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SFU School of Communication Info Night – Dec. 7th

If you’re interested in learning more about SFU’s School of Communication Info Session on December 7 (5-7pm), here is a link for more info and to register:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-school-of-communication-future-student-info-session-tickets-763621952817?aff=oddtdtcreator 

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE – Nov. 25th

Grade 12 students are invited to Capilano University’s Open House.
Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 11 am
Location: North Vancouver Campus
It will be a very fun day where students will have the chance to interact with faculty and current students, and get information on how to make their application stand out. Representatives support services such as Financial Aid & Awards, Admissions, Housing, and Accessibility Services will be on hand to answer questions.
Students need to RSVP in advance here: https://capilanou.ca/explore . On the same page, they can access the agenda of the event to check the activities every program area is preparing for them.

UBC Info – Useful Links

Hello Grade 12’s! If you’re planning to apply to UBC this year, here are some useful links that will help with the application process:

Admissions presentation recording: https://youtu.be/WHlsNXLg9cs

View/register for Virtual Application Workshops here: https://account.you.ubc.ca/s/events

Programs Search Tool: https://you.ubc.ca/programs/

Decision timeline: https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/dates-deadlines/

What UBC looks for in admissions: https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/applied/application-evaluation/

Dates and Deadlines: https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/dates-deadlines/

https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/canadian-high-schools/#british-columbia

Vancouver Community College (VCC) Open House – Nov. 15

VCC’s Annual Open House is back at the VCC Broadway campus! This is the perfect chance to find out which VCC program is right for you. Join them on Wednesday, November 15 for free tours, demonstrations, food, and entertainment. Attendees will also have a chance to win $1,000 in VCC tuition. For more info and to sign up, go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/experience-vcc-open-house-registration-721606663957?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=66496e729a&mc_eid=5afe7e95fa

3:45pm Health Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator

4:00pm – Nursing; Mechanical Engineering Technician

4:30pm – Automotive Trades;  Occupational Physical Therapist Assistant

5:00pm – Nursing

LANGARA COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS IN NOVEMBER

Langara College hosts online and in-person information sessions for prospective students to learn more about specific programs (e.g. Early Childhood Education, Journalism, Registered Massage Therapist, and more…)

For more information on these info sessions and available dates, please go to:

https://langara.ca/news-and-events/information-sessions/index.html#msdynttrid=h4r_q-Kh-Lpb2UfGVod2mH4jo83Lx-hLMtQw94mW1_s

UBC Sauder School of Business Presentation – Tuesday October 24th

UBC’s Sauder School of Business will be at Moscrop to make a presentation to all grade 12 students interested in studying business in the future. The presentation is on Tuesday, October 24th at lunch time in the library. No sign up is necessary – just come to the library at the start of lunch time.

MOSCROP’S MENTAL HEATLH & WELLNESS WEBSITE

Here is a link to our school’s Mental Health and Wellness website, with access to online mental health resources, activities and videos. Check it out!

https://moscropmentalhealthday.webnode.com

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BC

LAW ENFORCEMENT STUDIES – Diploma Program.                            Next Info Session is FEB. 16th – Discover what it takes to pursue a career in law enforcement or public safety, and learn about the education, applied skills, and specialized knowledge required to become a superior candidate in the recruiting process. For more info: https://trk.cp20.com/click/cg70-2ma7c7-cng8d-8405mq88/

FIRE FIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES – Certificate Program If you dream of becoming a firefighter, the Fire Fighting Technologies Certificate (FFTC) is a great place to start. Through this program, students receive 12 weeks of theoretical knowledge in the classroom and seven weeks of hands-on live fire training at a state-of-the-art facility in Maple Ridge. For more info: https://trk.cp20.com/click/cg70-2ma7c7-cng8e-8405mq89/

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER – Professional Training Program. This program is for you if you have an interest in helping save lives in your community. In this program, you will learn about the fundamentals of emergency medicine to help prepare for further education in the paramedicine field. It will also help jumpstart a career in healthcare. For more info: https://trk.cp20.com/click/cg70-2ma7c7-cng8f-8405mq80/

KPU Information Sessions for Grade 11’s and 12’s

KPU Creates is a special 2-hour event for high school students who are interested in writing, communications and design. This event will be held at KPU’s Surrey campus in partnership with the Journalism, Public Relations and Graphic Design programs at KPU. Register online at kpu.ca/kpu-creates

KPU’s Future Business Leaders’ Virtual Conference is great for students interested in studying Business. Students have a great opportunity to win prizes and network with other local high school students. Please click here for more information

SFU’s Virtual Applicant Workshops for High School Applicants

If you are in grade 12 and have applied or are planning to apply to SFU before the January 31st deadline, you are invited to sign up for a virtual applicant workshop. In this workshop, you will learn how to successfully complete your application and get answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as: understanding your SFU Student Centre, self-reporting Grades (BC high school students only), submitting documents, key admission dates and timeline, and getting to know SFU. More information