WEEK OF APRIL 28th, 2014
GRADUATING STUDENTS
SUBMIT COMMUNITY HOURS AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE
SUMMER SCHOOL
Registration for Summer School ELEARNING
with the TDSB has started. The deadline is
June 2, 2014. You can take courses in either
July or August. Go to the following link for more
information:
http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/elearning/esummerschool.aspx
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
INFORMATION
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UNIVERSITY VISITS
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
MONDAY, APRIL 28TH,
12:00 – 1:00 P.M. – ROOM 133
ROTMAN COMMERCE, UNIVERSITY OF
TORONTO
Students interested in Rotman Commerce at the
University of Toronto can now check out an
electronic copy of their brochure at
www.rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca. You can also
sign up for their mailing list and join their Facebook
Group (Rotman Commerce Admissions).
Graduates earn a BCom with a specialization in
Accounting, Finance & Economics or Management
(with optional concentrations in international
business,
leadership in organizations, marketing or strategy.
MCMASTER
McMaster’s annual leadership conference will
take place from May 16th until May 18th, 2014.
The price currently is $180 plus taxes. For more
information please go to
https://www.msumcmaster.ca/services-directory/1clay/prospective-delegates. For students thinking
to apply to McMaster this is a good opportunity to
determine if you would like the school.
UBC SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Grade 10 and 11 students are offered a unique
opportunity to learn about environmental science at
one of the world’s top ranked universities. Students
will attend morning lectures taught by UBC
professors and then spend their afternoons
conducting field research examining topics ranging
from water and forest management to urban
planning. Students will live and learn on UBC’s
Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC while exploring
Canada’s beautiful Okanagan Valley from July 16
to 26, 2014. For more information, go to
www.summerscholars@ubc.ca. Check out the
Canadian Universities bulletin board outside
Guidance for more information as well. The
deadline to apply is May 15, 2014.
HELIX SUMMER SCIENCE INSTITUTE AT YORK
UNIVERSITY
Helix Summer Science Institute is a new summer
program designed specifically for high performing
students who have a strong interest in science and
math. This program is intended to encourage youth
to pursue studies and careers in the areas of
biology, chemistry, physics and applied
mathematics. Helix consists of week-long noncredit courses for students in Grades 9-12 that runs
in the month of July. The deadline to be
considered for the first round of admissions is
April 30, 2014. For application details see
helix.science@york.ca
SOCIAL CHANGE YOUTH
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
SCYLC is an annual conference hosted by
Engineers Without Borders U of T Chapter.
Participants will be engaged in activities and
workshops on social change, technology and
putting education into action. This year’s theme
“Pen On Paper” embodies the impact that
education has on us and the community. Don’t
miss this great opportunity to network and share
ideas with other students, professors, corporate
executives and entrepreneurs. This year the
SCYLC Conference will take place on May 3rd
and 4th at the University of Toronto with an all-
inclusive fee of $75 which includes residence
costs.
For more information and to register visit
www.scylc.ca
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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DKE SCHOLARSHIPS
For males attending the University of
Toronto there are 6 $500 scholarships
available from the DKE fraternity. For more
information see the scholarship board or
Google DKE scholarships at the University
of Toronto.
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NATIONAL UNION SCHOLARSHIPS
If your mother/ father
grandmother/grandfather is a member of a
national Union (OPSEU and CUBGW) then
you are eligible to apply for these
scholarships for students applying to postsecondary school. Application forms can be
found at nupge.ca/scholarships
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WIESENTHAL SCHOLARSHIP
7 scholarships ranging from $1800 to $7200
in value for students who exemplify
leadership/involvement in activities and
initiatives that support social justice and
human rights and counter anti-Semitism,
racism, bullying, and homophobia. For
more information go to
www.fswc.ca/scholarship
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CATHERINE HOWARD SOCIETY
This scholarship is available to an African
Canadian student from North York who is
applying to post-secondary with a minimum
B average. Applicants must have financial
need. Applications must be postmarked
no later than May 2nd. For more
information please see the scholarship
board.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT
FAIRS AND WORKSHOPS
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TDSB Summer Assistant
Seeking program assistant at Churchill
Public School from Jul 2nd – Aug 1st.
Must be TDSB student 16-17 yrs old. Ability
to speak Arabic an asset. Deadline
Monday, April 28th.
Contact: Leonard Wandili 416-788-2180
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WoodGreen Employment Services
Summer jobs service to help you find
available jobs, prepare your resume and
cover letter, and get ready for interviews.
Drop-in every Thursday 2pm-5pm.
Contact: Pamela 416-645-6000 x1245
parrojo@woodgreen.org
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Young Mowers Network
Make your own job by setting up your own
small business providing lawn care. Join
our organization for a $189 fee. We will
help you set up your business.
Contact: Jeff Hanlan
Jeff.hanlan@y-m-n.com
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YMCA Summer Company Program
Applications are welcome from youth that
would like to start their own summer
company. 15 youth will receive between
$1500 - $3000 of free money (not a loan)
and some training to start their own
Summer business. In previous years youth
have, mowed lawns, make floorplans for
houses for sale, gave art lessons, painted
rooms, fixed computers). This is a great
opportunity!
Contact: Mohammed.Bozai@ymcagta.org
Camp Thrive
July 14th – August 11th, 2014
A unique residential camp for youth to learn
skills to help with future employment
Contact: www.campthrive.com
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Team Diabetes Canada
Seeking Water Table and Cheering Squad
Volunteers for the Goodlife Fitness Toronto
Marathon – Sun., May 4th, 2014
Contact: Ella Craig
ella.craig@diabetes.ca
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Avondale Spring Fair
Sat., May 10th - 10am - 4pm
Seeking volunteers to help with tickets,
running booths and activities, distribution of
prizes, bake sale, silent auction, food
services, face painting, contests, etc.
Contact: Avondale Parent Council
parentcouncil@avondaleschools.ca
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Trailblazers Tandem Cycling Club
Seeking volunteer captains to ride with
partial-sighted, blind, or deaf-blind
companions on a tandem bike
Contact: 416-760-2700
infor@torontotrailblazers.org
www.torontotrailblazers.org
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2015 Pan-Am & Parapan-Am Games
Seeking volunteers who will be 16 years of
age or older by January1st, 2015.
Visit: http://www.toronto2015.org/volunteer
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NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
YMCA Newcomer Youth Program
Youth new to Canada, between the ages of
16 to 24, are welcome to participate in the
programs or find volunteering opportunities.
Contact: Andrew Kowalchuk, 416-609-0218
Andrew.Kowalchuk@ymcagta.org
www.ymcagta.org/nyld
https://www.facebook.com/andrew.kowalch
uk.9
For previous postings, visit www.earlhaig.ca and click:
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For previous postings, visit www.earlhaig.ca and click:
Guidance>Guidance Page>Job&VolunteerOpportunities