 Upcoming Career Events& Opportunities
please see the
new 'event calendar' on our homepage
Conferences and Special Opportunities
There are various conferences and special opportunites that take place throughout the year. Please check back or visit the Career Centre for more information.
Science World's 'Opening the Door' - Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Okanagan College Career Fair & Science World Celebration - Sunday, November 6th 10am - 3pm, 2011
Okanagan Education & Career Fair - Delta Grand - Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Experience Okanagan College - Monday, February 20, 2012 9am-2pm
SKILLS CANADA
GRADE 10 GIRLS - COMPUTER 'CAMP' Opportunity
Careers in Business Conference - Friday April 27th, 9:30am -12:30pm - sign up in the Career Ctr.
Post-secondary Tours
Okanagan College has a virtual tour continuously available. To view this tour visit the westbank chamber of commerce website at: www.westbankchamber.com, Business Directory, Members by Name and enter Okanagan College. The 'eye' will be your tour link.
Many post secondary institutes now offer online virtual tours. Check out their various websites(bottom of the page)
Post-secondary Visits - sign up in Counselling office
Please check with the Career Life Centre or view our 'Events Calendar' on the Career Life homepage.
Spotlights - Sign up in Couselling office
Please check with the Career Life Centre or view our 'Events Calendar' on the Career Life homepage.
Job Shadows
We will try to arrange a job shadow for any career or interest you may choose - visit us.
Camps
Please visit us for more info.
RCMPolice Camp - Applications are now available for the April/May 2012 camp. Applications are due to the Career Centre by February 13th.
Heavy Metal Rocks - September / Applications now available - due back April 16th.
Forestry Camp - October of each year, please contact the Career Centre to have your name placed on the 'interested student' listing.
Digital Art Camp - complete for 2012.
Project Placements:
A Project Placement is a Volunteer Opportunity which runs anywhere from a weekend to 10 months in duration, Project Placements allows the student to develop/plan, prepare and participate in a project.
Opportunities are available throughout the school year.
1. Candy Striper Health Care Cadet
2. Little Goblin's Family Howl
3. Youth Advisory Council - YM-YWCA
4. Mayor's Youth Forum
5. KGH Auxillary Assistants
6. Family Art Assistants - Kelowna Art Gallery
7. YLW Junior Ambassadors
8. Hockey Tournament Assistant or Referee - Play On Kelowna!
9. Helmet Research Project - Braintrust Canada Association
10. "Camp OC" - Summer Camp Volunteer
11. Fat Cat 2012 Festival Volunteer
12. "Students Helping Seniors in Our Community" - Computer Tutor
Volunteer Opportunities/Experiences
Volunteering is a great way to earn your '30 hour graduation requirement'. Volunteer experience is also a very good idea if you plan on applying for scholarships or bursaries. Most important, volunteering is a great way to give back and feel good! Opportunites are coming in weekly. Please check the Daily Announcements or visit the Career Centre.
Events and Conferences:
Each year District Career Programs staff organize a number of events and conferences for students to explore different career paths.
1. So You Wanna Be a Cop
2. Careers in Health Care and Technology at KGH
3. Engineering Conference for Girls
4. Kelowna Culture Connection
5. Stepping Up to Trades
6. KOOL Career Conferece
7. Careers in Fine Arts
8. Technology Conference
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