Science world is offering a very unique Spring Break and Summer work experience opportunities. Each placement period will last two weeks, for a total of 80 hrs.
Here are some dates..
March 10 – 25, July 2 – 15, 16 – 29, July 30 – Aug 12 and Aug 13 – 26
Register at – http://www.scienceworld.ca/workexperience
If you decide to take part in this amazing opportunity, please let Ms. Parmar know.
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca
Parent and Student Information Meeting Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 7 pm Carson Graham Secondary School Theatre
Registrations for the Culinary Arts program are now open for the 2012-13 school year.
Offered in conjunction with Vancouver Community College, students in Grades 11 and 12 interested in a culinary arts career have the opportunity to learn a wide range of professional cooking skills in this program. To learn more, please plan to attend this information session.
Deadline for priority applications: March 30, 2012
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca
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Spring Break Gallery Assistant Work Experience Placement |
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Departments:
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Visitor Experience Team
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory Training: Saturday March 3rd, 2012
9:00-5:00
Placement Dates:
Group A March 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24
( 6 students)
Group B March 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 25
( 6 students)
Group C March 11, 13, 14, 16, 17,19, 20, 21, 24 and 25
( 6 students)
Shifts: 10:00am – 4:00pm
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Description of Volunteer Opportunity:
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· Kiosk Attendant
· Parking Greeter
· Line engagement
· Visitor Surveys
· Crafts
· Operating touchpools
· 4D assistant
· Facepainting
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Skills Preferred:
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· Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
· Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 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 have limited contact with marine animals.
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Volunteer Benefits:
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· 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
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Share your passion for ART and attend the orientation to volunteer!!
http://www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly/subdefault.asp
Cathay Pacific’s “I Can Fly” program offers Grade 11 high school students the opportunity to step behind the scenes of commercial aviation to learn if it is the right career path for their future. “I Can Fly” is an exciting program that aims to stimulate creativity while widening the horizons of our next generation.
This has got to be amazing!!!
http://www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly/application.asp Applications are due Feb 17 so don’t think about this for too long.
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Conference is being held in CANADA for the first time. It will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and is expected to attract between 8,000 to 10,000 scientists from around the world in addition to more than 200 media.
200 students will receive a membership in the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) along with free passes to attend the full conference February 16-20, 2012, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
You can find more information at this link: http://www.triumf.ca/node/13356
REGISTER ON LINE to attend You may want to check this link out for students or teachers:http://www.triumf.ca/home/upcoming-events/triumf-aaas/Information-for-students
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca