Vancouver Aquarium deadline to apply is Feb 2

‘Visitor Experience Gallery Assistant’ Work Experience Placement’

We are looking for 16 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the fall Work Experience Placement.  This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain interpretation experience, customer service skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options.  Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the Interpretation Department and Visitor Experience Team.  

Job Description:  

·         Admissions Greeter

·         Gallery Greeter

·         Visitor Surveys

·         Info Desk Greeter

·         Gallery Interpretation

·         Touch Pool Interpretation

·         Face painting and crafts

Students will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors during the fall promotion and campaign. 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.

Please Note:  This is not an Animal Care placement; students will not be working with marine mammals.

Skills Preferred:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·         Students in Grade 10, 11 or 12

·         Genuine interest in working with the public

·         Strong communications skills

·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service

·         Able to work independently as well as in a team setting

·         Ability to follow instructions

·         Second language an asset

Mandatory Training for all groups: Saturday February 11, 2012 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Placement Days (8 students per group):

Group C:  February 13 – February 26, 2012                                               

Group D: February 27 – March 9, 2012

Shift Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily

Each placement period will last two weeks. Days off will be staggered throughout the placement.

Please note: There are 2 different groups.  Please indicate inyour cover letter which group you are applying for.

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday February 2^nd. 

Submit your resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP  These placements are often first come first served!

Clara Hughes, Olympic Skater and Cyclist to speak to YOUTH

 Unique Lives & Experiences,     Women’s Lecture Series

 at the Vancouver for the Performing Arts Theatre on Homer St. 

 
Youth are encouraged to attend  March 6 to hear CLARA HUGHES, the  Canadian Olympic cyclist and speed skater,  and the only person to ever win multiple medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics. 

She was named to the Order of Manitoba and as an Office of the Order of Canada.  She is involved with Right to Play, an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sports to encourage the development of youth in disadvantaged areas.  She has received numerous awards, trophies and accolades in a short span of time, has a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame and was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.  She led the Canadian team as they entered the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Hughes also publically discusses her battle with mental depression and continues speaking about this ‘to open up the dialogue’ for other Canadians struggling with mental illness. Clara has had much to deal with, but kept at it.

 

  Tickets are  $16 (plus facility/box office fee/hst)

Cindy Charkow

Producer

^{www.uniquelives.com}

(604) 873-8990    ^{ulevan@shaw.ca}

Spring Break opportunities

SPRING BREAK...........more to come so watch this blog....

If you're interested in Spa/aesthetics, acting, or make up for film check out                                    http://newimage.ca/cc/

If you're interested in design, event planning, animation    culinary arts     fashion gaming      music.....

check out         http://www.aivsweat.com/              go to LEARN MORE NOW to apply on line

If you're interested in Media or Directing for Film   check out http://www.giftsfilms.com/courses/calendar-registration/

...and let me know what you're up to so we can keep track of your hours and possible credits.

Peggy

Are you thinking about a career in ENGINEERING $$$$$$

Engineering is one of the top paying jobs and there's big demand .....


Check  out info sessions at UBC in Jan and Feb.

http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=331139&q=410400777&qz=c1d730

For all you LAWYER Wannabees

Students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to compete in the annual Barry Sullivan Law Cup for
                                                        Public Speaking.
The competition is sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) and will be held at

The finalists will be judged by the Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia, and a law professor from the University of British Columbia Law School. Deadline for entry: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Prize: Winner - Cash scholarship of
Second place - $250.00
Third place - $150.00 $1,500.00 and the Barry Sullivan Cup

For more info, contest rules and application  visit the Law Week website at             http://www.cba.org/lawweek/home/main/default.aspx http://www.facebook.com/bclawweek                        Twitter at https://oauth.twitter.com/#!/BCLawWeek.

Attention: Michelle Casavant
By Email: Michelle.Casavant@justice.gc.ca 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the heritage courtrooms at the Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street in Vancouver, BC.

