If you are considering a career in fire fighting, policing, paramedic, the military or any part of emergency services you should attend the FIRE FIGHTER FOR A DAY event April 17.

Only 5 Grade 11/12 students can participate  >>>>> MALE or FEMALE

You will get to play at firefighting in full gear….go into a smoky building…rapel the outside…..go up in a ladder truck, etc…….by the end of this day you will know whether or not  a career in emergency services is for you!!

If interested please see Ms. Parmar ASAP.

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

EVENT DAY : MAY 4th, 2013 at Centennial Theatre Parking Lot

CITYFEST IS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATING YOUTH !!

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS !

Areas where volunteers needed –

Making Cotton Candy

Setting up the Venue

Running the Skateboard Competition

Thousands of people come to enjoy local performances from music to magic as well as various food vendors and exhibition. If you would like to participate you will be required to attend a 2 hour info session on Thursday, May 2nd @ 3:30 PM at the North Shore Alliance Church.

Minimum Commitment – 4 hours shift.

If you have any more questions, please contact Dave Sattler at daves@nsac.bc.ca

Please sign up with Ms. Parmar if you are interested. These hours can be used as work experience hrs.

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Posted by Ms. Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Attend the Skilled Trades for Women Conference
ANYTHING YOU CAN DO

For info go to http://skillscanada.bc.ca/swtcpage.aspx

If you want to go, send me an email and I’ll register you.

April 17   9:30-12:00 at the Tradex Centre  Abbotsford

www.skillscanada.bc.ca

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Sector Strategies: The BC Jobs Plan is about building the future for eight key industries:
 Agrifoods
 Forestry
 International Education
 Mining
 Natural Gas
 Technology
 Tourism
 Transportation
Read sector strategies for each of these industries, read BC Stories, follow Twitter Chats and watch career profiles videos here:
http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/industry-sectors/ Stories of Inspiration and Success: British Columbians drive BC’s economy across every industry sector. From hard-working entrepreneurs to skilled trades people, cor-porate executives to stu-dent innovators, these stories represent our province’s economic future and celebrate the successes of British Columbians. Liam Kinders has spent the last three summers gaining valuable knowledge about the construction industry as a general labourer for Randhill Construction. Not yet graduated from high school, Liam is well on his way to acquiring his Red Seal Carpentry certification, thanks in large part to the ACE-IT Program. Read more about Liam and   his story HERE. http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/skills/subjectperspectives/liams-an-apprentice-carpenter-in-bc/

Student Stories
Discover Trades BC is an initiative funded by the BC Government to help provide easy access for secondary students to the many educa-tional opportunities available to them in trades training. Students, parents and educators can discover these opportunities here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DiscoverTradesBC
Issue 1—February 8, 2013

MORE TRADES INFO      www.itabc.ca

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Parkgate is  now accepting applications for our 2013 Summer Camp Volunteer Program. All applications this year MUST be made online through the Parkgate website at:

Apply now

These hours can be use for work experience, please let Ms. Parmar know, if you want to volunteer.

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is now hiring for the following seasonal positions:
•    Park Rangers
•    Nature Guides
•    Entertainers & Park Guides
•    Admissions Team Members
•    Food & Beverage Team Members

If you are interested in applying for any of these position, please see Ms. Parmar for more details.

You may apply online at www.capbridge.com or e-mail your resume and cover letter (one PDF document) to
jobs@capbridge.com with the job title in the subject line.
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca