Wharton Global Youth Program - Entrepreneurship Game

 

A New Entrepreneurship Simulation

We are excited to offer high school educators access to a unique business simulation created by Wharton Interactive. The Entrepreneurship Game is a complete entrepreneurship educational experience that is impactful, engaging and easy to run. Learn more about how you can give your students the rich experience of running a high-growth startup. 

Discover the Entrepreneurship Game

Summer Sessions: Anatomy 101 @ University of Waterloo

Are you a high school student and interested in anatomy?

Then come join us at The University of Waterloo!

Anatomy 101 offers one day session of anatomical education at a first-year university level. This opportunity is designed for students who have completed Grade 11 or 12. This program is great for high school students who may be interested in pursuing university programs in Kinesiology, Health Science, or Biology. The program runs in July and August each summer.

$40.00 plus HST

Each day is focused on one of the following themes; you can register for one or more days, depending on your interests!

You can find registration links below. Please feel free to share this email and/or the attached poster with any Grade 11 or 12 students who might be interested.  

 

Cardiovascular System

Wednesday, June 28^th

Tuesday, July 11^th

Tuesday, August 22^nd

 

Digestive System

Monday, July 10^th

Friday, August 18^th

 

Musculoskeletal System

Friday, July 7^th

Thursday, August 17^th

 

Nervous System

Wednesday, July 5^th

Monday, August 21^st

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all. I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

 

Tamara Maciel, MSc (she, her)

Program Director, School of Anatomy

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

University of Waterloo

200 University Ave W

Waterloo, ON     N2L 3G1

tjmaciel@uwaterloo.ca

(519) 888-4567 x43717

Wharton Global Youth Program: Competition Opportunities

 

Hello!

The Wharton Global Youth Competitions Team is excited to announce two awesome opportunities for high school students with competitive spirits and a passion for business and finance.

Today, we are opening registration for our annual Wharton Global High School Investment Competition. See below for all the details.

The competition is a free, English-based, online investment simulation for high school students and teachers. Participants compete with other students from around the world and learn about finance, teamwork, strategy building, analysis and communication.

We have made a big change to this year’s competition! In addition to the Approved Stock List, teams will be permitted to buy and sell Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from an approved list comprised of various domestic and international exchanges.

Details about the competition:

• Teams must be comprised of students (4-7) from the same school.
• Teams are required to have an advisor and the advisor must be a teacher/educator at the school.
• Open to any active high school student, age 14-18
• Trading runs for 10 weeks (September 25 - December 1, 2023)
• Teams manage portfolios of $100,000 in virtual cash
• Two competition deliverables: mid-term review and final report
• Winners are selected on the strength, creativity and articulation of their strategies and competition experiences, not on the growth of their portfolios.

The top 10 teams from the semifinals are invited to present their strategies to a panel of judges during a special global finale event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. in April 2024.

Important details, dates, as well as helpful resources and tools can be found here. (We will continue to update the competition website throughout the summer.)

Ontario Summer Camps

 

Ontario is home to many camps for kids, in a variety of styles and types from educational to sports-focused to arts camps. Find Ontario summer camps here:

CAMPS.CA

Univerity of Toronto - Enrichment & Summer Programs for High School Students

 

Do you want to experience what it is like to be a U of T student?

Enrichment and Summer programs are offered on all three U of T campuses in a wide range of topics. The programs below reflect our 2023 offerings. Programs offered are subject to change at the discretion of each department/campus. Please refer to program site directly for any updated information.

CHECK OUT THEIR LINK HERE

Global Engineering Challenge [Virtual] for Grades 9 - 12

Global Engineering Challenge | Grades 9 - 12 

May to August 2023 | $350.00 

The Global Engineering Challenge welcomes you to the University of Toronto, where upper-year and recently graduated engineering students lead courses for those who want to explore all areas of STEM. Our courses are meant for students to experience what it's like to work on an engineering team and to come up with innovative solutions to solve today's global engineering challenges. We will be offering two courses, both online, with eligibility based on grade level. You can learn more about these individual courses by visiting our website. 

Website Design Using Frontend Development Tools | Grades 9-10

Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST* 

Spring Session: May 21th to June 25th 2023 

Summer Session: July 16th to August 20th 2023 

3D Modeling: Designing Rovers for Space | Grades 11-12

Saturdays from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST* 

Spring Session: May 20th to June 24th 2023 

Summer Session: July 15th to August 19th 2023 

*Please note that both courses take place online. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an email. 

Kind Regards, 

Engineering Outreach Office Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering 

University of Toronto 

35 St. George Street, Room 173, 

Toronto, ON 

M5S 1A4 

T: 416-946-0816 | W: outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca

STEMpowered Summer Day Camp - University of Waterloo

Camp runs daily from 9am to 4pm on campus at University of Waterloo Grade 9-12: July 10-14 FREE Join us for our STEMpowered Summer Camp program. We are proud to partner with BrainSTEM Alliance and the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region to address the increasing need to create more inclusive and accessible opportunities in STEM education for Black children and youth. Our FREE summer camps will feature STEM mentors and include a variety of hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering and math! REGISTRATION LINK: https://esqstempowered.campbrainregistration.com/

Summer Engineering Outreach In-Person Programs 2023 U of T

 

In-Person | CREATE: Engineering Design Challenges | Grades 9 - 12 | July 10^th to August 25^th, 2023 | $600/Week

This brand-new program combines practical activities, laboratory experiments, and site visits to guide students the through the Engineering Design Cycle.

 

In-Person | DEEP Summer Academy | Grades 9 - 12 | July 10^th to August 4^th, 2023 | $600/Week (Domestic) | $950/Week (International)

The Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) is designed for highly motivated high school students with an aptitude for science and math. This merit-based program provides students with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business, and science disciplines.

COVID-19 Policy 

The Engineering Outreach Office is following the COVID-19 guidance laid out by the University of Toronto. Please see UTogether for the most up-to-date information. 

 

Vaccination and Pre-Screening Requirement

The University of Toronto no longer requires enhanced vaccination certificates with QR codes to access our buildings.

 

Mask Policy Paused

The University’s Mask Guideline was paused July 1, 2022. Some members of our community may choose to continue to wear a mask. We ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs. It is vitally important that, even with the easing of provincial measures, we remain vigilant, conscientious, and respectful of one another.

Engineering Outreach Office

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

University of Toronto

35 St. George Street, Room 173, Toronto, ON M5S 1A4

T: 416-946-0816 | W: 
outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca

 

Discovery Day @ Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University

 

Friday, June 2, 2023
in Hamilton ON
@ Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University

Discovery Days in Health Sciences are one-day events that provide secondary school students (ideally grades 10 and 11) with the opportunity to explore a variety of career options in medicine and the health sciences. Participants gain a clearer picture of what it would be like to be a health professional by interacting with researchers, clinicians and educators in their real-life work setting. The event includes a(n): 

• dynamic keynote lecture
• opportunity to attend two interactive workshops 
• 'Health Pros Tell All' career panel discussion 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, E-MAIL MR PEARCE. 

Limited spaces are available. 

pearced@hdsb.ca

Invitation to Apply - SPARCS Virtual Computer Science Workshop

 

Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science (SPARCS)

SPARCS is a unique opportunity designed to ignite enthusiasm for computer science among people of gender identities under-represented in computer science.* Designed for Grade 9 and 10 students with little to no exposure to computer science, this workshop brings participants together from across Canada. Participants learn that computer science is about much more than using and programming computers.

Intended Audience

We welcome people with gender identities under-represented in computer science including women, non-binary and trans folk to apply. Applicants must be in Grade 9 or 10, have an interest in mathematics, and must currently attend a Canadian high school or middle school. Participants should not have attended a similar workshop.

SPARCS (Virtual)

A virtual version of this workshop will be held on Zoom from Sunday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Each day will consist of two, hour-long sessions. Participants are expected to attend all session and event times listed for the workshop.

How to Apply

Apply for the SPARCS (Virtual) 2023 by clicking HERE

Participants will be selected at random using a lottery system.

Fee

Registration fee of $25 will need to be paid after applicants are selected for the workshop. Financial support to cover the cost of the workshop may be arranged for students in need.

Global Youth Program

 

Explore Business with a World Leader in Business Education! 

The use of data analysis to make better decisions is transforming business. 

Future leaders need deeper analytical skills. We’re here to help! Wharton Global Youth Program has just published three Explore Business mini-sites to help high school educators and students discover cutting-edge concepts and leading insights about data and analytics.  

Each free mini-site, complete with videos, defined vocabulary and activities, is built around conversations that Erika James, Dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has with academic experts and industry professionals as they explore analytics in different business contexts.

Explore Business

Mini-site themes are: 

The Analytics of Finance. More than ever, analytics is influencing critical decision-making in the field of finance through machine learning, big data, and algorithms. Learn how the financial landscape will evolve with these trends. 

Using Data to Protect and Serve. When faced with challenging societal issues, such as police reform, human trafficking, and media transparency, analytics can offer surprising ways to increase accountability and drive social good.  

More than a Game. Sports analytics has taken the spotlight as a driver of competitive advantage for professional teams, elevating the value of data both on and off the field, as well as in the exploding online sports-betting industry. 

Tackle all three topics, or pick and choose which themes and video segments work best to enrich learning in your classroom or club conversations. 

Explore Business with Wharton, a world leader in business education!  

