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!
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.
Vancouver Education & Career Fair - February 3, 2009 |
Seminar Schedule |
Trades & Technology Seminars - Seminar Area 1 |
| Time |
Presentation Topic |
Presented By |
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM |
Digital Arts & Entertainment Careers |
Centre for Arts and Technology |
Looking for a career in the Digital Arts & Entertainment Industries such as 3D Animation and 3D Game Animation? Want to become a Network Security Specialist? How about an Audio Engineer, Photographer, Filmmaker or Graphic Designer? This exciting seminar will inform you of the fantastic growing Digital Arts career opportunities that exist in BC, where to find them, and how to pursue your dream job.
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Aerospace: Aircraft Structures Technician Career |
University of the Fraser Valley |
The Aircraft structures technician trade is suited for both men and women, is in increasing demand, requires no prior experience, and is portable throughout Canada. Structures technicians repair and overhaul aircraft, manufacturing, modifying, and repairing sheet metal parts, structures, skins and panels to exacting tolerances. Unlike many other trades, it is practised inside in a warm, clean environment and requires no heavy lifting. Graduates are qualified to start as structures apprentices and eventually become "S"-licensed aircraft structures technicians.
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| 10:45 AM - 11:15 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?
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Advanced Character 3D Modeling Workflow |
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.
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| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM |
Be the Heroes of Tomorrow! Investigating Exciting Careers in Forensics |
British Columbia Institute of Technology – Centre for Forensics & Security Technology Studies |
The world is changing – morally and technologically – and crime along with it. The field of forensics is where you can see how evidence is collected, examined and reported. Go behind the scenes, deep into the world of the REAL CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) with experts who have seen and done it all.
Your eyes will be opened to careers in Forensic Science (DNA, fingerprinting), Crime & Intelligence (criminal profiling), Forensic Health (domestic violence), Economic Crime (fraud, embezzlement), Computer Crime (hackers, child pornography) and advancements in Video Imaging Technologies. Let Forensics’ experts reveal the fascinating career paths in forensics so that YOU can be the heroes of tomorrow.
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| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Explore a Career in the Game Industry |
DigiPen Institute Of Technology |
Information about breaking into a career in the interactive entertainment industry will be provided. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the video game industry, you will learn about various career opportunities, salary expectations for different positions, educational requirement to break into the field, and industry facts.
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| 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM |
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!
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Discover the Fusion of Science, Engineering and Business! The Global Advanced Wood Products Sector |
University of British Columbia – Department of Wood Science |
Do you know how technologically advanced the wood products sector is today? Can innovation and conservation go hand-in-hand? How do computers, modeling programs and robotic automation support a strong and competitive sector? Find out how rapid growth has led to considerable demand for skilled, knowledgeable workers, and discover the range of educational pathways and rewarding careers. This energetic presentation connects class work in biology, chemistry and physics with tremendous education and career opportunities open to young people.
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| 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM |
Training for Careers in the Entertainment Industries |
Vancouver Film School |
This seminar will cover which classes and programs to take in high school that will help prepare you to enter into a post secondary Art School. Discussion includes which pieces to include in an art portfolio, what to look for in an Art School, and everything else you need to know to start preparing for a career in the Arts and Entertainment industries. Learn about the job market, salary ranges, and future trends in this exciting career!
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Career Options Seminars - Seminar Area 2 |
| Time |
Presentation Topic |
Presented By |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Culinary Training: A Spectrum of Career Opportunities |
Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver |
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. Even if you’re not interested in working in a kitchen, there are many related career fields such as: food and beverage manager, gourmet retailer, resort manager or dietician. Culinary training could be for you! This presentation will discuss the needs and expectations of the industry, the hours of work, busy times of the year and the pay rates.
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| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Creative Accountants |
Certified Management Accountants of BC |
Looking into a career in accounting? Would you like to work for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Committee, TELUS, Nintendo Canada, Electronic Arts or Aritzia? In this seminar, we will explore diverse accounting careers that offer endless opportunities, a competitive income, a broad range of career opportunities and rewarding workplace challenges. With a solid accounting foundation, you can attain roles not only in tax and audit, but also strategic management, sales and marketing, information technology, human resources, finance and operations. Find out how you can shape the future of companies in Canada and around the globe.
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| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
How Do You Pay for a University Education? |
Trinity Western University |
This presentation will help you understand how you can afford the education you want. Providing helpful tips on searching for scholarships, institutionally based awards, and student loans, our presenter will help you understand the investment you are making in post-secondary education. The presenter will also provide strategies for planning for and raising funds for this investment.
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| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
The Wellness Revolution - The Next Trillion Dollar Industry! |
Rhodes Career College |
For Many years, we have been investing in what Paul Zane Pilzer (author of The Wellness Revolution) calls the "Sickness Industry". By 2010, he predicts that another trillion dollars will be spent on the Wellness Industry - products and services that keep us healthy, make us feel and look better and are pro-active. In 1908 Henry Ford's Model T launched a trillion dollar automobile industry. In 1981, IBM's P.C. launched the trillion dollar personal computer industry.
The trillion dollar industry of the 21st century is Wellness and personal/spiritual development. Invest in your own personal wellness and enter a career that is new, hot and trendy.
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| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
An Insurance Career Opens a World of Possibilities |
The 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.
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| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
AT YOUR SERVICE: Finding your niche in the Hospitality Industry |
Gateway College |
The Hospitality Industry is made up of several sectors that include lodging, recreation, tourism, and food services. Graduates work in entry level, supervisory, and management positions in hotels and resorts, tourism associations, restaurants, cruise ships, and private clubs. With the 2010 Olympics looming in the not-too-distant future, the demand for hospitality jobs is expected to rise exponentially. It also boasts excellent rates of advancement. The average industry salary ranges from $14.75 hourly and can reach up to $100,000 annually for executive/management types. Essential skills for this industry include an aptitude for customer-service, problem-solving abilities, adapting creatively to change, and leadership.
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| 2:00 PM - 2:30 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, Acting, Graphic Design and Interior Design.
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| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Is that real or is it makeup? |
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 a professional 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.
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| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Beyond the Academics – Your Degree Journey |
Simon Fraser University – Faculty of Business |
Remember, walking across the stage to get your degree is the final destination. However, your journey to get to that point is equally as important, if not more, and we sometimes forget that! Employers know you likely will have a degree but want to see real life examples that complement the academics.
Join us as we show you how to make the most of your post-secondary experience so that an employer notices YOU. Regardless of your area of study, learn how to maximize your journey to obtaining a degree to make YOU stand out. |
| 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
Inside the Canadian Forces and its Many Exciting Careers |
Canadian Forces |
The Canadian Forces has more than 100 different military occupations offering a wide variety of interesting jobs for men and women. Learn about the different part-time and full-time challenging opportunities. What is the selection and application process? What should I expect in my initial training? Find this all out and more about the different organizational roles in the military.
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