As economic times are additionally challenging for post-secondary students, I want to ensure your membership knows about one of our summer opportunities.

We offer a virtual, LSAT Summer Prep for Low-Income Individuals program. This allows low socioeconomic individuals to have access to LSAT learning materials and instruction without paying the regular price. Further details are attached. Should anyone have any questions, please have them contact me at this email, law.recruiter@ualberta.ca, or via phone at 1.780.492.6016.

Applications close May 1, 2024.

The Black Medical Student Association of University of Alberta are reaching out to ask for your help advertising a volunteer opportunity for our 3rd Annual Black Health Fair hosted by the BMSA next Saturday April 27th 2024, 12PM-5PM. This will be a community-based event taking place at the Castle's Down YMCA with three main goals:

Provide a fun, family-friendly, engaging, culturally relevant, and stress-free environment for structurally marginalized Black communities to come out and enjoy activities for all ages, while simultaneously learning about their health.

To organize information booths related to various health and wellness relevant topics to the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community to support education, healthy behaviours, and resources gathering.

Create a platform for the BMSA to mentor ACB youth about the journey to medicine, being a medical student, and representation within healthcare to aid in intra-community development aiming to increase ACB representation in medical schools.

This event would provide the opportunity for students to give back to an underserved community, give an inside look into events held by University of Alberta Medical students, as well as give them the opportunity to network with a vast majority of physicians, health associations and other students in healthcare related programs.

Volunteers would be needed from 11:30 PM-5:30PM if they commit to a full day of volunteering, however there are also Day (11:30am-3:00pm) and Afternoon (2:30pm-6:00pm) shifts. All volunteers will have access to a certificate of completion AND will be given information for a verifier for applications/resumes/etc. for the future to confirm their involvement in this event. As an additional incentive for volunteers one free meal, drinks and snacks will be provided during the event and for those who volunteer for the whole day, an additional free meal and drink will be provided. Volunteering is not limited to UofA students, however volunteers do need to be in Grade 10 or older!

Sign Up Here

Applications for the University of Alberta Career Centre’s Fall 2024 Career Mentoring Program are now open!

The Career Mentoring Program matches mentees (students and postdoctoral scholars) with an experienced professional based on their interests, goals, and criteria. Through career mentoring, mentees will build their network, gain advice and first-hand information about career paths, and practice their career readiness skills.

The deadline to apply is April 29, 2024. Visit the Career Mentoring Program page for more information, including details about the upcoming Information Sessions and how to apply.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower students to amplify their unique stories, skills, and aspirations in the digital sphere.

We understand that your time at university is not just about academics but also about shaping your identity and preparing for the future. With our tailored LinkedIn Personal Brand Stylist Services, we offer comprehensive support to help you leverage the full potential of your online presence.

Our services include:

1. Personalized Profile Optimization:

2. Content Strategy Guidance

3. Networking and Engagement Techniques:

4. Ongoing Support and Resources

At Styled by Nif, we believe in authenticity, integrity, and genuine connections. Our team is committed to providing you with personalized guidance and support every step of the way, ensuring that your personal brand reflects who you are and where you aspire to be.

As a token of appreciation for your dedication to the University of Alberta Black Students’ Association, we are pleased to offer an exclusive discount on our services for your members. Additionally, we would be delighted to collaborate with you on tailored workshops or events to further support the professional development of your student community.

If you're ready to take your personal brand to new heights, let's embark on this journey together. Feel free to reach out to schedule a virtual coffee chat with me to learn more about our services and discuss how we can best support the personal and professional growth of your members.

Virtual Coffee Link

Furthermore, I recognize that we are nearing the end of the semester for many universities. If any members, especially soon-to-be graduates, are in urgent need of our services, please don't hesitate to share our intake form with them. We are ready to assist them promptly!

Intake Form

The University of Alberta Museums, with the assistance of Young Canada Works, is looking for a focused and detail oriented Collections Data Assistant to enhance our museum database, Mimsy XG.

