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KCDC Career Services
“for all the northern information you need to get the job and career you want”
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: Keewatin Development Development Corporation YouTube: kcdcweb
NEWSLETTER Monthly Northern Career Paths
PROMOTING & PRODUCINGCAREER EVENTS NORTH-WIDEKCDC pursues career exploration events for northern youth in a way that fits the youth and the community they live in. www.kcdc.ca/careerfairs
Check out our popular career videos, the “Jim“series: www.youtube.com/user/KCDCWeb
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
KCDC NORTHERN CAREER PATHS“a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”April – 2015
Where jobseekers get news from Friends & FamilyWhere northern opportunities & funding are posted
How northern training opportunities find you
“Career Exploration Events & Activities” “HANDS ON CAREERS DAYs” - “career events”
NORTHERN CAREER PATHS “a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”
Northern Careers R Us
Flying Athabasca Career Fair and the La Ronge & Area Career Fair including listings of the “Hands On Careers” opportunities and career information booth are here. Northern and other career fairs, too. Call us to add your career events.
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INTERVIEW
YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/KCDCWeb
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
KCDC NORTHERN CAREER PATHS“a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”April – 2015
DATES TO REMEMBERMay 12th: The 29th Annual La Ronge & Area Career Fair and Hands On Careers DayEmail: [email protected] Web: www.kcdc.ca/careerfairs May 13th: PAGC & St Mary’s High School Career Symposium St Mary’s High School, Prince Albert Email Geoff Despins at [email protected] May 21st: ERFN 5th Annual Job Fair St Louis Pascal School in Patuanak Email Lisa Janvier at: [email protected] May 27th to 30th: Skills Canada Competitions Saskatoon - Web: www.skillscanada.com May 28th: Educator’s ForumMay 28th & 29th: High School Tours Sept 27th to Oct 3rd: STEM FEST – Saskatoon Web: http://stemstates.org/stemfest-2015.html Sept 28th: STEM FEST – Student Career DaySept 29th: STEM FEST – Student Open Fair Day
Jim Career Videos: a video resource for career success“Interview Do’s & Don’ts” follows Jim through the job interview. “What employers Want” shares Jim’s first days on his first job. “Jim Dreams of a Career” Jim remembers discovering, exploring, and choosing his career with help of others to achieve his dream.
These videos have become a valuable resources for many northern students in the popular “how-to videos” style. Sometimes cheesy but always real, it depends on how you prefer to learn and how you like your burger.
FEATURE CAREER: EMS Worker - Paramedic
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics is the governing body for this profession. Members are required to complete 20 credits of continuing medical education (CME) each calendar year. Paramedics is a career with a great future. It has many rewards and many demands, too.For information: http://www.collegeofparamedics.sk.ca or email: [email protected]
Northern TeacherEducation Program
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Athabasca Flying Career Fair & Hands On Careers DaysFond du Lac, Black Lake, and Wollaston - April 20 to April 23, 2015.
Career Fairs
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
KCDC NORTHERN CAREER PATHS“a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”April – 2015
North American OccupationalHealth & Safety Week
May 3rd to 9th
KEEP YOUTH SAFE ON THE JOB ENROL THEM NOW!
Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course
Write The Test
Registered Certificate Resume Portfolio Ready Required for 14 & 15 year old job seekers in
Saskatchewan Recommended for all ages!
Northlands College Mine SchoolThe new Mine School will focus on recruiting northern residentsand Saskatchewan Aboriginal students for the new Mine School in Air Ronge. All graduates will be positioned to find jobs. Training will be related to the hard rock mining. Almost one in every 16 jobs in Saskatchewan is supplied directly or indirectly by mining. By 2028, this number will rise to one in five jobs.Simulators will train underground miners at both entry and advanced levels. The simulators will assist in training for the “Master Driller Program”, which requires simulator time, as well as on-the-job skill demonstration for certification.The newly created Mine School will include lab facilities which will allow Northlands College to contribute to research initiatives in mining.
