Certification & Reach Ahead at the University of Waterloo

Certification & Reach Ahead at the University of Waterloo

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Sector & Price:

Sector & Price:

All sectors

All sectors

$60 per student

$60 per student

Requirements Met:

Requirements Met:

Sector-recognized certification

Sector-recognized certification

Reach ahead experiences

Reach ahead experiences

Date:

Date:

Friday, October 31, 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025

Time:

Time:

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Address:

Address:

200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Overview:

Overview:

Experience innovation at its core at the University of Waterloo (UWaterloo), Canada's leader in experiential learning and co-op education. This workshop immerses students in a culture of entrepreneurship, tech, and research-driven problem-solving. From startups to quantum labs, students will see how UWaterloo turns bold ideas into global impact.

Experience innovation at its core at the University of Waterloo (UWaterloo), Canada's leader in experiential learning and co-op education. This workshop immerses students in a culture of entrepreneurship, tech, and research-driven problem-solving. From startups to quantum labs, students will see how UWaterloo turns bold ideas into global impact.

Agenda:

Agenda:

😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry)

🌞 9:30am - 10:00am: Warm-up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up)

🎉 10:00am - 12:00am: Hands-on workshop on industry-recognized certification

🍱 12:00am - 12:45pm: Lunch break (we do better than pizzas, don’t worry)

💬 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Panel discussion from current students & alumni (UWaterloo programs & life on campus)

🏫 1:30pm - 2:15pm: Campus tour (discover the magic behind UWaterloo)

🍬 2:15pm - 2:30pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)

😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry)

🌞 9:30am - 10:00am: Warm-up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up)

🎉 10:00am - 12:00am: Hands-on workshop on industry-recognized certification

🍱 12:00am - 12:45pm: Lunch break (we do better than pizzas, don’t worry)

💬 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Panel discussion from current students & alumni (UWaterloo programs & life on campus)

🏫 1:30pm - 2:15pm: Campus tour (discover the magic behind UWaterloo)

🍬 2:15pm - 2:30pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)

Helpful Info:

Helpful Info:

Schedule Flexibility

Schedule Flexibility

We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.

We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.

Tentative Scheduling

Tentative Scheduling

Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.

Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.

Backup Plan

Backup Plan

In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.

In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.

Group Size Update

Group Size Update

Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Update Timeline

Update Timeline

Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.

Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.

Absence Policy

Absence Policy

No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.

No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.

Group Supervision

Group Supervision

Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.

Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.

Certification & Reach Ahead at the University of Waterloo

I’m Interested!

I’m Interested!