Tuesday March 29, 2011

Visit the Student Services Office for more information


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COLLEGE STUDENT
Are you interested in learning about what it’s like to be a college student? On Tuesday, March 29th we will have a representative from George Brown College visiting us to discuss this topic with you. Whether you’re going to college next year or thinking about it for the future, this is a presentation that will be enlightening. The presentation will be in room 247 at 11:45 am. See you there.
P. Diaz

UNIVERSITY VISIT
There will be a U.of T. representative visiting our school on Tuesday, March 29th at lunch time in Room 211. He will answer any questions you may have regarding the university admission process.
S. McAuthur

CENTRAL TECH JOB FAIR
We will be holding a summer job fair and information session on Wednesday, April 13th from 11:30 – 3:30 in room 208. Students interested in finding a part-time or summer job should bring a few copies of their resume and come ready to answer a few interview type questions. S. McAuthur

FULL DISCLOSURE
Full Disclosure for grades 11 and 12 will be in effect as of Wednesday, April 20th. One of the effects of this policy is that all attempts, successful and unsuccessful, at completing grades 11 and 12 courses, will be recorded on the student’s Ontario Student Transcript. If you have any concerns see your guidance counsellor immediately. (i.e. by Tuesday, April 19th).
K. McFadden

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. WebPromotions Internet Services Inc.

2. Youth Employment Services

3. Public Service of Canada

4. Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships (TIGP)

5. Summer Job at G.B. Catering

6. 2011 Part-Time Recreation & Culture Jobs

7. Ontario Summe Jobs

8. 2011 Summer Resarch Internship Program for Secondary School Students

9. SUMMER COMPANY
   If you’re between 15 and 29 years old and going back to school in the fall then check out Summer Company. You could be your own boss with your own business. Visit website: http://www.ontario.ca/summercompany.

10. St. Stephen’s Community House, Employment & Training Centre
    Student Jobs Services (SJS) is a FREE program for students, which can help you find a part-time, summer or seasonal job. Please visit www.ststephenshouse.com or student services for more info.

Visit the guidance office for more info.

AYJGlobal SUMMER CREDIT PROGRAM 2011
AYJGlobal is an opportunity for secondary school students to earn Ontario credits during the summer in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. Visit the website at http://www.ayjglobal.com or student services for more info.
K. McFadden

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS
This a reminder to students that Student Services offers the following information on its many bulletin boards:

1. VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS

2. TUTORS (many of which are free)

3. JOBS/EMPLOYMENT

4. SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES/MENTORSHIPS/CONTESTS

5. UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

6. COMMUNITY NEWS

7. NIGHT SCHOOL / ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

8. EQUITY

K. McFadden

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

1. James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award

2. Lincoln M. Alexander Award

3. Merit Award Bursaries

4. Toronto Real Estate Board

5. Wiesenthal Scholarship (see Ms. Baldacchino directly for this one)

Good sites to visit for more information:

Canadian Scholarships

Aboriginal Students Trades and Apprenticeships

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Ryerson Rams

2. H.E.Y.Y. Youth Helpline

3. Volunteer Toronto

4. The Children’s Storefront

5. Seaton Village Residents’ Association

6. Rogers TV

7. Volunteer opportunity for girls in gr. 9

8. Nazareth House – volunteer work in exchange of community hours

9. Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN)

10. Homework Club at Charles G. Fraser Public School

11. HELP FUNDRAISE FOR AFRICA

12. Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon

13. Becel Rride for Heart

1. Volunteer.ca

2. 40hours.ca

Sheryl Freeman
Principal