SUTHERLAND Career Center: 2012-06-10

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Volunteer at North Van REC this summer

Too old for camp? Too young to work? Have a rewarding and fun summer.... For more information, please go to:

http://www.northvanrec.com/about-us/volunteering.aspx

All our forms are now avail. online at www.northvanrec.com under the about us section under volunteer.

Meh Najak

Volunteer Resources Programmer

northvanrec...the place to be

604-983-6417

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Looking for a JOB??? Need $$$??

Check out these sites.......

http://www.jobbank.bc.ca/

www.jobfest2012.ca

http://www.ywcavan.org/content/WorkBC_North_Shore_Youth_Employment_Services_Centre/190

YWCA WorkBC Centreswww.workbc.ca

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Science world Teens only Friday June 22 7:30- 12:00

Check it out ....a night at Science World for teens only.....you don't have to share the toys with the little kids!! Perfect fo ryour birthday party or year end celebration.....
http://dev.scienceworld.ca/teen/sweet-teens

And tell your parents about www.scienceworld.ca/swad For Adults only -- June 15. Now they don't have to share the toys with YOU!!

Enjoy!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Youthink Magazine work Experience

Plan Now for Next Year...One Week Work Experience at YouthinkMagazine!

Only One Lucky student will get to do a one week Work Excperience at Youthink Magazine next year.
So if you're focused on a career in journalism, in Grade 11/12 and up for the challenge...let me know!! pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Check out http://www.youthink.ca/ http://www.youthink.ca/yt/getinvolved/teacher039s-information

..And if not work experience you can always submit your writing for publication.

PhotoBlast for girls 13-15

Photo Blast For teen girls 13-15 Explore, design, create & share Join Juliana & NSCSS in a group for girls to learn how to take photographs & explore the therapeutic potential of photography and expressive arts Activities include:

Trips to galleries & studios, use of pro cameras

Activities to improve self-esteem and understand the impact of media on young women

Instruction from a professional photographer July 10,11th,12th 10am-4pm, FREE!
Lunch provided Call Emily 604 987-0366 to register Camp runs from NSCSS office at #212-145 East 15th st. North Van Limited transportation will be provided

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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