Dec 15 2010

An opportunity for the LADIES only!!!   Sorry guys..........

UBC physics and Astronomy Orieintation for Grade 11/12 students. Wednesday  Jan 12,  10-4:30

Limited registration so don't wait- do it now- then send me an email and I will prepare the school permission form for you when we're back in January.                   OVER
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oooohhhh Here's a good one!!
Hastings Park Groom School- for all you horse lovers- you know what this is!  2 week intensive training starting March 8th-learn all you need to know to groom race horses.    APPLY NOW

Don't forget to let me  know if you'e accepted for any of these GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!

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Dec 14 2010

....so we're now planning for the NEW YEAR and we haven't had Christmas yet!!

Vancouver Aquarium Water Wonders Program  is now recruitung volunteers for Feb to April, one day a week.   The Thursday schedule works well for students in Science coop or Explorer next semester.
Get your resume and cover letter in t me now, even if it's during the holidays- this one is First Come First Served                                OVER

And don't forget about the  upcoming Education and Career Fair  Jan 10 2011. Free tickets will be available Jan 4. See me or your Grad Transition teacher for a permission form.
http://www.educationcareerfair.com/

If you missed it- plan for next year.

Dec 7 2010

Fantanstic opportunity!!
Canadian Institute of Health Research  offers  Synapse a Youth Mentorship Program - 

"connecting  Canada's next generation of researchers with today's leaders in health research"            http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32402.html 

Are you thinking of a career related to flying....maybe you could be an air traffic controller??
Check out http://www.takecharge.navcanada.ca/     

Dec 1 2010

Volunteer at the Vancouver Wellness show   Feb 18,19,20    
Check out the volunteer positions  for Supervisors and all Staff          Plan ahead and register NOW!

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The BC Skills Competition is coming up!!   http://www.skillscanada.bc.ca/
You can compete at the regional and provincial level. Check out the Scope documents  for details.   http://www.skillscanada.bc.ca/RegionalScope.aspx

See Ms Giraud or Mr Mikkers for more info!

Nov 30 2010

Chirstmas gift ideas for your son or daughter......

 An  opportunity to spend 5 days at the Bamfield Marine Science Youth Forum.           http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/k12/youth_forums.html

Attend the RCMP youth academy coming up in March- APPLY NOW- no time to wait.

This is just the tip of  the iceberg- more great stuff coming soon so check back at least weekly.

Questions pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Nov 29 2010

Vancouver Aquarium FRENCH work experience-get your resume and cover letter to me ASAP- these positions always go vite vite!!     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca




Rogers Santa Claus Parade-  what a great volunteer opportunity!!
http://rogerssantaclausparade.com/volunteersignup/   



This weeks Career Spotlight is on Construction. Bob Rasmus retired owner of RJR Construction will be here Tues at lunch in the theatre to speak on the varied careers in the contstruction industry.



....always check through previous posts to see what other great opportunities are still available

Nov 23 2010

So you need some Christmas $$$$  and you're looking for a job...head down to the  ONE STOP CAREER SHOP, the employment centre for youth on the North Shore.
OR check out http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/
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For all you ENGINEERING types- don't forget about the UBC Open House this Saturday!
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Volunteer!   Gift Wrap for Charity at Capilano Mall.  Apply now
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Time to start thinking about the upcoming Education and Career Fair Jan 10 2011. This is the largest Post Secondary event in Vancouver- you need to be there.

http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/
See me for free tickets for students AND parents.

Grade 12's-  It can also be used as one of your career explorations for Grad Transition 12

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Nov 19 2010

MEDIA ARTS      Scholarship Programs at Arts Umbrella

EA (yes that's Electronic Arts)  Program in digital animation and game design 

OR  Buschlen Mowat  Program in new media installation, photography and painting 


Quick reminder ~ Tuesdays Career Spotlight is on Global Volunteering    http://www.lattitudecanada.org/      at lunch in the theatre

Nov 18 2010

........so if POLITICS or LAW  are your thing check it out!

2 Sutherland students spent last week in Ottawa  "hanging out" with 140 other students from across Canada as part of  ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA. It was an incredible experience and you can do it too!!     
http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html


UBC Model United Nations   UBC students role playing the United Nations are looking for volunteers. Jan 7-9 2011. hhhmmm.......an interesting opportunity to learn about global affairs.

 http://www.forum.ca/    One week in Ottawa. Get inside—deep inside—Canadian politics & public affairs and see what running the country looks like up close!            
 http://www.forum.ca/forum2/index.phpoption=com_content&view=article&id=128&Itemid=119&lang=en

RCMP Youth Academy  - definitely a focus on Law and worth 4 credits for any student that attends but it's so much more than that!  Very impressive on your resume or scholarship applications.  Register now -deadline is Dec 10      Don't let the $600 fee hold you back-you never know what can happen.
And after all this - after you've graduated from Sutherland you could go on to be a PAGE in the HOUSE of COMMONS!  How?  www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage  

Please keep me informed if you apply to any of these programs.

