If you need to make a change to your schedule for second semester and have not already done so, please email or see Mrs. Flexhaug. As Mrs. Flexhaug will not be in her office during exams, please make sure your requests are received during the week of January 9th to 13th.
Youth Exploring Trades and Technologies Workshop -- Career Transitions is proud to be launching a new event for students in southern Alberta. YETT Workshop provides high school students, who are currently exploring career options, a firsthand look at the opportunities that working in trades and technology can provide. For further information or questions, contact: molly.gatto@pallisersd.ab.ca or call 403‐328‐3996. What students can expect from the day: Meet hosts working in trades and technology – start your own network of contacts; Participate in interactive displays – rather than just talking to hosts, you get to experience a small part of the job and gain a greater insight into what they really do; Vote on a ‘Best Trade of the Day’ display; Learn what it takes to work in trades and technologies, the highlights / lowlights of the job, and what hosts wish they would have known in high school. Registration: Online at www.yett.eventbrite.com. There is no charge for students to attend the workshop.
Students will also have the opportunity to donate blood on behalf of the Coaldale Cares Campaign on Friday, December 9th. Canadian Blood Services LifeBus will pick up student blood donors at 8:45 a.m. and take them to the Lethbridge Blood Donor Clinic. The students will be returned to Kate Andrews by the LifeBus at approximately noon. Interested students need to see Mrs. Flexhaug to sign up.
Kate Andrews will be participating in the Canadian Blood Services Coaldale Cares Campaign by holding a “What’s Your Type” demonstration of blood typing on Monday, December 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students who are under the age of 17 must have a consent form signed to participate. Please see Mrs. Flexhaug to get a consent form.
Participate and be mentored in a mock JDC West business competition alongside some of the U of L’s top management students and experience university life from the inside. JDC West is the premier competition for business and management students across Canada and the U of L JDC West team is opening one of their practice competitions to high school students across Alberta, provided you are available to travel to Lethbridge for the day. The business case competitions are designed to accelerate students’ business skills and challenge them to succeed. The competition will involve learning management skills, teamwork, activities, and fun! The real competition will held in January 2012, but space is limited to 20 high school students across Alberta; please apply early! See Mrs. Flexhaug for registration details.
The Government of Alberta is now accepting submissions for the Alberta Consumer Champion Awards. This is a poster competition open to youth between the ages of 15 and 18, encouraging youth to gain a better understanding of how to protect themselves from the risks of identity theft, renting a place of their own, consumer contracts, internet shopping and buying a car. Design an original poster and complete a research questionnaire to become eligible for awards of $1000, $500 or $250. Submissions must be received by Service Alberta’s Consumer Services Branch by November 25th. Please visit www.servicealberta.ca or see Mrs. Flexhaug for further information.
You are invited to Lethbridge College’s Career Conference 2011. This event is a prime opportunity for students and alumni to see into their futures by investigating the numerous career areas represented. Industry experts, business people and Lethbridge College program representatives will be your career advisors for the day. Location: Lethbridge College Val Matteotti Gymnasium and throughout the College; Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about more than 150 program options available at the U of L; find out about international exchanges, internships and co-op; experience the campus with a guided tour from a current student; apply in-person and instantly receive an offer of admission*; students who apply for admission to the U of L at the Open House will be automatically entered into a draw for a $1,500 tuition credit. *For qualified students; some competitive programs are excluded and some programs may offer conditional acceptances. Please see Mrs. Flexhaug for details.
Study and Go Abroad Fair; 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Calgary Telus Convention Centre; Any students who are interested in studying, working or volunteering abroad might be interested in Canada’s Largest International University Fair to be held in Calgary on October 5th. “Study and Go Abroad” will be holding a unique opportunity for students to meet directly with universities, colleges and organizations around the world offering internships, volunteer programs, work abroad, and adventure and language travel. Please visit www.studyandgoabroad.com or see Mrs. Flexhaug for further information.
Scholarship Information Evening; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Kate Andrews Computer Lab; Students are invited to a Scholarship Information Evening on Tuesday, September 27th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Career Transitions will show you where to search for scholarships and give you tips on applying for scholarships. Parents are also welcome to attend!