SUTHERLAND Career Center: 2011-11-27

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

RCMP YOUTH ACADEMY- get your application in NOW

Still looking for applications for the RCMP youth Academy. Student must be 16 by Dec 31 and be ready for some serious BOOT CAMP! April 3 to April 11 2012 find out what it takes to be an RCMP officer- do drill, fitness training, scenarios, law and go to bed too exhausted to think!

Camp includes all meals, accomodation, transportation etc and sweat suit. I know $750 seems daunting but don't let that deter you- it's worth every minute. (subsidies may be available- just ask.)

Applications are due this week!

Get in the Spirit This weekend!

Volunteer at the Annual Lower Lonsdale Christmas Festival this Saturday Dec 3.

THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!! Lots of live entertainment, activites and of course Santa. Come out and be a part of the team that makes Christmas Special!!

contact Susan Lewis at info@lewissears.com

New Image Job Shadow ON SET in the Film Industry!!

New Image College of Fine Arts is looking for 4 students- 2 in Drama and 2 with an interest in Makeup/Hair for the film industry to spend 4 days ON SET shadowing during filming!!

Starts Dec 4th.

Ok ..... so I just go this one and the deadline is Thurs Dec 1- Apply direct to save time and if you're accepted let me know. www.newimage.ca/teenjobshadowing

GOOD LUCK!!

Gift Wrapping Volunteers needed!

Volunteer for the December gift wrapping fundraiser at Capilano Mall.
Complete the application and schedule and then send it to giftwrap@nscr.bc.ca
or drop it off with me and I'll send it in.

Bring a friend along and "get in the spirit"

SWEAT at the Arts Institute March 2012

Applications are now available for the Arts Institute Sweat Programs Mar 19-22    cost $82- seriously cheap for what you're getting!

Check out the many programs in design, music, gaming, cooking,etc.......      http://www.aivsweat.com/Default.aspx

http://www.aivsweat.com/   Apply on line or download the application package http://www.aivsweat.com/Default.aspx
Either way you will need to a teacher at Sutherland to verify your application. Or bring it to me.

These programs always fill up quickly so don't wait!!

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Work Experience Courses ~ WEX12A & WEX12B

WORK EXPERIENCE provides an opportunity for students, explore career options, build employable skills, possibly land their first job, give back to the community, add to their resume, scholarship, university applications and is a great life experience!!

Work experience takes place in the community providing students with an opportunity to explore a career of interest to them. Typically it is a school-arranged, non-paid placement which may lead to an apprenticeship or employment.

Requirement:

1. Complete WorkSafe BC Program (see Mr. Nevison)
2. Meet with the Work Experience Facilitator (Ms. Nieken-Spence) to determine career focus & arrange a placement
3. Complete 30-100 hours of volunteer or work experience
4. Submit a written report

Students may choose to register in the following Career programs:

1. Grade 10 Science COOP = 100 hours of career exploration (Planning 10 and Science 10 are the courses associated with the program. Incorporates WEX12A by allowing students to attend a work placement every Monday and Thursday afternoons, to complete the required 100 hours.

2. Grade 10 Explorer Program = 30 + hours of career exploration (Social Studies & PE Leadership are the courses associated with the program). Includes an opportunity for students to complete the minimum 30 hour Work experience requirement for graduation. Students attend work placement every Thursday afternoon.

3. Grade 11 and/or 12 Work Experience Program = 100 hours of career exploration (can be completed within the timetable of outside of the timetable including summers and other school break times. Register in WEX 12A/12B.

4. SSA (Secondary School Apprenticeship) = 4 courses for a total of 16 credits (can be started as early as age 15/can be done part time or over summer and other school breaks/ can be scheduled as an entire semester outside of the school classroom).

SSA is a career program that allows students to begin an apprenticeship while still in school and earn high school credits for doing so and be eligible for a $1000 scholarship!!

An apprenticeship is a paid training program for trades and technical careers that involves a combination of on the job training and classroom instruction. Register in SSA11a / SSA11b/ SSA12a/ SSA 12b.

For a list of apprenticeable trades, go to http://www.itabc.ca/

5. ACE IT Training = Foundation Level studies in a variety of trades (Cook Level 1 @ Carson Graham / Carpentry @WVSS / other trades at the Post-Secondary Institute – BCIT, VCC, etc)

Hidden Apprentices -- If you are working, you may already be a Secondary School Apprentice.

New resources to Help Students Find A Career in Skilled Trades: http://www.tradestrainingbc.ca/

For further information, please contact:

James Nevison (Teacher/Career Advisor) jnevison@sd44.ca
Yolanda Nieken-Spence (Work Experience Facilitator) YNieken-Spence@sd44.ca