Mac Eng Take Our Kid to Work Day 2024

Welcome, Grade 9 students!

McMaster University is thrilled to welcome Grade 9 students for Take Our Kids to Work Day! This special day offers students a unique opportunity to shadow family or friends at their work, explore various career paths and gain invaluable insights into the world of work.

Take Our Kids to Work Day is more than just a day off school. It’s an opportunity for students to experience the workplace and responsibilities of different professions, prompt discussions about future education and aspirations, and get involved in various programming.

Important note: The following morning and afternoon programming are not mandatory for students’ participation in Take Our Kids to Work Day at McMaster. However, if you are planning on bringing your student to campus, the student’s parent/guardian is required to complete the Human Resources registration form for Take Our Kids to Work Day.

Morning programming available on campus

Human Resources Services will host morning programming from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. For more details and to register for the morning session, please visit the HR registration page. Note that registration for the HR-led morning program closes on Wednesday, October 23, but the form remains open till October 28 if your student is not participating in this morning programming but is coming to campus.

The McMaster Nuclear Reactor invites students to join them for a tour from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. This registration is open while space is available.

Afternoon programming by the Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering is planning an engaging afternoon session for participating Grade 9 students between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., which includes a STEM-focused workshop led by our Community Outreach team, opportunities to connect with some of our student-run clubs and attending a 2pm show at the Planetarium.

Open to all employees who are caregivers, family members or family friends of a Grade 9 student. You do not need to be a parent of a Grade 9 student and are welcome to support a Grade 9 student in your life for Take Our Kid to Work Day.

Registration deadline:
- New registrations – end of day October 28
- If you already registered with Human Resources and are adding Mac Eng programming additionally to your day, you have until end of day October 30 to complete Mac Eng registration.

More details about the final schedule, including the meeting and pickup locations, will be shared with all registrants closer to the event date.

We look forward to meeting you and your Grade 9 students on campus very soon!

Mac Eng Take Our Kids to Work Day 2024

To be completed by the parent/guardian of the participating Grade 9 student, the following registration form is for the Faculty of Engineering Take Our Kids to Work Day programming occurring on November 6, 2024. Registration is required by October 30. If your student is coming to campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day, it is mandatory for the parent/guardian to complete the McMaster Human Resources form even if the student is not participating in any campus-related programming.

Student Participant Full Name(Required)

Parent/Guardian Full Name(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone(Required)

Are you an employee of McMaster University?(Required)

Yes

If you are not an employee of McMaster University, an employee of McMaster that is a friend or family member may sponsor your student for Take Our Kid to Work Day. Additional fields will populate to collect the employee information.

McMaster Employee Full Name(Required)

McMaster Employee Department/Unit(Required)

McMaster Employee Email(Required)

McMaster Employee Cell Phone(Required)

Are there any allergies, medications, accommodations, etc that our staff should be aware of to support your student?

Please list all potential individuals that may be picking up or dropping off the student for the Faculty of Engineering programming, including their phone numbers, if not included above.

Assumption of Responsibility, Risk and Liability Waiver(Required)

I am the Parent/Guardian of Participant Minor listed below and am authorized to sign this Agreement, on behalf of the Participant Minor.

BY SIGNING THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT, YOU GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

The Participant Minor’s and/or my participation in the Activities may have inherent risks as a result of which personal injury, including death, or property damage may occur and I accept and assume all such risks arising from the Activities and hereby waive my individual right to commence legal action against the Released Parties for all claims I, or my representatives, may have for such personal injury, death or property damage;

participation in the Activities is NOT MANDATORY;

there will be other participants in the Program, such as but not limited to:
1.3.1 employees of Program with the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University,

1.3.2 other registered participant minors of the Program, and

1.3.3 if requested by their parents/guardians, the parents/guardians of other registered participant minors;

McMaster University may use any media content recorded or taken during the Program for promotional material for McMaster University, Venture Academy and without any further permission or payment;

I am responsible for the condition of any tools or equipment appropriate or needed for the Participant Minor to participate in the Program;

I am responsible for ensuring that the I and/or the Participant Minor will have and will wear equipment suitable for safety and properly participating in the Program;

I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death;
and
I, and will ensure that the Participant Minor will follow and abide by any and all risk assessments, health and safety regulations and instructions, received prior to taking part in the Activities.

