STUDENT BLUES

Friday May 1st, 2009

 

 

Lost & Found

Items will be on display in the main office until Tuesday May 5th.  Items not claimed will be donated to a good home.

 

YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program

This is a French/English immersion program.

Students must be 16 or 17 and have the basic

ability in the other official language.  The program runs for 6 weeks during the summer months.

A $50.00 participant fee will be required if accepted and you will be provided with a paid employment opportunity in your host community.  For complete program information, please see Employment Opportunities in Student Services.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Ø The St. John ambulance is seeking students to be trained in providing First Aid support to events in Kingston and the surrounding communities during July, August and September 2009.  You must be 16 years of age by July 1, 2009 and be attending High School or will graduate from high school in 2009.  Please see the Volunteer Board in Student Services for more info.

 

Ø If you like dogs! The Agility Association of Canada dog agility trial is being held at the soccer dome (Division Street) on May 1, 2, and 3rd.  Students must have previous dog experience, able to work without supervision and have their own transportation.  Contact information can be found in Student Services.

 

Paid Military High School Coop Program

Next year the Princess of Wales Own Regiment and the 772 Electronic Warefare Squadron are offering a paid 3-credit coop program second semester during the first 3 periods of the day.  If you are interested in this program you must register this spring.  The next information session is May 12th and held at the Princess of Wales Armouries, 100 Montreal St. at 8:00 p.m.  It is recommended that a parent or guardian also attend with potential applicants.  For information packages please see Mr. Grekul (room 320) or Ms. Forrest-Gregoire (student services).

 

Student Services…

More details and brochures are available for, Opportunities and Summer Employment, can be found on the reverse side of Student Blues [also posted outside main office on bulletin board, Student Announcements of First Class and KCVI website].  Please go to Student Services for more information or see Mrs. Cyndi Forrest Gregoire.

 

RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarships

RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarships are designed for students in any stream pursuing studies in any field. We're looking to honour hard work, innovation and solid career direction.

 

To be eligible*, students require a minimum grade average of 65 per cent and acceptance into a Canadian college or university (and/or CEGEP in Quebec) for full-time study in the Fall/Winter session. Ten awards of $2,009 will be distributed to students across the country.

 

In order to qualify for the scholarship, students can print the scholarship application form and follow the instructions as indicated on the form.  Please go to www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills/ Application deadline is May 8, 2009.

 

Just a reminder that more scholarships just like this one may be found at www.studentawards.com

 

Peer Leaders Wanted!

Take Charge!

This program in part has been created as a learning opportunity for students to learn valuable skills such as; leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, employability skills, and much more.  KFL&A Public Health is currently recruiting new Peer Leaders for the coming year, 2009-10.  Peer Leaders will earn $10 per hour for approximately 10 hours of work per week.  The time schedule is flexible and designed to fit with the students academic and extra curricular activities.  This is an excellent opportunity for young people to make a difference for theirs and future generations.  Peer Leaders will be at the forefront of taking tobacco control messages to their peers and the community at large.  The Youth Action Alliance (YAA) will create and run activities both locally and at a provincial level with other YAA’s.  Contact: Erin Gilroy, KFL&A Public Health, 613.549.1232 ext.1120,

egilroy@kflapublichealth.ca

 

Opportunities…

*Explore - Learn French... et l'aventure! Second Language Spring/Summer Program.  See www.myexplore.ca for more information.

 

*Projects Abroad – Spend 2-3 weeks volunteering overseas, and gain valuable work experience or develop a particular skill, all while earning a credit.  Course starts Early July at Bishop Strachan School (York Region District School Board), Volunteer Experience July-August, Must be 16 years of age, Must have completed a prerequisite Grade 11 or 12 course in a related field.  More information is available at www.projects-abroad.org or see Ms. Forrest-Gregoire to have a look at the Brochure.

 

*Blyth Education - Fun, Rewarding, Inspiring, Life-Changing, and Academic Opportunities.  Accredited International Summers and Community Service Projects.  See Student Services to take a look at the brochure or www.blytheducation.com.

 

*University of Toronto’s Youth Summer Programs.  Experience what its like to be a student in the Faculty of Medicine or Faculty of Law. It is held in July (1 to 4 weeks) on the downtown campus.  Visit www.ysp.utoronto.ca or Student Services for more information.

 

*Do you have what it takes to be a Young Professional Associate?  The Certified Management Accountants could help you out.  To find out go online: www.cma-ontario.org/makeithappen

 

* Foodservice-Hospitality: Thinking of taking a post-secondary program in Culinary, Hotel, Tourism, Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Resort, or Event Management? There are eight College Entrance Awards available to Ontario graduating students for a minimum two year foodservice-hospitality diploma program at community college.  Check out www.theohi.ca

 

 

Summer Employment

Ø       Parks Canada: Lock Operating Assistants.  Mid-June to September, $9.49 per hour.  Please see Employment Opportunities Bulletin Board in Student Services for duties, requirements, criteria and application information.

 

Ø       Ministry of Natural Resources Youth Programs; Ontario Ranger Program, Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program, MNR Internship Program and Aboriginal Youth Work Exchange Program.  For more information or how to apply visit www.ontaio.ca/mnryouthprograms

 

Ø       Create a business with a Summer Company. And you could get up to $3000 to run it. More information: www.ontario.ca/cummercompany

 

Ø       The Ontario Public Service 2009 Summer Experience Program (6-8 week program). Must be 15-24 years old, an Ontario resident and eligible to work in Canada.  Jobs posted March 2009 with positions to start May through July 2009.  Apply now at www.ontario.ca/careers select Youth and New Professionals go to Summer Employment.  See Student Services for more information.

 

Ø       Limestone District School Board: Applications for Summer Employment – Caretaking Students.  See Employment Opportunities Bulletin Board in Student Services for an application.

 

Ø       Extend-A-Family Summer Camp Counsellor

Position:  Summer Camp Counsellor

When:      9 week contract starting June 22, 2008

Pay:        $9.50 to $11.50 per hour

Please see Employment Opportunities Bulletin Board in Student Services for more detailed info.