ECF Exhibitor Information Sheet • Abbotsford The Abbotsford School Dsitrict Career Programs offer four tracks: Pre- Apprenticeship, Technology Programs, Trades Programs and University Transition programs. Pre-Apprenticeship prepares students with a variety of certifications. Technology programs include Applied Business Technology and Architectural Drafting. There are 8 Trades programs including, Automotive, Carpentry, Dairy, Electical, Hairstylist, Operator, Horticulture, Cook and Welding. University Transition Programs include Health and Human Services, Aviation N100 Ground School and Community Service Worker. Whether you are an employer looking to fill a position or a job seeker looking • Abbotsford to find employment AbbotsfordWORKS provides a wide range of resources and services to meet the varied requirements and specific situations of both parties. AbbotsfordWORKS is built upon a strong foundation of five well established and respected employment service organizations who collaborated to form a strong alliance delivering a full spectrum of high quality services to both job seekers and employers. The secret of our students’ success comes from training with Academy of • Vancouver Learning Career College’s exclusive Integrated Learning™ System. Available only at Academy of Learning Career College, the Integrated Learning™ System has helped our graduates successfully complete over one million training courses. AdvanTec Careers • Abbotsford Thank you for considering employment with us. We believe you will find our company to be a challenging and a rewarding place in which to work. This is a place where you can make a difference, where you can take pride in your workmanship and in being an integral part of a world-wide leader in the design and manufacture of marine closures. Who are we and why should you consider working for us? We offer competitive wages We are a growing organization and there are job opportunities that will allow you to grow with us. We offer training and development opportunities to our employees We offer an RRSP matching program We have a comprehensive medical/dental plan We have a fantastic bonus program for all staff We value our employees and every employee has a voice in the organization We offer an annual boot allowance 1 ECF Exhibitor Information Sheet Whether you are in high school, at a university or jump-starting your career, • Vancouver AFS has the right program for you! Go to school, learn another language or check out our cultural internships and volunteer abroad opportunities. Host families and volunteers are waiting to help make your intercultural learning experience the best time of your life. The Appraisal Institute of Canada – British Columbia (AIC-BC) is the provincial • Abbotsford association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) within British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Established in 1973, AIC-BC represents approximately 1,200 members and delivers AIC’s member programs and services within the region. AIC-BC’s objective is to serve the profession and the public by implementing policies and programs to ensure the appraisal profession is advanced and the public is protected. JOIN • Vancouver OUR TEAM BE PART OF A FUN, DYNAMIC AND ENERGETIC TEAM. Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains with over 400 stores. Arts Umbrella is a non-profit arts education centre that provides high-quality • Surrey programming in Dance, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Since 1979, we’ve opened our • Vancouver doors to students ages 2–22, from pre-schoolers to pre-professionals. Every year, more than 20,000 students grow their creativity at Arts Umbrella—with close to 80% participating at subsidized rates. At the pre-professional level, Arts Umbrella offers serious actors and dancers programming to help bridge the transition to post-secondary or professional careers in dance, theatre, and film. The Actor’s Conservatory is Canada’s only full-time, intensive prep program for young actors. The two-year Dance Diploma program allows young dancers to elevate their artistry before joining professional companies all over the world. How we've worked since 1987 • Surrey 1) Always answer your emergencies We're here when you need us most with 24/7, same-day service availability. 2) Always show you who arrives With us, you'll never let a stranger into your home. Why? Because 30 minutes before your service, you'll get an email with a picture and bio of your tech or plumber. 2 ECF Exhibitor Information Sheet 3) Always show you the price upfront No hidden costs. No sticker shock. You'll always see options and prices for each before any work begins. 4) Always answer your questions No question is too big—or small— for our pros to answer during your service. Ask away! 5) Always double-check our work. Twenty-four hours after your service, we'll call you to make sure you're 100% satisfied. A British Columbia Land Surveyor is an individual commissioned as a land • Surrey surveyor by the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors, and is • Kelowna authorized to carry out cadastral surveys within British Columbia. Many British • Abbotsford Columbia Provincial statutes specifically designate BC Land Surveyors as the • Nanaimo only persons entitled to conduct surveys of land. BC Land Surveyors enter the • Vancouver profession after undergoing a rigorous pre-professional education as Land Surveyors in Training. Many BC Land Surveyors have obtained university degrees in geomatics and survey sciences prior to pursuing their careers as land surveyors, while many others have acquired technical diplomas in survey technologies. As a result, the British Columbia Land Surveyor is well-grounded in both the art and science of land surveying and the application of this knowledge in service to their clients. Automotive Training Centres (ATC) offers courses and programs that are • Surrey designed to give students the skills they need to become the best car experts out there. With full-time, part-time and online study options ranging from mechanics to sales, car-lovers can choose which career program suits them best. Top Programs: • Automotive Service Technician Diploma (ITA Level One Mechanics Foundation) • Automotive Refinishing Prep and Body Technician Foundation Diploma • Dispatching and Transportation Operations Diploma • Automotive Service Operations Specialist Diploma BCAC advocates for the interests of B.C. farm and ranch families. By working • Surrey collaboratively with our members, partner industry associations and private • Kelowna sector agrifood businesses, we ensure the sustainable growth and • Abbotsford competitiveness of B.C. agriculture. • Nanaimo • Vancouver 1 in 8 jobs in Canada are in the agri-food sector. Come learn about this vibrant industry, it's exciting careers and some agriculture specific scholarships. 3 ECF Exhibitor Information Sheet • Discover your transfer options and make every credit count by planning ahead • Surrey using the BC Transfer Guide. • Kelowna • Abbotsford Learn about the BC Transfer System, how to successfully transfer, the different • Nanaimo types of transfer credit, and understand how to move from another university • Vancouver or province. Whatever your questions, find the information you need here! A career with BC Emergency Health Services is an exciting opportunity to • Surrey provide a vital service to the residents of BC and to make a positive difference • Nanaimo in the lives of others. • Vancouver Find out about the BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program. • Vancouver The BC Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. Free treatment and support services are also available for anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s gambling. For almost 90 years BeautyCouncil, the former Hairdressing Association of BC • Surrey and Cosmetology Association of BC, was a provincial government regulated • Abbotsford body for the cosmetology industry. When government regulation ceased in 2003, the industry created a voluntary association comprised of caring, driven and committed professionals who recognized a need for industry standards to be upheld. Today we continue to oversee the growth and development of training, certification, advocacy and events for Western Canada's beauty professionals. We are a member driven non-profit organization that fosters private sector partnerships, advances the interests of the industry and raises professional standards. “BlueStar is a people business. Our customers, just like our employees, are • Kelowna treated with the same respect and dignity by earning their trust and values. At BlueStar we like to think differently. We challenge the status-quo on perceptions and what’s commonly expected. We look beyond what’s in front of us, often asking when, not if, something can happen” Top Programs: Luxury motor coach transportation for large groups. Professional drivers 4 ECF Exhibitor Information Sheet Customized quotes Third party inspections; mechanical services We are the most trusted educational organization offering study-abroad • Vancouver programs for students from the US and Canada. More than 50,000 students have experienced our International Summer and Community Service programs since we opened in 1977. Our alumni include men and women from every field of endeavour: entrepreneurs, artists, homemakers, politicians, journalists, as well as business, government and social sector leaders. Today, we