BCIT 1 week BIOTECH CAMP

Deadline to apply is Oct 30 and I don't have a single applicant yet???
Seriously you don't want to miss this if you are at all interested in a career in sciences.
Attend for one week in Dec OR  one week in April

Biotechnology
BIOT 0001 - Biotechnology Career Awareness

A collaborative effort between BCIT, the Greater Vancouver School Districts and various local Biotechnology companies to provide Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to experience the field of biotechnology as a career path. Students spend five days in an actual biotech lab, and also visit companies in the field. Prerequisite: Must be in Grade 10,11, or 12. (0 Credits)


info  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/biot0001

Application package   http://www.bcit.ca/files/health/biotech/pdf/career_awareness_pkg_2010.pdf

Also available on the Work Experience Bulletin board beside counselling OR from Ms. Giraud.

Sutherland sends at least 1 if not 2 students to this event every year!! Get your application in NOW

Career Spotlights are BACK!!

Tomorrow  THURSDAY  in the Theatre at Lunch, the guest speaker is a  FINANCIAL ADVISOR  from Raymond James (and a Sutherland Parent!)

Careers in the "money" business rate in the top 10 highest paid professions in Canada.

And next Tuesday, there will be a SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP Demonstration just in time for Halloween!

In the Theatre at LUNCH.

                                                        ALL staff and students are welcome!!

              Career Spotlights will be THURSDAYS at LUNCH  in the DRAMA room, twice a month

Please contact me if you know someone who might be interested in speaking to students about their career.

                         The Career Spotlight schedule is posted on the Home Page of the BLOG

Watch for updates as speakers are booked.

VOLUNTEER ON GROUSE NOW!!!!

Grouse Mountain Volunteer  positions are posted now  for

TERRAIN PARK RANGER
SNOW SCHOOL LEADERS IN TRAINING
MOUNTAIN SAFETY
SKI WEE ASSISTANT

Check it out and apply on line at

http://216.13.209.18/careers/Careers.aspx


Benefits...get a free pass...get Work Experience Credits...and have FUN being on the mountain all winter!!

BUT to get credits...you must have completed work safe and all required paperwork BEFORE you start.
Hours done before signed paperwork is completed will not be counted.

Contact Ms Giraud or Mrs Watson as soon as you are accepted.
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca       kwatson@nvsd44.bc.ca

Motion Picture and Media Career Expo

If you want to be in the FILM INDUSTRY - this is a MUST DO!

The Career Expo offers a rare point of access to the people, organizations and companies that make the Motion Picture and New Media Industry tick!

Established professionals, Industry crew, students and newcomers alike can gather information about everything from career paths, to services, facilities, new technologies, and training offerings.

This event will help provide the necessary tools needed to launch your career.

·         Wednesday November 21, 2012

·         From 11 AM to 5 PM

·         At The Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews)

·         Free Admission with registration at www.career-expo.ca

                                          www.career-expo.ca

UBC Engineering Event NOV 4

UBC Engineering Physics Info Event

Sunday Nov 4th 2012

12:30-3:30pm, doors open at noon.

Lab tours, student discussion, and light refreshments

Reg:    http://projectlab.engphys.ubc.ca/eventsandtalk/engphysinfoevent2012/

register early as space is limited.

  http://www.engphys.ubc.ca
　

UBC Engineering Physics is inviting talented and motivated high school

students to a free orientation event where they can visit our research and

teaching facilities, meet students and faculty, and discover the unique

breadth and opportunities provided by our program.

UBC Engineering Physics is one of Canada’s premier engineering program,

blending the scientific depth of a physics degree with the utility of an

engineering program. Our graduates are highly sought after by both

industry and the bgraduate schools. Renowned among top graduate programs

at MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, UBC Engineering Physics is a program

designed for outstanding students who want the strongest possible training

for an exciting career in scientific discovery and innovation.

　

　

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Jonathan Nakane, Ph.D. P.Eng

Lab Director, UBC Engineering Physics Project Lab

htp://projectlab.engphys.ubc.ca

jnakane@physics.ubc.ca / ph 604.822.2110

/ fax 604.822.5324

Hennings Room 115 / 6224 Agricultural Road / Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

FRIGHT NIGHTS at PLAYLAND

And sometimes we need to forget about all the work  and just have fun!!


