BCIT Big INFO, Hiring Fair and Vancouver Aquarium

BCIT   BIG INFO Session    if you think you might want to go to BCIT in the next couple of years then this is the event for you !!   Nov 2     http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/  

Yet another opportunity to volunteer at the Vancouver Aquarium!! Check it out-- then send your resume and cover letter to me. 


Looking for a JOB  - HIRING FAIR   This Thursday Oct 6th at the one stop Career Shop.  Meet employers and get hired!!       ywcajobseeker.org/onestop

Stanley Park Popcorn Stand

Check it out!!!   Stanley Park Popcorn Stand needs volunteers
                                                                  part time and seasonal
                                                                               perfect for students schedule

AND you get to be where the action is!! SOOO much FUN!!

Are you a Follower??

All work experience and SSA students should be a follower on this BLOG
 This is where the opportunities are!!  This is where all the great stuff happens!! 


So if you're registered in WEX 12A or WEX 12B you should be checking in at least once a week for possible placements- I can't email each of you everytime something comes up and I know you don't want all that junk mail.......

Put it in your favorites           check in often    You don't want to miss out!!!

Right now you could "work"  at Youthink Magazine for one week Nov 21-25

There are 3 spaces left for the Gairdner Symposium Oct 24

BCIT Biotech program is taking applications NOW

Mini Med starts Oct 19 and I don't have a single application yet!
http://cfri-training.ca/speakers/MiniMedHigh.asp

Motion Picture Career Expo is Nov 2---who's going??  www.career-expo.ca

Volunteer on Cypress Mountain and get a free pass....

Interested in volunteering in the medical field?

Apply to volunteer in a Seniors Center with Vancouver Coastal Health or Lynn Valley Care Centre.  Either will give you great exposure to the medical field.

Note-  you must be 19 to volunteer in a hospital and 16 to volunteer in a seniors centre.

Cypress Mountain Youthwest Work Experience Program

Cypress Mountain YOUTHWEST Work Experience Program is taking applications NOW!!!

Volunteer on the mountain for 100 hours to earn 4 credits and a free pass!! 
Send your resume, cover letter and application to Ms Giraud. Deadline Nov 7th.

SCIENCE WORLD

http://www.scienceworld.ca/futurescienceleaders

Are you are High School student that enjoys building, creating or inventing Science and Technology?
Then register for this inspiring event and meet some great mentors and learn about competitions being held across North America.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
6–9pm        (teachers/parents may accompany students)

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Create a RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Are you a youth(age 14-24)  concerned about discrimination, poverty, a clean environment, your right to participate? Then this program is for you!
Have your voice heard
All participants will receive human rights training, gain leadership skills,and media training. As a group, we will create a set of 30-second radio public service announcements that will be played on radio stations throughout BC about rights-related issues that are important to you.

We will all collaborate to produce a PSA in 3 stages:
1) Record voice and sound
2) Produce the PSA
3) Distribute the PSA to radio stations throughout BC.
This is a 3 day commitment! Participants who complete all 3 days of training will receive a $100 honorarium.
The training will take place during the day on October 22nd, 23rd (Saturday and Sunday) and November 5th.

                                         APPLY NOW


http://everychild.ca/uploads/lg/fn/lgfnRWnZZgxidBpZM11PKg/Call-for-Participants.pdf


            Make sure to let me know if you happen to be one of the lucky ones!!!
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Join BEST The Beginners Emergency Services Team

The program starts in Oct-  and interviews have started so pick up an application NOW! ( See Ms Giraud in couseling)

Emergency Services of the North Shore is offering the BEST Program- an opportunty for youth to earn WEX credits while training in Emergency Services.

For Gr 11/12 students --you will meet once every 2 weeks as well as volunteer during community events.

Learn about police training and defense tactics, forensic Identification, conflict resolution, duties of fire fighters and paramedics, Hiking Safety, the Motor Vehicle act, drill etc......

Lower Mainland GREEN Team needs volunteers

The lower Mainland Green Team is a group of volunteers who conserve, enhance and protect green spaces throughout the Lower Mainland. Specifically, we remove invasive plants, plant native trees/plants and do clean-ups.

Volunteers are needed for:

Mosquito Creek event on Oct 20th,10am-1pm details here: 

Capilano Regional Park event November 9th,10am-1pm details here: 

• Instruction and supervision will be provided 
• Tools, equipment and refreshments will be provided
• While this event is focused on encouraging youth participation, the event is open to the community

Through this initiative youth will:

• Conserve and enhance green spaces
• Learn about environmental issues facing parks
• Develop stewardship, leadership and teambuilding skills
• Improve self-esteem
• Spend time in nature
• Engage in physical activity
• Fulfill volunteer hours that are required at school
• Learn curriculum material in a new way. Teachers are encouraged to help students determine how much invasive plants (e.g. calculate cubic meters) were pulled and teach them about ecology (i.e. plants) 

If you are interested in participating in either of these events please email: l    owermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com.http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/26301061/http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/25529101/

Youthink Magazine for the "writer wanna be"

If you think you want to be in publishing or journalism check out a one week work experience at YOUTHINK MAGAZINE  For Grade11/12 students.
Youthink magazine is written by youth, published by youth for youth.  http://www.youthink.ca/

There is only one week reserved for a Sutherland student- Nov 21 to Nov 25 so contact me now if you're interested or you may miss out.........

BCIT Career Awareness and the Vancouver Aquarium

The Biotechnology  Career Awareness Program is one week of  IN LAB work experience at BCIT as well as exploring career options in biotechnology.  
It does mean one week away from Sutherland so you do have to keep your work done here- while attending classes there- but it's worth it!!

