The Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is a unique initiative designed for high school students who are Indigenous or identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, or multi-racial with connections to Black heritage. Participants join hands-on activities, experiments, lectures, and specialized projects led by professionals at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. They explore fields […]
Support, Engage, Experience University of Toronto Mississauga (SEE UTM) is an access program and collaboration between the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and Peel District School Board. SEE UTM aims to make post-secondary education more accessible to students who come from communities historically underrepresented at UTM. These students may have been marginalized due to socio-economic […]
Indigenous Access Days is an initiative aimed at giving Indigenous students the opportunity to experience the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus and become familiar with the support and services available at UTM and other institutions. This program is intended to empower Indigenous students to view post-secondary education as a viable option by demonstrating how […]
Access days at the Centre for Student Engagement are designed to help prospective students and community members experience and learn about Post-Secondary Education (PSE) opportunities through hands-on, educational, and engaging workshops with faculty, on-campus partners, and UTM student leaders. This experiential learning opportunity aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the inner workings […]
This program offers Indigenous high school students the opportunity to explore university life at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. Participants join a mentorship program that connects them with current Indigenous students who have navigated the transition from high school to post-secondary education. Engaging workshops and events throughout the program empower Indigenous identity and provide […]
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 project seeks to develop intentional pathways to attract future Black and Indigenous educators and provide multi-faceted supports to assure their success in OISE’s Master of Teaching (MT) Program. Research and policy indicate that teachers’ identities fail to reflect student diversity in K-12 schools and contribute to inequitable outcomes as students miss the benefits of […]
Reach Ahead to Kinesiology: Black Youth is a week long March Break program where students spend a week immersed at the University of Toronto and discover what it’s like to be a student at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE).Students will learn all about the exciting field of kinesiology through interactive workshops and […]
Reach Ahead to Kinesiology: Indigenous Youth is a week long March Break program where students spend a week immersed at the University of Toronto and discover what it’s like to be a student at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE).Students will learn all about the exciting field of kinesiology through interactive workshops and […]
