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Inspiring Future Pathways at the Women in STEAM Career Fair
The BEP attended the Women in STEAM Career Fair at GCI, where students explored career pathways, connected with inspiring speakers, and learned about opportunities in STEAM fields.
Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of What We Do
A thank you to the incredible volunteers who bring real-world insight into classrooms, helping students explore career pathways and build confidence in their futures.
ICE Challenges: A Year in Review
This year’s ICE Challenges brought students face-to-face with real industry challenges. Explore how local partners helped inspire creativity, innovation, and career discovery across Waterloo Region.
GRCI Drama’s "Witness for the Prosecution"!
Don't miss GRCI Drama’s "Witness for the Prosecution"! Catch the mystery in the cafeteria: June 2 (12pm), June 3 (7pm), or June 4 (6:30pm). Students $5, Adults $10. Tickets available at the door on show day.
June 3rd Career Hunt for Grade 7 - 12 Classes
Live virtual conference for Grade 7–12 students happening on June 3 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, focused on Caring Careers. This event offers interactive sessions, and activities to help students explore various career paths.
The Boiling Point: Why Ontario’s Youth Unemployment Crisis is a Call to Action for Every Adult
As adults—parents, mentors, business owners, and managers—it is time we stop viewing youth unemployment as a "growing pain" and start proactively making space for the next generation.
Beyond the Classroom: Bringing Trades to Life for Educators
BEP’s Trades PD continues to bring educators into real-world industry environments, helping them build a stronger understanding of skilled trades pathways and the opportunities available to students.
Bridging Generations: Students Tackle Real-World Challenges at the RIA ICE Challenge
The Business Education Partnership (BEP) recently teamed up with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) to host an ICE (Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship) Challenge.
Reflecting on an Ever-Rising Spirit: The Sikh Heritage Day Conference
Last week, our team had the pleasure of attending the Sikh Heritage Day event in Kitchener-Waterloo, hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB).
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That's all for now :)
That's all for now :)