Sent on behalf of Dr. Wayne Serebrin, Associate Dean, Undergraduate & Partnerships:

 

Below are a number of opportunites available to B.Ed students. Please reivew and apply to all that interest you.

 

AWARDS:

UM Undergraduate Research Award:   Are you an undergraduate student who wants to learn more about research and scholarship in Education? Do you want to get paid to gain experience in the world of academia? If so, you might want to consider applying for an Undergraduate Research Award!

The award is open to undergraduate students in all fields and ranges of research, scholarly works or creative activities. Students apply to be mentored over 16 weeks (May through August) by a professor of their choice. The hours are flexible and determined in collaboration with the Advisor. The monetary value of the award is $7,000 and the Faculty of Education has funding to support 5 URA students in 2024.

 

How to apply:

  1. Interview a professor that you hope to be supervised by, to learn about the research, scholarly work or creative activity they are undertaking, and how you may both possibly benefit from a research experience. Be sure to discuss possible hours/commitment requirements should you receive an award placement.
  2. Complete the online application form and submit by February 13, 2024. Further steps, for the Student and the Proposed Supervisor, will be provided to applicants upon completion of the form.

 

For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Undergraduate Research Awards - How To Apply

For a list of potential mentors in the Faculty of Education, click here: List of Potential Mentors for URA Students (Education)

To learn more about last year’s faculty projects please see the UM Today article: Feminist Eyes: Engaging in Analysis of Popular Media

If you have any questions about the award application process, please contact ura@umanitoba.ca

Best of luck with your application!

 

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT:

Literacy Links with the St. James-Assiniboia School Division: Are you looking for a summer job that will give you practical experience working with children and help you grow professionally as a teacher?  If so, consider a position as a Literacy Links Facilitator with the St. James-Assiniboia School Division.  You will receive all necessary training from a variety of professionals in the field and gain valuable experience for your teaching toolkit.  The deadline for applications is Friday, February 9th.  For further information, check out  https://www.sjasd.ca/Employment/Non-TeachingVacancies  or contact deidre.sagert@sjasd.ca

 

Camp Counsellor with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy: Camp Counsellors are needed for the 2024 summer season. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision, implementation and evaluation of summer day camp programs including partial planning of activities, Counsellors will work closely with the Day Camp Coordinator and Education staff, as well as mentor and evaluate summer camp volunteers. The Camp Counsellor will be responsible for engaging large and small groups of children by delivering educational and interactive activities, games, and interpretive talks. Camp Counsellors will ensure extraordinary experiences by creating a fun, safe, and positive atmosphere with a sense of belonging and respect.  Summer camps focus primarily on outdoor education and recreation for elementary school aged children. The application deadline is February 16th. For more inforamtion visit: Camp Counsellor (Seasonal) - Assiniboine Park Conservancy (northstarats.com)

 

Thank you.

 

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Sent by Nicole Jensen

Assistant to Wayne Serebrin,

Associate Dean Undergraduate & Partnerships

 

Faculty of Education

Room 213 Education Building

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2

Phone: 204-474-9015

nicole.jensen@umanitoba.ca

 

 

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