PINNACLE HOTEL AT THE PIER – PIER TWO ROOM – 138 VICTORY SHIP WAY, N Vancouver

Have you ever dreamed of launching your own company one day?

If so, consider this amazing opportunity with Junior Achievement Company Program

Learn how to:

• make a business plan
• build a company
• market its product

 When:  Jan 17 – May 2, 2013

Thursdays 6 – 8pm.

 Where: 123 East 23^rd Street, North Vancouver.

              Memorial, Lynn Room

 Registration begins:  November 7^th 2012

Call 604-987-7529  (NVRC)

Reference: 297296

Free

If you apply for this great opportunity, please let Ms. Parmar know !

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival – May 27 – June 2, 2013.

Key Volunteers needed !

On Fantastic Granville Island !

Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, acrobatics, puppetry and more, this year’s kids’ Fest will knock your socks off !

Currently recruiting Key Volunteers for our 2013 Festival ! Recruit & coordinate the volunteers at your school and get key position the week of the Festival. Great for anyone considering a career in Event Planning & Management ! Key Volunteer meetings begin December 8 !

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity please see Ms. Parmar ASAP !!

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Starts:
November 30, 2012 at 12:00pm

Ends:
November 30, 2012 at 7:00pm

Venue:
Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building)

At a BC Jobs Fair, you can meet people looking to hire, find information about job opportunities, and get helpful career advice, so that you can find a job that suits you.

Check out the link to see all the employers that will be there!!

http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/vancouver-jobs-fair/

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Physics in Florence from Galileo to the Higgs Boson

November 20
6:30pm
Science Theatre – Join Science World, TRIUMF and ARPICO for an evening of science, philosophy and history–this time with award-winning author Professor Gino Segrè.

Gino Segrè is a physics professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of three popular science books, including Faust in Copenhagen. His lecture, entitled “Physics in Florence from Galileo to the Higgs Boson”, will chart the history of physics as it grew from the influence of Galileo, his disciples, and the spirit of exploration in 17th century Florence, to the present day, with the most recent dramatic example being the discovery of the Higgs boson.

The lecture will begin at 6:30pm in the Science Theatre at TELUS World of Science, followed by a question and answer period.

FREE          but you need to register on line.
http://www.scienceworld.ca/specialprograms/unveiling-the-universe

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Coastal Research Youth Forum – March 19 – 23, 2012

Gain new scientific research skills at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre !

Explore forests, beaches and waters of Barkley Sound through field trips, labs and workshops. Learn scientific field skills and lab techniques and practice research methods in marine and terrestrial habitats. Work closely with marine biologists while gaining valuable skills and work experience hours.

Application Requirements:

Grade 11 & 12 students are encouraged to apply, send a cover letter, resume, and reference letter to youth@bms.bc.ca

Application Due February 12, 2013.

Program cost:

$ 600 includes all activities, meals and accommodation for three full days and two half days. Price includes 12% HST. Bursaries are available for students that that demonstrate financial need.

Please let Ms. Parmar know if you plan to attend !

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The 7th annual Game Design Expo is coming to Vancouver January 19-20, 2013, and what better time to jion for a full schedule of presentations, conversations, and play??

Tickets are on sale now for Industry Speaker Day on Saturday, January 19. Here’s what’s in store for ticket holders:

– Halo 4 Lead Designer Chris Haluke takes you behind the scenes of the game’s episodic co-op campaign

– Ubisoft’s Patrick Plourde, a designer on many titles in the Assassisn’s Creed Franchise, explore new, innovative horizons in game design

– An entire day of presentations with a special focus on games’ seismic shift toward social and mobile experiences

– The chance to meet, mingle, and network with game designers from around North America.

Get your tickets now at www.gamedesignexpo.com! They’re extremely limited and the event has sold out every year, so don’t wait too long to buy your.

Aspiring Game Designer?

Join the acclaimed one-year VFS Game Design program for the free Game Design Open House on Sunday, January 20. See the Campus, take game design classes, and meet the students and alumni behind award-winning games created during their year!

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Open House Week (Nov 26 – 30)

Time: 5:30 PM

Place: Downtown Vancouver Campuses

Over the past 25 years, Vancouver Film School has earned a reputation as the world’s premier entertainment arts school. At the VFC Open House Week, students can see how this is a great opportunity to

– Get advice from industry pros

– Meet alumni and current students

– Tour our campuses

– Watch live demonstrations

– Learn how to kick-start your career

Monday, November 26 – Film Production – 420 Homer, Game Design – 88 East Pender

Tuesday, November 27 – Sound Design for Visual Media – 1380 Burrard, Writing for Film & Television – 198 West Hastings

Wednesday, November 28 – Digital Design – 392 West Hastings, Foundation Visual Art & Design – 1380 Burrard

Thursday, November 29 – Animation & Visual Effects – 1380 Burrard, Makeup Design for Film & Television – 392 West Hastings

Friday, November 30 – Acting for Film & Television – 420 Homer, Entertainment Business Management – 198 West Hastings

Students can register now to find out how to receive their exclusive scholarship application kit. Visit the Open House Registraion page or call 1.800.661.4101

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