Chinook Industry Education Program
Upcoming Events - Dates to Remember
April 23 - Royal Canadian Navy Career Event in Regina
May 24 - Chinook School Division Career Palooza
TBA - Southwest Shark Tank
Links to these and more:
In Person Events
May 24 - Chinook SD Career Palooza
An exploration opportunity for students seeking to learn about the many career possibilities within Chinook School Division. This will be an immersive experience intended to illuminate potential career paths and provide students with an opportunity to gain firsthand insights and ask questions of professionals. Students will hear stories from various Chinook professionals on how they navigated their career pathways. At the same time, there will be a number of hands-on experiences created to give students a glimpse of diverse careers.Students will be required to register to take part in this event, choosing 4 of 10 career presentations to participate in.
Click above for information and pre-registration
Registration closes on May 17th
Chinook Power Station - Exploring Careers with SaskPower
From March 27, 2024
The Chinook School Division Industry Education Program organized an opportunity for students in Grades 9-12 to explore the SaskPower - Chinook Power Station. Students interested in pursuing careers with SaskPower participated in the tour and experience. They learned about various careers from those in the sector including Electrical Engineering Technologists, Power Engineering, Power Line Technicians, and more. Students and teachers went through a safety orientation, toured the facility, and learned about training opportunities through Great Plains College, and the SDLC.
Thank you to Mathew Bircher and Barb Compton from SaskPower, and Keely Chalk from Great Plains College for Connecting Students With Their Futures.
Exploring Careers in Agriculture Science
From September 26, 2023
The Chinook SD Industry Education Program organized an opportunity for 23 students in Grades 9-12 to explore potential careers in Agriculture Science. Participants had the chance to delve into interactive learning experiences encompassing plant science, pesticide application, herbicide management, tillage, marketing, and soil science. The eight-month Agricultural Science Certificate program, hosted by Great Plains College, was highlighted as a path to kickstart a career in the agriculture sector. Students were invited to the college for a firsthand look at the program's offerings and to engage in hands-on agricultural activities. Following lunch, the group embarked on a tour of the Swift Current Research and Development Station, gaining insights into job opportunities and the roles of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada staff in various agricultural research areas.
Thank you to Keely Chalk from Great Plains College and Kerry LaForge from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for Connecting Students With Their Futures.
SWT Gull Lake - Agronomy Academy
From June 14, 2023
The Chinook School Division Industry Education Program organized an opportunity for students in Grades 9-12 to explore SWT Gull Lake. Students interested in pursuing a career in agronomy participated in the Agronomy Academy. They learned about various careers from those in the sector including Agronomist, Human Resources, Grain Marketing, Sales, and more. Students and teachers were able to tour the facility, and local growing plots.
Thank you to Kira Durston from SWT for Connecting Students With Their Futures.
Recorded Career Spotlights
Raene Poisson
Chinook SD Grad
Chinook SD Grad
Object Conservation
Collections Manager for Medalta Historic Clay District, Medicine Hat
Collections Manager for Medalta Historic Clay District, Medicine Hat
Recorded March, 2022
Taneshea Francis
Chinook SD Grad
Chinook SD Grad
Library Assistant and Indigenous Arts & Culture Educator
Recorded March, 2022
Recorded April, 2022
Jackie Mertin and Eddie Gergely
Chinook SD Grads
Chinook SD Grads
Financial Consultants
Recorded May, 2022
Tekeyla Friday
Chinook SD Grad
Chinook SD Grad
Métis Artist, Author, and
Library Children's Programming
Library Children's Programming
Recorded May, 2022
Dr. Rhonda Corrigan
Works in SW Sask
Works in SW Sask
Chiropractor with New Family Chiropractic
Recorded June, 2022
Derek Neustaeter
Chinook SD Grad
Chinook SD Grad
The Landing Studio, Graphic Design, Web Design, Entrepreneur
Recorded June, 2022
Justine Sletten
Chinook SD Grad
Chinook SD Grad
Country Music Entertainer - Finance Student
Recorded February, 2023
Kai Haubrich
Chinook SD Grad
Chinook SD Grad
Haubie Yard Maintenance & Landscaping
Recorded February, 2023
Constable Hadiga Little Wolf
Recruiting Officer with Blood Tribe Police Service
Recruiting Officer with Blood Tribe Police Service
Recorded October, 2023
Tariq Elnaga and Paisley Johnson
Careers in the Field of Veterinary Medicine
Careers in the Field of Veterinary Medicine
Recorded March, 2024
Recorded Post Secondary Spotlights
Agriculture Science Certificate
Laura Thibault
Program Coordinator
Great Plains College
Great Plains College
Recorded June, 2023
Careers in Agriculture
Aubrey Price
Recruitment Operations
Olds College
Olds College
Recorded June, 2023
Bachelor of Digital Agriculture
Aubrey Price
Recruitment Operations
Olds College
Olds College
Recorded June, 2023
Ag Communications Certificate
Aubrey Price
Recruitment Operations
Olds College
Olds College
Recorded June, 2023
Land and Environment
Aubrey Price
Recruitment Operations
Olds College
Olds College
Recorded June, 2023
These Spotlights and many more are available on the
Regina District Industry Education Council Youtube Channel
Regina District Industry Education Council Youtube Channel