Sessions & Events

The PREP Academy is inviting African Nova Scotian College and University students to our next Job Shadow Day at Emera and NS Power in Halifax. Providing students with an opportunity to explore the sustainable energy sector and to get a better understanding of the job options available in today’s industry, job shadowing will also help encourage one of PREP’s goals to connect African NS students to meaningful and inclusive organizations.

EXPLORE:  Energy Delivery, Power Production, Customer Experience & Innovation, Communications & External Engagement, Human Resources, Finance, Regulatory, Legal and Government Relations, Technology or Health & Safety Environment

Join The PREP Academy and Holland College for our first campus tour! Transportation, lunch, and more all provided for FREE! Please register below to ensure your seat!

Join PREP for a free online workshop about being a Student-Athlete! During this session we'll discuss student-athlete expectations, the recruiting process, what to look for in a program, how to maintain a healthy balance and more!

This workshop is opened to all African Nova Scotian students/parents and parents/guardians of African Nova Scotian students on Wednesday, March 27th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Join PREP for a free online interactive information session about the admissions and application process for applying to College and University. Learn about the classes students need in high school to be eligible for college and university, program entrance requirements and more!

This session is open to parents who have Indigenous African Nova Scotian students in grades 10, 11 and 12.

Are you an African Nova Scotian student in grade 10, 11 or 12? Join us for an in-person interactive information session to help you prepare for college or university.

What's being covered?

• Admissions and Application Process
• Program Entrance Requirements
• Scholarship Preparation and Applications
• Being Successful as a 1st Year Student
• Free food & transportation
• Giveaways, tip sheets and more!

Food, Transportation, and Giveaways!

PREP's College & University Expo is a 1-day event bringing together grade 12 African Nova Scotian students from across the province to engage with colleges and universities across Atlantic Canada. The Expo enhances and increases the experience and representation of Black students and Black support on campus. This event allows students and parents to explore program options, meet and engage with campus staff and apply to be considered for early admissions for FREE!

What schools will be there? NSCC, DAL/Kings, SMU, StFX, Acadia, MSVU, NSCAD, CBU, Holland College, Mount Allison, and St Thomas!

Register for this event has now closed, if you have any further inquires please reach out to: Senai Colley (Programs Coordinator) at senai@theprepacademy.ca

PREP is inviting all African Nova Scotian parents/guardians and students to our Parent & Student Orientation Night at Digby Regional High School on Friday September 29th from 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Food and refreshments will be provided: sandwiches, wraps, veggie trays, etc. Household family members are welcome to attend, including younger siblings. Please indicate the number of people who will be attending from your family in your registration.

If you are unable to attend the in-person Orientation Night, we have an option to sign up for an Online Orientation Night. To register for the online event, please click here.

PREP is inviting all African Nova Scotian parents/guardians and students to our Parent & Student Orientation Night at Cobequid Education Centre on Monday September 25th from 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Food and refreshments will be provided: sandwiches, wraps, veggie trays, etc. Household family members are welcome to attend, including younger siblings. Please indicate the number of people who will be attending from your family in your registration.

If you are unable to attend the in-person Orientation Night, we have an option to sign up for an Online Orientation Night. To register for the online event, please click here.

The PREP Academy and St. Francis Xavier University are excited to invite African Nova Scotian high school students, along with one parent or guardian to participate in a university campus tour!

Participants will be picked up from one of the pick-up locations and brought to St. FX by the university's coach bus! Students and parents/guardians will have the opportunity to spend the day touring campus, meeting faculty and current  students, meeting with Black student supports on campus, and learning more about the opportunities at St.FX University. Lunch and transportation is provided. Unfortunately, because of this we are only able to bring a select number of students. This tour will be first come first serve.

Join PREP for a free online information session about high school course selection and graduation requirements. This session is designed to help parents navigate and understand the options available for their students’ educational journey.

This session is open to parents who have Indigenous African Nova Scotian students in grades 9, 10 and 11.