The STEAM Mentorship Academy is a structured program spanning 16 weeks, specifically tailored for high school students in grades 11 and 12. Its primary objective is to provide an opportunity for these students to accumulate volunteer hours and actively engage in community service. The program operates under the guidance and assistance of Steam Coaches, who […]
STEAM Days at UTM is a series of interactive events organized by the Centre for Student Engagement. These events are specifically designed for students in grades 3 through 12 in the Peel Region community. In-person events offer engaging activities and hands-on experiences that promote learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics […]
The 100 Strong Foundation (‘100 Strong’) was created by a group of professional black men as a way to come together and address issues in their own community and, in particular, those affecting young black men ages 11-14 years old. 100 Strong aims to shift the Black community’s current paradigm towards self-empowerment and success, with […]
The BAEE@UTM (Black Access to Educational Excellence) initiative provides prospective Black high school students with supports at UTM to assist them in their university decision-making process. Prospective Black students will be are personally introduced to current UTM Black students, faculty, and a robust network of resources, dedicated to continually supporting them throughout their post-secondary studies.
The U of T Mississauga Bridging Pathway (UTMBP) offers mature students (at least 20 years of age) the opportunity to be admitted to University undergraduate studies when they do not meet traditional admission requirements and have been away from formal education for some time. Students who successfully complete the required credits in the UTMBP may […]
At Camp U of T Mississauga, children ages 9 – 16 have the opportunity develop knowledge and skills through participating in Academic or Leadership Summer camps through the Department of Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre (RAWC), in collaboration with academic partners on the U of T Mississauga campus including the Department of Forensics (Forensics Camp), […]
Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified (FREED) is a grassroots organization that increases access to field research, outdoor and naturalist experiences, community building, and career mentorship for Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized students. We achieve this by organizing a weeklong, overnight field course at a remote field station, where 15 undergraduate students learn field and […]
The Enrichment Academy (EA) is a multi-year scholars program aimed at empowering students from communities that are underrepresented in higher education to see that a university education is within their reach and beneficial to their future aspirations. By laying a foundation for success through academic support, mentorship, and post-secondary planning resources, the EA also strives […]
The KUUMBA E.S.T.E.A.M. Conference is a full day of inspirational discussions, activities, and workshops held for Grade 7 & 8 Black female students in partnership with the Peel District School Board. The conference welcomes around 400 participants annually for over 50 workshops/activities.
MedLinx is an innovative program designed to empower high school students facing systemic barriers, such as Black, Indigenous, Filipino, or Latin American youth, as well as those from low-income or first-in-family post-secondary backgrounds. It provides a supportive pathway to careers in healthcare by offering hands-on experiences, mentorship, and specialized learning opportunities. Through workshops on all […]