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Kwantlen Drop-in & Online
Advising
Tuesday &
Thursdays
Surrey Campus 1-4 pm; Surrey Main building, Room C104. No
cost. No appointment necessary.
www.kwantlen.bc.ca/futurestudents/events/dropinadvising.html
Prospective students interested in learning more about Kwantlen
and have not yet submitted an application.
SFU Surrey Campus Drop In
Tours
Every Monday
and Thursday
Surrey Campus
2-4 pm (no appointment necessary), or contact Enrolment and
Recruitment Services. Please note: Hours will be cancelled if
they fall on major stat holidays or during campus closures.
Subject to cancellation throughout the year, therefore check the
website before attending to ensure drop-in advising hours are
offered. http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/campus_tours
Provide you with the opportunity to speak with advisors who
are available to answer questions about University and Surrey
campus programs, services, and admissions processes.
Coast Capital Savings Coast
Community Youth Team
March 15 –
April 15/12
For students entering grade 11 or 12 in September 2012.
Apply or online, or find out more information @
www.coastcapitalsavings.com/youthteam
Applications close on April 15th.
Coast Capital is recruiting 6 students who would like to gain
experience as a paid customer service representative in a branch
and at community events. Addition to paid work, 40 volunteer
hours working on a community project
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Kwantlen Polytechnic
University “Leader of
Tomorrow” and General
Awards
March 16/12
EXTENDED
TO: APRIL
10/12
www.kwantlen.ca/awards
Available to a broad range of students. Program of study, high
school location and involvement with athletics are some of the
criteria.
White Rock South Surrey
Challenger Baseball League
April to midJune
Looking for youth volunteers every Saturday morning.
Contact: Britney Chipiuk
604-803-9455
Britney.elis@gmail.com
Baseball league is looking for motivated, volunteer driven
leaders of the youth in the community to become “buddies” for
the 2012 season. Don’t have to be a great ball player, just a
great friend. Job is to keep your buddy safe and involved in the
game.
SD36 Partnership Programs
April 2012
Deadline to apply is April 2012.
Pick up applications and more information in the Career
Centre.
Trades programs available to grade 10-12 students. Trades
include automotive, electrical, carpentry, hairdressing,
culinary/baking, plumbing and MUCH MORE!! To view more
information, go to:
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/general/programs/career/career.html
Bear Creek Park Train & Mini
Golf Volunteering
Begins
April 6-April 9
Choose either morning or afternoons 9 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information & to book an appointment call Rosa,
Monday to Friday 10 am to 3:30 pm @ 604-501-1232.
Seeking energetic volunteers with a positive attitude who enjoy
working with children in a fun, fast-paced environment. Your
duties will include staffing a craft or game station, helping at
the concession or loading the train.
Surrey Memorial Hospital
Youth Volunteer Program
April 10/12
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 8, 2012
Eligibility: 16-19 years of age; in high school or eligible for
graduation in spring 2012; Canadian Citizen/Permanent
resident; maintain a regular schedule (see application form);
aware of your summer commitments; available for mandatory
orientation June 28th; have parental consent
Learn new skills and experience the healthcare environment.
For more information and applications, go to:
www.fraserhealth.ca
or go to the Career Centre for help and information.
SD Partners 36 Scholarship
Deadline
April 12/12
Completed applications are to be submitted to the Career
Centre NO LATER THAN THIS DATE!!
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/scholarships/
Surrey School District offers 15 online scholarships and bursary
opportunities. These are made possible through the
contributions of individuals, corporations and community
service organizations. Download the applications at link
below, and return the hard copy to the Career Centre before
April 12/12.
View the PM scholarship database at for this and more
scholarship opportunities:
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PM Career Centre Facebook
Page and Twitter Feed Contest
BC Hydro Youth Hires
(Summer 2012)
April 13/12
April 13
www.pmcareer.wikispaces.com
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/scholarships/
Contest closes on April 13/12.
Get connected on the “PM Career Centre” Facebook page or
follow us on Twitter @pmcareercentre and you will be entered
to win gift certificates from Metropolis, Chapters and Cineplex
Odeon movie theatres!!
Contest details to be posted on the PM Career Centre Facebook
page and will be tweeted from @pmcareercentre!
Closing date: April 13, 2012.
Full time 2 month contract.
Qualifications: interest in learning more about a career in the
trades or technical field and potential opportunities within BC
Hydro.
