Fire Fighter for a Day May 9

Come and play at Fire Fighter for a Day and learn all about a career in Emergency Services/First Responders.
Even if you are thinking of being a paramedic or RCMP, this is for you.

There are only 2 spots left so if you're interested ---see me NOW to register.    pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

                                 MUST be in grade 11 or 12---for Guys AND Girls.

Activities include wearing fire fighter equipment and entering  a smoke filled building, rappelling from a tower, trying the aerial truck, hoses and auto extraction equipment.

Looking for a summer job??? Start your job search now.

Looking for a summer job? Get prepared with the new Teen Job Workshop Series

on the 2^{nd floor in the Teen Room at the North Vancouver City Library at 120 14th Street West & Lonsdale Avenue.}

Learn job search skills, get help writing a resume, and get tips on how to prepare for your interviews. This workshop series is provided by the Vancouver YWCA’s WorkBC Employment Services Centre for North Shore Youth.

Register online here:

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Or just drop-in and join us!

The workshops will take place from 4pm-6pm on:

Thursday, April 4th

Wednesday, April 17th 

Thursday May 9th 

Wednesday, May 22nd

Thursday, June 6th

Wednesday, June 19th

On Thursday, April 4th, the first teen job workshop in this free series gives you answers to your questions:

- Who would hire me??

- Where should I "look" for my summer job??

- How do I prepare for a job search?

On Wednesday, April 17th you’ll prepare to apply for jobs:

-Get help writing a resume & cover letter

-Get help finding jobs to apply for

Stay tuned on the North Vancouver City Library’s Teen Facebook Page, as there are four more workshops in the Teen Job Workshop Series in May and June: https://www.facebook.com/NorthVancouverCityLibraryTeens

Kate Longley

Teen Services Librarian

North Vancouver

City Library

120 14th Street West

North Vancouver

, BC V7M 1N9

Phone: (604) 998-3494     Email:

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Job Fair Thursday 1:00-4:00

AEROTEK    Job Fair
at Employment services 
 Thursday April 4      1:00-4:00 
310-260 West Esplanade


Hiring:
Warehouse    Forklift    General Labour

Millwrights, electricians,   Machinists   Mechanics   Welder   

Administration   Accounting

OK so you're not a machinist but you might start as a labourer and work your way up to an apprenticeship????  You never know!

Take your resume and dress to impress!

Good Luck

  

Vancouver Aquarium needs you ---1 day a week! Deadline extended. Apply NOW

 

April 2013

RE: Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3) Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 students for our

Primary Educator Work Experience Placement.

As a work experience student, you will be working within a team of staff,   volunteers, and other students to teach young students (aged 3-9) about marine life using live animals, puppets, and artifacts at the    Vancouver Aquarium.

Title:	Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3)
Department:	Education
Term of Position:	Mandatory Training For Monday Placements: Monday April 29th, 2013 9:00am-2:00pm For Tuesday-Friday Placements: Sunday, May 5th, 2013 9:00am-2:00pm Students will volunteer 1 day out of the week, from the      following choices: Monday         9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)   Tuesday        9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)  Wednesday   9:00am-2:00pm    ( 3 students) Thursday       9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)  Friday            9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students) Placement Duration: Monday, May 6th 2013, to Friday June 28th, 2013 excluding the May 20th Holiday.
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to build their knowledge regard to marine life and the marine environment while gaining teaching experience, communication skills, developing a sense of teamwork and exploring career options through: ·         participating in daily teaching routines and operations behind the scenes ·         participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals as well as animal artifacts ·         teaching children about marine life and the major   conservation issues affecting it
Skills Preferred: Please Note:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grades 10, 11 or 12. ·         High level of professionalism and commitment ·         Interest in marine biology, teaching, working with children, or any combination thereof ·         Experience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with students ·         Strong English oral communications skills ·         Second language an asset Previous teaching or biology experience is an asset but not necessary-training will be provided.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment ·         Gain experience in working in groups ·         Gain teaching experience in an informal setting ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Gain work experience hours

Please note: There are 5 different placement options.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form which days the student is applying for in order of preference.  Please only indicate that day(s) of the week you are able to commit to.

To submit an application email a cover letter and resume in 1 PDF formatted documentThe deadline to submit applications is 3pm on Wednesday April 17^th.   To pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Make sure you include in your cover letter, in order of preference, what days you want to volunteer.

A trip to Ottawa for a "New or FIrst Generation Canadian"!!

Experience Canada in a very unique way!

Encounters with Canada is proud to offer a new theme week "Experience Canada," from May 5 to 11, 2013. Don’t miss this once-in a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the largest youth forum in Canada! Register now and pay only $400, which includes airfare, food, activities and accommodations.

Meet other young new Canadians and together discover the wonders of your country - its history, culture, heritage and important institutions. Take part in exciting adventures and activities, meet noted Canadians, and so much more!

Register today!

To be eligible, you must be:

·         A new or first generation Canadian*

·         Aged between 14 and 17 years

·         Enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education

·         A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

For more information, please call 1-800-361-0419, ext. 9514, or write to registrar-registraire@historica-dominion.ca.

