teams of students from various schools, often accompanied by their faculty advisor, compete against each other), the UCLA Model UN Summer Institute is designed for individual students from all across the United States and abroad to come together and hone their Model UN abilities during an intensive, yet fun-filled week. During the Summer Institute, students will take on the role of a diplomat, engage in independent research, debate their selected country’s position in one of the many committees of the United Nations, and become well-versed Model UN delegates.

 

The UCLA Model UN Summer Institute is for students of any level of Model UN experience. The program offers students to select among various committees and experience academic simulations suitable for novice and experienced Model UN delegates, alike, allowing all to learn and improve their research, debate, caucus, and public speaking skills. The Summer Institute also provides students with these additional benefits:

• 1 week intensive UCLA academic program, to be conducted in person
• 2 units of University of California college credit (Global Studies 10: International Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs)
• Full stay throughout the week in UCLA Residential Housing
• 1:6 staff to student ratio, which allows for close Interaction/mentorship with highly experienced UCLA Model UN staff members
• College admissions presentation and Q & A as what to expect as a future university student
• A limited number of full and partial need-based scholarships for California high school students

This Summer Institute is designed for high school students who are currently in grades 9-12, however outstanding students who will have completed grade 8 at the end of this school year are also welcome to participate (note that all participants must be at least 14 years of age prior to the start of the program).

 

If you are enthusiastic, and internationally-minded and think you would benefit from such an intensive summer institute, please read on for more information, including registration for this year’s UCLA Model United Nations Summer Institute, visit our website at https://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/ModelUN.

 

We look forward to having your outstanding student(s) join us this summer!

UCLA Model United Nations Summer Institute (MUNSI)

 

summer.ucla.edu/institutes/ModelUN

mun@international.ucla.edu

@ucla.munsi

Free Educational Youth Programs in Health Research for High School Students

 

Discovery Days in Health Sciences (DDHS)

Event Date: June 1, 2022

Email: nmoleko@cdnmedhall.ca

An insightful and fun hands-on workshop for students in grades 10 and 11, interested in a career in health science and technology. Our modified virtual half-day program is an exciting opportunity for students, from across the province, to explore careers in medicine and health sciences. This virtual symposium promises to provide an engaging discovery experience through interactive peer networking, games, exhibits, keynote lecture, stimulating workshops, and a career panel discussion. Each school is invited to register students who have a strong interest in a career in health sciences. This first step is to register your school online here, which is open now. Once our system has advised us of your school registration, we will email further instructions to you for your students to register online and select their interactive workshop assignments. Workshop spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual student registration will open May 11, 2022. For complete details, please visit the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

High School Health Research Bursary Program (HSHRB)

Competition Closes: March 25, 2022. 4:00p.m.

Email: bursary@hhsc.ca

 

An invaluable opportunity for top high school science students in grades 11 and 12 to apply for a seven-week summer internship placement program working alongside Hamilton world-class researchers and team members July 4 – August 12, 2022. This program provides students with an excellent opportunity to explore career options, expand their potential horizons and exposure to leading scientific minds in healthcare research, as well as receive a $1,500 bursary upon completion. Students are required to submit an application, joint letter of nomination from a science department head and science teacher, a 1000-word essay on their academic and extracurricular accomplishments, as well as career aspirations. Posted on the HSHRB program webpage are the submission guidelines, application form and bursary publications. For complete details, please visit the HSHRB website.

The 6th Annual TU20 Cup is here. 10K in Prizes.

 

The 6th Annual TU20 Cup is here. 10K in Prizes.

Grab a few friends and join us for an exciting two-month tech & entrepreneurship competition!

• Do you see a problem in your community that you think you can solve with technology?
• Do you have an awesome idea but need some motivation to get your project off the ground?
• Do you want to have fun with friends and build something you can be proud of?

Then TU20 Cup is for you!!

Register for Information Session

Register for the TU20 Cup

2022 Brain Bee Contest - McMaster University

 

High school students in the Hamilton-Halton and surrounding area from grades 9 through 12 are welcome to compete at the local brain bee.  Students demonstrate their knowledge about the brain and neuroscience, including fascinating topics involving intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, aging, sleep, addiction, and more. Participating is a valuable experience that you can add to your resume — not to mention the possibility of winning prizes and fame!

I am pleased to announce that the Local Hamilton Brain Bee will be held this year on Sat. April 30, 11 am - 4 pm. McMaster University will be holding the Brian Bee virtually again this year.

REGISTRATION IS COMING SOON!

This year virtual tutoring will be offered by Neuroscience students at McMaster University, one or two times per week. Please visit  https://brainbee.ca/local-bees/hamilton/ for updates.