Guidance
No Boundaries
You’re coming to the end of high school. The big question is looming…
"What do I want to do with my life?"
You’re entering a different world than the one your parents graduated into 20 years ago. Technology is changing everything. Laptops, social media, mobile devices, cloud computing, video conferencing—it’s all making higher education more accessible to more people in more places. There are no boundaries to where you can go and what you can achieve… except in your own mind.Mix ’n’ Match
There’s more to post secondary education than getting a job. You definitely want an edge, but you also want to boost your earning potential, give yourself more options and set yourself up for future success. That’s the motivation behind ‘laddering’.The More You Learn, The More You Earn
Fact: the higher your educational attainment, the more you earn. With a university degree, a guy can expect to earn roughly $1.5 million over the course of his working life, compared to roughly $535,000 without a high school diploma.
Money for Learning
Once you’ve decided on a post secondary program, you’ll need money to pay for tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses. The first source is parents; can they afford to help pay tuition or help with living expenses? If not, you need to begin looking for scholarships and student loans.Trades - The New “IT” Occupation
Saskatchewan is enjoying an economic boom thanks in large part to the mining industry. We are a leading producer of potash, uranium, coal, gold, salt, silica sand and clays, and there is the potential for diamonds, rare earth metals and more.The Resume Challenge
You know you need one, but why is it so hard!? We’re talking about the resume, of course. There’s something about boiling down your experience into one or two pages that gives even seasoned professionals a case of writer’s block.What Do You Think?
Every year, we ask readers for feedback on Relevance magazine. How do you use it? What articles are most helpful? What would you like to see more of? Here are some of your comments.Hello, It’s Your Education Calling
Saskatchewan is a big province. Really big. North to south is roughly 1,225 kilometres. Sheer size combined with a relatively small population mean the education you want isn’t always available in your home community.Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a process of skills training where a person — called an “apprentice”— earns the skills of a trade on-the-job and under the supervision of an expert – called a “journeyperson”