2. I indemnify, hold harmless and release McMaster University, its directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors (the “Released Parties”) from all claims, costs, damages, liability or responsibility whatsoever for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death howsoever caused, including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Released Parties, whether passive or active, which arise from my participation in the Activities and/or the Program.

3. I agree that this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

4. I confirm that I have read and understood this Agreement and that by initialing in the box below, this terms as provided in this Agreement will be binding on me, the Participant Minor and on my, and their, heirs, next of kin, executors, and administrators.

Media Consent

I accept the following media consent agreement.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! BY SIGNING THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT, YOU GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

I, the undersigned, hereby grant permission to McMaster University (“McMaster”) and its representatives to photograph and video me, and otherwise capture my image, and to make recordings of my voice at the event or location referenced above.

McMaster Rights. I hereby grant to McMaster and its representatives, the right to use, reproduce, distribute, and broadcast my image, including my name, voice, likeness and affiliation with McMaster captured in such recordings in any media now known or later developed as well as my name for promoting, publicizing or explaining McMaster and its activities and for administrative, educational or research purposes. This right also extends to any of the contents performed, created or provided by me which are captured in any recordings, such as my performances, artwork, compositions or similar materials (the “Materials”). This right is irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive and transferrable.

Ownership. I acknowledge that McMaster owns all rights to the images and recordings.

Waiver. I hereby waive:
i. any right to inspect or approve the use of the images or recordings or of any written copy;
ii. all moral rights; and
iii. any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the images,
recordings or materials.

Indemnity. I hereby release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless McMaster, its Board of Governors, officers, employees or agents from and against any and all claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of the images, recordings or materials, including but not limited to claims of defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of publicity or copyright infringement, or any misuse, distortion, blurring, alteration, optical illusion or use in composite form that may occur or be produced in taking, processing, reduction or production of the finished product, its publication or distribution.

FAQs

Do I have to be a parent of the student attending Take Our Kid to Work Day?

Take Our Kids to Work Day is open to all employees in our community. If you are a caregiver, family member or family friend of a Grade 9 student, you can sponsor them for the day!

Do I have to sign up my student for the programming available at McMaster?

It is not mandatory to participate in either of the programming offered by various campus partners if you have a student shadowing you for the day. Both programming is optional but registration is required. However, the student’s parent/guardian is required to complete the Human Resources Services form for Take Our Kids to Work Day if their student is coming to campus.

If you are not attending the programming available, or you have the time between morning and afternoon programing, your student should with you. Throughout the day, you may wish, but are not limited to, to have your student shadow the work you do, offer them a more specialized tour of your work, have lunch with them, etc.

Am I allowed to have my student shadow me in my work?

Please ensure that you have connected with your supervisor to receive permission to bring your student into your workspace if your student is shadowing you.

Prior to coming to campus, students must also complete the required safety training and the Children in the Workplace Program.

Adherence to additional safety requirements in your workplace are the sponsor’s responsibility.

Is lunch provided?

The HR programming has some light breakfast available at the start of the day.

Lunch is not provided to participating students. Any lunch plans should be coordinated between you and your student.

Students are welcome to bring snacks and reusable water bottles.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

For questions relating to the HR-led programming or questions about bringing your student to campus for Take Our Kid to Work Day, please contact the Human Resources Services team at ted@mcmaster.ca

For questions relating to the Faculty of Engineering programming, contact Natalia Kowalska.

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Welcome, Grade 9 students!

Morning programming available on campus

Afternoon programming by the Faculty of Engineering

Mac Eng Take Our Kids to Work Day 2024

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