Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest 2015

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences

Summer Camp Opportunities for Aboriginal Students

The Mathematics Departments at UBC and SFU along with the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) are offering two summer camp opportunities for aboriginal students.

Both camps are free.

Transitional Summer Camp

This is for students transitioning from grade 7 to grade 8, the transition from elementary to high school. This five week summer camp will take place at Britannia Secondary. The main purpose of this camp is to help students to get ready for high school. Students will take 75 minutes instruction in math and English everyday in the morning and sport activities in the afternoon. The camp is free and the students will get $25 scholarship for good attendance and work ethics every week. There is more information in the attached registration form.

Emerging Aboriginal Scholars UBC/SFU High School Summer Camps - July 2nd to August 1st

This five week summer camp is for students currently attending grades 9 to 12. The main purpose of this camp is to help students with their academics and for them to get work experience at the university. Students take 90 minutes of math and English every day and three days a week they will be working with a faculty member in the area of their choice. Students will get $100 a week for 7.5 hours of work experience. The summer camp will take place at UBC or SFU (please indicate your preferred camp site on the application form). Last year we had students working with the nuclear accelerator, and working at labs in the physics and chemistry departments, among other opportunities.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.pims.math.ca/educational/aboriginal-student-summer-camps

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Pathways January 2015

Job Opportunity with Kaleidoscope

NOW HIRING YOUTH!
4 month work and learn opportunity!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

KALEIDOSCOPE! Helping youth prepare for the work force for ten years.

APPLICATIONS should be received before MONDAY FEBRUARY 2nd, 2015 for your best chance at an interview

EMPLOYMENT starts FEBRUARY 16th, 2015.
Kaleidoscope is a 16-week youth Skills Link program, located in Richmond, to assist priority youth to overcome employment barriers that prevent them from making successful transitions to sustainable employment.
Kaleidoscope is hiring 15 youth to participate in a program that combines work and learning to build employability and media production skills. Successful applicants will experience a combination of workshops, experiential learning, individual and group projects all geared towards finding more confidence and a higher chance of success in further employment.
Youth earn $10.25/hr for 30 hours a week to find a better connection to the world of work while earning a strong employment reference. Learning technical skills in digital filmmaking and editing are also part of the experience. And finally, an 8 week internship to close the program helps participants practice their new skills in real work environments.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE LOOKS LIKE THIS:

· Between 15 and 30 years old (inclusive)

· Eligible to work in Canada [1]

· Currently unemployed and NOT receiving Employment Insurance [2]

· Not in school

· Actively looking for employment

· Looking for help in overcoming an employment barrier or two [3]

· Interested in a job involving creativity

· Interested in computers

· Be referred by a WorkBC Case Manager [4]

Kaleidoscope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
TO APPLY:

· Schedule an appointment with a WorkBC Case Manager [4]

· Go to www.kaleidoscopefilms.ca and download the application

· Complete the application [5]

· Attach your most resent resume

· Go to your Case Management appointment with the completed application

· Submit your completed application and referral by fax

Thanks you in advance for your interest. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone and/or email. Due to the volume of applicants, not all will be successful in securing an interview.

[1] A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulation. [2] Participants must not be in receipt of EI. Priority will be given to non EI-eligible youth (i.e., not entitled to Part 1 or Part II benefits). EI recipients wishing to participate in a Skills Link project should consult an EI agent and voluntarily withdraw from EI. [3] Skills Link participants are youth at greater risk of not making a successful transition to the workplace and establishing themselves within the labour market. The assessment of risk encompasses a broad range of social, economic and demographic factors. All factors considered must be documented in the participant's file. [4] WorkBC is the provincial government's access point to the world of work in British Columbia. Applications MUST include an ACTION PLAN from a WorkBC Case Manager. The closest office can be found by visiting www.workbc.ca [5] Applications must be completed BY THE APPLICANT. Applications completed on behalf of the applicant by a third party will not be considered. It is preferred that applications are PRINTED BY HAND rather than typed

Aaron Davis and Donna Ross
Kaleidoscope Program Facilitators

Kaleidoscope

http://kaleidoscopefilms.ca

Tel. 604-303-9025 Fax: 604-303-9039

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