The Nuclear Innovation Institute's Explore program supports engaging, inclusive events and resources across multiple platforms and various streams of knowledge. This includes science, technology, engineering and math as well as nuclear-related learning.
Our initiatives and events are targeted primarily at students living in or near the Grey, Bruce, Huron region and local Indigenous communities.
SCIENCE OLYMPICS
Ready to engage your students in STEM education?
An annual day of science challenges and competition for high school students, crowning the winners with the championship belt!
With challenges spanning multiple scientific disciplines like genetics, Earth science, game theory, physics, engineering and more, this groundbreaking event plays a crucial role in bridging the gap in opportunities between urban and rural high school students in the region.
Making big moves
championship belt
1
participants
100+
total teams
23
“We haven’t really had a lot of opportunities in the area, so it was pretty cool to come out and see students from other schools.”
Clara
Grade 12
“It wasn’t these students’ first time doing a science competition, but our first time doing one locally like this—having a homegrown opportunity for students to show their quick thinking and teamwork was incredible.”
Jason Doble
Teacher, Goderich District Collegiate Institute
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RESOURCES
Pathways to Power
NII’s Pathways to Power help guidance counsellors, parents and high school students explore skilled trades careers in the energy industry. Developed in collaboration with local unions, these resources reflect real pathways from school to apprenticeships and beyond—and what it takes to build a rewarding career in the clean energy sector.
External resources
EHRC PathwayPro
Discover flexible pathways to enter, explore and advance in skilled trades—with opportunities to learn, work and grow at your own pace.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
OYAP is a specialized program in high school that allows you to explore apprenticeship and consider careers in the skilled trades.
Skilled Trades in Ontario
Information on how students can start their journey into the trades while still completing their high school education.
Construction Training & Apprenticeship Ontario
Information sheets on 33 different trades, including training, entrance requirements and average wage.
Skills Ontario
Opportunities for youth to explore and develop skills for successful careers in the skilled trades and technologies.
Tomorrow’s Trades
Bridging the gap between academic learning and practical apprenticeship in the trades, providing guidance and resources to recent high school graduates and those looking for a fresh start in their professional lives.
Skills Canada
Resources for educators to use in their classrooms about skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow.
STEM lessons
Whether learning in the classroom, virtually from home—or simply looking for a fun
way to keep kids busy—Explore's STEM lesson plans are easy-to-follow and
engaging for students in elementary school.
Coding in the classroom
Not sure where to start in your coding lessons? Or need some new ideas for fun ways to teach these concepts?
NII's Coding in the Classroom binder is complete with grades 2-8 lesson plans that complement the Ontario coding curriculum goals of patterns, problem-solving and early literacy.
Download the complete binder
GET IN TOUCH.
Are you interested in learning more about NII's Explore STEM programming or resources? Is your business interested in making an impact on youth STEM education?
Phillip Craig
Director, Education
& Outreach
explore@nii.ca
