SAIT Youth Programs

Calling all future chefs!

We are excited to announce a very cool opportunity for high school students interested in the culinary arts! 🍳 🍰

SAIT's School of Hospitality & Tourism and the The Calgary Stampede are teaming up to host the Inaugural Youth Agri‑Food Culinary Challenge, taking place on June 13 & 14, 2026 at SAIT.

The Youth Agri-Food Culinary Challenge is a two-day competition designed for students in grades 10–12 to gain hands-on skills in an immersive team environment, all while exploring sustainability, local food culture, and Alberta's vibrant agri-food scene.

Joined by Canada Beef and SAIT's own SAIT Beekeeping Club, students will learn from industry leaders and compete for $20,000 in cash prizes, with the winning team continuing on to a showcase during the 10-days of the Calgary Stampede.

There is no cost to participate and no prior culinary skills are needed.

Registration for youth participants is now open and spaces are limited: https://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/year-round-events/youth-culinary-challenge

The future of flight looks bright!

Yesterday, April 28, SAIT Youth Initiatives hosted its annual Exploring Aviation Day event in collaboration with the Art Smith Aero Centre team. Junior high students from different Calgary and area school boards spent the day discovering the exciting world of aviation through hands-on learning at SAIT's aviation campus! 🚀

With engaging sessions led by expert instructors, students explored aviation career pathways, educational routes, and future possibilities in the industry.

A huge thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Calgary Airports, for making this experience possible, and to our incredible keynote speaker Nicole Coy, Manager of Operations, for inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals.

Check out some of the activities students took part on throughout the day!