Wednesday, October 24, 2012

BCIT 1 week BIOTECH CAMP

Deadline to apply is Oct 30 and I don't have a single applicant yet???
Seriously you don't want to miss this if you are at all interested in a career in sciences.
Attend for one week in Dec OR  one week in April

Biotechnology
BIOT 0001 - Biotechnology Career Awareness

A collaborative effort between BCIT, the Greater Vancouver School Districts and various local Biotechnology companies to provide Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to experience the field of biotechnology as a career path. Students spend five days in an actual biotech lab, and also visit companies in the field. Prerequisite: Must be in Grade 10,11, or 12. (0 Credits)


info  http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/biot0001

Application package   http://www.bcit.ca/files/health/biotech/pdf/career_awareness_pkg_2010.pdf

Also available on the Work Experience Bulletin board beside counselling OR from Ms. Giraud.

Sutherland sends at least 1 if not 2 students to this event every year!! Get your application in NOW
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Career Spotlights are BACK!!

Tomorrow  THURSDAY  in the Theatre at Lunch, the guest speaker is a  FINANCIAL ADVISOR  from Raymond James (and a Sutherland Parent!)
Careers in the "money" business rate in the top 10 highest paid professions in Canada.


And next Tuesday, there will be a SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP Demonstration just in time for Halloween!
In the Theatre at LUNCH.
                                                        ALL staff and students are welcome!!


              Career Spotlights will be THURSDAYS at LUNCH  in the DRAMA room, twice a month
Please contact me if you know someone who might be interested in speaking to students about their career.

                         The Career Spotlight schedule is posted on the Home Page of the BLOG
Watch for updates as speakers are booked.
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VOLUNTEER ON GROUSE NOW!!!!


Grouse Mountain Volunteer  positions are posted now  for

TERRAIN PARK RANGER
SNOW SCHOOL LEADERS IN TRAINING
MOUNTAIN SAFETY
SKI WEE ASSISTANT

Check it out and apply on line at

http://216.13.209.18/careers/Careers.aspx


Benefits...get a free pass...get Work Experience Credits...and have FUN being on the mountain all winter!!

BUT to get credits...you must have completed work safe and all required paperwork BEFORE you start.
Hours done before signed paperwork is completed will not be counted.

Contact Ms Giraud or Mrs Watson as soon as you are accepted.
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca       kwatson@nvsd44.bc.ca
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Motion Picture and Media Career Expo


If you want to be in the FILM INDUSTRY - this is a MUST DO!
The Career Expo offers a rare point of access to the people, organizations and companies that make the Motion Picture and New Media Industry tick!
Established professionals, Industry crew, students and newcomers alike can gather information about everything from career paths, to services, facilities, new technologies, and training offerings.
This event will help provide the necessary tools needed to launch your career.
·         Wednesday November 21, 2012
·         From 11 AM to 5 PM
·         At The Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews)
·         Free Admission with registration at www.career-expo.ca

                                          www.career-expo.ca
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

UBC Engineering Event NOV 4

UBC Engineering Physics Info Event
Sunday Nov 4th 2012
12:30-3:30pm, doors open at noon.
Lab tours, student discussion, and light refreshments

register early as space is limited.

UBC Engineering Physics is inviting talented and motivated high school
students to a free orientation event where they can visit our research and
teaching facilities, meet students and faculty, and discover the unique
breadth and opportunities provided by our program.
UBC Engineering Physics is one of Canada’s premier engineering program,
blending the scientific depth of a physics degree with the utility of an
engineering program. Our graduates are highly sought after by both
industry and the bgraduate schools. Renowned among top graduate programs
at MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, UBC Engineering Physics is a program
designed for outstanding students who want the strongest possible training
for an exciting career in scientific discovery and innovation.

　
　
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Jonathan Nakane, Ph.D. P.Eng
Lab Director, UBC Engineering Physics Project Lab
htp://projectlab.engphys.ubc.ca
jnakane@physics.ubc.ca / ph 604.822.2110
/ fax 604.822.5324
Hennings Room 115 / 6224 Agricultural Road / Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
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FRIGHT NIGHTS at PLAYLAND

And sometimes we need to forget about all the work  and just have fun!!


Check out FRIGHT NIGHTS at the PLAYLAND

http://www.pne.ca/fright-nights/


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Science Mentorship Program

If you are accepted please let me know as you can use this mentorship for work experience credits.                     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca 


 The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Synapse Mentorship program is underway again this year. We have many mentorship opportunities available in a wide range of research areas including: biology, genetics, chemistry, neurosciences, cancer, immunology to name a few.

The goal of the Mentorship program is to connect youth interested in health and science with the world of professional scientists — to help them learn more about how science really works and what scientists do. A mentorship can involve:   

*      helping young scientists with their science fair projects, ideas or problems;
*      providing laboratory training and experience;
*      giving advice through an on-line mentorship—scientists sharing their stories, passion and experiences to inspire and to challenge youth to achieve new goals; and,
*      exploring science career and education options.

Students should submit a brief (1-2 page) resumé and send it by email to j.mckenzie@xittel.ca or to synapse@cihr-irsc.gc.caOnce we receive the resumé, we will begin to match you with an appropriate mentor. The resumé should include key information such as:

*      name, contact information, level of study and school;
*      academic and non-academic awards/accomplishments;
*      a description of their scientific interests; and,
*      information about why they would like a mentor.  


Please join us on our new Synapse Connection Facebook page by clicking "like" on our page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/SynapseScienceConnection


Janet Weichel McKenzie
CIHR Synapse Youth Mentorship Initiative
613-808-4642

CIHR Synapse Youth Zone
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32390.html

CIHR Synapse Overview
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32399.html

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WInter Break at the Vancouver Aquarium!!

APPLY BY NOV 1!!! 

RE: Winter Break Visitor Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 14 students for our Visitor Experience Winter Host 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 winter. 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:

Winter Break Visitor Experience Placement

Departments:
Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:
Mandatory Group Interview:
Sunday November 11, 2012 from 3:30pm – 4:45pm

Mandatory Training:
Sunday December 16, 2012 from 11:00am – 5:00pm


*Short list candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by November 7, 2012.

Placement Dates:
Shifts: 9:15am – 4:00pm from December 22 – 25, 2012
            9:15am – 5:00pm from December 26 – January 6, 2013
Group A – 7 days (7 students)
December  22, 26, 30,31, January 3, 4, 6

Group B –7 Days (7 students)
December 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, January 2, 5

Description of Volunteer Opportunity:
·         Kiosk Attendant
·         Plaza Assistant
·         Parking Greeter
·         Visitor Surveys
·         4D assistant
·         Information Desk Attendant
·         Gallery Greeter


Skills Preferred:
·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
·         Students going into Grade 10 - 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 not be interacting with 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 four different groups.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.

To submit your application, please email your cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

   The deadline to submit applications is 3pm Thursday November 1.
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