Name: The Student Pathways Challenge Launch
Start: 2017-10-19T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2017-10-19T21:00:00-04:00
Location: HackerYou

The Student Pathways Challenge Launch

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development & the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship

<H2><SPAN>The Student Pathways Challenge</SPAN></H2>
<P>With a wide range of pathways available, high school students are struggling to find the information they need to choose and navigate their post-secondary education and career options. Join us at the official launch of the <A HREF="https://studentpathwayschallenge.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Student Pathways Challenge</A>, a 6-week design competition with the following problem statement:</P>
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<H3><SPAN><I>How might we help high school students gain a better understanding of available career opportunities and the pathways to get there by means of a digital tool?</I></SPAN></H3>
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<P><SPAN>The purpose of this event is to equip participants with the proper understanding of the tools and resources made available for this competition. This includes discussing the barriers and challenges that high school students face, the judging criteria and the best practices in user research. There will also be a Question and Answer period with ample opportunity to meet potential teammates and network with experts in this field!</SPAN></P>
<H2>Not able to make it in person? Join us via <A HREF="https://studentpathways.webex.com/studentpathways/onstage/g.php?MTID=e31d578d45b6708301c0d26a5f67823bc" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Webex Webinar</A>!</H2>
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<H2><SPAN><STRONG>Outline of Event:</STRONG></SPAN></H2>
<P>6:30pm-7:00pm - Registration + Networking  (Snacks and Drinks will be provided)<BR>7:00pm-8:30pm - Student Pathways Challenge 101<BR>8:30pm-9:30pm - Question and Answer + Further mingling</P>
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<P><STRONG>Join our <A HREF="http://studentpathwayschallenge.ca/get-started/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Slack workspace</A> or <A HREF="http://studentpathwayschallenge.ca/contact/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">get in touch</A></STRONG><STRONG> if you have any further questions!</STRONG></P>
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