We love to know what Sutherland students are up to!

Nov 17 2010

Taken from the Province of BC Student Transitions Connector NewsletterWORLD CHANGING  (Green) CAREERS DAY at UBC next Weds. I know this is the day of the WinterWonderland Dinner and Dance- but the event is over at 2:00 and you don't have to be there for all of it!

And THEN the Science and Health Expo is Thursday and Friday Nov 25 and 26  at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.  17 different interactive events for you to participate in over 2 days! And all focused on health sciences.  
                                email me to register for any of these events.
                                           pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

• Science—A Career You Can Count On
According to a new labour market report on science-related occupations, the number of science-related careers in British Columbia will increase dramatically during the next decade. By 2019, the report Science Related Occupations, forecasts a 26-per cent increase in science related occupations in BC. British Columbians who intend to study natural and applied sciences will have excellent future career prospects. The report is posted at: http://yearofsciencebc.ca/events-and-news/news/science-related-occupations/.

So now do you want to attend these events???

Nov 16 2010

Opportunities in the ARTS!         apply on line now!

The Arts Institute  SWEAT Program  March  21-24
Lots of great workshops offered in Animation, graphics, fashion, event mgmt, culinary arts, film, music and MORE!        http://aivsweat.com/

Van Arts Media Boot Camp  Mar 7-10
Offers workshops in anmation, Game Art and visual effects
http://www.vanarts.com/media-arts-boot-camp


Emily Carr offers a 2 day workshop this weekend!!  Check it out and get started on your portfolio!
http://www.ecuad.ca/programs/courses/CETP/180/F001

Nov 9 2010

ENGINEERING  at  UBC  - Check it out Nov 27!!
http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects
  ....and of course you can use this for Grad Transitions.

Nov 8 2010

It's SNOWING on the MOUNTAINS!

For all you skiers and boarders--volunteer for Work experience credits and a free pass!
Cypress Youthwest Program gives students the opportunity to volunteer in 4 different areas of the mountain in one season. i.e parking attendant, liftee, cafeteria, rental shop etc. application deadline Nov 24

Grouse Leaders in Training program is looking for volunteers to help with the Ski School.
GREAT BENEFITS AND LOTS OF FUN! 
                         Submit completed applications, resume and cover letter to Ms. Giraud now.

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Attend the RCMP Youth Academy.This is real boot camp- if you can get through this you can do anything!  Even if you DON'T want to be in policing, this looks great on your resume.  Application deadline Dec 6
                                                            see Ms Giraud for more info.
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CMA Scholarship Competition....what is a CMA???  A Certified Management Accountant  is a strategic management professional with expertise in financial management, business knowledge, and leading-edge management skills.  

Compete to solve real-world business problems by combining classroom knowledge and street smarts. This innovative competition will challenge students to compete in teams of three for the Management Award, and a  $2000 team scholarship.  
                                                                                 Wayne this one's for you!!

More great stuff coming tomorrow........
                                    
   

NOV 4 2010

Here are some options for work experience if you are thinking of MEDICINE as a career choice.

If you're 16-19 yrs old you can volunteer in a Seniors Centre with Vancouver Coastal Health or at the Lynn Valley Care Center.        
                          You CANNOT volunteer in a hospital until you're  19 yrs old.

Sunny Hill Hospital will take volunteers but you must be 16 and be willing to commit a minimum of 2 hours per week for 1 year.   http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Volunteers/ApplytoVolunteer.htm

Other options might be to do a work experience at a Vet Clinic, a pharmacy or Canadian Blood Services.

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Christmas Volunteering

Molly Nye House is looking for volunteers to help set up Christmas Decorations. This is the little gingerbread house on Lynn Valley Rd beside theBaptist church.

And the Salvation Army is looking for students to volunteer for the Kettle Campaign during the Christmas Season.
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Wed Nov 3 2010

GR11/12 students;

Interested in Science? Want to be a Gene researcher for a week??  See the website for more info and an application.

Gallery assistants needed at the Vancouver Aquarium during the Winter Break. Send a resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP. These positions fill quickly.   FULL

 JOBS!!   This weekend  Oct  23, 24    
 Grouse Career Fair                    Seymour mountain  Career Fair 
OVER but may stillbe hiring-never hurts to try!

               

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Volunteer         The Scare Affair    Haunted House
The Childrens Charity is looking for volunteers, Contact Maureen Curtis volunteer@variety.bc.ca


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Work Experience
 Apply to be a PAGE on Parliament Hill!  Deadline Jan 2011

 Fire Fighters Career Spotlight    April 14  2011          Grade 11/12

Play at FireFighting for a Day!!

Learn about the training, education, physical requirements, try on protective equipment,

experience the aerial truck, and a smoke filled building, see a hazardous material demo, and much more!

See Ms. Giraud in student services to register- only 5 lucky people get to go!