CAREER CORNER at ACSS areer November 8, 2018 o r Every month, a newsletter will be available from the Career Centre which will highlight opportunities n and information for students such as post-secondary information events, career explorations or work e experience, tours, workshops, programs, etc. You will find this information organized either under school, district or community opportunities as well as scholarship information. r For more information or to pick up any applications, please visit Mrs. Smith in the Career Centre. ACSS EVENTS OR OPPORTUNITIES: Mark your Calendar: Nov 14 – Take Our Kids to Work Day (Grade 9 students) Nov 16 – Forms due for the BCIT and SFU Campus Tours Nov 23 – BCIT and SFU Campus Tours Nov 26 – Forms due for the Forensic Sciences Tour Nov 27 – Forms due for Education & Career Fair (Grade 10 students) Nov 28 – Forms due for City of Langley Fire Hall Work Experience Program Dec 3 – Education & Career Fair Field Trip (Grade 10) Dec 5 – Forensic Sciences Tour Coming Soon: RCMP Tour Trades Tour Fraser Health Tour Career Fair …stay tuned for more details! CAREER CORNER at ACSS areer November 8, 2018 o r SFU & BCIT CAMPUS TOURS – Friday, November 23 n Students are invited to submit an application to attend this field trip where we will tour the campuses e of Simon Fraser University and then the British Columbia Institute of Technology, both in Burnaby. r Applications are available in the Counselling Centre and will need to be returned by Friday, November 16. A list of approved applicants will be posted on Tuesday, November 20 in the Counselling Centre. Education and Career Fair – Monday, December 3 Our Grade 10 students will get to enjoy a field trip to the UFV campus in Abbotsford and permission forms will be coming home soon! LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT EVENTS OR OPPORTUNITIES: Youth TRAIN in Trades The Langley School District offers a wide variety of Youth TRAIN in Trades programs which run out of Langley District secondary schools as well as Post-Secondary Institutions within the Langley borders. Students in grade 11 and 12 accepted to participate in one of the Youth TRAIN in Trades programs receive elective credits towards graduation, post-secondary credits, and Industry Training Authority (ITA) technical trades apprenticeship training at the same time. We are pleased to offer the following 7 programs: Auto Service Technician (at ACSS from Feb – Jul) Carpentry (at ACSS from Feb - Jul) Electrical (at DW Poppy from Feb - Jul) Hairstylist (at ACSS from Feb - Jan) Horticulture (at Kwantlen Polytechnic University from Feb - Jul) Piping/Plumbing (at LSS from Feb – Jan) Professional Cook 1 (at WGSS from Sep – Jun) There may be some spaces available for programs starting in January 2019, and if you’re interested, please email Mrs. Smith at [email protected] or stop in to the Counselling Centre for more information or to apply to this program. Also, information is available on the Langley School District website at https://www.sd35.bc.ca/programs- initiatives/career-education/. Langley School District Scholarship Database The SD35 website has an excellent resource for students, parents and staff to use to explore some of the many opportunities for scholarships. Please visit https://www.sd35.bc.ca/students- parents/scholarship-information/scholarships- awards/ for updated information and please feel free to stop by the Counselling Centre for additional help or advice. CAREER CORNER at ACSS areer November 8, 2018 o r Exploration Workshops and Tours n e Langley School District has many opportunities for students, and currently is accepting applications for r the following: City of Langley Fire Hall Work Experience Forensic Sciences Tour Information posters are below, and applications are available from Mrs. Smith in the Counselling Center. You can always visit the Career Education website for the latest information and opportunities at https://www.sd35.bc.ca/programs-initiatives/career-education/. Forensic Sciences Tour Grades 10 - 12 Wednesday, Dec 5, 2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Itinerary Students will meet at the School Board Office at 8:30AM then depart by bus to SFU School of Criminology, the School of Archeology, and the School of Anthropology for presentations. They will then have an opportunity to visit the SFU Anthropology Museum. An interesting day, if you are thinking about a career in this field of study. See your school Career Advisor for more information Applications due to SBO – Nov 27, 2018 CAREER CORNER at ACSS areer November 8, 2018 o r n COMMUNITY EVENTS, INFORMATION OR OPPORTUNITIES: e r FALL 2019 – PSI APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications for Fall 2019 at most post-secondary institutions opened on October 1, 2018. Be sure to check the institution website directly to verify program specific deadlines. Some programs are first- come, first-qualified. Apply early! HOW DO I APPLY FOR POST-SECONDARY? This will depend on where the College/University you are applying to is located. Most BC PSIs require you to apply on the Education