JUSTICE HIGH EVENT for Socially Conscious Students

JUSTICE HIGH  

http://www2.capilanou.ca/programs/global-stewardship.html

Justice High is a series of symposiums for youth in high schools to explore the issues that the UN Millennium Development Goals are addressing. http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/  Events are free and lunch will be provided to all students who register in advance.

Sat., January 21st at Mulgrave School, North Vancouver 
Students are asked to register in advance at: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1598076776?s=6143090

CBC NEWSDAY WORKSHOPS JAN 21 and 22

CBC News Day Workshops for students interested in BROADCASTING OR JOURNALISM

All students in grades 10 - 12 from across metro Vancouver are invited. Meet CBC personalities and learn all about News Day in BC. Sign up here to attend one of these workshops held at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre, 700 Hamilton St.

Workshop Dates
Saturday January 21: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday January 22: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
After attending a workshop, you're invited to come back and audition for a spot on the 2012 News Day team.


For more details and to register go to     http://www.vancouveryouth.ca/node/1005

Happy New Year!!! Job Shadow in the film industry!

Ever wanted to get involved in filmmaking? Ever wanted to perform in a movie or learn how to create staggering special effects for cinema? Here’s your chance!

New Image College, Vancouver’s #1 academy for film acting, film & TV make-up and special effects, wants you to job shadow on the set of our latest feature film!

check out the details and apply on line!!       http://newimage.ca/teenjobshadowing/

And always remember to cc me so I know what you're up to!
 This is an incredible opportunity as Work experience in film is almost impossible to get.  Good Luck!!

Merry Christmas!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!  Relax - enjoy the goodies and we'll see you back here in January!

                                                   Peggy

Vancouver Aquarium Opportunity # 5 "SEA Sensations"

                                                                                    

   

          Vancouver Aquarium Work Experience Placements

December 2011

RE: ‘Sea Sensations’ Work Experience Placement

We are looking for 7 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the Sea Sensations Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, communication skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options. Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the School Programs Department.  

Title:  Marine Educator Assistant

Direct Supervisor:  School Program Coordinators

Term of Position:  Mandatory Training: Tuesday January 17th, 2012 from 9am to 3pm Participate in one full shift per week (7 positions):   ·         Tuesday: Sea Sensations (K-4) 10am – 2pm Jan 17, 2012- April 24, 2012 Note:  If students would like to gain more work experience hours, there is an option of extending their placement into June.

Description of Work Experience Opportunity:  Assist School Program Coordinators with the delivery of the “Sea Sensations” program to children aged 5-7.  Sea Sensations is designed to inspire wonder, curiosity and marine stewardship in students by diving into the colourful world of marine animals.  Sea Sensations is the classroom version of our "Staying Alive" School Program and provides students with an extraordinary hands-on opportunity to explore the underwater world by observing, discussing, and touching live aquatic animals and props from the comfort of beyond the Aquarium's busy galleries. The program opens with an interactive puppet show followed by students dividing into smaller groups at the helm of an experienced, friendly and knowledgeable educator to visit a variety of stations with props and live animals. These include: a sea turtle shell, an octopus beak, a shark jaw and live invertebrate animals such as live sea stars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers, among much more. The program concludes with a conservation message and direct action plan for students to do their part in conserving the planet.

Skills Preferred: 

·         Experience educating or interacting with children; ·         Outgoing, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated; ·         Students in grade 10, 11 and 12; ·         Interested in marine biology; ·         High level of professionalism and commitment;

·         Strong English language communication skills.

Work Experience Benefits: 

·         Completion of Grad Transition hours; ·         Access to site resources; ·         Priority placement in Volunteer training; and

·         Opportunity to gain experience in public education.

This position helps the Vancouver Aquarium achieve its mission by promoting conservation through education.

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday January 5^th.

Submit resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP

                               pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Vancouver Aquarium opportunity # 4 "STAYING ALIVE"

   

          Vancouver Aquarium Work Experience Placements

December 2011

RE: ‘Staying Alive’ Work Experience Placement

We are looking for 10 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the Staying Alive Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, communication skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options. Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the School Programs Department.  

