Students wishing to discuss Career Exploration course offerings, volunteer opportunities or dual credit programs should make an appointment in the Career Centre.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Camosun Scholarship Opportunity for Grade 12’s
If you are signing up for a Trade at Camosun next year, please see us in the Career Centre as there are scholarship funds available.
Course registration @ VIU Cowichan Campus room 125 – in-person support with choosing your courses and registering online! Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29. 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Questions? Contact: advising.cowichan@viu.ca
George Bonner Fun Fair – Friday May 30, 2025. Volunteer needed. Please sign up in the Career Centre for a time slot to volunteer for the fun games.
Cobble Hill Fun Fair Aug 2, 2025 – Volunteers needed. A 2 hr shift earns a day pass for the fair and of course points in the Karma Bank. Please sign up in the Career Center.
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Trades Information
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Student’s in the trades, this information will assist you in your employment quest as a first-year trade apprentice.
The biggest hurdle students have after choosing a career is finding employment. More specifically, with trades apprenticeship, finding a willing employer sponsor for their first year of apprenticeship is a challenge. Many employers are reluctant to hire apprentices due to costs which makes finding a willing employer a difficult and the slow one.
There is funding available to the employer if a student is hired. The Federal government funded program takes away many of employer excuses by providing financial incentives to offset the cost of training. Students aware of this program can not only sell themselves but show the enhanced return on the company’s investment.
This program is provided by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), funded by the Government of Canada, covering 22 federally recognized construction and manufacturing trades.
for more information on the program refer to:
or
www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/05/backgrounder-apprenticeship-service
DUAL CREDIT
Start your post-secondary education early and TUITION FREE! This unique partnership with SD79 and Vancouver Island University or Camosun College enables high school students to earn both high school and post-secondary credits.
Check out the Career Website: https://www.careersandtransitions.ca/ Students can now show interest in our programs on the website and an email will then go to FKSS careers secretary who will contact the student to book an appointment. Students are also welcomed to stop in at the Career Centre anytime.
VIU DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
CAMOSUN COLLEGE – DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
POST SECONDARY
THE EVENTS PAGE FOR UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS & OTHER VIRTUAL EVENTS
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer at the Cobble Hill Fair this summer – August 23rd, 2025
2 hr shift earns a day pass for the fair and of course points in the Karma bank.
Please sign up in the FKSS Career Centre
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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
ACHIEVE ANYTHING FOUNDATION
from shop floor to top floor.
Female students 14 years or older, including adults!
Detailed program descriptions are on the foundation website.OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE – APPLY NOW!
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LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
Why study Abroad ?
~It will change your life ~
7 reasons to go abroad after school
How do you get started ?
click here
Do you want to work and travel ?
Check out International Experiences Canada ,
A Canadian government website to help you navigate the complexities involved in working overseas.
Is a GAP year right for you ? Maybe ? read these reasons why
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Study and go abroad – travel * work * volunteer
SWAP Working Holidays – work * volunteer * teach * intern Global Citizens AIESEC – volunteer * internship program Eco South Africa – GAP year / Volunteer program |
Canadian Gap Association
Careers and Transitions – SD61 information site Talent Egg – Job exploration site Career Trek – Work BC exploration |
We know you lead busy lives – pick 30 minutes
(15 on 2x playback) that works for you.
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GAP YEARS 101: JUST THE BASICS Examine the risks & benefits of taking a gap year Share how gap years impact your university/college/workforce prospects Define the key components to planning and executing a purposeful gap year Connect you with exceptional gap year programs and experiences Leave you with tips, tricks and tools for maximizing your gap year experience. |
EXPLORE, DREAM & DESIGN YOUR GAP YEAR Discuss common fears around taking a gap year and how to break through them (so you don’t end up spending a year sleeping in) Consider what makes you feel alive and how you might want to be different after this year before you start planning Share our secret strategy for how to flexibly plan during the pandemic Explore ways to carve your own path, find opportunities, and network so you’re workforce ready …and much more |