Black Identifying Student Job Fair

Fletcher’s Meadow will be hosting a Job Fair Black Identifying Students on Saturday, May 4th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  

The aim of the job fair is to connect Black students with local employers to support gainful employment. Representatives from a number of local businesses will be in attendance and students will be prepared to communicate with employers about their previous job and volunteer experiences and work skills.

Black students from all Peel Schools are invited to participate in this event. An on-site job readiness workshop will be held at Fletcher's Meadow S.S. from 9-11am prior to the start of the fair, this will include help with resume, cover letter and interview preparedness.. Refreshments for students will be provided. 

Register for this event here

Waterloo University Fieldtrip for Grade 12 Students Admitted for the 2024 fall intake

The Peel District School Board’s African, Black, Afro-Caribbean Student Success Department has received an invitation from the University of Waterloo for African, Black and Afro-Caribbean senior students who have

received an offer from the University of Waterloo for the 2024 fall intake to attend an event to explore the university on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at  the University of Waterloo (185 Columbia St.

W, Waterloo, ON, N2; 5Z5)

Busing will be provided free of charge courtesy of the University of Waterloo. The pickup time will be between 7-7:30 AM. The bus will depart around 3:30 PM.

The day will include:

• Campus Tour – campus, student support services,
  academic support,  financial aid, campus housing/off campus housing

• Guest Lecture

• Chat/Activity with Black Associations & Equity
  Groups on campus/ (Black Association of Student Expression(BASE), RAISE,
  Caribbean Association, African Association)

• Engagement Activity showcasing – resources on campus
  i.e. library, academic supports/advising, Student Associations(Federation
  of Students)

• Lunch – student bring lunch/ buy lunch on campus

• Q & A

Students interested in attending this event, should fill out the Google form below by April 11, 2024.

If there is sufficient interest from students, those who have completed the form by April 11th will be provided with a parental permission form for upload.

This opportunity is only available to students who have received an offer from the University of Waterloo for the 2024 FALL INTAKE.

Please direct questions to Rachel Luke (Instructional Coordinator of African, Black, Afro-Caribbean Student Success) at rachel.luke@peelsb.com. 

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Campus Tour and the Black Access to Education Excellence Information Session. 

You are invited to this event (as well as the entire March Break Calendar) if you are interested in learning about scholarships, exploring campus resources, and the inspiration to make informed decisions about their academic future. 

This session will also include a student panel comprised of our BAEE Ambassadors – current Black UTM students here to support you through your educational transition.

 Date: Friday, March 15, 2024

 Time: 1:00pm until 3:30pm ET

 Where: On campus at University of Toronto Mississauga 

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT! AFRICAN-CENTRED APPROACHES TO MATHEMATICS For: K-12 Students,

Families, Staff & Community Members 

Date: February 21st 

Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm 

Location: Central Board Office  

• Learn about the cultural significance & rules of Oware

• Have FUN playing Oware with family and friends

• Learn about Mathematical curriculum connections from K-8 

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED! There will be DOOR PRIZES! 

CIBC Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Scholarships and Internships:

This scholarship aims to support first, second and third-year Black and Indigenous students enrolled in full-time education in a first degree. In addition to the $10,000 scholarship, successful applicants will be offered a paid summer internship in one of the Commercial Banking, Wealth Management or Asset Management business units, following an interview process.

Applications are due by January 25, 2024, and can be made through the link in the attached brochure.

https://www.cibc.com/en/student/student-life/scholarships-101.html?mc_cid=e96007307e&mc_eid=16ae0dc44e 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship Award 

The Tricia Danielle Johnson Memorial Scholarship Award has been created in honour of Tricia Danielle Johnson's life and the difference she has made in the lives of Black youth. This scholarship aims to continue her legacy by supporting Black youth in pursuing their goals and achieving their dreams. This $1000 scholarship is sponsored by family, friends and donors.

Applications are due October 31! 

Please complete the attached google form for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW7R9Wxbke4VdPQdhU0QNn2a0TYMGNSDwprEhDUgOIN7yWUw/viewform 

Black at MacEng Information Session 

Learn about what the McMaster Engineering Department has to offer for Black students. Students and parents will be able to participate in various STEM workshops, for example the "Create your own Hair Oil" workshop. 

This event is on October 14th, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

Register for this event at the following link: https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/events/black-at-maceng-toronto-community-event-2023/