Graduation from high school with English 12, Math 11 and
Science 11 (physics preferred)
A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (preferred)
Providing students exposure to trades and technical occupation.
The Youth Hire Programs provides summer employment to
students who are making the transition from school to work.
To apply and more information, go to:
Check this out and WIN!!!
http://www.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html
or
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/13721280?uc=E12
BCIT Open House 2012
April 14/12
Burnaby Campus, 3700 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby.
Free.
9-3 pm
www.bcit.ca/openhouse
A spectacular 2 day event that gives you the opportunity to
learn about BCIT programs, check out student-created displays,
meet BCIT students, test-drive real projects, and win prizes!
Your chance to win $5000 in tuition.
BCIT Biomedical Engineering
Technology Open House and
Information Session
April 13 &
14/12
Fri. April 13, 4-5 pm or Sat. Apr. 14, 2-3 pm
Burnaby Campus, Building SE 12, Room 407
To reserve a seat please register by sending an email to Leesa
Watt, BMET Program Assistant (leesa_watt@bcit.ca) or call
Leesa at 604-432-8831.
Students and faculty of the Biomedical Engineering Technology
Program invite you to come and visit at the BCIT Open House.
Displays and interactive demonstration of medical technologies.
Current BMET students will showcase their works and projects.
Vancouver Community College
Information Night
April 18
Broadway campus, 1155 E. Broadway, Vancouver
4-6 pm
More info.: vcc.ca
Learn about VCC’s full-time and part-time programs, meet the
faculty and enter to win $500 towards tuition.
SFU Surrey Info. Session
April 25/12
More info. and registration to come closer to the date.
http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/infosession
Information sessions are the perfect opportunity to learn more
about one or more programs at SFU Surrey. Speak with
admission and program advisors, faculty, and current students.
Vancouver Film School 2012
April 26/12
Information session at the Vancouver Film School; 200-198 W.
Sharing real insight into their one-year programs and, most
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Cross-Canada Roadshow
Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
6 p.m. sharp
604-685-5808 or go to: www.vfs.com/roadshow
importantly, attendees will met a VFS Admissions
representative in person to get application and portfolio tips.
Scotiabank MS Walk
April 29/12
Located in Bear Creek Park, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m.
To apply online and see the volunteer positions, go to:
www.mssociety.ca/bc/volunteer_walk.htm
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 31/12
Student volunteers should be reliable, well organized, detailoriented, excellent written and communication skills, can work
independently and with a team.
PSI Selection Form
April 29/12
Online deadline for early admission transfer to BC and Ontario
post-secondary institutes.
Final transcript information should be sent no later than
June 30, 2012 for PSI’s to be delivered to the institutes by
July 31, 2012.
Help and instruction available in the Career Centre, or go to:
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/
Instructional document is available at:
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/trx_updates
The instructions include snap shots of all screens students will
use to select PSIs.
Princess Margaret StudentBased Scholarships and
Bursaries
May 3/12
Information on eligibilityand criteria available on the
application form. Please come to the Career Centre to pick up
your application form TODAY!!
Specialized scholarship & bursary opportunities strictly for
Princess Margaret students!!
Experience UVic Open House
May 11 &
12/12
Come and learn about your future faculty on Saturday or join in
starting Friday evening to add campus life to your experience,
including a workshop that gives you the inside scoop on getting
the most from your first year.
For program details: www.uvic.ca/experience
Come and see if the University of Victoria is the perfect fit for
your goals, values and wildest dreams.
SFU Open House
May 26/12
Burnaby Mountain Campus
8888 University Drive, Burnaby
11 am to 4 pm, rain or shine
www.sfu.ca/openhouse/2012/discoveropenhouse.html
Showcasing the spirit and essence of Simon Fraser University.
Eco Rangers Team Volunteer
Program
June to August
2012
No experience necessary. Required: a keen interest in nature
and a willingness to learn new skills; fluent in English (2 nd
language an asset); minimum 16 years old.
604-501-5158 or email environment @surrey.ca or
Get outside this summer in one of Surrey’s nature parks, learn
about local wildlife and interact with other members of your
community. Training takes place in June, and Eco Rangers are
active in the parks in July and August.
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AND TWITTER!!
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and Cineplex Odeon movie theatres!
LIKE the PM Career Centre Facebook page or FOLLOW
us on Twitter @pmcareercentre and you will be entered to
win.
More ways to win!!! SHARE or RETWEET our contest
posts and you will be entered for a second draw!!
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