Experience live stage performances and learn the skills Hollywood actors honed before hitting the big screen. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's involved in writing and casting a play, designing a set and organizing a dress rehearsal.
Learn how to conduct interviews, write news stories, shoot footage and record for television or radio. You'll use a professional television studio, radio training facilities and video/audio editing suites.
Check out the high-tech, high security world of global aerospace technology. In partnership with a medley of aerospace companies, participants will work on the most modern and up-to-date technology that the industry has to offer.
Learn what goes on behind the scenes at Winnipeg radio station, 92.9 KICK FM and try your hand at everything from writing commercials and show scripts, to developing and executing promotions.
RADIATION THERAPY
Explore how cancer grows in the body and how it is diagnosed and treated. Learn about the duties of radiation technologists at CancerCare Manitoba (Health Sciences Centre) and how they use cutting edge technology to do to their jobs.
Flex your creative muscles in the kitchen as you learn all the steps necessary to create a meal worthy of Winnipeg's finest restaurants.
Focus your creative eye the way only a photographer can and catch amazing shots. Learn about the tips and tools of the trade that you can use to take a frame worthy shot and wow the public.
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“I liked that our instructor believed in us.” – Participant, Sport Event Management
“I’ve learned that you have to be open with people and give your ideas out to people even if you think they’re stupid ’cause you never know, someone else may think it’s an awesome idea. And you need to just let go and be a silly or serious character. FOCUS! Focus is a very important skill! When the time comes don't be afraid of what other people think.” – Participant, Theatre
“My experience at Phase II was fun and memorable. I won’t forget this. The kids in my class were fun to work with and the staff were cool. She encouraged me that I'm a good person.” – Participant, Sport Event Management
“I have learned a lot about design and weight distribution, as well as the flaws and benefits of 1st and 3rd world countries.” – Participant, Engineering
“I've become a better actor and know how to respect other/fellow actors and their talent. I've grown better at reading people's emotions/body language and look at the world differently. I’ve learned that I am more talented than what I give myself credit for and that this might be a good career for me.” – Participant, Theatre
“Phase II shows the children how do develop their thoughts and ideas. It allows them to interact with others interested in similar ideas.” – Parent
“I feel that I have grown to not be as shy but now I am like un-shy (if that's a word). I have learned how hard it is to focus sometimes and how long it takes to get something like this going. I would like to pursue an acting career lots. I have always wanted to act and be in movies and stuff. Maybe that dream will come true.” – Participant, Theatre
“I learned that it is much easier to acquire friends than I originally anticipated. I liked the fact that I could speak freely without discrimination and criticism.” – Participant, Engineering
“Being part of the Theatre Phase 2 Project increased my child's confidence.” – Parent
“A benefit of my child being involved in the Theatre Phase II project was that the participant's had more responsibility.” – Parent
“I think sport event management is a lot of fun because you get to plan things and I'm the kind of person that likes to be in charge. I really liked having to plan our own tournament. Now I see that you have to do so much work for sports management. There are two job opportunities that I could see myself doing and they are athletic therapy and coaching my own team.” – Participant, Sport Event Management
“At first I was shy, but as we got into the cool/fun stuff, I got right in it. The experience was better than I expected!” – Participant, Broadcast Journalism
“I have noticed that she is thinking more seriously about her future, her options, her career decisions and what it may take to get where she wants to be.” – Parent
“Our daughter comments on newscasts if they do something wrong and she tells us how things get done. She now picks up the camera and is always filming and editing. She has a little segment called 'Grilling with the Gilmores.' The whole concept of Career Trek is great.” – Parent
“My daughter has become more responsible about opportunities, helps out more, and understands more about what's good for her.” – Parent
“Now that I have an understanding and see how it works, I feel like I should try it.” – Participant, Engineering
“I liked the way we learned because there was hands on work and there was always an instructor around if you needed help. It was fun.” – Participant, Agro-Biology
“My daughter has gained more interest in science, especially microbiology. I hope this program will continue to provide chances for other kids.” – Parent
“I enjoyed building and learning about the world and I got to know new people.” – Participant, Engineering
“I've grown in a way that I thought I never could. I'm more outgoing, even out of theatre and on stage I am way better.” – Participant, Theatre
“My daughter’s interest in university is a lot more because of this chance. She didn't realize the different types of job fields for one subject.” – Parent
“I found it very fun to learn hands on skills that I will most certainly use through out my life.” – Participant, Construction Technology
“I care less about what other people think of me now. It takes a lot of planning and you have to contemplate everything to make sure the show will work and turn out the way you want it to. You have to love what you do or else you won't have the passion that is needed to make your characters come to life.” – Participant, Theatre
“When I started Broadcast Journalism I didn’t really know if I would like it, but it turned out I enjoyed it and I’m considering it as a career.” – Participant, Broadcast Journalism
“My son seems less insecure. His communication has evolved from grunts to more vocabulary.” – Parent
“I liked how everything was hands on, and it’s like we got to be a Radiation Therapist for a day, only it was 7 months.” – Participant, Radiation Therapy
“It was a mix of classroom learning and hands on learning, and that made it easier to understand.” – Participant, Engineering
“I really liked how we did a lot of hands on activities and how the instructors were very encouraging.” – Radiation Therapy
“[Alex has] increased his focus and memory. Acting/theatre is of great interest to him.” – Parent
“I've learned that there is more to theatre than acting. I liked that we got to choose what field we would like to be in, which gave me more in-depth experience than Phase I.” – Participant, Theatre