Mt. Seymour – High School Sport Credits and Experience: Ski Instructor Development Practicum

Certification by the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors is now recognized by the BC Ministry of Education, which awards External Sports Credits for CSIA and CASI Level 1 and CSIA and CASI Level 2.

CSIA / CASI Level 1: UXSO 10 – 2 Credits

CSIA / CASI Level 2: UXSO 11 – 4 Credits

Mt Seymour Resorts is an active member of the local community and a strong supporter of all forms of outdoor education.  The objective of the Instructor Development Practicum is to offer local students an opportunity to learn about the ski industry, gain a internationally recognized, professional certification, earn credit for High School graduation and build valuable work and volunteer experience.

Ski Instructor Development Practicum

• This program is for all students ages 15 and up who can ski at an advanced intermediate level and who wish to explore a career in the ski industry
• Students must commit to 12 days of volunteer work for Mt Seymour Resorts Ski and Snowboard School
  • Any 6 of the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 26-31,  7 Jan 2-6
  • Either Saturdays Jan. 12 – Feb. 9 or Sundays Jan. 13 – Feb. 10
  • One further day during the 2012-2013 season
• In exchange Mt Seymour will provide each student with
  • a Staff Season Pass, valid for entire 2012-2013 season, including staff benefits
  • 4 on-snow training sessions to prepare for the CSIA Level 1 Course
  • Level 1 Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Course and Exams free (course cost is $385)
  • Opportunity to work as a ski instructor once certified

• Students will gain knowledge of resort operation, experience instructing lessons and working with the public, expert ski training, 2 credits towards graduation (pending successful completion of CSIA 1).

If you are interested in this program, please see Ms. Parmar

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Biotechnology

BITO 0001 – Biotechnology

Career Awareness

A collaborative effort between BCIT, the Greater Vancouver School Districts and various local Biotechnology companies to provide Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to experience the field of biotechnology as a career path. Students spend five days in an actual biotech lab, and also visit companies in the field. Prerequisite: Must be in Grade 10,11, or 12.

Credits  40 hours for WEX12A/12B

Info pkg and application:

http://www.bcit.ca/files/health/biotech/pdf/career_awareness_pkg_2010.pdf
submit completed application to Ms Parmar   nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Deadline to apply  Oct 20        cost $150                 dates: Dec 10-14   or    April 22-26

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Thinking of a Career in the medical field – Volunteer at senior centre !!

See Ms. Parmar for application

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So you think you might like to be a police officer, paramedic, fire fighter, search and rescue…..

Attend the North Shore Youth Beginner Emergency Services Team  –   BEST  Program!!

Taking applications now!!

Attend sessions every second Tues and learn tangible leadership and life skills in a fun and interactive environment, built on  the structure of an elite law enforcement training academy.

See Ms. Parmar for application. Deadline for application is Sept 21, 2012

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If you’re interested in psychology, social work, working with people, or just want to make a difference………this one is amazing!!!

North Shore Neighborhood House is launching Youth Leadership Advisory Board

Youth – LAB

Come together to discuss & advice how to raise awareness of mental health issues.

NS Family Services needs Youth input !! Grade 10 – 12

If interested see Ms. Parmar for application or send a quick email to

levdolgin@familyservices.bc.ca

bruchet@familyservices.bc.ca

Phone: 604-988-5281 ext 217 or ext 373

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WORK EXPERIENCE in POLICING

Partnering with Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, and the District of North Vancouver, students will volunteer with the RCMP “Keeping our Community Safe and Crime Free” Be ambassadors for North Vancouver Learn Police Leadership Skills Be a presence and deter crime Observe, Record and Report any Crime detected. Training and tshirt provided. This program is designed to decrease theft and damage to vehicles during the tourist season.

To volunteer see Ms. Parmar or contact Dave MacRae dmacrae@cnv.org 604-990-2342

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Collections Assistant North Vancouver Museum & Archives

8-week Temporary Position The Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society, acting on behalf of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, is seeking two energetic, conscientious individuals to provide assistance to the Museum Collections Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Collection Assistants will assist with a variety of museum collection management tasks, such as creating and updating documentation on artifacts used in educational programs; preparing artifacts for storage; organizing and inventorying artifacts; scanning images; filing; updating data in the museum database records. The positions are suitable for mature high school students or recent secondary school graduates interested in pursuing work in the cultural, historic or preservation field. At the end of the work term, the students will have gained experience in museum practices and procedures, record keeping and data entry, care of historic artifacts, documentation, and artifact handling and storage techniques.

Qualifications: The successful applicants will have an interest in history and in pursuing a career in museums or other cultural organization, a high degree of computer literacy, ability to follow directions precisely and maintain accuracy, able to walk up stairs and lift up to 20lbs, effective interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent written and spoken English language skills.

Terms of Employment: This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program of Service Canada and subject to hiring restrictions imposed by that program. The position is open only to applicants between the ages of 15 and 30, who attended school full time last year and intend to return to school full time next year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and must commit to the entire work term.

Work Week: 35 hours per week (7 hours/day; Monday-Friday) Start Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 End Date: Monday, August 27, 2012 Salary: $13.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, to be paid with final cheque. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Please submit resumé and covering letter by e-mail to nvmac@dnv.org, specifying ”
Administrative Services Manager, North Vancouver Museum and Archives,
3203 Institute Road, North Vancouver, B.C. V7K 3E5. Collections Assistant Position” and your name in the subject line, by fax (604.987.5688), or by post addressed to Jan Manaton, The Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society is an equal opportunity employer. Students of aboriginal heritage and members of visible minorities are encouraged to apply.

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