Youth Train in Trades Carpentry Info Night

 

The Youth Train In Trades (YTT) Carpentry Program provides training for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in a career in carpentry and related trades. Based at West Vancouver Secondary, students receive training every second day, while attending their own secondary school for core academic subjects. This program is open to students across the North Shore, regardless of their home school. Students, parents and guardians should attend the information session on Wednesday February 5, 2020 from 6:45 – 7:15 pm prior to course selection deadlines. Students selecting this program will be asked to attend an interview with their parents/guardians after applications are reviewed.
This intensive program allows students to receive technical training typically done at a post-secondary institution while working toward high school graduation. Each student accepted into the program is registered as a trainee with the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

https://westvancouverschools.ca/programs/youth-train-carpentry

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Minerals Ed - Spring Break Volunteer Admin Position

MineralsEd is a not for profit educational organization that is dedicated to encouraging and supporting Earth science, mineral resources and mining education in BC schools.

The work experience position is for:

• 2 students in the role of Education Program Assistant (downtown Vancouver office)

The Program Assistant will assist the MineralsEd Director and Coordinator as needed. This will include: • assist in the assembly of teaching kit materials (e.g. labelling and bagging rock and mineral specimens, collating posters, duplicating files on USBs, compiling experiment kits). Depending on the student's skills may also include: • assist in updating web site entries • assist with online search for useful geology and mining newsThe student will also be introduced to mining related companies and organizations in downtown Vancouver, including those that are hosting other Work Experience students that week


Qualifications - A basic knowledge of Earth science, rocks and minerals • Excellent written and verbal English language skills • Competency using MS Word and MS Excel • Ability to work within and contribute to a small team and to work alone.  
Work Hours Monday -Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm; 30 minute lunch break at noon  

Position is being offered during the week of Spring break from March 23-27.  

Application Deadline Monday, February 24, 2020

Escape Adventures - Paid and Volunteer Positions

We hire Gr 8s as volunteers and ask that they commit to 2 weeks of the 2020 season (March Break to end of October).  Gr 9s and older are hired as paid Coaches.  Typical pay is minimum wage - $13.85 until end of May; $14.60 for the rest of 2020. 

 

The following link provides additional information. 

https://www.escapeadventures.ca/work-at-escape/

Teck Resources - Work Experience position during Spring Break, March 23-27, 2020.

Teck Resources is offering a one week long Work Experience position during 

Spring Break, March 23-27, 2020.

Teck is a major Canadian mining company with head office in Vancouver and operations in many parts of North and South America that mine metallurgical coal, copper, zinc and oil sands.

The work experience position is for:

1 student as Administrative Assistant, , Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting (downtown Vancouver office). The ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant position should be interested in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance fields. Through this placement, the student will develop an understanding of working in a professional environment, gain exposure to Teck’s daily business administration activities, data management strategies and how it is applied and implemented within Teck’s operations.  

Interested in applying?  

Please see Ms. Nieken-Spence in Room C103 or email: YNieken-Spence@sd44.ca

SWEAT 2020 hands-on Workshop @ LaSalle College

Explore creative career opportunities in our workshops as you learn to create project-based portfolio work with industry-related technology and equipment. Be Inspired!

March 23 to 26, 2020 – 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2665 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 0A7

$150

Contact Hilary Quick | Marketing & Communications Manager

https://www.lasallecollegevancouver.com/events/sweat-workshop-mar-2020

 

Participate in one of our hands-on workshops in the following areas and receive 30 hours of work experience:

• 3D Modeling & Animation
• Game Design & Programming
• Visual Effects for Film & TV
• Professional Recording Arts
• Photography
• Digital Film & Video
• Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry
• Fashion Design & Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design

Save your spot now! Deadline for applications is March 15, 2020.

Operation Med School - Registration is now open!

Operation Med School (OMS) is a non-profit, student-run organization that hosts one-day conferences in Canada and the USA to educate youth about the journey of a medical career. Our goal is to inspire, inform and encourage students to follow their medical dreams and head bravely into their future endeavors.

OMS was started by a group of high school students in Vancouver, BC in 2012. Each conference gives students a new approach to medical careers through activities and lectures by medical experts. It is the perfect chance for high school students to explore the medical field, meet peers who share the same passion, and speak with knowledgeable medical professionals.

OMS has been creating an opportunity for youth to gain valuable leadership and event management skills since it began in 2012 as a conference for high school students from high school students. As the organization has grown, each city conference continues to be organized by a team of local high school students.

Interested in a career in law enforcement and public safety? Info session

 

Interested in a career in law enforcement and public safety? Discover what it takes at an upcoming information session for the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma and the Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies programs. Learn about the education, applied skills and specialized knowledge required to become a superior candidate in the recruiting process. 

January 9 or February 25

7 pm - 8:30 pm

New Westminster Campus 
715 McBride Boulevard, 
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

Questions? Email lesd@jibc.ca 

Interested in becoming a firefighter?

Hands-on Firefighting Information Session

JIBC Maple Ridge Campus (13500 256th Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1C9)
January 25, 2020 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Curious about a firefighting career? Discover first-hand what it takes at our upcoming hands-on information session

In our new, hands-on information session format, learn about the Fire Fighting Technologies Certificate (FFTC) program and get a taste of firefighting by practicing some essential firefighting skills at one of Western Canada’s most extensive firefighting training facilities.

Cost to participate is $25.  

Minimum age to participate is 18. 

As the information session will involve some strenuous physical activity, participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle and dress in appropriate active wear.

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Join Our Team

Looking for an exciting and rewarding career? At Pedalheads, we’re always looking for happy, quirky, and energetic individuals to join our team. If you think you'd be a good fit, then let's chat about you joining our ever-growing, sensational staff.

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Part-time/Seasonal Opportunities

When you work for Pedalheads, we make sure you're prepared to take on the daily challenges and excitement of working with kids. Not only do we provide program-based online training, hands-on site training, and manuals, we also teach our employees about customer service and how to work with young children.

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Full-Time/Year-Round Opportunities

Want to be a part of the magic all year long? Send us an email at hr@pedalheads.com telling us why you would be a great fit for the company.