Are you a student and looking for a job?
We are hosting a STUDENT HIRING FAIR at the Career Zone!
Need help with your resume?
Want some advice on how to prepare for the Hiring Fair?
Contact Sara Lyele , Student Placement Specialist at slyele@ywcavan.org
or 604-605-4666
When: Wednesday, June 29, 2:30 pm to 4:40 pm
Where: Career Zone – 1256 Granville Street (2nd Floor)
At this Information Session, you will learn about the various subsidized education programs that the Canadian Forces offers including:
Who Can Attend?
Seasonal positions available in food & beverage service, CAT rental store grounds, fan service usher or ticketing department as well as an Assistant Clubhouse Manager and the Bob Brown Bear mascot!
Aramark Sports Entertainment will be hosting a job fair on June 1st and 2nd at Nat Bailey Stadium from 4pm to 6pm.
For a full list of the available positions, please visit the website.
On Saturday, May 7th from 11am – 4pm, KPU Langley will be transformed into a spectacular science experience where the public will get a chance to participate in hands-on experiments, walk through interactive science labs, watch a demonstration of the high-tech patient simulators in the nursing labs, and take a tour of their brand new state-of-the-art brewing lab! Free to the public! Suitable for ALL ages.
Visit the website for event highlights, show and tour schedule. Includes tours of their brand new, state-of-the-art Brewing Lab where you can try their student-brewed beer (must be 19+).
KPU Langley Campus | 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley
KPU’s Wilson School of Design is offering a number of summer intensive workshops to develop or enhance skills in design, sewing and textiles.
Summer Fashion Academy (suitable for teenagers)
Summer Courses for High School Teacher AND General Interest
KPU Whistler Design Experience – July 10 – 17
The “Tomorrow’s Master of Digital Media” program offers students from grade 9 to 12 the 
opportunity to collaboratively create a playable digital media product within 3 weeks! Students will learn different software programs required to create digital art, code apps, and make iterate designs.
Date: August 8 to 26, Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm
Location: Centre for Digital Media (685 Great Northern Way)
Register: click here to register on-line
Investment: $1,600
Looking for a bright future?
A career as an Electrician might be right for you. Be part of an educated profession with a career that will give you personal satisfaction, lifelong advancement opportunities and a great salary and benefit package.
The Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) is hosting an Open House for Women at their training facility in Port Coquitlam on:
Pre-registration required; please call 604.571.6540
Held at 1405 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam.
The Vancouver Film School is offering two, day-long workshops for high school students interested in learning about BC’s booming creative economy and career options in animation, film, TV, sound, interactive and game design.
Participate in hands-on, professional workshop sessions. Modules will include 3D Animation, Concept Art, Classical Animation; Acting; Digital Design; Film Production; Computer Science – Game Design & Programming; Sound Design; and, Writing.
There’s something for every student!
DATES + DETAILS:
(Choose one session)
Session 1: April 28 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Session 2: April 29 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VFS Animation Campus, 151 W. Cordova, Vancouver, B.C.
(Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
If you are interested in participating in one of these sessions, please contact Patrizia, Career Information Assistant at ppaoluzzi@vsb.bc.ca.
This year, the Vancouver Economic Commission is taking the annual Vancouver Career Fair for VFX, animation, and video games to the next level.
Over 1,500 of Vancouver’s best and brightest animators, designers, developers, and digital artists will descend on the Vancouver Convention Centre eager to meet the cutting-edge companies and world-class educators that can transform their careers.
30+ companies will be in attendance as well as educators promoting the programs and training to get you started in a digital career.
Admission is free. Click here to reserve your ticket.
Every August, the Looking Glass Summer Camp offers young women, between the ages of 14 and 23, experiencing disordered eating an 8-day camp focusing on wellness, supportive nutrition, fun, and friendship – all in the spectacular setting of Loon Lake Forestry Camp in British Columbia.
Looking Glass partners with outdoor adventure specialists, Pinnacle Pursuits, to create a camp filled with adventure, fun, and many memorable experiences. Together, they offer a rich program of activities designed to inspire, educate, and transform – all while having fun and enjoying the company of new friends.
The Looking Glass Summer Camp is geared to young women between the ages of 14 and 23 who are experiencing disordered eating, but are medically and psychiatrically stable.
Registration for Summer Camp is now open! Click here for more information about registration. Out-of-province Canadians are welcome to apply, but acceptance depends on space.
At this Open House event, you will have the opportunity to meet with program advisors and recruiters to get you on your way to a career in public safety!
Meet with recruiters from:
BC Corrections, BC Sheriffs, BC Emergency Health Services, Canada Border Services Agency, Court Services Branch – Court Administration, City of Burnaby – Fire, City of Burnaby – Bylaw, City of New Westminster – Bylaw, Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement, Delta Police, Forces, RCMP, St. John Ambulance, Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services, Vancouver Police Department
Learn more during the presentations scheduled in the theatre at: 11am, 12pm, 1, 2pm, 5pm and 6pm
Held at the Justice Institute of BC from 11am to 7pm at 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster
For more information, contact: openhouse@jibc.ca
Vancouver’s only film industry job fair for high school students.
Representatives from Vancouver’s film industry will talk with students about a range of career opportunities available in this industry, from sound design and make-up to visual effects and acting. Participants include: VFX companies, animation and CGI companies, post-secondary education and training institutes, unions and guilds, and more!
If you’re interested in drawing, photography, sound design, filmmaking, writing, computer programming, or video games, this event is for you! This is your chance to build a dialogue with the professionals and find out how to move from being a student to the career of your dreams. Incentives will be provided to encourage students to visit every booth.