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And the Vancouver Aqaurium is looking for  6 highly motivated and energetic students to be Climate Change Educator/Assistants for Fridays from Oct 14 to Dec 16.  send your resume and cover letter to me ASAP to apply.

MINI MED for students interested in research and medicine

Each year the Chail and Family Research Institute presents oa series of talks on health research. ALthough this is intended for the professionals, high school students are encouraged to attend.
Sutherland can send 2 students in Grade 11 or 12.  This years theme is IMMUNITY
After attending MINI MED you can apply for the summer studentship-working in a research lab for 6 weeks.
This is amazing!  Let me know if you're interested.

Check out the link to learn more about this program and to apply. Please see me or your  science teacher to be nominated.                    http://cfri-training.ca/speakers/MiniMedHigh.asp

YWCA Mentorship program

For the ladies only!    Discover your future. Explore your career path with the help of a mentor.
Since 1991, the YWCA High School Mentorship program has provided over 1,000 young women with mentors to help them explore career and education options, learn leadership and life skills, gain a positive role model and be better prepared for their futures.
The program matches Grade 11 and 12 female students (mentees) with volunteer professional women (mentors) in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.
http://www.ywcavan.org/content/High_School_Mentorship_/216

For more info or to apply contact Heather van der Hoop    Coordinator, High School Mentorship Program
YWCA Metro Vancouver  535 Hornby Street  Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8        tel. 604.895.5846  ywcavan.org
Deadline to apply is Sept 29.                               

Career Exploration for Serious Science students!

Grade 10 --12 SCIENCE students are invited to attend the 2011 International  Gairdner Symposium for a behind-the-scenes tour of world-class research facilities, and the opportunity to meet two 2011 Gairdner award winners and other health sciences experts.
I attended with students last year and was VERY IMPRESSED.
You will put on a lab coat and actually participate in the lab!    
register nowcmmt.ubc.ca/sform   
Send me an email if you plan to attend.registration deadline: Sept. 26, 2011Oct 24      9-12:45  

The Aquarium, the Red Cross, Motion Picture Career Expo

The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for GRADE 11/12 Volunteers- 

Job Description:  

·         Touch Pool Interpretation

·         Face painting and crafts

·         Admissions Greeter

·         Assistance with school group entry and direction

·         Gallery Greeter: Engaging visitors using props and assisting visitors throughout galleries

·         Visitor Surveys

·         Info Desk Greeter

 Send resume and cover letter to me and I will forward your application.     
Deadline is Sept 21 but don't wait.  Everyone wants to do be at the Aquarium!!

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The Red Cross Youth Symposium is perfect for students looking to develop leadership skills or interested in global issues.         Camp Sasamat Nov 10-13 

                                 http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=18874&tid=078

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For students interested in the film industry-----Check out the Vancouver Motion Picture Career Expo   Weds Nov 2 at the RoundHouse in Vancouve            http://www.career-expo.ca/

Study and go Abroad Event- Oct 4

We have a great line-up for the Vancouver fair – over 70 exhibitors, and many universities which are ranked in the top 100 in the world; for example the University of Bristol from England, University of Melbourne and University of New South Wales from Australia, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from the USA and Lund University from Sweden.  The full list is on our website http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/exhibitor_list.html. 

Study and Go Abroad Fair:   Oct 4     1pm to 6pm  Vancouver Convention Cente Canada Place,

 

Any students planning to take a gap year, travel, volunteer or intern can meet with companies like Canada World Youth (volunteering), Contiki Holidays, Travel CUTS, Developing World Connections, the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Semesters, and Katimavik (a Canadian volunteer service program). 

Recruit in Canada/Study and Go Abroad Fairs

www.recruitincanada.com / www.studyandgoabroad.com

Encounters Canada- one week in Ottawa

  Spend a week  in Ottawa with Encounters Canada - Canada's largest youth forum! 

Every week of the school year, 120  teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) come to Ottawa, where they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 87,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, so far! 

All the activities,airfare, ground transportation, room and board, field trips, etc.  provided for $675, is a wonderful deal, especially for students from BC!  

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html;jsessionid=90652B54988ADA8FA9481EC090F69CB7.tomcat2

 

Last year 2 students went together and said it was life changing!!   Check it out then let me know what theme week you're interested in.

WE'RE BACK!!!

Stanley Park needs volunteers for CREATURES of THE NIGHT in Oct. If you love drama and animals - THIS is FUN!! Complete the application and send it to me. This will fill up - so don't wait.


AND the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is looking for a volunteer for birthday parties, preschool programs etc....perfect if you like to be outdoors and working with kids.  Let me know and I'll get you connected.

Hope you all had a Great Summer!       Lots more fun opportunities to come!    - Peggy

                                                  

Science world - apply by Aug 1!!

If you're accepted - Please let me know!  Good luck!!
Peggy

June 14 Vancouver Aquarium , Summer JOB and more.....

The Vancouver Aquarium is looking for gr. 11/12  volunteers for a summer placement. Deadline June 22. Get your resume and application in to me ASAP!!


NVSD is HIRING students to help out at Summer School. Send the completed application to me NOW.
And remember - you're competing with students from across the district so don't wait.


The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is looking for volunteers for the upcoming  Scotiabank Vancouver 1/2 Marathon  June 26.  Great way to kick off  Summer Fun!!!

 Let me know what you're up to this summer!   IF you VOLUNTEER you could get school credits for Work Experience 12A or at least complete the 30 hours required for Grad Transition. (see blog intro page for more details)