CAREER CO

RNER

JANUARY

2019

Find the Career Corner Newsletter ONLINE:

https://www.qecareereducation.ca

Published by Ms Rose

QE Career Centre

Are you interested in taking

courses at Douglas College

and then transferring to a

University?

Have a look at Douglas’

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PLANNING GUIDES.

The guides show the required courses for

certain SFU and UBC majors, as well as the

equivalent courses you can take at Douglas.

……. Did you know?

You can save over $4,000 by completing your

first two years of coursework at

Douglas compared to a major University?

https://www.douglascollege.ca/study-at-douglas/ways-to-

study/university-transfer

ADMISSION TO EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY

Submit your online visual art port- folio before February 1

Admissions Application Deadline : January 15

Request an official transcript from your QE Counsellor

http;//www.ecuad.ca/admissions/undergrad

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Grade 12 students: the City of Surrey is currently recruiting temporary Labourers, Parks workers and Day Camp Leaders for the summer. Valid drivers license, current Emergency First Aid &

CPR certificates may be required on hire. Check out the summer opportunities and apply now. Most competitions close in January

http://www.surrey.ca/city-services/6541.aspx

UBC APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 15: Deadline to apply for Winter Session (September to April)

Self-paced Distributed Learning coursework (eg: SAIL Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning) must be complet-ed prior to Feb 1 in order to be used in the GPA calculation

SFU ADMISSION CLOSES:

January 31

Operation Med School (OMS) is a non-profit, student-run organization that hosts one-day

conferences to educate youth about the journey of a medical career. Each conference gives students a new approach to medical careers through activities and lectures by medical

experts. It is the perfect chance for high school students to explore the medical field, meet

peers who share the same passion, and speak with knowledgeable medical professionals.

This event is usually held early Feb @ UBC & fills fast. Check the website and register:

https://operationmedschool.com/

Indigenous Student Program - Summer 2019 RBC is Canada’s largest bank. Undergo world-class training in financial services! Must be enrolled to post-secondary studies in Business Admin or similar. https://jobs.rbc.com/ca/en/rbc-indigenous-summer-internship-program

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program Receive up to $4,000/year! Feb 28 deadline

http://aboriginalstudents.ca/site-sponsors/rbc/

Explore UVic Sat, Feb 2

Free round trip buses from Swartz Bay

Whether you're applying for Sept 2019 or just thinking ahead, Explore UVic is your chance to see what’s so great about UVic

and the city of Victoria.

https://www.uvic.ca/future-students/undergraduate/events/explore/index.php

GREEN COLLAR FUTURES IN SUSTAINABILITY

Sat, March 2 : Hilton MetroTown

FREE career conference for Grades 10 to 12 students. Easy access by Skytrain!

The ‘green economy’ is exploding! Learn about careers in sustainability from amazing people who will share their career journeys, detailing education requirements, job prospects & salary expectations. FREE lunch & lots of great priz-es, including a $500 scholarship! Interested? You must REGISTER in advance

http://greenbricks.ca/futures/index.php

COURSE PLANNING: Co-ops and District Partnership Skilled Trades Programs

Consider a co-op program! There are several to choose from and it’s a great opportunity to gain practical work experience. Also worth considering: District Partnership Skilled Trades Programs. Learn a marketable skill you can use for life! Start your career path of becoming a skilled tradesperson and have your first year tuition paid by the School District. There are so many fantastic career programs for students. Drop into the Career Centre soon to learn more about all the options available to you.

R2R Film Festival Reel to Real Young Filmmakers

Showcase April 2019

YFS is open to filmmakers who are 19 yr and under. Short film must not exceed 7 minutes. Send an entry form no later than January 29, 2019 to: education@r2r2festival.org http://www.r2rfestival.org/festival-2013/youth-

filmmakers-showcase/

CONSIDERING LANGARA? Find out the admission requirements for programs of interest here:

http://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/index.html

Summer Painter Program

Learn a marketable skill this summer! Training runs six weeks right after school in June at a facility in Surrey. You can be working by mid-

July! Get the details at the Career Centre

Do you need to develop a portfolio or want some feedback on your existing design portfolio? Visit the KPU Richmond campus on select days in January:

Interior Design: 5 pm January 23

Graphic Design: 11 am January 26

Fashion Design: 6 pm January 16 Product Design: 10 am January 12 + 19

http://www.kpu.ca/design/events

Law Enforcement Studies Diploma Info Session

JIBC New West Campus 715 McBride Boulevard

January 23, 2019 7 to 8:30 pm

Learn about the Justice Institute’s Law Enforcement Studies Diploma and the education, applied skills and specialized knowledge required to become a superior candidate in the recruiting process.

REGISTER: http://www.jibc.ca/programs-courses/

schools-departments/school-criminal-justice-security/justice-public-safety-division/law-enforcement-studies-diploma

Did you enter the BC/Yukon school system after Grade 9?

If so, the end of Jan/early Feb is often the deadline for you to ask your counsellor to submit a request to SFU or UBC to have the Language 11 requirement waived (if you don’t already have credit).

Students with diagnosed disabilities can also apply for the waiver. Get details from your QE Counsellor

NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BCs Indigenous Post-Secondary Institute

OPEN HOUSE

Mon, January 21st : 10 to 2 pm

at the Burnaby campus

www.nvit.ca

January Info Sessions

https://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/

Digital Arts Jan 14 Forensic Sci & Tech Jan 14 Sustainable Energy Jan 16 Medical Lab Science Jan 16 Broadcast & Media Jan 21 Software Systems Jan 23 Aircraft Maintenance Jan 24