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APEGA - Local Branches
Branch Science Nights
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The Opportunity |
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APEGA's Edmonton and Calgary Branches are looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience in an evening of fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations for students, teachers and families. During the 2024-25 school year these branches will be hosting Science Nights each month at a different school in their local area. Volunteers can sign up for one or multiple Science Nights throughout the year. A pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. |
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The Impact |
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APEGA’s outreach events, such as Science Nights and Science Olympics are vital pieces of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA.
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Approximately 3-hours per event
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Schedule & Location |
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Edmonton Branch Science Nights: Thursday, March 20th, 2025 | Centennial School | 17420 57 Ave NW, Edmonton Thursday, April 24th, 2025 | Patricia Heights | 16216 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton Thursday, May 15th, 2025 | Norwood School | 9520 111 Ave NW, Edmonton
Calgary Branch Science Nights: April 10th, 2025 | Cranston School | 205 Cranston Dr SE, Calgary April 17th, 2025 | Banting and Best School | 1819 66 Ave SE, Calgary
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APEGA - Science Olympics
APEGA Branch Science Olympics
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The Opportunity |
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Each year several of APEGA's 10 branches host local Science Olympics Events in their communities. These interactive, interschool engineering and geoscience events challenge students in grades 4 – 12 to compete in a series of application and problem-solving challenges designed to promote teamwork, creative thinking, and fun.
If you're looking for a way to promote STEM education in your community, the Peace Region and Central Alberta Branches are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2025 APEGA Science Olympics. These events are great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students and promote your profession in the community
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Event Dates
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Grand Prairie – June 7th, 2025 Shift Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm Event Location: Northwestern Polytechnic
Red Deer - April 26th, 2025 Shift Time: 11:30am - 5:15pm. Event runs 12:30-4:45pm Event Location: Red Deer Polytechnic - Cenovus Learning Centre
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The Impact |
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APEGA’s Science Olympics events are a vital piece of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. By participating in Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions.
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Event Volunteers Event Volunteers help with tasks including but not limited to: signing in students, setting up project material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, handing out student lunch and awards, and cleaning up project material.
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3 - 6 hours training 3-hours pre-event for Challenge Managers 6.5 – 8 hours on event day
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APEGA Science Olympics
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The Opportunity |
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The APEGA Science Olympics are back! APEGA's K-12 Outreach team is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2025 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the Edmonton or Calgary events. These events are great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA.
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Event Dates
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Edmonton – Saturday, April 5th, 2025 Calgary – Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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The Impact |
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APEGA’s Science Olympics events are a vital piece of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. By participating in Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions.
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Volunteer Roles |
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Event Volunteers Event Volunteers help with tasks including but not limited to: signing in students, setting up project material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, handing out student lunch and awards, and cleaning up project material.
Challenge Managers Challenge Managers are responsible for leading a challenge on the day of the event. They will act as the point person for all volunteers judging that activity, requiring them to be deeply familiar with the activity and the APEGA Science Olympics event. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take on a larger role at the event.
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3 - 6 hours training 3-hours pre-event for Challenge Managers 6.5 – 8 hours on event day
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APEGA - University Outreach
Mentoring Café
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The Opportunity |
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Navigating a new field can be challenging that the best of times. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone who’s already established in their field to go to for advice? APEGA understands that students and members-in-training (who are enrolled in the Work Readiness Program) crave guidance and advice tailored to their unique needs, and we've got something incredible lined up. Introducing the APEGA Mentoring Cafe – your passport to personalized, 30-minute virtual meetings with industry professionals who are ready to help you tackle any career subject you desire.
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APEGA’s Mentoring Café isn’t your average mentoring program; it's an express ticket to expert insights and we’re looking for experienced professional members to join our diverse pool of passionate volunteers. By volunteering as an on-demand mentor with APEGA’s Mentoring Café program you help students and members-in-training to access the career guidance they need when they need it, without locking into a long-term commitment. Share your experience and expertise, grow your professional network and help nurture the next generation of professionals.
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30-minute virtual meetings on a flexible schedule. Take on as many or as few as you like.
*New* Help guide a prospective APEGA member through the membership process by reviewing their application and providing guidance. This is a 1-3 month commitment of a few hours each month.
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Other Opportunities
Global Energy Conference
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The Opportunity |
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Come join APEGA staff and volunteers at the 2025 Global Energy Show! This show is the largest B2B exhibition and conference engaging with industry buyers and sellers, stakeholders and partners, CEOs and young professionals together to share knowledge and fuel innovation in the ever-changing energy landscape. The Association is seeking volunteers to help staff APEGA’s booth at Calgary’s BMO Centre at Stampede Park from June 10-12.
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The Impact |
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As an important stakeholder in Alberta’s energy industry, APEGA will have a booth setup at the 2025 conference to engage with the public, APEGA members, and other energy professionals. Volunteers will help answer questions about the association, membership, registration, and our regulatory responsibilities. Not only is this a great way to promote the professions, it is also an opportunity to learn more about APEGA’s inner workings.
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2-hours on June 10th, 11th, or 12th
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