Title:  Marine Educator Assistant

Direct Supervisor:  School Program Coordinators

Term of Position:  Mandatory Training: Tuesday January 17th, 2012 from 9am to 2pm Participate in one full shift per week:   ·         Thursday: Staying Alive (2 positions) 9:30 – 1:45 Jan 19, 2009- Apr 26, 2012 Or ·         Friday: Staying Alive (8 positions) 9:30 – 1:45 Jan 20, 2009- April 27, 2012 Note:  If students would like to gain more work experience hours, there is an option of extending their placement into June.

Description of Work Experience Opportunity:  Assist School Program Coordinators with the delivery of the “Staying Alive” program to children aged 5-10.  Staying Alive is designed to inspire wonder, curiosity and marine stewardship in students by diving into the colourful world of marine animals.  This program provides students with an extraordinary hands-on opportunity to explore the underwater world by observing, discussing, and touching live aquatic animals in the Aquarium's following galleries: Wild Coast, Tropic Zone and Treasures of the BC Coast.  Through this experience, the students use all their senses to learn about animals and how to identify those with and without backbones.  Marine Educator Assistants will teach small groups of 3-5 students in the Aquarium galleries. 

Skills Preferred: 

·         Experience educating or interacting with children; ·         Outgoing, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated; ·         Students in grade 10, 11 and 12; ·         Interested in marine biology; ·         High level of professionalism and commitment;

·         Strong English language communication skills.

Work Experience Benefits: 

·         Completion of CAPP hours; ·         Access to site resources; ·         Priority placement in Volunteer training; and

·         Opportunity to gain experience in public education.

This position helps the Vancouver Aquarium achieve its mission by promoting conservation through education.

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday January 5^th. 

^{Submit resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP}

^{pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca}

Vancouver Aquarium opportunity #3 "Aquatic Adventures"

   

          Vancouver Aquarium Work Experience Placements

December 2011

RE:  School Programs Work Experience Placement: “Aquatic Adventures”

       Preschool Program

We are looking for 5 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the above School Programs Work Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, communication skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options. Applicants will be accepted based on a student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the School Programs Department.  

Title:  Marine Educator Assistant

Term of Position:  ·         Mandatory Training: Monday January 16th, 2012 from 9am to 3pm ·         Participate in one full shift per week: Mondays : January 23, 2012- April 30, 2012 (excluding statutory holidays) Note:  If students would like to gain more work experience hours, there will be an option of extending their placement past June 11, 2012 based on a review of their performance throughout the period of initial placement terms.

Direct Supervisor:  Dana Turner, Coordinator

Description of Work Experience Opportunity: 

Assist School Program Coordinator with the delivery of the “Aquatic Adventures” preschool program. This program is designed for preschool aged students (3+) and involves introducing them to marine life and conservation from the safety of the classroom through a variety of hands-on activities including storytelling, games, and a meet and greet with live animals. 

 The program begins with a puppet show put on by volunteers.  In the show, the main character, Otto, a sea otter, finds that the environment he and his friends call home has become polluted and inhabitable.  As they set off to find a new home, Otto asks the students to help him find a "suitable" new home exploring the following four themes:

Protection        (animal adaptations for survival)

Friends            (animals found in the Kelp Forest habitat)

Food                (what, how, and how much animals in the ocean like sea otters eat), and

Neighbourhood (the role of marine habitats/ecoystems like the Kelp Forest and the importance of and how to protect them)

As an assistant educator with this program, your main role will involve leading a small group of students through their journey of four stations of planned lessons/activities relating to the above themes.  You will also be involved in set-up and clean-up of program materials.

Skills Preferred: 

·         Experience educating or interacting with children; ·         Outgoing, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated; ·         Students in grade 10, 11 and 12; ·         Interested in marine biology; ·         High level of professionalism and commitment; ·         Strong oral English language communication skills.

Work Experience Benefits: 

·         Completion of Grad Transition hours; ·         Access to Aquarium site resources; ·         Priority placement in the Aquarium’s Volunteer Training program; ·         Opportunities to gain experience in public education.

This position helps the Vancouver Aquarium achieve its mission by promoting conservation through education.

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday January 5^th.

Submit resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP

pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca