EDUCATION AND CAREER FAIR NOV 30

Are you  searching for post-secondary programs, and not sure how to make your choice?
Attend the Education Career Fair  at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre - East
                                          Wednesday Nov 30      9:00- 7:00
                                 see Ms Giraud to register and get in for free

The Education and Career Fair is the largest event of it's kind in BC,  hosting  a full range of INTERNATIONAL exhibitors including:
• Colleges
• Universities
• Trades & Technology
• Career training institutes
• Government organizations
• Corporations


http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/visitors/index.html

Be a GENE RESEARCHER FOR A WEEK

We need at least 2 Sutherland Science students in this program!!!

The CANADIAN GENE CURE Foundation selects motivated and ambitious students in grades 11 and 12 who have an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research. These students are placed in labs of influential scientists for one week over Spring Break. This experience gives young students a once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside premiere research scientists.

For more info  go to

http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/program-description/

for an application go to

http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/student-application/

GRFAW Selection Criteria

Selected students will be placed with their host scientists during Spring Break. Due to the high number of students that apply, candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Must be a resident of Canada
• Must be a high school student in grade 11 or 12
• Must have a high academic standing (overall GPA of 85% or higher)
• Must show an interest in pursuing a career/education in human genetics
• Must be well rounded in all areas (academic, volunteer and extra-curricular activities)
• Must complete application form and submit all required documentation by deadline

Leadership opportunity

Dear Youth Leader You are invited to participate in a day of story sharing, networking, and action planning for the year ahead! Join us for the first Youth Leadership Clinic of the 2011-2012 school year... Food & Sustainable Schools - A Youth Leadership Clinic When? 9:00 - 4:30pm Saturday, November 5th, 2011 Where? King Edward SkyTrain Station (Canada Line) (bus will depart at 9:00 a.m. sharp!) What? Be inspired to take action. Share your ideas and success stories. Participate in this unique and collaborative day of learning. discover where our food comes from and how school gardens can impact schools explore an inner city farm and the Magee Secondary School Garden eat at the Winter Farmer's Market exchange inspiring garden and food campaign success stories explore tools, strategies and ideas for action create collaborative action plans Address these questions and many more.  ...How is food, food production and food choices about sustainability? ...How are youth leaders taking action and raising awareness about food and sustainability at schools? ...How can gardens be grown at your school? Want to participate? Error! Filename not specified. Apply Here Application Deadline is November 1, 2011 If you need any further information about the Youth Sustainability Symposium please emailyouth4action@metrovancouver.org

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Karen Stroebel and Bruce Ford Metro Vancouver Youth 4 Action www.metrovancouver.org (search "education")

REEL to REAL animation festival and video contest

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a74237de00eb925e9b0dac48d&id=b09dd71c89&e=c438b518b2


If you're thinking the film industry is where you want to work then check out events offered at REEL to REAL in Vancouver

http://www.r2rfestival.org/    Reel to Real: A Celebration of Moving Images for Youth Society is a non-profit registered charity dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth.     Reel to Real presents an annual film festival, the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth, and media arts programming year-round.

UBC Engineering.... FILM career Expo.... BCIT BIG INFO event

Upcoming events

UBC Engineering      www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects

Oct 22 - High School Conference        Nov 1  Discover Science and Engineering
Nov 26 Engineering Open House         Dec 15 and Jan 16  Engineering Explorations

Motion Picture Career Expo
If you are thinking of a career in FILM then this is the best event I know of  for connecting with people in the industry. And that's what it's all about in FILM- NETWORKING!!
Check it out and then ask for a job shadow or work experience.

Nov 2   11:00- 5:00 at the Round House Vancouver
http://www.career-expo.ca/index.html


BCIT BIG INFO  

NOV 2   5:00-9:00        If you're thinking of going to UBC - you need to be at this event
 http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/about/                http://www.career-expo.ca/index.html

RCMP Youth Academy!!

Are you thinking of a career in POLICING,  LAW or even the MILITARY??

Attend a RCMP YOUTH ACADEMY  10 day BOOT CAMP  where you will learn what it takes to be in the police force. Wear the uniform, do drill, role play crime scenarios, learn about the law  AND earn 4 credits for  work experience plus 2 credits for LAW.

Must be 16 by Dec 31.  Application deadline is Dec 5.  Talk to your parents, then get the application in ASAP               Only 50 students from the lower mainland will get this privilege.

See Ms Giraud if you have any questions- don't assume you can't do it for whatever reason, because you never know!!!

SNOW is coming - check out opportunities on the local mountains!!

Cypress Youthwest Program is taking applications NOW.... volunteer in 4 different areas through out the winter, learn about resort management and get a free pass!

Grouse Mountain Leaders in Training Program offers you the opportunity to learn how to teach skiing and snowboarding to kids. Check it out and submit your resume, cover letter and application NOW!

Seymour Mountain is looking for volunteers for the Christmas season.


AND the Seymour Mountain HIRING Fair is  this Sat Oct 22 11:00-5:00 at ParkGate Community Center.
http://www.mountseymour.com/      apply on line

All applications should be submitted to Ms. Giraud and I'll forward it to the employer.

REMEMBER every 100 hours of volunteering is worth 4 credits each for WEX12A or WEX12B

GRADE NINES It's TAKE OUR KID TO WORK DAY!

The Learning Partnership's 17th annual Take Our Kids to Work program

On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, over 200,000 grade nine, Senior 1 (Manitoba) and Secondary III (Quebec) students across Canada will spend the day at work, job shadowing a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host.

What will students get out of the program?
 Develop an appreciation for the importance of staying in school and getting a high school diploma and pursuing post-secondary studies.
 Gain exposure to the skills required in today’s workplaces.
 Develop an appreciation for their parents’ roles in making a living and supporting their families.
 Begin career discussions with adults about the work they do.
 Gain a better understanding of the complexity of career choices and the benefits of early exploration.
 Explore career options in practical ways.

Last year 80% of the grade nines at Sutherland Secondary participated in  Take Our Kids to Work Day!!

For more info please go to:

http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/Page.aspx?pid=250

To print a consent form go to:

http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/document.doc?id=205

Please send the consent form to school on or before Oct 31 so that attendance can be recorded for November 2^nd

Questions??  Please contact Ms. Giraud at 604-903-3500 or pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

FRIGHT NIGHT AT THE PNE

Ok this has nothing to do with work experience but it's great fun and not to be missed!!! 

FRIGHT NIGHT AT THE PNE!

http://www.pne.ca/fright-nights/

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.