Career Centre 
 

 Career Event Calendar

1/4/2011 12:00 PM   emily carr university of art + design presents Summer Institute for Teens 
Emily Carr University of Art + Design  Summer Institute for Teens
July 3 – July 27, 2012 Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm
For students grades 10 – 12 who want to develop both a portfolio and a set of core skills in preparation for post-secondary training...
5/7/2012 12:00 AM   NEW B.C. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: ‘GET YOUTH WORKING!’  
– Provides incentives for employers to hire YOU!
If you are over 15 and looking for work, did you know that eligible employers can receive $2,800 to hire you plus $1,000 toward training to improve your skills? Are you eligible? Find out by clicking on...
5/17/2012 12:00 AM   CAMP IGNITE: FREE FIREFIGHTING CAMP FOR GIRLS AGE 15-18 
CAMP IGNITE: FREE FIREFIGHTING CAMP FOR GIRLS AGE 15-18
Camp Ignite is a 4-day camp open to girls in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18) which gives them an introduction to the world of firefighting. This year’s camp will run from August 9th - 12th, 2012. Camp Ignite...
5/25/2012 9:00 AM   Public Works Day in Port Moody 
Interested in a career in Public Works?
The City of Port Moody is hosting our annual Public Works Day on May 25, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in front of City Hall at 100 Newport Drive.  The City would like to extend an invitation to students and...

 Post-Secondary Information Sessions

CAPILANO ARTS & SCIENCES INFO EVENING 
by Nathanson, Tasha
 5/2/2012 2:14 PM
 
University of Alberta Info Session for Grades 10 and 11 students and their parents 
by Devlin, Phyllis
 4/23/2012 7:04 PM
 
Information Sessions for students and their parents presented by University of Toronto 
by Devlin, Phyllis
 4/11/2012 8:38 AM
 
University of Alberta is presenting Info Sessions for Students and their parents (Grade 10 and 11)  
by Devlin, Phyllis
 4/11/2012 8:38 AM
 

 Career Development Links

  Job Search Skills allows you to highlight skills, experience with confidence
  Links to school funding, scholarships, bursaries, grants for Aboriginal students,plus much more to study at the post-secondary levels
  An awesome site, not to be over-looked for students who like to make informed decisions. Links to career planning including test sites, career and job development
  Post-Secondary Student Funding – Quick Reference for Aboriginal Students
  Labour Market Information, Career Information tailored for Individuals
  Junior Achievement - Scholarships, Mentorship, Volunteer Opportunities
  Career Cruising - password available for parents and students from Mrs. Jones.
  Bridges - password available for parents and students from Mrs. Jones.
  Education Planner (This site is very useful to find BC programs and for course planning)
  Okanagan College - Writing Your Resume
  UBC - What can I do with my major in ...
  A good resume/coverletter site
  Career Options
  Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers
  Interview Skills-Next Steps
  Aboriginal Canada Portal to access a vast array of information for and about First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada.
  For Aboriginal Learners
  Exploring self employment for youth with disabilities (also see the Career Centre for booklet and CD rom)
  Careers in electricity and renewable energy
  Programs, Contests, forums available for Canadian High School Students
(More Links...)
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