Check out FRIGHT NIGHTS at the PLAYLAND

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

Science Mentorship Program

If you are accepted please let me know as you can use this mentorship for work experience credits.                     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca 

 The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Synapse Mentorship program is underway again this year. We have many mentorship opportunities available in a wide range of research areas including: biology, genetics, chemistry, neurosciences, cancer, immunology to name a few.

The goal of the Mentorship program is to connect youth interested in health and science with the world of professional scientists — to help them learn more about how science really works and what scientists do. A mentorship can involve:   

      helping young scientists with their science fair projects, ideas or problems;

      providing laboratory training and experience;

      giving advice through an on-line mentorship—scientists sharing their stories, passion and experiences to inspire and to challenge youth to achieve new goals; and,

      exploring science career and education options.

Students should submit a brief (1-2 page) resumé and send it by email to j.mckenzie@xittel.ca or to synapse@cihr-irsc.gc.caOnce we receive the resumé, we will begin to match you with an appropriate mentor. The resumé should include key information such as:

      name, contact information, level of study and school;

      academic and non-academic awards/accomplishments;

      a description of their scientific interests; and,

      information about why they would like a mentor.  

Please join us on our new Synapse Connection Facebook page by clicking "like" on our page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/SynapseScienceConnection

Janet Weichel McKenzie
CIHR Synapse Youth Mentorship Initiative
613-808-4642

CIHR Synapse Youth Zone
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32390.html

CIHR Synapse Overview
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32399.html

WInter Break at the Vancouver Aquarium!!

APPLY BY NOV 1!!! 

RE: Winter Break Visitor Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 14 students for our Visitor Experience Winter Host Work Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors this winter. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world!

Title:	Winter Break Visitor Experience Placement
Departments:	Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:	Mandatory Group Interview: Sunday November 11, 2012 from 3:30pm – 4:45pm Mandatory Training: Sunday December 16, 2012 from 11:00am – 5:00pm *Short list candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by November 7, 2012. Placement Dates: Shifts: 9:15am – 4:00pm from December 22 – 25, 2012             9:15am – 5:00pm from December 26 – January 6, 2013 Group A – 7 days (7 students) December  22, 26, 30,31, January 3, 4, 6 Group B –7 Days (7 students) December 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, January 2, 5
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Kiosk Attendant ·         Plaza Assistant ·         Parking Greeter ·         Visitor Surveys ·         4D assistant ·         Information Desk Attendant ·         Gallery Greeter
Skills Preferred:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students going into Grade 10 - 12 ·         Genuine interest in working with the public ·         Strong communications skills ·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service ·         Second language an asset Please Note: This is not an animal handling position.  Students will not be interacting with animals.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Gain customer services and communication skills ·         Chance to meet people from all over the world ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Gain work experience hours

Please note: There are four different groups.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.

To submit your application, please email your cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

   The deadline to submit applications is 3pm Thursday November 1.

Volunteers needed to do trail cleanup Oct 24

Looking for 11 volunteers to help with the clearing of a decommissioned trail and planting of native plants in North Vancouver next wednesday Oct 24th from 9.15am-12.15pm. For details please click --> HERE (the event is on rain or shine)


http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/74063212/

Best Teen Band or Solo Artist Contest

YOUTHINK  4th Annual BC's Best Teen Band or Solo Artists Contest officially kicked off today!

There are over $15,000 in prizes up for grabs this year, and we are looking for some talented high-school bands and solo artists to compete for this year's title of BC's Best Teen Band 2012.

　　

　

Band contest site:

     www.youthink.ca/bandcontest2013

　

All  rules and eligibility requirements can be found on the contest site, as well as a description of how the contest works. The deadline for entries is Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:59pm.

　

　

Many of the bands, including the past winners, have gone on to do some amazing things and we can't wait to get a dose  of all the amazing musical talent that BC's teens have to offer this year!

Good Luck Sutherland!!!

