ICE Training & Experiential Learning at ventureLAB
ICE Training & Experiential Learning at ventureLAB
Sector & Price:
Sector & Price:
ICT & Manufacturing
ICT & Manufacturing
$100 per student
$100 per student
Requirements Met:
Requirements Met:
Sector-partnered experiences - ICE
Sector-partnered experiences - ICE
Experiential learning
Experiential learning
Date:
Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time:
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:10 PM
9:00 AM - 2:10 PM
Address:
Address:
3600 Steeles Ave E, Room E171, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7
3600 Steeles Ave E, Room E171, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7
Overview:
Overview:
Ignite your students’ curiosity at ventureLAB, Canada’s leading hardware-tech innovation hub. Situated within a state-of-the-art facility in Markham, this immersive experience lets SHSM students explore hands-on innovation alongside founders building tomorrow’s tech—from semiconductors to advanced manufacturing. Through guided lab tours, prototype demonstrations, interactive mini-build projects, and expert insights, students gain real-world exposure to the full product lifecycle in a place where ideas transform into physical creations.
Ignite your students’ curiosity at ventureLAB, Canada’s leading hardware-tech innovation hub. Situated within a state-of-the-art facility in Markham, this immersive experience lets SHSM students explore hands-on innovation alongside founders building tomorrow’s tech—from semiconductors to advanced manufacturing. Through guided lab tours, prototype demonstrations, interactive mini-build projects, and expert insights, students gain real-world exposure to the full product lifecycle in a place where ideas transform into physical creations.
Agenda:
Agenda:
😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry!)
🌞 9:30am - 9:45am: Warm up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up!)
🧊 9:45am - 11:30am: Hands-on (dare we say fun) workshop on Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Case Challenge
🍱 11:30am - 12:30: Lunch and Lab Tours (students are broken in groups for a better tour experience)
💡 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Students work on ICE Challenge related to the hardware/technology industry
🏆 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Student presentations (winner takes all!)
🍬 2:00pm - 2:10pm: 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 - 9:45am: Warm up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up!)
🧊 9:45am - 11:30am: Hands-on (dare we say fun) workshop on Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Case Challenge
🍱 11:30am - 12:30: Lunch and Lab Tours (students are broken in groups for a better tour experience)
💡 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Students work on ICE Challenge related to the hardware/technology industry
🏆 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Student presentations (winner takes all!)
🍬 2:00pm - 2:10pm: 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.
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