Sprott-Shaw Blog

Mark Drysdale and Amanda from Tourism Nanaimo were guest speakers at Sprott Shaw Community College’s Nanaimo campus. Great information and resources were shared. Nanaimo Tourism have 400 plus members which is a great way to begin your networking because you never know when that next job will be from.

February 18 Ron Holmes from Canada department of National Defense (work renewal officer) Civilian and on March 10 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm the Nanaimo guest speaker will be Marg Fraser from VIHA Mental Health.

The guest speakers coming up sound exciting and I am sure will be have tons on information!!

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On Wednesday September 16, 2009 Sprott Shaw’s New West campus will be holding a Open House for everyone who is interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator.

During the open house you will discover the many careers available to you. As well as learn about the local childcare facilities. Speak to current students and instructors.

Program information:
Door prizes can be won, refreshments and workshops!!

Call our New West campus for more information at (604) 520 3900

This was forwarded to me from one of our marketing representatives Yolanda. If you are looking to become a Medical Office Assistant Supervisor check out the link below and view the list of positions available. Log in as a job seeker or employer. Good luck!

http://www.bcjobs.ca/employer/jobpostings_view.cfm?JobID=95636

Medical Office Assistants provide support to doctors in a busy medical office. This essential position covers a wide range of tasks that include preparing a patient for examination by the doctor, scheduling appointments, performing reception and telephone duties, medical office billing, maintaining inventory and transcribing medical dictation.

For more information check out http://www.sprottshaw.com or call 310 HIRE (4473)

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The Nanaimo campus offers an Industry Training Authority (ITA) recognized Electrical Level 1 and 2 program. Both courses are 300 hours, 8 weeks in duration.

Students that qualify for Employment Insurance automatically receive their EI benefits while in training as well as travel allowance. At the end of year one and year two students are eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive grant, a $1,000.00 cash grant available through Service Canada. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/apprenticeship.shtml

There is still room in Nanaimo’s Electrical Level 1 intake on August 4/2009, the next intake will be February 1/2010.

Nanaimo’s electrical Level 2 course that starts on September 28/2009 has just a few seats left. There is also some seats available for the Electrical level 2 intake on March 29/2010.

For more information call Karen at the Nanaimo campus (250) 754 9600.

Nanaimo's Electrical Class Level 2

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The Kelowna Campus is proud to be major sponsors for the Kelowna Falcons this baseball season. The Kelowna campus have the opportunity to pass out scholarships to the player of the game (MVP) and merchandise to the fan participators! We get the chance to show off how cool we are in front of over 800 people per game! Who knows.. maybe a future Major League Baseball Player can say that they are a Sprott Shaw Grad!

All SSCC Kelowna students have the chance to win club seat tickets to any game throughout the season! Please see Tammy and Alana for more information!

For more information about the team check out http://www.kelownafalcons.com/

Good luck to the Falcons!!

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We are proud to announce that we have a new advisor at our Burnaby campus! The reason for the excitement of our new advisor is because Colin is a Sprott Shaw Degree Graduate of 2008 with a concentration in Marketing! I asked Colin why he chose Sprott Shaw, he told me that the small classes are very appealing and the fact you can finish your 4 year degree in 3 years! Colin enjoyed the program and believes in it so much decided to work with Sprott Shaw in order to spread the news of our Degree programs.  He is the perfect candidate since he has first hand experience within our degree program and if you want in depth details regarding our Bachelor of Business Administration; Colin’s the guy to talk too!! Congrats Colin, we wish you all the best!!

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Our Duncan campus will start their Resident Care Attendant (RCA) program at their satellite campus in Salt Sping on June 1.

Our Resident Care Attendant (also known as Long-Term Care Aides, Orderlies, Geriatric Aides and Health care Workers) represent a large and growing job group. The inclusion of a community training home support section in this program is valuable because of this area of care has a high employment rate for Sprott Shaw graduates.

With this program you can provide all aspects of personal care to patients in nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, hospitals and community health agencies. As a worker in this field, you would require good physical health, stamina and a genuine desire to be a care giver. Patience, understanding, emotional stability, dependability and team spirit are all traits that can help you excel as a Resident Care Attendant.

**CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and Basic WHMIS will be completed during the program.

If you want more questions call 310 Hire or check out our website http://sprottshaw.com/

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Penticton will be holding it’s 2nd Early Childhood Education (ECE) Advisory Board Committee Meeting on Tuesday May 26, 2009 at the Penticton campus. The advisory board committee consists of professionals in the Early Childhood Education community who are interested in providing feedback and suggestions in order to assist in the training of future ECE students. This committee will also include relevant staff from Sprott Shaw Community College.

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference in a child’s life, contribute to the well-being of families and advance the future education in our province? The Early Childhood Educators create a caring and educational enviroment wherein children have the ability to thrive. They often become advocates for education and childcare on a local and even national level. 

The need is always growing for qualified educators in licensed childcare centers, care homes, and special education facilities. Sprott Shaw has  responded by providing a quality ECE program that will supply you with the necessary training to succeed on this field.

Upon completion of this certified and approved ECE Certificate Program, you will need to submit a photocopy of a valid first aid certificate, official transcript, and a letter attesting to the completion of 500 hours work experience to the Early Childhood Educator Registry in order to gain their licenses as an Early Childhood Educator. 

*CPR & Food Safe will be completed during the course

For more information call 310 HIRE or check our http://sprottshaw.com/

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On Thursday May 21, 2009 the Vancouver Graduation ceremony is being held at 7:00pm. Graduating from a Post Secondary institution is one of the many stepping stone in our lives. However this step does not need to end after receiving your diploma! Graduates who are still interested in continuing with your educating are more than welcome too with Sprott Shaw’s degree program. 

Graduates who are interested in registering in our Bachelor of Business Administration in either a Marketing or Human resource concentration in July can receive a $1000.00 scholarship. Not only will you receive a $1000.00 scholarship but a one time application fee will also be waived. However this offer is only valid for the July start date. The $1000.00 scholarship will be taken off the tuition after the first year of the program is completed. 

If this is of interest to you visit our Burnaby Campus (#209 – 4250 Kingsway) with your transcript to confirm the credits you have earned already towards Sprott Shaw’s Degree. 

You can contact Vicki or an admissions record officer at our Burnaby Campus (604) 430 5111.

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Two weeks ago, developers announced plans to build a $250 million theme park within Kamloops. The facility will be built in phases and feature a water park, convention centre, hotel, arena and more. This new initiative fits nicely and wills the offering of our International Hospitality course starting in August.  The course is designed to provide graduates opportunities in exactly theses areas.

This program is designed for those seeking management positions or training in the worlds largest employing and most diversified industry. It covers many aspects of management, relating specifically to the management of hotels and motels, resorts and more. In this program you will receive certificates such as Super Host, Serving IT Right and Food Safe. 

If you are interested in the program speak with an admissions advisor about this opportunity or check out: http://sprottshaw.com/

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