NipU is hosting an Aboriginal student links info night ... tonight

Nipissing University
News Release

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Nipissing University’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives is hosting an information night on Thursday, September 16, at 5 p.m. in room H104, for Aboriginal students and their parents to learn more about an exciting career development program.

The program, titled Aboriginal Student Links, operates in four local high schools and is led by Aboriginal students enrolled at Nipissing who deliver activities grounded in Aboriginal culture. It will run in four area secondary schools: Chippewa, West Ferris, Widdifield, and Scollard Hall starting the week of September 20, 2010.

In its second year, the Aboriginal Student Links program is pleased to welcome the opportunity to link the program with a high school credit course. High school learners have the option to receive a high school credit or volunteer hours for participating in the Student Links program.

Thursday’s information night will feature presentations from students who participated in the previous year’s program and offer details for about the ASL program.

“This program is one of the first of its kind in Canada. We believe that by linking secondary students with post-secondary students through ASL, we can encourage mentorship and success in high school and increase the likelihood that students will pursue higher education,” said Doug Dokis, manager of Aboriginal Services and Community Outreach at Nipissing University. “It’s an interactive, flexible and fun program that guides students towards post-secondary education and careers and develops leadership capacity amongst our youth.”

Thursday night’s information session outlines all aspects of the program. Students from last year will do presentations on their experiences.

For more information on the Aboriginal Student Links program, please visit: www.aboriginalstudentlinks.ca

The Aboriginal Student Links program is made possible through funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

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