Seth Fronda was nothing short of happy after his school nominated him to take part in Career Trek. 

“The guidance counsellor at my school told me about Career Trek and thought it was something I’d be interested in, and I was,” says Seth. 

An 11 year-old graduate of the Phase 1 program, Seth enjoyed the fun, hands-on activities at Red River College, University of Winnipeg, and University of Manitoba where he and his fellow Trekkers discovered a variety of career options to consider for their futures. One activity he remembers involved a series of science experiments with eggs. Another activity required him build a birdhouse at RRC. 

Sasha Mark knows he wants a career working with kids. He also knows that getting an education is a key role in making that happen.

“A lot of careers out there require you to have an education. Career Trek made it known early on that getting an education is important, and that always stuck with me,” says Sasha. 

This 17-year-old Career Trek graduate is the Junior Campus Coordinator for the Phase 1 Program. A former Trekker and Junior Staff Member, Sasha’s current leadership role allows him to work closely with other staff to ensure quality program delivery each week. 

“I love the idea of taking my own time to work with such a positive organization, especially one that has helped me be the person that I am today.” 

 

The Province of Manitoba sponsors Career Cruising, an online resource that encourages career exploration for people of all ages.

This interactive site has been designed to assist students and parents in becoming more aware of the steps involved in career planning. 

Mawj Al-Hammadi didn’t think she’d be walking away from the recent Children Rising Program convocation ceremony with $1,000 for her education.

But that’s exactly what she did.

As the latest recipient of a $1,000 RESP scholarship generously donated by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, Mawj joins a long list of Trekkers who have received this award. Mawj met the criteria of demonstrating a great deal of potential to experience success in her education and career path. In addition, she has a supportive family to help her achieve this outcome.

“It means a lot,” says Mawj. “I really like school and it just means that I’ll have something [when I start my studies.] It meant a really big thing to me.”

It was equally big for her parents. “I’m a mom what do you think,” says Mawj’s mom, Ban. “I was flying. I’m really happy and it was like a surprise...

Self-proclaimed “army brat” and Career Trek Junior Staff, Steffanie Avery, plans to join the air force, but she “isn’t into the fighting or driving.” 

“I like business,” says Avery. She plans to be a logistics officer working in human resources dealing with supply chain, finance, and food services. Avery has researched her future plans extensively. She already knows salary rates, housing costs on base, and what benefits are offered through the air force.  

Avery’s father was also in the military; however, her dad didn’t pressure her to want to join. “My mom would have killed him,” jokes Avery if her father would have encouraged her to join the army. But “he was happy,” says Avery about her decision. Not only does Avery plan to be a leader in the military one day, but at Career Trek next school year.

For the past school year, Avery volunteered every...