The goal of the Seminar Series is to create awareness about career opportunities in a variety of industry sectors. This year there are two seminar areas: one focused around Trades & Technology and the other geared towards Career Options. Seminar presentations are 30 minutes in duration. No registration is necessary for the Seminars. Seating is first come, first serve!
Career Options Seminars - Seminar Area 1
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| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM |
A Career to SMILE About! |
Ontario Dental Education Institute |
| With excellent learning potential, various career options, and great salary levels, a Dental Career is a great opportunity for those with the desire to work in the health field. This seminar will expose you to the different career areas in the field of dentistry including dental hygiene, restorative dental hygiene, dental assisting, and dentistry. For each career area, a description of the schooling involved, the employment opportunities, and the salary ranges will be provided. Learning about these exciting career options will bring a smile to your face! |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Careers in the Canadian Forces |
Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre |
| The Canadian Forces is the name of an umbrella organization that covers three partners: the Navy, Army and Air Force. The Canadian Forces is an equal opportunity employer. The Forces has more than 100 different military occupations offering a wide variety of interesting jobs for men and women. We offer challenge and opportunity for advancement. |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM |
Work with Children – Love Your Job! |
MTI Community College |
| Children are OUR Future! How do the early formative years of a child’s life shape the people they will ultimately become? Join us for an informative session that looks at the field of Early Childhood Education. Learn about the Reggio Emilia approach to working with young children, infants, toddlers and children who require extra support. Gain insight to current Ministry requirements in this highly regulated industry, and explore the opportunities for employment in this rewarding career! |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Stick to Your Education |
CanLearn / Canada Student Loans Programs |
Getting a university, college or trade school education has never been more important. The Government of Canada recently announced a series of changes to its student financial assistance programs, such as Canada Student Loans and Canada Student Grants, to help students and families manage the cost of post-secondary education.
Join us in this presentation to learn about the new and improved programs now available to students and discover the tools to help you plan for school and for your career! |
| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM |
Selling “You”: A Seminar on How to Impress a Potential Employer |
Langara College |
Employers are approached by students looking for jobs all the time. How do you distinguish yourself from every other applicant? What criteria are employers basing their hiring decision on? How do you sell yourself so that any potential employer will want to hire you?
This seminar gives an overview of the steps to get the job you want by identifying 3 key personal selling points. Learn tips on how to handle yourself by phone, e-mail or in person from start to finish. In addition, learn how to spotlight these selling points in your business card, resume, interview and follow-up. |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Is that Real or is it Make Up? |
Blanche Macdonald Centre |
| Have a passion to work with colours? Always fascinated with how Special Effects Make-up is created in the movies? Come and join the fun with our own Make-up Artist and see how bruises and burns are created in this Special Effects Make-up demonstration. Learn how different colours, different materials and applications can create awesome visual effects! |
| 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM |
Digital Arts Industries – Getting the Career You Always Wanted! |
Centre for Arts and Technology |
| Ever wondered what it takes to be a 3D Game Animator? Or maybe you want to break into the Film industry, or become a Fashion Designer? Maybe you’re destined to be a Photographer or Audio Engineer? This exciting seminar is designed to give you an inside track to the career of your dreams. We’ll give you the facts and the requirements to help you pursue your dream job! |
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Trades & Technology Seminars - Seminar Area 2
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| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Careers That Take You Higher |
Roofing Contractors Association of BC |
“Roofing” and “Architectural Sheet Metal” are trades filled with opportunities. There are job openings in these trades right now! The wages are very good and in as little as three years you can be earning $30.00 or more per hour as a Certified Journeyperson and this is just the beginning of your career!
Career opportunities include: foremen, journeypersons, supervisors, technical representatives, inspectors, estimators, sales personnel and roofing company owners. Some benefits of these apprenticeships are: paid work, no student loans to repay, credentials recognized Canada-wide, SSA available and opportunities for growth & professional development. |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Culinary Training: A Spectrum of Career Opportunities |
Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver |
| Simply preparing tasty and beautiful food is not enough anymore. One must be aware of diet restrictions, food allergies, trends and the impact on the bottom line. Even if your career direction does not include working in a kitchen, it is imperative that you have a good understanding of these issues as a future food and beverage manager, gourmet retailer, resort manager or dietician. Nowadays, culinary training is not only a must for aspiring chefs, but also a very important component in any field of the tourism and hospitality industry. |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Driving Towards a Future in the Automotive Industry |
New Car Dealers Association of BC |
| Crazy about cars? Looking for a great paying and advancing career in the automotive industry? Follow your passion and do what you love! Whether you’re technical or a people-person, there’s a growing number of positions in the automotive industry waiting for you! From hands-on skilled trades through to professional roles in sales and business, discover the job you’ve always wanted. Come to our presentation to learn the steps you need to take to prepare for an exciting automotive career! |
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Can You Keep A Secret? |
John Casablancas Institute |
| If you think you deserve to know the inside scoop on trade secrets in beauty and fashion, then don’t miss this seminar! Our in-house experts will feed you hot tips and hip trends from the latest colour forecasts, to what’s hot and what’s not. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to work in the film industry as a make-up artist or a fashion stylist, or dreamed of spending your career in a luxury spa as a technician or a master hairstylist then we’ll see you there! |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
The Trades and You: An Introduction to Trades Careers in British Columbia |
Industry Training Authority |
BC’s Industry Training Authority will present an engaging, interactive and informative presentation entitled "The Trades and You".
Through this multimedia show, the ITA aims to better inform you about career opportunities in trades by answering three fundamental questions:
1. What are the trades?
2. Why are they good education and career options?
3. How can I learn more and even get started on a trade in high school? |
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
Ag Techs Play with the Big Toys |
Canada West Equipment Dealers Association |
| Take a few minutes to learn about one of the trades that the agriculture equipment industry is in need of today! You will leave this presentation with an understanding of what an “Ag Tech” does, as well as, a better idea of some of the other jobs that are available in the agriculture equipment industry in western Canada. Remember, agriculture is no longer about straw hats and banjos; Ag Techs today play with the big toys! |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Working on People’s Dreams |
RVDA of BC / Okanagan College |
Why do RV Service Technicians enjoy what they do? Because they help RV owners accomplish their lifelong dreams and goals of traveling the country!
The work is best described as "Jack of all trades and master of ALL". The RV Service Technician will learn and use more than 12 trades! They work on electrical systems, propane systems, plumbing systems, cabinetry and counter tops, flooring, exterior construction, hydraulics, appliances and more. The units they service will be anything from a million dollar coach to tent trailers and everything in between.
Join us and learn about the exciting career and training opportunities available in the RV industry! |
