Thursday, April 4, 2013

Fire Fighter for a Day May 9

Come and play at Fire Fighter for a Day and learn all about a career in Emergency Services/First Responders.
Even if you are thinking of being a paramedic or RCMP, this is for you.

There are only 2 spots left so if you're interested ---see me NOW to register.    pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

                                 MUST be in grade 11 or 12---for Guys AND Girls.

Activities include wearing fire fighter equipment and entering  a smoke filled building, rappelling from a tower, trying the aerial truck, hoses and auto extraction equipment.

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Looking for a summer job??? Start your job search now.


Looking for a summer job? Get prepared with the new Teen Job Workshop Series
 on the 2nd floor in the Teen Room at the North Vancouver City Library at 120 14th Street West & Lonsdale Avenue.

Learn job search skills, get help writing a resume, and get tips on how to prepare for your interviews. This workshop series is provided by the Vancouver YWCA’s WorkBC Employment Services Centre for North Shore Youth.

Register online here:
http://bit.ly/14f9E5E

Or just drop-in and join us!

The workshops will take place from 4pm-6pm on:
Thursday, April 4th
Wednesday, April 17th 
Thursday May 9th 
Wednesday, May 22nd
Thursday, June 6th
Wednesday, June 19th

On Thursday, April 4th, the first teen job workshop in this free series gives you answers to your questions:
- Who would hire me??
- Where should I "look" for my summer job??
- How do I prepare for a job search?

On Wednesday, April 17th you’ll prepare to apply for jobs:
-Get help writing a resume & cover letter
-Get help finding jobs to apply for

Stay tuned on the North Vancouver City Library’s Teen Facebook Page, as there are four more workshops in the Teen Job Workshop Series in May and June: https://www.facebook.com/NorthVancouverCityLibraryTeens


Kate Longley
Teen Services Librarian
North Vancouver
 City Library
120 14th Street West
North Vancouver
, BC V7M 1N9
Phone: (604) 998-3494     Email:
klongley@cnv.org
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Job Fair Thursday 1:00-4:00

AEROTEK    Job Fair
at Employment services 
 Thursday April 4      1:00-4:00 
310-260 West Esplanade


Hiring:
Warehouse    Forklift    General Labour

Millwrights, electricians,   Machinists   Mechanics   Welder   

Administration   Accounting

OK so you're not a machinist but you might start as a labourer and work your way up to an apprenticeship????  You never know!

Take your resume and dress to impress!

Good Luck

  
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Vancouver Aquarium needs you ---1 day a week! Deadline extended. Apply NOW

 

April 2013


RE: Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3) Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 students for our
Primary Educator Work Experience Placement.

As a work experience student, you will be working within a team of staff,   volunteers, and other students to teach young students (aged 3-9) about marine life using live animals, puppets, and artifacts at the    Vancouver Aquarium.

Title:

Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3)


Department:

Education

Term of Position:

Mandatory Training
For Monday Placements:
Monday April 29th, 2013
9:00am-2:00pm

For Tuesday-Friday Placements:
Sunday, May 5th, 2013
9:00am-2:00pm

Students will volunteer 1 day out of the week, from the      following choices:

Monday         9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)  

Tuesday        9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students) 

Wednesday   9:00am-2:00pm    ( 3 students)
Thursday       9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students) 

Friday            9:00am-2:00pm    (3 students)

Placement Duration: Monday, May 6th 2013, to Friday June 28th, 2013 excluding the May 20th Holiday.

Description of
Volunteer
Opportunity:
This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to build their knowledge regard to marine life and the marine environment while gaining teaching experience, communication skills, developing a sense of teamwork and exploring career options through:

·         participating in daily teaching routines and operations behind the scenes
·         participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals as well as animal artifacts
·         teaching children about marine life and the major   conservation issues affecting it
Skills Preferred:









Please Note:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
·         Students currently in Grades 10, 11 or 12.
·         High level of professionalism and commitment
·         Interest in marine biology, teaching, working with children, or any combination thereof
·         Experience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with students
·         Strong English oral communications skills
·         Second language an asset

Previous teaching or biology experience is an asset but not necessary-training will be provided.

Volunteer Benefits:

·         Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment
·         Gain experience in working in groups
·         Gain teaching experience in an informal setting
·         Priority placement in the volunteer training
·         Gain work experience hours


Please note: There are 5 different placement options.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form which days the student is applying for in order of preference.  Please only indicate that day(s) of the week you are able to commit to.

To submit an application email a cover letter and resume in 1 PDF formatted documentThe deadline to submit applications is 3pm on Wednesday April 17th.   To pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
Make sure you include in your cover letter, in order of preference, what days you want to volunteer.






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A trip to Ottawa for a "New or FIrst Generation Canadian"!!

Experience Canada in a very unique way!
Encounters with Canada is proud to offer a new theme week "Experience Canada," from May 5 to 11, 2013. Don’t miss this once-in a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the largest youth forum in Canada! Register now and pay only $400, which includes airfare, food, activities and accommodations.
Meet other young new Canadians and together discover the wonders of your country - its history, culture, heritage and important institutions. Take part in exciting adventures and activities, meet noted Canadians, and so much more!
Register today!
To be eligible, you must be:
·         A new or first generation Canadian*
·         Aged between 14 and 17 years
·         Enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education
·         A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

For more information, please call 1-800-361-0419, ext. 9514, or write to registrar-registraire@historica-dominion.ca.

*Meaning you were born outside Canada, or at least one of your parents was born in another country.

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html 

Students who have attended these trips said they are "life- altering"

If you're interested send me a quick email asap- registration must go through the school and I need to contact them ASAP to hold a spot for you.  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
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Encounters with Canada - 1 week trip to Ottawa for $475!!!


Encounters with Canada offers trips to Ottawa to experience culture and youth from across the country!
Typically theses trips are $675  plus but last minute opportunities are discounted and you can go now for as low as $475!!


Are you interested in Politics in Canada (April 21-27)

or Ecology & Environment (April 28-May 4) 

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

Register NOW---- only a few spots are available.

Speak to your parents then send me a quick email..registration  must be done through the school.
I'll contact Encounters with Canada to hold a spot for you until all your paperwork is in.
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
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