Planner website. Most Ontario PSIs require you to apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Most US PSIs require you to apply through the Common Application. Education Planner BC Education Planner BC is an education planning tool that provides students with clear, reliable and detailed information on BC post-secondary education. Most public PSIs in BC receive their applications electronically through the Education Planner application service. Students can create an account, review and submit for each PSI of interest. Please visit https://www.educationplannerbc.ca for advice, information and resources to help you plan your educational journey. Please note – UBC is not on the Education Planner BC website. To apply, visit UBC’s website directly. KPU Surrey Discovery Day Friday, November 9 from 10am-2pm Discover what it’s like to be a KPU student! RSVP at www.kpu.ca/discoveryday - Attend a mock class - Meet current KPU students - Learn about KPU programs, admissions, financial aid, and more - Take a campus scavenger hunt for a chance to win cool prizes - Enjoy free pizza for lunch! Langara Friday, November 9 from 2 – 3:30pm, Room B010 This 90-minute session is designed to help you understand the basics of getting started at Langara and how to plan for university transfer. We will also discuss prerequisites, diagnostic tests and course registration. Additional dates and information available at https://langara.ca/news-and-events/information-sessions/index.html Douglas College Info Session Veterinary Technology November 13, 2018 from 5 – 7pm Coquitlam Campus Register on the Douglas College website CAREER CORNER at ACSS areer November 8, 2018 o r UFV Health Sciences Open House n Monday, November 12 from 6-8pm e The School of Health Studies would like to invite Gr. 11 & Gr. 12 students to learn about the following r programs: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Practical Nursing diploma • Health Care Assistant certificate • Certified Dental Assistant certificate The open house will provide students and their parents with information regarding our programs, the application process and program entrance requirements, career outlooks, and a tour of our state-of-the-art labs and facilities. Our nursing laboratories, dental clinic and classroom space reflect the very latest educational technologies, and our small classroom sizes provide for a supportive and individualized approach to learning. UFV recruiters will also be on site to answer questions about campus life, admissions, or general UFV inquiries. At UFV, the health studies programs lead to a rewarding career in health care. Whether students wish to become a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a health care assistant, or a certified dental assistant, our graduates are all highly sought after by health care employers. Location: University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack Campus, Canada Education Park, 45190 Caen Ave Aboriginal Gathering Place Building A. BCIT BIG Information Session Wednesday, November 14 from 4:30-7:30pm Come out and explore all that BCIT has to offer! This free event is open to everyone & provides a unique opportunity for those interested in attending BCIT to find out more about our full-time, part-time and degree programs all in one place, at one time. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet our faculty & hear from past and current students. Additional information and registration is available at https://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/ Kwantlen Polytechnic University Open House KPU Tech – Tuesday, November 20 from 3 – 7pm KPU Surrey – Saturday, February 9 from 11am – 3pm KPU Langley – Saturday, May 11 from 11am – 3pm Meet KPU faculty, students and advisors, take a campus tour and enjoy interactive exhibits. More information online at www.kpu.ca/openhouse CAREER CORNER at ACSS areer November 8, 2018 o r Trinity Western University Preview Days n Friday, November 23 – Saturday, November 24 e February 8 – 9, 2019, March 28 – 29, 2019, March 15 (Preview Day), April 8 (Preview Day) r Discover what it’s like to be a TWU student! Stay overnight in dorms, attend class, and meet professors and current students. You’ll also learn about our academic and student life programs. Information and registration at https://www.twu.ca/undergraduate/visit-campus UBC Land and Food Systems Fall Preview Saturday, November 24 from 10am – 12:30pm The Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) at UBC is hosting an event for students who have expressed interest in studying food systems, biology, global food markets, human health, food, nutrition, animals, plants, the environment or sustainability etc. Please register for this event by visiting https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/prospective/lfs-events/ UBC Engineering and Architecture Open House Saturday, November 24 You and your family are invited to join us for the UBC Engineering Open House. Meet with professors, staff and students who can help you decide whether UBC Engineering or Architecture is right for you.