Applications are due April 14 and the full job posting can be found on the Young Canada Works website - https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=19237&showBackToSearch=true

To introduce ourselves, we are Dr. Dan Wilson from MacEwan University and Dr. Martin Mrazik from the University of Alberta. Most professors, campus administrators, and students want an open environment where all members of the academic community can express their ideas honestly. In recent years there are concerns that students and professors have been self-censoring their views in the classroom. We are conducting a study to learn more about students’ perspectives on being able to express their ideas in their classes and in the campus environment.

Participants: We are seeking post-secondary students from post-secondary institutions across Canada to participate in the study.

Study Procedures: The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. There is no personally identifying information collected and surveys will be anonymous. Please click on the link below. By clicking on the link, you are providing your consent to participate.

Incentives: Students who complete the study will have access to a link at the conclusion of the study. This link will ask for your email to be sent to the investigators. This is optional. There will be 10 randomly drawn prizes of $500 at the conclusion of the study (April, 2024). Participants will be notified within 30 days. You will be asked for your email at the conclusion of the survey.

Questions or Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns regarding how this study is being conducted, you may contact the Research Ethics Office at 780-492-2615. This office has no affiliation with the study investigators. The study ID is: Pro0012270

Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada, is pleased to announce the second year of the Personal Awards for Black Scholars research competition.

Through these awards, Heart & Stroke is seeking to increase the representation of best-in-class Black researchers across heart and brain health research fields in Canada. By removing financial burdens, the awards aim to enable outstanding students to focus on their studies, undertake a program of research, and engage with mentors as part of their training and development.

These awards will be offered to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health. These multi-year awards will function as salary stipends intended to enable trainees to focus on their studies and advance in their chosen field.

Full competition guidelines for the Personnel Awards for Black Scholars can be found here:

https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers

https://www.coeuretavc.ca/ce-que-nous-faisons/recherche/coin-des-chercheurs

We are currently seeking volunteers for the Cariwest Festival August 9 - 11, 2024. As one of the most vibrant cultural celebrations in the city of Edmonton, I believe that reaching out to your student association could help us find enthusiastic individuals to support our event. Confirmation of volunteer hours worked is available on request.

The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) is a six-week program that offers youth ages 16-17 the opportunity to gain paid work experience, practise their second official language skills, and discover another community within Canada.

REGISTER HERE

The Mosaic Company is happy to share their student opportuntiies!

Process Engineer Co-Op/Intern

Process Engineer Co-Op/Intern

Mining Engineer or Geoscience Co-Op/Intern

Maintenance Engineer Co-Op/Intern

The University of Alberta is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship/mentorship program: The Black Students for Social Innovation (BYSI) Initiative.

The program is specifically designed to address the disparity in mentorship and internship opportunities available to Black students within the Social Sciences and Humanities, including Arts, Business, Education, and Law (although students from all fields are welcome to apply). The program promotes the professional development of Black youth by providing them with comprehensive, paid work-integrated learning experiences and mentorship in their fields of interest.

The centrepiece of the BYSI program involves a 15-week paid internship running in Summer 2024, where UAlberta students will be assigned to a host organization to complete research relating to social innovation. The program will also involve regular mentorship and professional development sessions, scheduled to coincide with paid work days.

To sign up for more information about the BYSI program, please provide your contact information through this form and our team will be in contact with you. You can also email bysi@ualberta.ca.

Want to get a head start on what to expect on the MCAT?

Join hundreds of pre-med students at Wizeprep’s upcoming free webinars hosted by expert MCAT instructors:

These webinars will ease your worries about this challenging exam and provide the following:

Sessions devoted to each of the following subjects:

CARS, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Biology

Review of key concepts and sample passage questions

Tips for preparing for the MCAT

To learn more and register for these free events, go to: https://study.wizeprep.com/marchevents

Our primary goal, as a youth team, is to engage with ABC youth from diverse religious affiliations, socio-economic classes, and experiences to get a clear view of the activities/events that they are interested in. To achieve this, we will conduct surveys, interviews, and conversation cafes (focus groups) across various communities in Edmonton over the next month. The insights gathered from these interactions will be used to inform a digital guide that will provide information on the needs and interests of Black youth in Edmonton.

The digital guide we are creating will serve as a roadmap for community leaders, making it easier for them to tailor community spaces and events to meet the interests and needs of ABC youth. Moreover, this project provides a platform for ABC youth to engage in community discussions that will directly impact the spaces they enter.

