To learn more or to join our Youth Action Team, contact Jaishree Narsih, Coordinator, Volunteer Services at [email protected] or (604) 431-2121 ext 6032.
Are you a high school student looking to get engaged in your community? Do you need to fulfill some volunteer hours for the school year? CNIB is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and outgoing volunteers to be part of our Youth Action Team! On the action team, you will work with CNIB staff to promote upcoming fundraising events in Surrey throughout the summer. Increase awareness at local community events – put up posters around your community, do research, staff a CNIB table, talk to the public about the event, engage the crowd and come up with fun booth activities, etc. Volunteer independently in your community, while helping CNIB further its mission - to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.
To learn more or to join our Youth Action Team, contact Jaishree Narsih, Coordinator, Volunteer Services at [email protected] or (604) 431-2121 ext 6032. Our volunteer speed dating event will match non-profits and community service agencies that serve Delta with people seeking volunteer opportunities. You will have an opportunity to meet representatives from a variety of organizations. They are ready to tell you why you should be volunteering with them, and get you signed on as a volunteer.
Monday, May 4, 2015 6-8 pm North Delta Secondary 11447 82 Avenue, Delta GET MATCHED AT THIS UNIQUE, FREE and FUN VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR, HOSTED BY COLLABORATE DELTA. http://www.collaboratedelta.org/volunteer-speed-dating/ KPU Tech Open House, May 4 (4 - 6:30pm)
KPU Tech open houses are offered throughout the year, enabling prospective students to tour the shops and labs, and speak with faculty members from each trade and technology program (kpu.ca/trades/open-houses-and-events). Try/CATCH 2015 is a one-day event on May 9th for high school girls from grades eight to twelve, with a major objective of helping girls develop an interest in computing science, engineering science and the field of technology. Throughout the event, students participate in a variety of enriching activities focusing on developing skills in areas such as programming, robotics and other computing-related aspects. Networking is encouraged and the advantages of working in a technology field are highlighted through discussion with women mentors.
Date: Saturday, May 9 – 10:30AM-6PM Location: SFU Burnaby Campus Register at: http://trycatch.cmpt.sfu.ca/ (Space is limited, so register ASAP). Interested in electronic music, DJing, or music production? Want to record movie, TV, and video game music? Langara College Continuing Studies is offering a two-week summer camp in Digital Music Production for teens ages 13-18.
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July 6-10 and July 13-17 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm July 17th will be a day spent at a recording studio $1249 all inclusive $100 deposit (non-refundable) Please complete and submit the following two forms to [email protected] Summer camp application Minor age student enrolment Please call the registrar (604) 323-5322 to place your deposit for CRN 60697. The remaining amount will be due July 3, 2015. Maximum 16 students. Please bring your own headphones. The Instructors are experienced professionals and educators. Langara main campus 100 West 49th Ave. Contact Deborah Holland, Program Coordinator, for more information. Community Scholarships
Applications for these scholarships are available as of Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in the Career Centre. They are scholarships or bursaries that come from organizations within the community and cover a wide range of eligibility (e.g., where you went to elementary school, your educational goal, your gender, community service you’ve performed, financial need, the trade you’re going into, etc.). Their value varies considerably. The application consists of one form with an awards list attached. Fill out the form and check off the scholarships you’re eligible for. If any of the scholarships you’ve checked off require additional forms or letters, attach those too. Drop the whole application in the red box in the Career Centre by 3:15 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. NOTE: Brag Sheets are the same as the Community Scholarships application form. If you have completed a Brag Sheet, you may attach a copy of it to the awards list (make sure you check off the awards you’re eligible for) and submit that as your application. Dogwood Scholarships Applications for these scholarships are now available in the Career Centre. They are scholarships that come from the government to recognize non-academic achievements, and they are worth $1000. If you have outstanding accomplishments in one of the following six categories, you can apply: Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, Second Languages, Community Service, Technical & Trades Training. The application includes a form, three (3) teacher or sponsor reference forms, and a typed statement of 300 words. Drop the whole application in the red box in the Career Centre by 3:15 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. If you are selected as one of the finalists, you will be asked to demonstrate your ability during a 5-minute presentation at an assigned time. You can perform, show videos or pictures of your work, bring samples or trophies, use a PowerPoint, and certainly talk about your accomplishments. Any questions, please contact Ms Derksen.
Corpus Christi College is offering a new Summer University Preparation Program. Corpus Christi College is a fully accredited university-transfer college offering transfer programs in Business, Arts and Science. It has a strong track record of helping students make a smooth transition to university, and it is located beside the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada. The Summer University Preparation Program will help you to get ready for university and ensure you're more successful in your first year. You will learn valuable academic skills, including writing, communication, and critical thinking. If you are a graduating international student (or know someone who is) who wants to begin post-secondary studies this Fall 2015, but you are concerned because you have not yet met the English Language Standard and/or Math requirements (for some specific programs), consider this: Corpus Christi College's new Summer University Preparation Program offers English 099 and Math 099, which can bring you one step closer to satisfying your college admissions requirements and starting your post-secondary studies THIS Fall 2015. These courses are offered online and/or onsite, and were designed to help students be more successful in their university studies in North America. For more information, please visit www.corpuschristi.ca/universityprep. Conditional Admission
"I was offered conditional admission to UBC! What does that mean?" Sound familiar? Please refer your students to our website for information on how to keep their offer of admission. Housing Deadline Many of your students applied to live in residence when they filled out their UBC application. But if they haven’t, it's not too late. Students can stillapply for housing online until May 1. They have until June 2 to accept their UBC offer of admission and keep their housing guarantee. Destination UBC The best way for your students to see themselves at UBC is to visit!All of your students who have received offers of admission from UBC are invited to UBC's Okanagan or Vancouver campuses for Destination UBC in May. The deadline to register for travel reimbursement is April 29. Space is limited and we don't want to anyone to miss out.Students can register at you.ubc.ca. |
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