WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24th, 2014
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Do you know students who are interested in
both art and technology and who aspire to
bring that combination to life? Invite them to
join us for RTA New Media Day to tour our
facilities, meet faculty, learn about the
program and bring their ideas to life with
current students and recent grads.
Registration and further details are available
online
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
INFORMATION
OUT OF PROVINCE CANADIAN
UNIVERSITY VISITS TO EHSS 2014
University of
New
Brunswick
Tues., Nov. 25th
2:20 – 3:30 p.m.
Guidance
Office
PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAY AT
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
The Photography Department at the School of
Image Arts at Ryerson University is offering a
Portfolio Review Day for prospective students on
December 5th, 2014. Faculty from the department
will provide advice for students about putting
together their portfolios and what to include.
For more information about what to bring and
where to bring it, check out the Ryerson flyer on the
University Bulletin Board outside of Guidance.
RTA NEW MEDIA DAY
Saturday, November 29, 2014
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SENECA COLLEGE UNIVERSITY
AND DEGREE INFORMATION FAIRS
Get detailed program and pathways
information.
Speak with college and university partners
concerning degree options
Newnham Campus: Tues., Jan. 20, 2015;
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Seneca@York Campus: Thurs., Jan. 22,
2015; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information check out
http://www.senecacollege.ca/degreetransfer
/students/degree-fairs.html
SHAD VALLEY
If you are creative and have an entrepreneurial mind in
science, math and technology look no further. Shad
Valley is an amazing 4 week summer residential
program hosted in 12 different university campuses
across Canada. The online application and more details
can be found by visiting www.shad.ca/apply. Of note,
Shad Valley provides significant financial aid based on
financial need. There are 2 deadlines November 26,
2014 and December 11, 2014 (traditionally a larger
percentage of places have been awarded to qualified
applicants whose applications are received be the
earlier deadline). See Mr. Panagopoulos in Guidance
for more information
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Youth Employment Services
In partnership with the Government of
Ontario. Check out all of the job-seeking
services offered by Y.E.S. Available all year.
Website: www.yes.on.ca
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Ontario.ca – General Job Services
Websites: www.ontario.ca/ReadySetWork
or www.ontario.ca/jobs-andemployment/summer-jobs-students
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Lattitudes – Global Volunteering
Graduating students… why not take a GAP
YEAR and volunteer internationally?
Seize the adventure and make a difference
in the world.
Contact: Ms. Ronna Stulberg
Email: ronna@lattitudecanada.org
Phone: 416-567-7266
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Peer Leadership Program Certificate
St. Stephen’s Youth Drop-In Program
Gain volunteer hours participating in social,
art, sports, and team-building activities. For
students 13-18 years of age in North York.Contact: Bita
Phone: 416-925-2103 x2242
Email: nbita@sschto.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS
Remember to check the scholarship board. New
Scholarship and Bursary opportunities will be
posted weekly
It is now possible to make applications to the
Schulich Leader Scholarships. These scholarships
are specifically for students entering science,
technology, engineering or math programs (STEM
programs). If you are applying to one of these
programs, have a high average (90+), Financial
need (OSAP) and outstanding leadership than you
should consider applying. Be aware not all
universities are partners in this program. You must
do your research. See the Scholarship board for
more information.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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House of Commons – Page Program
Seeking bilingual (English & French)
students heading to an Ottawa-area
University in 2015-2016
Position: 1-year contract as a page in
The House of Commons, salary
$14,152+$1,200 at end of contract.
Visit www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage
Deadline to apply: Monday, Dec. 8, 2014
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Seasonal Workers – Fall & Winter
Four Seasons Connections
Seeking student workers at $10/hr. for this
non-profit outdoor home maintenance
program that assists seniors in the
community. www.betterlivinghealth.org
Contact: 416-447-5074
salexander@betterlivinghealth.org
VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, FAIRS, WORKSHOPS, SERVICES
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Youth Employment Fund
St. Stephen’s Employment & Training
Available for youth 15-29 yrs. of age
seeking employment.
Phone: 416-531-4631 x0
Email: infoETC@sschTO.ca
Website: www.jobhouse.ca
Count Me In
Connect with community involvement
opportunities to match your interests,
passions and lifestyle. Opportunities to work
with the charitable sector, inspire local
community involvement, leadership, and
positive social change!
Website: http://cmimovement.com
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For previous postings, visit www.earlhaig.ca and click:
Guidance>Guidance Page>Job&VolunteerOpportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Earl Haig Swim Team Assistant
Seeking student volunteers to assist the
school swim team at various afternoon
meets in Toronto:
Nov 26 @ Westview 12:30
Dec 9 @ Newtonbrook 12:30
Dec 17 @ York Mills 12:00
Jan 7 @ Northview 12:30
Feb 4 @ Victoria Park 12:00
Contact: Mr. Lawrence, Guidance Dept.
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Orchestra Toronto – Holiday Helpers
Youth volunteers for the holiday concert
“The Snowman” on Sunday, December 7th.
Examples of duties: organize and hand out
gift bags to children, help with our
instrument petting zoo (some folks or
students with experience handling musical
instruments would be very helpful); help
selling our Holiday raffle tickets and
fundraising item (likely jewellery by
StellaDot).
How to join? Just show up at the Toronto
Centre for the Arts on Sunday, December
7th, at 1:00PM. Come dressed in black to
the Stage Door entrance on the South west
corner. Proceed through to the lobby and
we’ll make sure that everyone has a task.
For more info about the concert:
orchestratoronto.ca/wp/the-snowman-2
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CNIB Gift Wrapping Volunteers
Fairview Mall or Pickering Town Centre
November 29th – December 24th
All donations collected from our Holiday Gift
Wrap will support CNIB programs and
services for blind and partially sighted
Canadians. All materials and Gift Wrap
training will be provided. Volunteer hours
will also be counted for training.
Contact: Ms. Pamela Deveaux
Toll Free – 1-800-563-2642 ext. 3868
Cell – 416-570-9626
pamela.deveaux@cnib.ca
www.cnib.ca/getinvolved
For previous postings, visit www.earlhaig.ca and click:
Guidance>Guidance Page>Job&VolunteerOpportunities