Survey link

This project is all about shining a light on the experiences of racism in Edmonton and how that impacts individuals, youth in general, and professionals in the workplace. To participate, youth need to be between the ages of 15 and 24 and part of a BIPOC or equity-deserving community.

For the completion of the project, each participant could receive up to $450.

The program consists of two parts. In the first part, participants will create any type of digital art, visual art, stories, poetry, photography, or any other visual/creative medium on the impact of, experiences of, or resistance to racism in their community.

The second part of the project is interviewing a BIPOC professional about the impact of, experiences of, or resistance to racism in their profession. These stories, artworks, poetry, and interviews will be presented to the community in a shared forum to bring awareness to, conversation about, and changes to our community for the better.

To learn more, interested participants can attend an upcoming Youth Engagement Session. The Session will provide more information, so by signing up, participants are not committing to the entirety of the project but to learning more about it!

The link to register is included on the poster via the QR code, but you can also share this link with any interested participants: https://www.jotform.com/form/232965095262260

We are losing Black talent in engineering, and the recent affirmative action ruling dealt a further blow to that already dwindling pipeline. A fast-moving dynamic profession needs equally agile educational preparation.

At The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), we have a solution. Who are we? A new Palo Alto-based engineering college focused on mitigating the acute underrepresentation of African Americans and students of African descent in STEM professions through scholarships and unique educational programs.

We’re seeking applicants for our Master’s in Engineering Management, a 24-month, tuition-free program for Black students with undergraduate degrees in a STEM discipline OR in the liberal arts. This unique program provides background in core engineering areas as well as leadership principles for those who want broad-based management and leadership positions rather than technologist roles. Program and application details can be found here.

This year's theme is Elemental Elegance: A Sustainable Fashion Odyssey.

This theme draws inspiration from the classical elements—earth, water, air, and fire—and intertwines them with the principles of sustainable fashion.

Inspired by the Queen's University Vogue Charity Fashion Show, the show aims to champion environmental and social sustainability within the fashion industry. We will spotlight fashion collections made from sustainable, upcycled, or recycled materials, complemented by interactive displays and art installations that highlight sustainability facts and the broader impacts of fashion. Integrating natural elements like live plants and trees into the runway design, we seek to emphasize the connection between fashion and nature, and the importance of sustainable decision-making. Our goal is to educate attendees on environmental challenges and promote sustainable fashion practices.

Prizes for the most creative and/or upcycled materials.

When/Where is it?

Wednesday April 3rd . 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the David R. Percy Student Lounge - Faculty of Law. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

How to Participate:

Confirm you will participate by responding to this email (cahayden@ualberta.ca), plan to create between 5 or more fashion pieces. (Attached is an inspiration board—feel free to unleash your creativity without any constraints). Your designs can be as simple or as grand as you want them to be.

Student Groups Craft Night Budget:

Additionally, regarding the sustainability-themed craft night for student groups, we have allocated a budget of $200 for each group for the first three groups to sign up. This budget is intended to cover materials, which should be affordably priced given our sustainability focus, encouraging the use of reused materials. Part of the funds can also go towards food and beverages for your group's craft night, with the stipulation that no alcohol purchases are allowed. We ask that all groups provide receipts for their purchases.

My name is Manzah-Kyentoh Yankey. I'm currently the research assistant for the Anti-Racism Lab, led by Dr. Shirley Anne Tate (Canada Research Chair in Feminism and Intersectionality).The Anti-Racism Lab is a collaborative, comparative, and international research program that examines decolonization, anti-racism, and institutional racism in universities in Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Finland, and Sweden.

I'm currently looking to interview BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) undergraduate students. Interviews will last up to an hour and can take in-person or online. Students who are interested in participating should contact antirlab@ualberta.ca.

