SHSM Year Calendar

March 10University of Waterloo (9:30AM-2:30PM)

Step into one of the most ambitious andprofessional learning environments in the world.  This one-day SHSMCertification & Reach Ahead experience brings you inside the Universityof Waterloo, a place known globally for innovation, intensity, andturning students into industry-ready professionals. From Silicon Valleystartups to global tech giants, Waterloo students are everywhere and now youget to see why.   You’ll explore how Waterloo’s world-leadingco-op model connects classroom learning directly to real careers, and howstudents build confidence, skills, and networks before they even graduate. Thisisn’t a lecture. It’s an inside look at how high-performing students think,collaborate, and operate.   Throughout the day, you’ll workthrough an industry-recognized certification workshop, building real skills inCustomer Service, Leadership, or Project Management, the same professionalskills employers expect in the workplace. You’ll also meet current Waterloostudents and alumni who were once exactly where you are, and hear how theynavigated high school, co-op, university, and beyond.   You’lltour campus, feel the pace, the standards, and the professionalism that defineWaterloo, and walk away with a clearer picture of what it takes to succeed inpost-secondary and professional life.