 If you're competeing we want to know so we can support you!

pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Makeup and Film Job Shadow

This is the one and only film shadow until next August so don't miss out!!

Must be interested in acting or makeup for film.


http://newimage.ca/cc/teenjobshadowing/

If you 're interested send me an email and then let's get  onto it!!
                           pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

AND Check out the teen camps in Makeup, Acting and Aesthetics.

If you want to be in film then this is the place to be!!

Interested in a career in Policing?

Attend an info session tonight and learn about the RCMP Youth Academy!!

2121 Lonsdale Ave  6:30-7:30  Tuesday Oct 16

• Over the past sixteen years the North Vancouver School District, in collaboration with four other school districts and the RCMP have run a Youth Academy that is an intensive training and education program that mirrors DEPOT training in Regina, but on a 'mini' basis.

Comments from students: "This has been a life changing experience"

"Although I may not go into policing I do want to explore a career in law enforcement"

Please join us for the presentation and comments from a student who participated in the program last year. JD Lloyd, a Seycove student and


Corporal Paulo Arreaga will be speaking of their experiences at the Academy as well as taking any questions from the audience.

PARENTS and STUDENTS at any grade level are welcome to attend.

BCIT BIG INFO Session Oct 24

http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/about/

About BIG Info

Twice per year, BCIT hosts its “BIG Information Session & Program Expo” at the main campus in Burnaby. This free event is open to everyone and provides a unique opportunity for you to find out more about BCIT’s full-time programs and part-time courses and programs all in one place, at one time.
The BIG Info event gives you the opportunity to hear from successful BCIT grads, meet with faculty, staff and program advisors, and find out why employers hire BCIT grads. You can even apply to BCIT right on the spot!
The next BIG Info Session & Program Expo is  Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at our Burnaby Campus from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Welcome sessions

Learn about BCIT’s unique education path and what we have to offer. Welcome sessions include student and alumni testimonials, and great prize giveaways.  Welcome sessions will be held in SE6 Room 233 (Telus Theatre) at 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

Apply on the spot

Want to apply to BCIT while you are at BIG Info? The Student Information and Enrolment Services office will be open until 8pm in case you wish to apply.

Stanley Park - Discusson on Ecological Impacts

Interested in geography, the environment, conservation, sustainabillity......

Get the lowdown on ecological impacts of oil spills on wildlife

SPES will host a timely panel discussion of the ecological impact of oil spills on marine and intertidal wildlife as part of our Annual General Meeting on October 22
With Kinder Morgan’s plans to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline and bring 300 to 400 tankers a year through the Burrard Inlet, this is an issue that many of us care about.
The panelists are: Lance Barrett-Lennard, Senior Marine Mammal Scientist at Vancouver Aquarium, Robyn Worcester, Conservation Programs at Manager Stanley Park Ecology Society, and Ben West,  Healthy Communities Campaigner at Western Canada Wilderness Committee. Park Commissioner, Niki Sharma is the moderator.
Refreshments are provided, thanks to Whole Foods and ethical bean coffee.

The event takes place at the West End Community Center on Monday, October 22, 2012, 6:45-9 pm


Admission is free.
RSVP to sponsors@stanleyparkecology.ca or call 604-718-6523

http://stanleyparkecology.ca/2012/10/05/get-the-lowdown-on-ecological-impacts-of-oil-spills-on-wildlife/

Gene Researcher For a Week     Spring Break   2013

WANTED:

Ambitious Grade 11 & 12 students (or equivalent) with an innate curiosity for science

and human genetics

WHY:

To participate in the prestigious Gene Researcher for a Week (GRFAW) program

– your opportunity to gain insight into the world of genetic diseases through a

mentorship in one of Canada’s top genetic labs. This is a hands-on program where

you will participate in the activities in the lab.

Participants can learn how genes cause human genetic disorders and how top

scientists translate these findings into treatments and cures for genetic diseases.

The GRFAW mentoring program is a great opportunity for YOU to learn about human

genetics research and connect with the scientific community.

