Salvation Army Kettle Campaign NEEDS YOU

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events.   In fact, there are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada that provide funds to support a wide range of Salvation Army  programs in your community

 click on these links to learn more and apply

Where does the money go?

How can I volunteer?

What is expected of me?

If you apply to volunteer please let me know.  The hours can be used for Work Experience or the 30 hours for Grad Transitions.

The Bay is Hiring!!

Check it out!! - The Bay is hiring for the Christmas shopping season- Apply NOW!!



http://ebm.enews.thebay.com/c/tag/hBOuyISB8H8DrB8eZkzNsiouobZ/doc.html?t_params=EMAIL%3Dkwatson%2540nvsd44.bc.ca

Be a KEY Volunteer at the Vancouver Children's Festival

http://www.childrensfestival.ca/

Looking for a challenge? Become a Key Volunteer NOW! Recruit & coordinate the volunteers at your school and get a Key Position the week of the Festival. Great for anyone considering a career in Event Planning & Management! 

 

OR

volunteer in  Arts Activities; Ushering & Box Office; Hosting & Info; Traffic; Sales; Administration; Security; Pre-Festival Office Assistance.....

                        See Ms Giraud for more info

FYI  Dasan and Sepehr have been our KEY volunteers for the last 2 years and are willing to speak to you about their experience.

Work experience on CYPRESS, GROUSE and with the RCMP

Applications for the CYPRESS Youthwest Work Experience Program and the GROUSE Leaders in Training Program are due now!!

Get your resume, cover letter and application in to Ms GIRAUD  ASAP!!



AND >>>>AND >>>> Applications for the RCMP Youth Academy are available NOW!!
Attend 10 days of real boot camp with the RCMP - if you are thinking of a career in policing or the militarry then you NEED to do this!
Application deadline is Nov 31- but don't wait- it takes time and you need to start training now to pass the physical.

Worksafe Video contest WIN $$$$

http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/YW/111101/111101.htm


                                  WORK SAFE VIDEO CONTEST

Check it out!!!    In 2008 -   2 Sutherland students won  1st place and  $2000  
                                                  YOU CAN TOO!!
If you are interested in a CAREER IN FILM  then it's important to build your portfolio through contests like this- even if  you don't win.

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

Error! Filename not specified.

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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