Miss Goliath, the District Career Advisor, is available to assist students and parents with student career and employment related needs in person. She can assist students with all career development phases from students not knowing what they will do after high school to active job search, interview assistance and providing information about Youth and Student Employment training programs. You can contact her through Dan Thiessen (dan.thiessen@mpsd.ca).
If you need any support with the following, please reach out and schedule an appointment.
- Career Planning
- Course Planning
- Career discovery
- Job Search
- Resume/Cover Letter/Mock interviews
- Assistance with myBluePrint
- University/College assistance
Career Centre Website
Visit for a list of upcoming events, information on Post-secondary schools and admissions changes, MyBlueprint, and more!
Career Advising offers a wide range of career and transition services to students that include:
- Personalized career research and advising
- Post Secondary school information and planning
- Tours to post secondary schools and career fairs
- Co-ordination of special events related to Career Education
- Assistance with resume/cover letter writing and interview skills
- Work experience Program
- Secondary School Apprenticeship Program
Mr. Dan Thiessen is Fraserview Learning Centre's School Counsellor (604-855-2600) or dan.thiessen@mpsd.ca
Miss Goliath is the District’s Career Advisor (604-826-7191 extension 3009) or alexandra.goliath@mpsd.ca
Mrs. Carolyn Chezzi is the school's Work Exp/SSA Coordinator (604 826-7191 extension 1132) or carolyn.chezzi@mpsd.ca
For information please see:
- Remind App
- Drop in to see Dan
MyBluePrint Education Planner
MyBluePrint Education Planner is now Fraserview Learning Centre's replacement for Career Cruising. Grade 12 students will want to know about this - it works you through Graduation Transitions starting with a "Who am I" segment and self assessment tools that help identify your personality traits and learning styles. MyBluePrint also provides:
A search tool for post secondary institute (PSI) training information across Canada or your specific search criteria
Sections for creating various portfolios and setting SMART goals
A search tool for comparing up to 3 post secondary institute programs at one time!
Data base for exploring Occupations and Apprenticeships
High School course selection tool that links to PSI interests and lets you know when you meet the entry requirements for programs of interest to you
Resume and Cover Letter assistance
Financial Learning tools for income expenses, credit and debt and how to create a budget
For more information: www.myblueprint.ca/sd75
Youth Student Program Information
Each year the student employment training opportunities and student job postings are announced for student consideration. The Career Advising Bulletin Board switches to employment information in May/June.
SHAD
https://www.shad.ca/
SHAD is a unique pre-university experience where participants can explore campus life, including living in residence. Students will enjoy the best of university life, from the community of a dorm, to the excitement of experiencing real-life labs and equipment, mentored by top researchers. Each of SHAD's host universities provides an immersion in STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts and math, in an integrated, multi-disciplinary format). Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for 800 students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program, in-residence at one of our Canadian host universities, focused on STEAM (science, technology, egineering, arts & math).
Note: Please check back here at that time for details on how to apply, or email info@shad.ca.
House of Commons Page Program
www.ourcommons.ca/About/PageProgram/Index-e.html
Pages work in the House of Commons Chamber under the direction of a group of supervisors and a coordinator. They provide various services to Members of Parliament, the Speaker and Chair Occupants, and Table Officers. For example, Pages collect and distribute official documents, deliver messages to Members, serve as a link between Members and their Hill offices, answer telephone calls, and make photocopies. On occasion, Pages also meet with youth groups to speak about their duties and their experience on parliament Hill. Student Recruitment: October to December
Events
Annual post secondary information nights, career fairs and job fairs are announced on a regular basis and placed in the Remind App. Students can stay informed as well by dropping by the main office at Fraserview Learning Center.
Work Experience and Volunteer Information
Students gain valuable experience, contacts and networks through work experience and community service hours. Many post secondary scholarships and burseries place an emphasis on these program activities as well.
Work Experience + Community Service Hours = Increased Scholarship Application Opportunities
Work experience may also be considered for graduation credits. Students interested in work experience should make an appointment with Mrs. Chezzi, WorkEX/SSA Coordinator and Dan Thiessen.
Email: Dan Thiessen
Email: Carolyn Chezzi.
Events
Skills Canada National Competition May 26-May 27
The Skills Canada National Competition is the only national, multi-trade, and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. During SCNC Canada's best in skilled trades and technologies compete to become national champions in their respective discipline. Come watch these exhilarating competitions and learn more about technology and trades! Running May 26 and 27 in Vancouver. Learn more at https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/
Links
Check out the new Career Discovery Quiz to see potential future paths:
CAREER DISCOVERY QUIZ
