Partner Events for High School Students
CPA Ontario partners with other organizations to develop high school students’ knowledge and skills in business and leadership. Join us at their conferences, take part in exciting competitions, win prizes and build the skills you’ll need to be an innovator and leader in the future.
Sprott Accounting Day - Carleton University's Sprott School of Business is partnering with CPA Ontario to put on a day of learning, networking, and getting inspired by where the CPA designation can take you. Students in the Ottawa region have a chance to learn all about the career opportunities as a CPA.
Student Life Expo helps graduating high school students explore all their options and upgrade their futures. Student Life Expo is Canada’s largest post-secondary education and lifestyle event on a mission to help students learn about the choices ahead, be inspired about the future and explore all the options at this pivotal time in their life.
In collaboration with the University of Toronto Scarborough accounting department, students in grades 11 and 12 can participate in this case competition. The event includes networking opportunities, workshops by industry professionals and a chance for students to solve real world problems. The winning teams even walk away with cash prizes.
Skills Ontario has the mission of stimulating world class technological and employability skills in Ontario youth. Diversity, equity and representation are top priorities for this organization. They host different events and programming focused on empowering all youth to consider a career in skilled trades and technology.
OBEA has a mission to contribute to the professional growth of business educators and to respond to needs expressed by members. They strive to provide a forum for stimulating ideas through conferences and newsletters, as well as working with the Ontario Ministry of Education to represent business educators at the provincial level.
DECA prepares youth to be ready to face the business world. Join 15,000+ elite business students across Ontario. Take part in competitions and conferences. Connect with an alumni network of corporate professionals and learn about their industries. You can find CPA Ontario at their Provincial Competitions, Leadership Development Academy (LDA), pre-ICDC and other events throughout the year.
The Leadership in Business Conference (LIBC) is for senior high school students who are preparing for the next step in their education. High school students from across Ontario join 150 Wilfrid Laurier University students to compete in a business case study competition and gain business acumen.
Build a Dream informs young women about career journeys in all areas, across all sectors to work towards the end goal of building a diverse workforce. Students can join career discovery expos, network, find role models and access resources to help them plan their career path.
The University of Guelph’s Business Pentathlon is a unique challenge designed specifically for Ontario high school students. Students will compete in five fun and challenging business-focused events, testing your business knowledge, communication and leadership skills.
We partner with Brock University's Goodman School of Business to host different events for students to get a preview of a successful career in accounting. Gain insights on becoming designated for greatness and meet like minded students.
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - Canadian chapter hosts a flagship conference and one of Canada’s premier high school business competitions. The conference brings together over 1000 students from across Canada to compete for prestigious awards, network and learn from engaging speakers.
Target Alpha is a student-led organization that works to promote financial literacy among youth. Join conferences, real-time competitions and get access to educational resources. Competitions include a Stock Pitch Competition, Financial Planners’ Competition and Alpha Hacks.
The Queen’s Leadership, Excellence and Development Conference (QLEAD) brings together hundreds of inspired high school students to develop their leadership skills and gain a better understanding of the business world. This three-day conference allows delegates to connect with one another and, given their QLEAD alumni network, are able to remain connected long after.
Youth Leadership Camps Canada (YLCC) runs the Ontario Student Leaders Conference (OSLC) that attracts over 2200 high school students from across Ontario to engage, inspire and teach students to be future leaders.
ChatterHigh is an online quiz site that links students to career-training related websites. See what CPA Ontario has to offer within their website.