How:

Apply online at http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/

student-application/

Application Dates

November 1 – December 31, 2012

When:

Placements are during your own Spring Break 2013

Why:

http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/past-success/

For More Information:

Canadian Gene Cure Foundation

|               www.genecure.ca•

HIgh School Science week at UBC

  Interested in Biological Sciences???

Want to get a Hands on Lab Experience?

www.hli.ubc.ca

High School Student Week

At James Hogg Research Centre at St Paul's Hospital

November 5 -9, 2012

Application deadline: October 19, 2012

Send applications to events@hli.ubc.ca or Fax to 604-806-8346 with “Fall 2012 Application” in the subject line

The JHRC is a world-class institution focused on developing solutions to cardiopulmonary diseases.

We want to inspire and connect with young people who have an interest in experiencing life science research. Eight students will be selected to join our labs for a full week. All Fall 2012 participants will be eligible to apply for the 2013 Peter D. Paré Science Scholarship, a summer internship at JHRC.

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience what working in a life science research lab is all about like

● light microscopy ● confocal microscopy ● histology ● protein & DNA analysis ● careers in life science

Applications are available on the WEX bulletin board or see Ms Giraud

Only 8 Spots available and participants may apply for a 2 month summer scholarship $2000.

Cypress Mountain Work Experience

　
ATTENTION STUDENTS 15 –– 19 YEARS OLD!!
            Cypress Mountain Youth West Program

Would you like to:
1. Gain valuable experience in a fun and friendly environment?
2. Meet new friends?
3. Ski or snowboard for free in your spare time?

The Youth W.E.S.T. program at Cypress Mountain offers training and work experience to give you employment ready skills and prepare you for ski resort employment. Upon successfully completing the program, students will have the background needed for full or part time employment in a variety of entry-level ski area positions. The basic workplace skills developed while participating in this program will also be valuable in any employment environment.

Work Experience
Youth W.E.S.T participants will work on the mountain three days per month from November/December to March/April plus a few additional hours over Christmas and Spring Break. You will be trained and gain hands on experience in 3 areas of ski resort operations: Base Operations, Food & Beverage Services, and Ski/Snowboard Rentals.

Benefits
All students in the program will enjoy the following benefits:
Free Skiing/Snowboarding privileges
Free Ski/Snowboard rentals
Staff discounts on food
Staff discounts in the retail shop
Youth W.E.S.T Level II
Students who successfully complete the first level of the program may enroll in a second level of the program, which provides more in depth training and work experience in on-hill departments of Cypress Mountain (Junior Patrol or Snow School).

Applications are available NOW  on the WEX bulletin board or from Ms Giraud.

Apprenticeship Opportunity

Truck and Transport Mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic) APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY Inland Kenworth, Peterbilt Pacific Inc, and Cullen Diesel Power Ltd in partnership with Thompson Rivers University will be offering an innovative apprenticeship program beginning in January 2013. Successful applicants to the program will receive an offer of employment from a sponsoring Company to become effective upon completion of the 17-month up-front training program. For more information and instructions how to submit an application, please visit our our website. Application Deadline: October 31, 2012. All applications will be acknowledged by email. No phone calls please. www.tcda.ca Stay Connected Transportation Career Development Association of BC 102 - 211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5 Follow us on Tel: 604.998.4510 Email: info@tcda.ca Fax: 604.998.4511 URL: www.tcda.ca

Parkour at Science World

                                 www.Scienceworld.ca/teen

SWEET  Science Worlds Extravaganza Evenings for Teens

On the Edge....An inside look at Parkour.       For Teens ONLY!!
Live performance by Epik Parkour  and Fitness and Origins Parkour
And one time only presentation of          Ultimate X - The Movie

Oct 12     6:30-10:00                            Tickets  $10

Volunteers needed for the Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival @ Lynn Valley Village

Saturday Oct. 20th

Volunteers needed 11am-2pm and 2pm-6pm (or any time in-between)

Please contact  Stephanie@lynnvalleyvillage.com

Activites will include:

Setting up tents and tables, running carnival games for kids, facepainters assistant, and other duties

Looking for as many people as possible, especially at the begining and end of the event

                    Grab a couple of friends and have FUN helping out!!