ICE Training & Reach Ahead at Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford

ICE Training & Reach Ahead at Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford

Sectors Covered:

Sectors Covered:

All sectors

All sectors

Requirements Met:

Requirements Met:

Sector-partnered experiences - ICE

Sector-partnered experiences - ICE

Reach ahead experiences

Reach ahead experiences

Date:

Date:

Fall Semester 2025

Fall Semester 2025

Time:

Time:

9:00 AM - 2:10 PM

9:00 AM - 2:10 PM

Address:

Address:

73 George St, Brantford, ON N3T 2Y3

73 George St, Brantford, ON N3T 2Y3

Overview:

Overview:

Step onto the vibrant campus of Wilfrid Laurier University and experience what it means to be part of a forward-thinking academic community. From interactive sessions with leading industry partners to behind-the-scenes glimpses into student life and research, this event will spark students’ curiosity and show them what’s possible in higher education. It’s an inspiring introduction to university life and leadership.

Step onto the vibrant campus of Wilfrid Laurier University and experience what it means to be part of a forward-thinking academic community. From interactive sessions with leading industry partners to behind-the-scenes glimpses into student life and research, this event will spark students’ curiosity and show them what’s possible in higher education. It’s an inspiring introduction to university life and leadership.

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

🍱 11:30am - 12:00pm: Lunch break (we do better than pizzas, don’t worry)

🏫 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Campus tour (discover the magic behind WLU)

💡 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Students work on ICE Challenge (it actually is a real industry case - not a made up one)

🏆 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

🍱 11:30am - 12:00pm: Lunch break (we do better than pizzas, don’t worry)

🏫 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Campus tour (discover the magic behind WLU)

💡 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Students work on ICE Challenge (it actually is a real industry case - not a made up one)

🏆 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Student Presentations (winner takes all!)

🍬 2:00pm - 2:10pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)

Important Notes:

Important Notes:

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.

ICE Training & Reach Ahead at Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford