Feb 4 2011

Read all about it!!  
Spend one week "working"  at Youthink Magazine and see what the biz is all about. www.youthink.ca         FEB 21-25 2011  This week just came available, otherwise you'll have to wait until next year.  
I need to know by Feb 9 and then I have to let it go to another school.........

Feb 2 2011

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar to discuss leadership skills and to hone those skills through practice.

RYLA's Purpose

* Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
* Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
* Encourage leadership of youth by youth
* Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities

Application are on the Work experience bulletin board   OR

http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/5040//HTML/114009//2011_RYLA_South_Application_Form.pdf 

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WINTERRUPTION   GRANVILLE ISLAND  Apply to  VOLUNTEER   http://www.granvilleisland.com/winterruption

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YES 2 IT - a 2 day  Youth Conference on trades,  May 3rd and 4th is looking for Volunteers

See ME to sign up

FEB 1 2011

Another new month AND a new semester......act now these months are whipping by!!


                                                    CAREER EXPLORATION
1.ONLY 8 lucky students  will have the opportunity to attend a tour of Sharpe Sound Studios on  Feb 8.
If you're interested in Audio post production for film etc  check it out and let me know asap http://www.sharpesound.com/popup.html                                      OVER

2. AND Another 5 students can play FIRE FIGHTER FOR A DAY  April 14.  Grade 11/12 only.
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3.CBC Studio is offering a tour for students on April 8.

                                            Email/ see me to sign up for any of the above.           OVER

4.The Child & Family Research Institute invites you to attend

2011 Celebration of Research Open House

Monday, March 7, 2011, 1:00 to 4:00pm                                                        OVER

938 West 28^th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

·         View state-of-the art equipment and research facilities

·         Meet with world-class UBC researchers who study children’s and women’s health

·         Welcome speech by Dr. Geoffrey Hammond, Deputy Director, CFRI

This event is free but space is limited. As a special offer to grade 11 & 12 students we are reserving 2 seats per school. See your science teacher for a referral.

The deadline for registration is February 28. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

For further details or to register please visit our website at      http://www.cfri-training.ca/speakers/OpenHouse.asp                          or contact 604 875-2000 x5397. 

Jan 24

Getting ready for SUMMER....Check out The YMCA student exchange program  Travel, work and earn credits!!    http://www.summer-work.com/

Coming up at Sutherland - MARCH MADNESS- the Special Olympics Invitational Basketball Tournament!!      AND they need volunteers!!! See contacts on the link or see me to sign up

Exploring careers in sciences??? Attend the SFU BIG THINKER Event next month.

Maybe you'd like to volunteer in THEATRE? 
Presentation House islooking for Volunteer Ushers/Ticket Takers. Shifts are evenings 7:00 and weekends 1:00 or 3:00  for 3-4 hours. There will be a short orientation Thursday Jan 28th at 4:00pm

AND
Hendry Hall is also in need of drama students to help in all areas of theater.  http://www.northvanplayers.ca/wcid.html


Do you speak Guarjarati???  OK so this is a good one!! Obviously only for a select few- but much needed

Jan 19

POLICING!! Applications  for The New Westminster Police Academy Summer Camp are now available on line.   http://www.nwpolice.org/studentPoliceAcademy2011.html#SpecialEvents

Applications must be in to me by March 5 2011 and camp is July 4-16 at the Justice Institute in New Westminster.  Questions -please see me. This is amazing- don't miss out!
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Lights-Camera-ECO Action!

Your school could be one of four to win $2,000 towards implementing an eco-friendly project—all you have to do is get creative and get involved!

http://www.eco.ca/public/teach-enviro-careers/eco-action-video-contest/129/
If you win- I want to know about it!

Jan 17

Are you interested in "saving the planet?"   
                                  Lights-Camera-ECO Action!

Our school could be one of four to win $2,000 towards implementing an eco-friendly project—all you have to do is get creative and get involved!
Eco Canada challenges you and your peers to create a short video about an environmental issue in your community and the environmental careers associated with that issue.

http://www.eco.ca/public/teach-enviro-careers/eco-action-video-contest/129/       OVER

Jan 14

Iranian New Year is coming soon and volunteers are needed!! This should be great fun for any student to get involved and experience a cultural event.
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Are you interested in becoming a ski or snowboard instructor?? Great part time work with benefits while going to university!   http://www.snowprobc.com/level-one-info/
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The Africa Water Bank is trying to involve as many young people as possible in learning about water issues in Africa and how they can be addressed.   Volunteers for International Water Day OR in Africa!   Check it out at     Africawaterbank.org

Another possibility to travel and volunteer in Africa..........   http://www.givesociety.org/home
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Interested in a career in environmental sustainability???  Attend  the Green Choice Career Forum, Friday March 11.   http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Green_Choice_Forum/1150   (sorry guys- this is another ladies only event)  

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For the serious Grade 11 Science student!! Apply for the Heart and Stroke Foundation summer Research Program and participate in cardiovascular research projects!!  Deadline - April 15.
http://www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/site/c.kpIPKXOyFmG/b.5261497/k.55D8/High_School_Summer_Research_Program.htm

Jan 6 2011

See Dec 1 to volunteer at the Vancouver Wellness Show   in Feb

UPCOMING  The Vancouver International Children's Festival!!
Apply to be a KEY VOLUNTEER NOW and get behind the scenes of this amazing event. Help recruit and organize volunteers, assist in administration and organization. Great FUN but LOTS of work!

OR maybe you'd prefer to help out DURING the CHILDRENS FESTIVAL with face painting
ticket sales, ushering, monitoring, activities and so much more.      May 30 to June 5 2011
It takes over 1500 volunteers to make this event happen-be part of the fun!!

Sutherland Key Volunteers are DaSan and Sepehr- see them to volunteer or register on line.
And if you speak French volunteer Thursday June 2

HAPPY NEW YEAR Jan 4 2011

Encounters with Canada - an opportunity to travel AND explore a career interest AND meet other youth from across the country. All this for Cheap! There's a different theme each week  UNTIL MAY!!
2 Sutherland students went to Ottawa in November and said it was "life altering."  Check it out at

http://www.encounters-rencontres.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html;jsessionid=3FDF3668FC6A54392F35823A00745DBD.tomcat2


AGAIN- FOR THE LADIES ONLY
YWCA Greeen Choice Career Forum Fiday March 11 for grade 9-12 girls interested in sustainability and the environment.    Meet 9 professional women working in careers that protect our planet.

http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Green_Choice_Forum/1150    register on line.         OVER                                 

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