OPG makes commitment to skilled trades through NII Explore Energy Co-op
This week, OPG committed $5,000 towards the NII Explore Co-op plus their time and expertise over the upcoming fall and winter terms.
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NII BLOG
Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.
Jun 172 min read
Successful skilled trades Energy Co-op pilot concludes, with plans to expand
Program has resulted in new learning, job offers and future skilled trade co-op positions
May 212 min read
Goderich District Collegiate Institute victorious at second-annual NII Explore science Olympics
The second-annual Science Olympics brought together 12 teams of exceptional high school students from across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
Feb 262 min read
First-ever NII Explore Energy Sector Co-op launches at UBC Local 2222
The inaugural class of 26 students will get a chance to experience the breadth of jobs in the energy industry.
Nov 22, 20232 min read
NII Explore introduces coding lesson plans to support parents and teachers
NII Explore is proud to announce that parents and teachers can access all of its coding lesson plans for grade two to eight students.
Jun 27, 20231 min read
NII Explore gears up for another summer of hands-on science
The NII Explore Science in the Summer team is hitting the road—visiting locations around Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
May 29, 20232 min read
Saugeen District Senior School victorious at first-ever NII Explore Science Olympics
The NII Explore Science Olympics championship belt is heading to SDSS after a team of students conquered a range of challenges last Friday.
Apr 19, 20232 min read
NII to create modern training and research hub in Kincardine
The investment reflects NII’s commitment to provide existing and future workers—in nuclear and other industries.
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Rural Ontario set to touch the future with SWERVE event this weekend
This weekend, the first-ever SWERVE festival opens its doors, giving visitors a hands-on feel for how we will live and work in the future.
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Esports tournaments coming to SWERVE event—with great prizes!
On September 10th, come to SWERVE at the Southampton Coliseum for your chance to win an Oculus Quest 2 headset and other great prizes!
Aug 23, 20222 min read
Bruce County Public Library bringing hands-on fun to SWERVE event
Librarians and staff throughout the county are packing up unique experiences and bringing them to the NII ExploreZone at SWERVE.
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Science hits the road again this summer with NII Explore
NII Explore’s Science in the Summer is back for its second summer of fun, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jun 20, 20222 min read
NII Explore coding delivered to more than 2,000 local students this year
As the school year winds to a close, NII Explore has completed its final week of coding education for more than 2,000 elementary students.
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Choosing hope: local teens negotiate for the future of our planet
On Earth Day 2022 we reflect on the first-of-its-kind March Break World Climate Simulation for students in Bruce County, hosted at NII.
Nov 30, 20212 min read
NII’s Phillip Craig wins Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence
The Golden Apple Award “recognizes high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation in education by a local educator.”
Sep 9, 20211 min read
A summer of science: NII Explore engages students and adults alike
Hands-on fun and competition for more than 1,000 Bruce and Grey students this summer
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens
#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.
Jul 27, 20212 min read
NII Explore takes science on the road this summer
NII Explore Science in the Summer programming is popping up around the region, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 22, 20211 min read
Winning Mission to Mars Team Aquila reunites at NII
We welcomed NII Explore Mission to Mars winning Team Aquila to the Nuclear Innovation Institute yesterday for a tour, some pizza and a chat.
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Teaching teachers—and their students—the joys of coding
Later this month will mark a year since the Ontario government announced sweeping changes to the province's math curriculum.
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