The primary objective of the MRP is to assist Black post-secondary students in establishing professional community connections and enhancing social and networking skills crucial for success in job searches and the workplace. Our goal is to enlist both mentors (Black professionals) and mentees (Black post-secondary students) for the duration of 12 months, spanning from March 31, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Some of the project activities will include in-person and online workshops and mentee-mentor meet-ups. The MRP intends to organize various workshops on topics such as (Interview Skills, Building Productive Networks and Relationships

Employability and Work Cultural Competency Skills, Environmental Change – Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Navigating Racism and Discrimination, Volunteerism and Career Development, and Resilience Training).

For more information about the MRP, please visit the link: https://concordia.ab.ca/student-services/mentorship-and-resilience-program/

BlackNorth B.E.G.I.N. is a one-stop-shop for Black Entrepreneurs, providing access to tailored resources and connections with networks, mentors, and support services to unlock their business potential.   

Interested Black entrepreneurs and business owners can register here.

The mentorship portal is open now, and we are actively recruiting mentors to provide expertise in various areas such as strategy, marketing, legal, human resources, fundraising, finance & accounting, etc. Please find attached a brief description outlining how mentors will support Black businesses.

Once registered, mentors will receive an onboarding kit to navigate the platform successfully.  

We're eager to know if you and leaders in your network may be interested in providing mentoring. Please strongly encourage interested individuals to complete this quick form: https://forms.gle/CfYxbhE6idm9uMDAA. This will allow us to reach out and directly support interested mentors with onboarding.  

Canada Confesses is a project founded by two Black youth during their undergrad with a vision for a sustainable and equitable nation. We are 100% volunteer-based and primarily youth-led.

The mission of your organization to create inclusive spaces and bring together community aligns with our values and goals. Hence, I’m reaching out to you to help spread awareness and participate in our project:

We invite you to join us in this critical work. Whether you're a community partner, government representative, or concerned citizen, there are several ways you can get involved:

● Schedule a chat with us to learn more about our work and how we can collaborate. Work alongside our team to create lasting partnerships & impactful initiatives.

● Share our content on your social media channels to help raise awareness of key issues.

To give some insight into our project, feel free to browse our Instagram @canadaconfesses and LinkedIn, or check out our website .

Take advantage of an amazing opportunity to gain valuable insights and advice from influential leaders in your community. Join Unity Link Up 2024 now and learn how to impact today's world positively. By registering, you'll take the first step towards creating a brighter future for yourself and the people around you. Don't miss out.

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My name is Stephanie Otieno, and I am reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity to collaborate with myself alongside the Africa Center and Uofa Black Law Students Association on a scholarship that will cover LSAT material costs for prospective Black law students.

I am currently launching the Empower Law Scholarship specifically designed to support pre-law Black students in their pursuit of higher education. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to deserving individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the legal field.

BCG’s Bridge to Consulting Workshop enables exceptionally talented first year and second year students who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and/or Indigenous to explore life as an Associate at BCG. During this immersive workshop, participants will learn about our firm, the collaborative work we do, develop an interview toolkit and build meaningful connections. Our program is applicable to all class of 2026 and 2027 graduates looking for an internship.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at Bridge2ConsultingProgram@bcg.com.

SGS Inclusive Excellence Admissions Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Master’s Students

Award Value: $15,000 from SGS and $5,000 from the Vice-Dean Graduate Office for one year.

Eligibility:

Domestic or international students

Self-identify as a Black and/or Indigenous to Turtle Island applicant;

Have applied to a U of T engineering master’s program (MASc) with the goal of pursuing a PhD (and the master’s program constitutes a common route for admission to a PhD program);

Click here for more information.

IBET Momentum Fellowship

Award Value: $ 25,000 a year for four years (PhD students only)

Eligibility:

Domestic applicants only (Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident)

Self-identify as a Black and/or Indigenous to Turtle Island applicant;

Have applied to a U of T engineering PhD program

More information here.

Are you an African, Black, or Caribbean youth, between the ages of 15-29, looking for opportunities to give back to the community? Then sign up for YEGTheComeUp!

Since their establishment, nearly a decade ago, TCU has worked hard to become a space for youth of African descent to meet new people, build community, and have life changing experiences that positively impact their academic, professional, and personal development.

Volunteer and work with them to help create new and inspiring initiatives, events, workshops and so much more!

Sign-up here if you are interested or visit their website and social media pages to learn more about them! Email: yegcommunity@africacentre.ca