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Spectrum Careers
April 22 nd, 2024
Don't forget! April 23rd is the deadline for your Career Fair permission forms!
Victoria Police Spring Board- Indigenous Students
On Wednesday, May 15th we are partnering with the Victoria Police to enable 18 Indigenous students to explore and experience Policing through hands-on, scenario-based activities, demonstrations, and discussions with Victoria Police Department members.
Grade 10, 11, and 12 Indigenous students are welcome to apply to participate. Student applications are due before Wednesday, May 8th
Victoria Police Spring Board
On Tuesday, May 14th we are partnering with the Victoria Police to enable 18 students to explore and experience Policing through hands-on, scenario-based activities, demonstrations, and discussions with Victoria Police Department members. Grade 11 & 12 students are welcome to apply to participate. Student applications are due before Wednesday, May 8th
CiCan World of Choices Skilled Trades Summit event on Thursday, May 9th
This one-day event highlights trades and technology departments at Camosun College through hands-on, interactive activities with high school students, from all over the city. Details:
· Our district receives 40 seats for the event, and each participant will take part in three trades and one technology area throughout the day.
o Group 1 will explore Electrical, Carpentry, Pipe Trades, and Computer Science.
o Group 2 will explore Sheet Metal, Automotive, Fine Furniture, and Electronics Engineering.
· Lunch and transportation to and from Camosun College Interurban will be provided from a central location.
· Application forms are available at the CRC.
· Application deadline is April 30th.
John Howard Society of Victoria
FREE employment programs offer skill development and training opportunities. Our goal is to support individuals facing barriers in securing and maintaining meaningful employment.
BladeRunners Program:
- Eligibility: The BladeRunners program is for youth ages 15-30, facing multiple barriers to employment.
- The BladeRunners program takes place over the course of 2 weeks. Programs focus on either hospitality or construction. In addition to trainings and certificates, participants are also given support in resume writing, interview skills, and job search.
- Hospitality certificates and trainings: First Aid level A, WHMIS, Back & Ladder Safety, Food Safe, Barista Training, Kitchen and Knife Handling Skills with London Chef, Selling/Serving It Right
- Construction certificates and trainings: First Aid level A, WHMIS, Back & Ladder Safety, Forklift Training, Mini-Excavator Training, and Toolkit Basics & Safety
- During their time in program, participants are provided with breakfast, lunch, and 2 bus tickets daily. Upon completing all core certificates there is a $200 completion bonus and upon finding a job, there is a $100 proof of employment bonus. Participants also receive some funding for work gear.
Voyager Program:
- Eligibility: The Voyager program is for anyone ages 15+, who self-identifies as having a disability.
- The Voyager program takes place over 3 weeks. Programs focus on hospitality, construction, or horticulture. In addition to trainings and certificates, participants are also given support in resume writing, interview skills, and job search.
- Hospitality focused certificates and trainings: First Aid level A, WHMIS, Back & Ladder Safety, Food Safe, Barista Training, Kitchen and Knife Handling Skills with London Chef, and Selling/Serving It Right
- Construction focused certificates and trainings: First Aid level A, WHMIS, Back & Ladder Safety, Forklift Training, Mini-Excavator Training, Fall Arrest, Confined Space Awareness, and Toolkit Basics & Safety
- Horticulture focused certificates and trainings: First Aid level A, WHMIS, Back & Ladder Safety, Forklift Training, Mini-Excavator Training, Fall Arrest, Confined Space Awareness, Small Engine Awareness, and Plant Identification
- During their time in program, participants are provided with breakfast, lunch, and 2 bus tickets daily. Voyager also offers a paid living allowance, so participants are paid for the time that they attend program. Additionally, upon finding work, Voyager offers a wage subsidy to employers. Participants also receive some funding for work gear.
Dates of courses available in the CRC
Health Exploration Event
Health Exploration Event at Interurban Campus' Centre for Health and Wellness.
- Grade 10, 11 & 12 students are welcome to apply to participate.
- Student applications are due before Wednesday, May 8th
- Transportation provided.
- Limited seating.
Scholarship
Contact Sarah Kedves skedves@sd61.bc.ca
Dual Credit Courses in Early Learning & Care
ELC 170 & Health 111