Sincerely, 

Diana Lasseter Drake 
Managing Editor 
Wharton Global Youth Program 

 

 

The Wharton Global Youth Program uses the extensive opportunities of the Wharton School's academic community at the University of Pennsylvania to educate, inform and inspire pre-college students to explore business practices, analyze the world’s complex challenges, and take the needed steps to become leaders who will transform the global economy. Please share this newsletter with high school students and educators in your network.

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Wharton Global Youth Program

 

Submit Your Applications Today!

The final deadline for our Online Summer Programs and our Summer 2 Pre-baccalaureate Online Program is Wednesday, May 3! Connect virtually with Wharton Global Youth this summer for an immersive, interactive and unforgettable academic experience. Visit our newsroom for a unique look at how one Pre-bacc student has been using his skills to market the family business. 

Check Out and Apply to Our Summer Online Programs

Check Out and Apply to Our For-credit Pre-baccalaureate Program

UWaterloo Eng Outreach - New Events + ESQ Camps

 

Inclusive Tech Design Workshop: 3D Modelling 101 April 21st  || 10 AM-12 PM; 1:30-3:30 PM Grade 9-12 In-Person @ UWaterloo Main Campus FREE! Calling all high school students! Join ESQ for a 3D Modelling Workshop to create adaptive technology for youth! Funded by the Government of Canada and in partnership with Makers Making Change, we will dive into 3D modelling and Inclusive Design. All products made will be donated to Summer Camps and Programs across the Waterloo region.  Registration is available in our systen under the ESQ Winter 2023 season. Register Here ESQ STEM Workshops at Library Locations Near You!  Tuesday, April 4th, 11th & 25th Grades 3-5 In-Person @ select Waterloo Region Libraries FREE STEM Workshops in Baden and Cambridge Join ESQ in Baden or Cambridge for fun, hands-on, and FREE STEM Workshops. Put on your Engineer hats and learn about coding and robots with our passionate UW leaders! See below for more details about workshops, location, and dates! April 4th - Waterloo Region Library: Baden Branch 4:00-5:30 pm Modular Marathon: Explore Cubelet technology, and learn all about the engineering design cycle, coding, & mechanical engineering! Work with a team to create a challenging obstacle course for the robots! Register Here  April 11th - Cambridge Idea Exchange, Old Post Office 6:30-8:00 pm Trash-o-Matic: Learn about coding, robots, and the Engineering Design Cycle with our cool Lego Spike Prime Robots! Tell ou robots how to sort waste, and they will do this smelly chore for you! Register Here April 25th - Cambridge Idea Exchange, Old Post Office 6:30-8:00 pm Modular Marathon: Explore our Cubelet technology, and learn all about the engineering design cycle, coding & mechanical engineering! Work with a team to create a challenging obstacle course for the robots! Register Here ESQ Summer Camp @ UW Cambridge Campus August 21 - 25 Grade 2 to 5 Cambridge, UWaterloo Architecture Campus $320 Announcing a new ESQ summer camp in Cambridge! Join us for the Brooks (Gr 2-5) camp the week of August 21st to 25th. This camp will explore numerous STEM-related topics in hands-on activities, games, and more! Take advantage of the opportunity to use and discover the amazing spaces the Cambridge Architecture Campus has to offer! Registration will open in our system under the ESQ Summer 2023 season (available April 4th @ Noon EST). Registration Available April 4th @ Noon Learn more about our 2023 Camps Registration Available April 4th @ Noon ESQ Virtual Camp Registration Opens April 4th August 8-11 Gr 3-5; 6-9 VIRTUAL $125 Can’t join us in person this summer? Not to worry! ESQ is opening up 2 virtual-only camps for the week of August 8-11. The Lovelace (Grade 3-5) and Gebru (Grade 6-9) camps will offer fully virtual activities for campers to engage in coding and STEM along with our leaders in virtual calls. All you need is yourself and a device to access the call! (Laptop/desktop computers preferred when possible) Registration will open in our system under the ESQ Summer 2023 season (available April 4th @ Noon EST). Registration Available April 4th @ Noon STEMpowered Registration Opening Soon STEMpowered camps are scheduled to run from July 10-August 18 Each week will be open to a specific age group: Primary (Gr 2-3); Junior (Gr 4-6); Intermediate (Gr 7-8) ; Senior (Gr 9-12) FREE STEMpowered Summer Camps are back!  We are excited to once again partner with BrainSTEM Alliance and the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region to address the increasing need to create more inclusive and accessible opportunities in STEM education for Black children and youth. Our FREE summer camps will feature STEM mentors and include a variety of hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering and math! Stay tuned for more details as registration is scheduled to open in April! Stay Tuned Stay tuned to our social media (Instagram and Twitter) and future newsletters for upcoming programs!