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!!