SUTHERLAND Career Center: 2012-05-27

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Volunteer at Artist for Kids JUNE 6

We are looking for 6 people to help in the Artisit For Kids Studio on Wednesday, June 6 from 9 - 12 am.

Duties would include boxing and almagamating art supplies. (some lifting required). We will provide aprons, coffee and a snack. Please reply to this email if you are able to help. We will contact the first 6 who reply.

Thank-you,

Bev Myrtle

Artists for Kids

bmyrtle@nvsd44.bc.ca

Animation programs at CAP U This summer! Grade 11/12

Animation and Visual Effects opportunities for students at CapU!

Still accepting applications at the fantastic new Bosa Centre for Film and Animation at CapU

Computer Animation and Visual Effects: This is a summer intensive (July/August) for students who want to get a head start building a portfolio for digital animation or visual effects work! *We accept students who are between grade 11 and 12, or students who have graduated high school.

Digital Visual Effects (computer-generated effects for film and television) - 2-year diploma program starting in the fall

More information on the programs can be found at:

Gradshow.com (Animation and VFX)

Capilanofilm.ca (VFX)

Capilanou.ca

Ki Wight

Faculty, Motion Picture Arts

Coordinator/Convenor,

VFX, Film Fundamentals,

Summer Animation and

Summer Motion Picture Arts

Tel.: (604) 986-1911 Ext.3498

kwight@capilanou.ca

Monday, May 28, 2012

New Image Summer opportunities in film, makeup and spa.....

New Image Teen job shadowing for Independent Film Making   happening AUG 2012

If you're interested in "getting on set" send me your resume or apply on line before June 20
                                 http://newimage.ca/cc/teenjobshadowing

Info on New Image summer camps in Spa, Makeup and Acting    http://newimage.ca/cc/teenjobshadowing

All can be used for WEX so make sure you check in with me ( BEFORE JUNE 20) to record the hours.  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Career Spotlight on Trades

This Tues the Career Spotlight is on TRADES and APPRENTICESHIPS.....this includes construction, mechanics, hairdressing, florist, chef, heavy duty machine operator and 150 more....

see
http://www.itabc.ca/Page496.aspx for a full list of apprenticeships

See you in the Drama Room at lunch on Tuesday.

AND the LAST Career Spotlight next Tuesdayis on ENGINEERING!!

WEX available with the Parks Dept.

Get your work experience hours done this summer with the Parks Dept.

The work would be interesting,strenuous,outdoor activity.........
trailbuilding and maintenence ,streamkeeping, invasive plant removal ,etc. and part time.

Great way to get your foot in the door with North Vancouver District.

See Ms Giraud ASAP if you're interested. pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Artist for Kids needs Volunteers

We are looking for five volunteers to assist in the take down and sorting of student art on May 30th at Capilano Mall at 8:00 am to 10 am.

Please let me know if you are interested in helping with this.

Thank-you,

Bev Myrtle

604-903-3798

Artists for Kids

bmyrtle@nvsd44.bc.ca

VCC Retail and Hospitality Careers

There are still some openings in our new 38 week full-time program in Retail and Hospitality Careers
Students will be prepared to enter into competitive employment in the hospitality industry including hotels and senior’s care facilities, and will be training for employment options within the following divisions: Housekeeping, Guest Services, and Banquet/Convention Services. The program will provide specific skill training for those interested in working as room attendants, housepersons, runners, laundry workers, and banquet servers.
The program begins in September with an introduction to job readiness skills, an industry orientation, worker safety, Foodsafe - Level 1, Serving it Right, First Aid Training, and WorldHost. The skills for employment will be introduced in the classroom and practised through 12 weeks of work experience in hotels or senior’s care facilities.
For more information on these and our other programs and courses please contact Maureen Mills at 604-443-8451, mmills@vcc.ca, or visit our website at www.vcc.ca.
　
Kathy O’Donnell and Maureen Mills
Community and Career Education Department
Vancouver Community College
250 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Community College

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

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