Event Overview

Hosted by the Education Foundation of CPAC and sponsored by HSBC Bank Canada, CPAC Education Day is the largest education related event in GTA’s Chinese Community. The main purpose of this annual event is to provide newcomer families with information on the Canadian education system and related services, helping students and parents succeed in their new life in Canada. Since its inception 6 years ago, this event has provided over 10,000 student and parents with practical information about education in this country.

The 7th CPAC Education Day will be held on October 25th, 2014 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel (600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill ON L4B 1B2). To date, about thirty educational exhibitors have confirmed their attendance. More than 1500 students and parents are expected to attend this year’s event.

Education Day gives students and parents information using a range of formats. About forty schools and education related service providers are expected to attend this year’s event to let you have a face-to-face communication chance to the school representatives. A keynote presentation shared by a Harvard student plus eight breakout session workshops and a full day drop-in student forum hosted by post-secondary student’s associations are all tailored to the needs of parents and students. Catering to the increasing interest in adult education, this year’s Education Day will also provide related information and workshop to mature students seeking a second career or look to upgrading their skills to reach their goals.

Keynote presentation: “Know Thyself”: Connecting Self-Knowledge and Success

Keynote speaker: Chloe Y. Li, Harvard University

Workshops include:

For both parents and students:

• How teens can build their career pathway to prosperity

• Introduction to TOPS program

• Introduction to Gifted program(Mandarin)

For students (presented in English):

• How to choose your major

• Panel discussion on the differences of business programs provided between different universities

• Ontario Colleges, a Pathway to Success

For Parents (presented in Mandarin):

• New immigrant parents: Understanding the Canadian education system and overcoming cultural challenges

• How parents can help children succeed in school

A full day Drop-in Students Forum organized by Enlight, Young Professionals Division of CPAC and 10 other student's association from different colleges and universities to answer all your questions on campus life, school application, student association, etc.

CPAC Education Day 2014 is open to the public. Admission is free. Online registration is available at: http://cpac2014eday.eventbrite.com/.

2014 CPAC Education Day Program Schedule

TIME

PROGRAMS

10:00 am

Registration

10:30 am

Education Fair starts

11:00 am –12:30 pm

Plenary Session

Welcome

Mr. Richard Lim, President of CPAC Education Foundation

Remarks by Presenting Sponsor

Mr. David Kuo, Head of Branch Network – Ontario, HSBC

Keynote Address

Know Thyself: Connecting Self-Knowledge and Success

Chloe Y. Li

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch Break

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Breakout sessions I

Room A

Room B

Room C

Buttonville

Thornhill

How to choose your major

Caroline Yang

Ontario Colleges, a Pathway to Success

Carly Lepoutre, Joshua Li,

Kelly Winger

Introduction to TOPS Program

Anthony Zhou

New immigrant parents: Understanding the Canadian education system and overcoming cultural challenges

Sophia Shi

(Mandarin)

（中文）

Drop-in Student Forum

Enlight-YPD of CPAC

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Break

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Breakout sessions II

Room A

Room B

Room C

Buttonville

Thornhill

How Teens Can Build Their Career Pathway to Prosperity

Amelia Ng

Panel Discussion on Business Programs

Kymberlee Wong

Crystal Chen

Alson Ng

Dorcas Wong

Introduction to Gifted Program

Qiumin Huang

Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School

Chaomin Li

(Mandarin)

（中文）

Drop-in Student Forum

Enlight-YPD of CPAC

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Networking

About the Education Foundation of CPAC

Founded in 1999, the Education Foundation of CPAC is a registered charity with a mission to promote academic and professional excellence as well as community leadership in the immigrant community. The Education Foundation provides scholarships, awards and bursaries to students with outstanding academic achievements and community involvement or the need for financial assistance.