*Meaning you were born outside Canada, or at least one of your parents was born in another country.

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html 

Students who have attended these trips said they are "life- altering"

If you're interested send me a quick email asap- registration must go through the school and I need to contact them ASAP to hold a spot for you.  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Encounters with Canada - 1 week trip to Ottawa for $475!!!

Encounters with Canada offers trips to Ottawa to experience culture and youth from across the country!
Typically theses trips are $675  plus but last minute opportunities are discounted and you can go now for as low as $475!!


Are you interested in Politics in Canada (April 21-27)

or Ecology & Environment (April 28-May 4) 

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

Register NOW---- only a few spots are available.

Speak to your parents then send me a quick email..registration  must be done through the school.
I'll contact Encounters with Canada to hold a spot for you until all your paperwork is in.
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Green Choice Forum for LADIES only

April 17 the YWCA is hosting the Green Choice Forum
 Learn about careers in sustainability  and meet women working to protect our environment, and  developing new technologies.
      http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Green_Choice_Career_Forum/1150


April 17 4:30-7:30 at the YWCA  535 Hornby st.
register at     http://fluidsurveys.com/s/GREENCHOICE\

Events such as this can be used as part of the hours required for WEX 12A/ 12B courses.

AND as career exploration for GRAD TRANS, similar to attending a Career Spotlight on Wedsnesdays.( see intro page on this blog for more info)



NOTE ----LADIES ONLY.....sorry guys.

Interested in politics or just looking for a job...

Check out Elections BC to find out how you can get involved.

http://www.elections.bc.ca/index.php/jobs/election-workers-may-2013-general-election/

Skilled Trades for women

Attend the Skilled Trades for Women Conference
      ANYTHING YOU CAN DO

For info go to http://skillscanada.bc.ca/swtcpage.aspx

If you want to go, send me an email and I'll register you.

April 17   9:30-12:00 at the Tradex Centre  Abbotsford.

www.skillscanada.bc.ca

The Great Bunny Search needs YOU

                  Help the "little ones"  find the Easter Bunny!!

The Lynn Valley Village is once again hosting its "Great Bunny Search" on Saturday March 30th from 10am-12:30.

We are in need of volunteers to come help out from  9:30-1pm.

Volunteer experience letters are available

Interested volunteers should contact           stephanie@lynnvalleyvillage.com

IF you're interested in a trade......

BC Jobs Plan—Check it Out!

Sector Strategies: The BC Jobs Plan is about building the future for eight key industries:
 Agrifoods
 Forestry
 International Education
 Mining
 Natural Gas
 Technology
 Tourism
 Transportation
Read sector strategies for each of these industries, read BC Stories, follow Twitter Chats and watch career profiles videos here:
http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/industry-sectors/ Stories of Inspiration and Success: British Columbians drive BC’s economy across every industry sector. From hard-working entrepreneurs to skilled trades people, cor-porate executives to stu-dent innovators, these stories represent our province’s economic future
and celebrate the successes of British Columbians. Liam Kinders has spent the last three summers gaining valuable knowledge about the construction industry as a general labourer for Randhill Construction. Not yet graduated from high school, Liam is well on his way to acquiring his Red Seal Carpentry certification, thanks in large part to the ACE-IT Program. Read more about Liam and   his story HERE. http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/skills/subjectperspectives/liams-an-apprentice-carpenter-in-bc/

Student Stories
Discover Trades BC is an initiative funded by the BC Government to help provide easy access for secondary students to the many educa-tional opportunities available to them in trades training. Students, parents and educators can discover these opportunities here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DiscoverTradesBC
Issue 1—February 8, 2013
MORE TRADES INFO      www.itabc.ca

Vancouver Aquarium needs more volunteers

 

 

February 2013

RE: Spring 2013 Gallery Assistant Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 20 for our spring 2013 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 fall. 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:	Spring 2013 Gallery Assistant Placement
Departments:	Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:	Mandatory Group Interview: Thursday March 28,  2013 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm *Short list candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by March 21, 2013. Mandatory Training: Sunday April 7 from 9:30am – 5:00pm Group A April 8 – April 28(5 students) Specific Dates: April 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 Group B April 29 – May 20 (5 students) Specific Dates: April 29, May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Group C May 23 – June 9 (5 students) Specific Dates: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 Group D June 10 - 28 (5 students) Specific Dates: June 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 20 Shift times 9:15am – 5:00pm
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Kiosk Attendant ·         Visitor Surveys ·         Crafts ·         Operating touch pools ·         4D assistant ·         Face painting ·         Information Desk Attendant ·         Educational Carts
Skills Preferred:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 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 have limited contact with marine 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 4 different groups.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.

If you are interested please send your cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca  

The deadline to submit applications is 3pm Wednesday March 20, 2013.

Fire Fighter for a DAY April 17

If you are considering a career in fire fighting, policing, paramedic, the military or any part of emergency services you should attend the FIRE FIGHTER FOR A DAY event April 17.


