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 |
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! |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Experience Life Beyond Your Borders! |
Alpha Study Abroad |
Going abroad to study can change your life. Your perspectives will be global, your attitudes will be international and your memories will last forever. Whether it is volunteering to save elephants in Africa, or learning about haute cuisine in France, the experience gained is priceless. In today’s competitive job market and post-secondary study options, applicants need to distinguish themselves. International experience is the ideal way to achieve that differentiation. Having overseas experience shows others that you are motivated, independent and generally more qualified.
Join us and discover how to enjoy a way of life other than your own! |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM |
World of Possibilities |
Insurance Institute of BC |
| Nothing happens without insurance. A hockey game, a rock concert, a house purchase or driving a car would not be possible without insurance. A career in property and casualty insurance opens a world of possibilities. Our workforce is over 110,000 strong and the careers are as diverse as the people in them. Insurance is the foundation of our lives; it provides the security of knowing that there is a safety net in case something happens. Insurance is everywhere and it can take you anywhere; the different needs for insurance means that an insurance career is an adventure in itself. |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
What the Entertainment Industry Expects |
Vancouver Film School |
| This seminar will cover the current realities of the entertainment industry that aspiring professionals need to know in order to confidently kick off a creatively rewarding career. Topics to be discussed include the importance of a strong work ethic, how education fosters trainability, and what makes a portfolio strong. Learn about the first steps you’ll need to take in order to find your role in one of the most fun and challenging industries! |
| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM |
Start Your OWN Business! Do YOU Have What it Takes? |
Douglas College – The Training Group |
| Starting your own business is a dream come true for most individuals, and you are never too young or old to consider this career option. Do you have an idea that you are passionate about, the determination to build the business and the experience to be successful? Come join us as we discuss entrepreneurship and complete a quick questionnaire that will help you determine if you have what it takes! |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Exciting Careers in Media Arts |
VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts) |
| Art surrounds us everyday of our lives through entertainment, design, and technology. Growing trends in media arts continue to create new opportunities for those who want to follow their dreams with their artistic talent. This presentation will focus primarily on careers in Animation, Game Art & Design, Visual Effects, Digital Photography, and Acting. |
| 1:45 PM - 2:15 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. |
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Trades & Technology Seminars - Seminar Area 2
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| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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? |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
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! |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Video Game Advanced Character 3D Modeling |
Think Tank Training Centre |
3D modeling workflow is a hotly debated subject. The rise of video games as a super power in the world of CG has given a huge boost to the technology and the way we approach 3D modeling.
This seminar will describe a highly efficient, state of the art workflow for advanced modeling for video games, television, and feature film characters. An artist will explore efficient base meshes in XSI, the transition into Mudbox and ZBrush, and the use of “Normal Maps” and “Displacement Maps” to achieve dazzling results from low poly models. These techniques have become the standard in all three industries. |
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Careers in Science... How to Get There |
Manitoba Science Academy |
| Join us on an exploration of the many jobs that are available in the fields of science. Come and identify your preferred science and your personal activities and interests to find a job path that would be most appropriate and enjoyable for a future career! Learn about careers in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Engineering, and find out the education required to specialize in these areas and the importance of volunteer work experience. If you want a career in science, we’ll show you how to get there! |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Dispelling the Myths of the Wood Manufacturing Sector |
Wood Manufacturing Council |
| The advanced wood manufacturing sector has many exciting career opportunities. If you are creative, hands-on, entrepreneurial and care about the environment, then perhaps a career in wood products manufacturing is for you! Come and learn about the over 50 different career opportunities in this field. Learn about how the industry is using waste material to create new, dynamic products for a growing marketplace. If you enjoy working with wood, you can build your career in this exciting sector. |
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
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. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Trades & Applied Technology |
Vancouver Island University |
| Occupations in the skilled trades have been highlighted in the past few years as a good option for those looking for an interesting and rewarding career. This session highlights what skilled trades are really about, how apprenticeship works and how to become one of the skilled people who keep the world working so that others can have water, food and shelter. The session also provides information on the job opportunities that will develop from skilled trades and will provide an opportunity for discussion, questions and sharing of information. |
