CALM down!

I’ve spent this past week in the Calgary area speaking with grade 11 students in their CALM class. CALM stands for Career and Life Management and it is a core course in the senior high school level in Alberta. The aim of this class is to enable students to make well informed decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives. My 45 min presentation covers SAIT programs, admission requirements, application process, student services, activities, residence and financial information. I quiz students at the end to see if they were paying attention and reward them with candy, it usually gets their attention.

CALM class presentations are a large component of what I do when I am in Calgary. It is a great opportunity to speak with students gearing up for postsecondary. It is especially beneficial for students interested in programs that are high demand, as I give them information on how to prepare early for program selection.