Only 5 Grade 11/12 students can participate  >>>>> MALE or FEMALE

You will get to play at firefighting in full gear....go into a smoky building...rapel the outside.....go up in a ladder truck, etc.......by the end of this day you will know whether or not  a career in emergency services is for you!!

Email me now if you're interested    pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Capilano Suspension Bridge is hiring!!!

Needed 

Admissions Team Members         Park Rangers           Nature Guides

                                             Entertainers and Park Guides   
     Apply on line  with a resume and cover letter  at  www.capbridge.com

Museum of Vancouver Youth Council needs YOU

　

The Museum of Vancouver is offering an exciting opportunity to Sutherland Students

                                   Apply NOW  for the 2013 MOV Youth Council!

　

The MOV is looking for 12 curious candidates to participate in the 2013 Youth Council. This year's focus is Upcycling Urbanism and participants will have the chance to meet interesting guests from Spacing Mag to UBC, go behind the scenes at MOV exhibitions, and even produce their own event.

Students meet on Thursdays from 4:00-7:00pm at the Museum of Vancouver each week for 8 weeks between April and May

　

Interested?

 Submit the completed Youth Council application form by Friday March 8, 2013 to Gala Milne, gmilne@museumofvancouver.ca

About:

 Since 2011, the MOV Youth Council has sought to connect young Vancouverites to contemporary urban issues through creative leadership and civic engagement. 

　

　

　

Gala Milne | Youth Council Coordinator

C: 778.847.4252

Museum Of Vancouver

1100 Chestnut Street | Vancouver

www.museumofvancouver.ca

Study and go abroad March 5

STUDY  AND GO ABROAD   Tuesday March 5       2-7:00

Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre     East Ballroom

On Tuesday, March 5th, you will meet with over 70 university, college, work, travel and volunteer program representatives from around the world and Canada.

 Check out the list of the exhibitors on      http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/exhibitor_list.html

And be sure to attend any number of the seminars, which start already at 2 p.m.

Study in Australia, presented by Austrade, as our first guest speakers; so come early. Check out the schedule on http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/seminar_vancouver.html.

Admission to the expo and the seminars is free, so bring your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you there!

And remember, everyone who attends is eligible to enter our grand prize draws for trips and experiences around the world as well as an iPad.

 If you have already registered online for this upcoming event you just need to let us know your name when you arrive and you will be automatically entered into our draws. If not, simply register at the door.

Encounters with Canada trip to Ottawa

Encounters with Canada    - one week in Ottawa

"Special deals":

There is a discount being offered to students who register for the following week (coming up soon!), so students registering for this session will need to pay only

$575:

Mar. 3- Mar. 9                         Journalism & Communications  (includes a day trip to CBC/Radio Canada in Montreal)

There is also an amazing discount being offered to students who register for the following weeks, so students registering for these sessions will need to pay only

$475:

Mar. 10 – Mar. 16                    Arts & Culture

Mar. 31 – Apr. 6                      Arts & Culture

All other weeks remain at $675

, still a great deal for students from BC to spend an entire week in Ottawa!  (There are limited spaces in the other weeks.) Includes Flight accommodation etc!!

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

 Contact Ms Giraud pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca       OR

Pam Wattamaniuk

Regional Co-ordinator, Encounters with Canada

Counsellor, Riverside Secondary School

2215 Reeve Street

Port Coquitlam, BC

V3C 6K8

Tel.: 604-941-6053, ext. 317

Fax: 604-941-2639

E-mail:

pwattamaniuk@sd43.bc.ca

Open House/Info Sessions at VCC

 Vancouver Community College  Drafting Department is hosting an Open House on March 13, and the Program Head, Graham Huckin, is very keen on inviting North Shore high school drafting students.

  

VCC offers architectural , civil/structural and steel detailing drafting programs, so there is something for everyone.

 If anyone has any questions they can contact Program Head, Graham Huckin: ghuckin@vcc.ca

for more info-

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Access to practical nursing
Wednesday, March 13

American Sign Language and Deaf studies
Wednesday, Feb. 27

Building service worker
Monday, March 4

Career planning and job search
Monday, Feb. 25
Monday, March 4

Culinary arts/Asian culinary arts
Friday, March 1

Dental hygiene
Wednesday, Feb. 27

Digital graphic design
Friday, Feb. 22

English for professional advancement (EPA)
Wednesday, March 20

English language preparation for health sciences
Tuesday, March 12

Hair design
Wednesday, March 20

Jewellery art and design
Monday, March 18

Music
Monday, March 4

Skin and body therapy
Wednesday, March 20

Teaching English to speakers of other languages
Tuesday, March 5

Transportation trades
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Tuesday, March 5

Special Olympic Basketball needs volunteers

3rd Annual       March Madness  Special Olympics Basketball

March 23 - 24 at  Sutherland!!

Volunteers are needed   REFERREE     SCORE KEEP      STATISTICIAN

SCOREBOARD OPERATOR       50/50 RAFFLE    DOOR/CONCESSION   TIMER

MASCOT      COUNTER


Contact Kelly Klein      or Zak Klein  at 
    604-904-1020              6048-812-1020

kellyandzak@shaw.ca