Educational ComicsVisa and Marvel Entertainment teamed up to release two exciting educational comic books, which teach readers, especially young people, about personal finance. The comics, Avengers: Saving the Day, Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket’s Powerful Plan, and Black Panther: Investing in Each Other, combine Marvel’s iconic Super Heroes with Visa’s financial literacy expertise to introduce readers to fundamental money management concepts in an entertaining and engaging way. The Guardians of the Galaxy has been distributed worldwide in16 different languages.

H.O.P.E. (Helping Others thru Peer Education) is Saskatchewan's first Recovery College!
They offer virtual, in person and blending learning opportunities for FREE!

You can:
*take full courses
*listen to Lunch Byte podcast episodes (or register to listen live)

Current course offerings include:
*Adulting 101
*Positivity & Optimism
*Female Empowerment
*Talk-Ask-Listen
*Loneliness & Isolation
*Improving Self-Esteem
*Recovery 101
*Anxiety 101
*Understanding Fear
*Depression 101
*Kids & Stress
*ADHD
*Art Therapy
*Anger Management
*Challenging Procrastination
*Understanding Grief & Loss
*Body Image
& much more!

Explore options for funding post-secondary education and training.

Teacher Guide included.

5-7 hours

"In need of study tips, school skills, or college application support? Gohar Khan has your teen covered—often in 60 seconds or less! His videos guide students through school skills such as mastering the art of the essay, completing homework efficiently, and improving memorization skills. Gohar uses his own experiences, a relatable tone, and relevant materials to connect with and engage his audience." (Common Sense Media)

These graduation planners can be used to track earned and planned credits trhoughout your high school education.  

Are you trying to find your passion?

This Improvement Pill video unpacks 11 general life abilities to help guide kids' journey of self-discovery. From musical and logical to digital and visual, each skill and its related career path is broken down seamlessly, perfect for beginners and curious minds alike.

This site features over 300 videos of fireside chats with Indigenous leaders across Canada and their careers.
Many videos include reflection and discussion guides.
You can explore by Career, location or community. Click on the fire to get started.

Government of Canada Website introducing essential employment skills.

*learn about the skills
*take a skills assessment
*find tools to improve your skills

"Personal Finance program teaches students in grades 9-12 personal money management skills including the key elements of personal finance such as spending wisely, budgeting, saving, investing and using credit."You can contact your local Junior Achievement (JA) to offer this course or you can enrol as a teacher and have your students complete it under your direction.  This can also be accessed by a student or parent as well (with a free account).

This course from Engineers Canada works to inform students about engineering from what is an engineer to the many engineering disciplines and how they impact society.

These modules will help students understand the path and process to becoming an engineer while informing them on the diversifying landscape and the myriad of benefits engineering offers.

Module titles include:
- What is an Engineer?
- Engineering Disciplines Pt. 1
- Engineering Disciplines Pt. 2
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering
- Path to Becoming an Engineer
- Other Steps and Benefits to Becoming an Engineer

The Future Skills podcast series explores the impact of technology, new business models, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors on workforce trends and emerging in-demand skills. Hear Future Skills Council members and invited guests share ways to take action to help Canadians get training and develop the skills they need to succeed and to support business growth now and in the future. Discussions include priorities and action areas to help build a skilled, agile, and inclusive workforce.

Subscribe and listen on:
Apple Podcast
Spotify

Episode 1: What is Future Skills
Part 1: Why Future Skills is important
Part 2: Canada: A Learning Nation, a report by the Future Skills Council

"The world of money is one area where many people often feel they lack control. Many, if not most, Canadians never had much in the way of financial education – at school or from parents. We hope to change that for the next generation. [Note to Parents and Teachers – Guides are with each Module.]"

Module 1 - Your Money Decisions: Who's in Control
Module 2 - Your Goals and Values
Module 3 - Your Goals: Some Things to Consider
Module 4 - Decision Making
Module 5 - Sources of Income
Module 6 - Career Under Construction: Investing in You
Module 7 - Are You an Entrepreneur?
Module 8 - Money Basics
Module 9 - Taking Control of your Money
Module 10 - Spending on Major Purchases
Module 11 - Borrowing Money
Module 12 - Getting and Managing Credit
Module 13 - Putting Your Money to Work: Saving and Investing
Module 14 - Protecting Assets - and Planning for Financial Independence

This resource includes getting started guides for teachers, students and counsellors.Updated and new resources are included for implementation, portfolios, activities, feedback, Volunteerism 30, take our kids to work day, Financial Literacy 10 and more. 

"Saskatchewan has many post-secondary institutions. To learn more about universities, colleges and schools in Saskatchewan, please see the sections below.

To see what programs and courses each institution offers, please click on the school's name within the sections below, and you will be redirected to the institutions website."

Attention Saskatchewan high school science teachers!

Looking for some FREE resources and opportunities that will connect the curriculum with real-world applications as it pertains to: health and wellness; medicine, nursing, & biomedical engineering?

Check out these 3 resources for science teachers to use to help reach students who might be interested in healthcare careers (these are available gratis):

1. Science teacher hub that gives teachers access to 50+ resources that they can use in the classroom (medical mystery cases, mentorship videos, what different medical specialists do etc..) (https://www.premedskl.com/teacherhub/)

2. Quarterly Medical Bs for high school students - which are case-based competitions (think Jeopardy meets WebMD!). (https://www.premedskl.com/medicalb/)

3. IDEA Scholarships to PreMedSKL, a 1-year advanced curriculum and mentorship program for high school students interested in exploring a career in medicine and healthcare. The IDEA Scholarship is for students from communities that are traditionally under-represented in medicine (ie Indigenous, Black, LatinX and other communities). (https://www.premedskl.com/idea-scholarship/)

This YouTube Channel includes lots of videos that spotlight a variety of careers that students can look into.

This is an interactive simulation that immerses users in the challenges of living on a low income. Players make tough financial decisions over a month, reflecting real-life scenarios like medical emergencies and unexpected expenses.

Key Features:
Simulation Game: Navigate daily choices with limited resources.
Educational Insights: Learn about poverty, budgeting, and systemic issues.
Awareness Building: Fosters empathy and understanding of financial hardship.
Target Audience: Ideal for educators, students, and community organizations interested in economic disparity.

Benefits:
Enhances financial literacy.
Promotes discussions on social justice.
Provides a safe space to explore difficult choices.

The purpose of this resource section is to provide educators – STEM teachers, subject teachers, and Career teachers – with the tools to help them take students from their initial thinking about careers (i.e., what subjects they like, the type of post-secondary education they are interested in, the general career sectors they may have an interest in, etc.) to a deeper understanding of the variety of careers available and how previous training, on-the-job education opportunities, and personal interests, and a lifelong-learning philosophy, both advance and expand one’s career prospects.

Sections to explore include:
Introduction to Career Development
Employability Skills
Essential Skills
Career Adaptability – Change & Growth
Community Contributions (Coming soon)
Personal Management & Planning
Lifestyle and Aspirations
Career Preparations
Occupational Clusters

"There are over 40 designated trades and subtrades in Saskatchewan. They fall into four sectors – Agriculture, Tourism & Service; Construction; Motive Repair; and Production and Maintenance. Each trade page includes information about on-the-job training, as well as technical training, exams, and more."

This site will provide a wealth of information to learn about apprecticeships in SK.