Held at Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street
For more information and to view a list of participating companies and schools, please click here.
You’re invited!
Learn about VCC’s 120 full-time and part-time programs, meet the faculty and enter to win $500 toward tuition.
RSVP online for a chance to win prizes.
Canada’s Largest International University and Student Travel Expo!
Study – Travel – Work – Volunteer—–get the information you need to plan your next adventure abroad!
Free seminars start at 2pm.
Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
For more information, visit the website.
This free event includes a booth-style fair as well as workshops. Post-secondary institutions from Canada, the US and abroad will be participating.
Details:
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Exhibit Hall AB, 1055 Canada Place
For more information, please visit the website.
Don’t know which program to take? Learn about all of Capilano University’s programs at Explore Capilano Night, a general information night held at our North Vancouver campus. Meet faculty and learn about student life, financial aid, admission requirements and more.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Birch Building Atrium
North Vancouver Campus
Find out what it’s like to be a student at CapU!
Chat with faculty and students. See science labs in action. Visit learning support centres. Find out how to apply, what to choose and who can help.
Enter to win an iPad!
Early birds are invited to drop into classes from 4 to 4:45pm.
View schedule here.
For more information about the Open House, visit the website.
Take in hundreds of programs and displays, chat with students and faculty, check out a host of interactive activities, learn something new, and have fun exploring the campus.
Open House is BCIT’s largest event and it only happens once every couple of years. Don’t miss it.
RSVP now.
This career exploration event has interactive stations that highlights the skills needed and the resources available to learn about the top in-demand occupations in BC. The forecast for B.C. jobs over the next 10 years is almost 1 million openings. Of those openings, about 36% will require a university degree and 42% will require college or trades training.
Some of the in-demand occupations are engineers, accountants, trades people, geologists, info techs and more. Top priority health professions include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, medical lab techs, ultrasonographers and more.
Whether you are looking to support your child’s career exploration or researching your own prospects, this event will help guide the way.
This free session is open to the public and will be held at John Oliver Secondary School, 530 East 41st Ave, Vancouver, in the South Gym. Best parking is on the West side of the building, off St George St.
A reminder that the annual UBC Engineering Open House is this Saturday, November 28th from 10am to 4pm. This is the best opportunity for students to find out about one of the highest earning undergraduate degrees available as well as explore the exciting career options they will eventually pursue.
If you are interested in a career in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Nursing, representatives from these programs will be participating in the Academic Booth Fair.
For more information, please click here.
The University of Victoria is hosting an information session at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Burnaby for prospective students interested in studying Engineering or Computer Science.
The Faculty of Engineering at UVic is Canada’s top-ranked university in the fields of mathematics & computer science and physical sciences and engineering (2015 Leiden Rankings)
You will meet current UVic students, professors, staff and alumni who will discuss program options, admission requirements, co-op opportunities and what it’s really like to be a UVic engineering student.
For more information and to register, click here.
Want in-demand skills? Want an education that’s career focused? Want to work with industry leaders?
Join us on Wednesday, November 4th from 4:30 to 8:30pm at our KPU Richmond Campus and discover what you want for your future!
What will you find at this year’s Open House?
Come listen to a variety of intriguing lectures by industry experts. Get inspired, hear tips & tricks of the trade, and learn something new. Learn more about KPU’s programs and your career options:
Connect with current KPU students, explore the campus, visit our science laboratories and get the inside scoop about student life at KPU.
Get behind-the-scenes access to the Wilson School of Design, take guided studio, lab and specialty workshops.
Connect with faculty, alumni, students, and staff to learn more about KPU’s diverse programs and services to help you succeed. Get your questions answered and find out more about our programs. Here are just some of the engaging activities we have planned for you:
*WIN A $50 VISA GIFT CARD WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE KPU RICHMOND OPEN HOUSE!
How to enter:
Register for the KPU Richmond Open House and get automatically entered to win a $50 Visa Gift Card
Check your email and learn how to get up to 25 additional entries (increase the chances of you winning)!
If you’re selected, you win $50! Pick up the prize at the Open House on November 4th, 2015
Held at the Richmond campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC
Come discover UBC’s one-of-a-kind programs during their Signature Open House event. You’ll be able to speak with students, professors and program administrators, and learn all about what their signature programs have to offer. Find out more about application procedures, admission requirements, courses and out-of-the-classroom learning experiences on both the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses!
Held at the beautiful, new Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Blvd., Vancouver
Session Schedule:
10:30am to 11:15am Bachelor of International Economics (based on the Vancouver campus)
10:30am to 11:15am Bachelor of Fine Arts (based on the Vancouver campus)
10:30am to 11:15am Bachelor of Science, Minor in Data Science (based on the Okanagan campus)
11:30am to 12:15pm Bachelor + Master of Management Program (based on the Vancouver campus)
11:30am to 12:15pm Bachelor of Fine Arts (based on the Okanagan campus)
11:30am to 12:15pm Bachelor of Urban Forestry (based on the Vancouver campus)
12:30pm to 1:15pm Bachelor of Media Studies (based on the Vancouver campus)
12:30pm to 1:15pm Bachelor of Arts Honours with a Specialization in Forensic Psychology (based on the Okanagan campus)
12:30pm to 1:15pm Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (based on the Okanagan campus)
1:30pm to 2:15pm UBC & Sciences Po UBC Dual Degree Program (based on the Vancouver campus)
1:30pm to 2:15pm Bachelor of Arts, Major in Cultural Studies (based on the Okanagan campus)
1:30pm to 2:15pm Overview of the Okanagan campus & what’s coming in 2017
For more information, click here.
VSB Adult Education Career Centre 