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There were 16 booths in each community: Areva - Connie Mercredi, Gary Tinker Federation Inc. - Gary Tinker, Points Athabasca - Glen Strong, NRT - Wendy Featherstone, Athabasca Catering - Bill Latourneau, A2Z Safety Training - Trevor Montgomery, Hospitality Trades - Clarence Neault, Sask. Polytechnic - Amber McFarlane, Northlands College - Bobbi Jo Maggrah, Skills Canada Sask - Devin West & Courtney Einseidler, SIIT - Brian Barton, Saskatchewan Mining Assoc - Kate Grapes Yeo, KCDC-KAIT- Cara Greyeyes, Square One - Darron Taylor, Cameco Wollaston Lake Darlene Gazandlare, Cameco Black Lake/ Stoney Rapids Freddie Throassie, Cameco Fond du Lac Lorna Mercredi. Points Athabasca sponsored the 3 Google Nexus 7 tablet prizes. Keewatin Career Development Corporation coordinated the event and thanks the schools, Osprey Wings, Hayly’s Lodge, Augier’s B&B and Al’s Place for the good hospitality.
Hands-on Career Days This new approach was a series of “hands-on workshops” or “Try a Trade Sessions” in each community. There were 10 “Hands On” workshops every morning in each community. We offered students the opportunity to engage with different trades or skills in a setting where they can practice basic entry level skills tasks under the supervision of a workplace instructor/mentor. The ten workshops were from the list of career booths above.
April 21 Athabasca Flying Career Fair - SIIT Construction Careers – Brian Barton is a Journeyperson Electrician employed at SIIT. With standard electrician’s tools Brian provided hands on demonstrations of a basic wiring of electrical boxes, plugs, switches, keyless lamp holder to students in Fond du Lac.
COMING TUESDAY MAY 12TH
29th Annual La Ronge and Area Career Fair & Hands On Careers Day Keewatin Career Development Corporation
Ph: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 9am to 3 pmJonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre Arena (LLRIB)
www.kcdc.ca/careerfairs
For the 299h consecutive year, the volunteer members of IANE Keewatin Chapter are proud to co-host the Annual La Ronge & Area Career Fair. The event is being coordinated by the Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC). We encourage youth and job seekers from northern communities to bring their career desires, questions and resumes.
A new event “Hands On Careers” is featured in the centre of the arena floor. Youth who are pre-registered will learn about different trades and skills “hands on” with an instructor/mentor who will guide them through some basic skills training. Students will work one-on-one with a workplace mentor in groups of four for about 15 minutes each per station before moving on to another or the dozen or so activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clarence Neault said about the career fair: “We expect over 40 displayers from all over Saskatchewan, and over 200 students from the north to participate and engage. Teachers north-wide have been busy preparing students in the classroom for the event. Exposure to careers on this scale has an impact and leaves a lasting impression on students, many of whom who would not ordinarily have this opportunity”.
Randy Johns, CEO of KCDC said: “Educators and students have been repeatedly requesting hands on experiences. This year we are pleased to meet that request, with thanks to all of the employers and skilled workers who have agreed to share their time and skills.”
Contact:Clarence Neault, Cara Greyeyes or Brenda LaRoque–Hill
Keewatin Career Development Corporation Phone: 306-425-4778E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Skills Canada National Competition Saskatoon - May 27th to May 30TH, 2015AN UNFORGETTABLE NATIONAL CAREER EVENT
for the youth in competition and for your students Check the website for the opportunity to apply
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
KCDC NORTHERN CAREER PATHS“a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”April – 2015
Presented by Keewatin Career Development Corporation
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for free tools for your school after the event. Don’t miss the opportunity for a school tour on
May 28th or 29th.Register you students today at
http://scnc.skillscompetencescanada.com/
STANLEY DEWALT Tool Grant Program
Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) and Stanley Black & Decker have been in partnership since May 2011. Stanley DEWALT has shown tremendous support as an Official Supplier for approximately 14 contest areas at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) by providing Stanley hand tools and DEWALT power tools for competitor use. In addition, due to their financial support, SCC is proud to recognize Stanley DEWALT as an Official Sponsor of the Competition.
Following SCNC, the tools used during the event are donated to eligible local schools through the Stanley DEWALT Tool Grant Program. This valuable tool collection is distributed among chosen schools through an application process. The tool package includes a variety of Stanley hand tools and DEWALT power tools such as cordless power tools, miter saws, scroll saws, and accessories. Up to six schools have annually received equipment for use in their junior or senior trade and technology programs since the inception of this partnership. The Tool Grant Program has proven to be a lasting legacy for the provinces in which the national competition is hosted.
In addition to their support of the Skills Canada National Competition, Stanley Black & Decker has become involved as a WorldSkills Team Canada Gold Level Supplier.
This partnership continues to grow and benefit young Canadian tradespeople leading up to, during, and after the Competition. Impact Statements: BladeRunners Mount Baker Secondary Sandwick Technical Education Project Stanley Tool Grant Stellys Secondary School
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
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Thursday, May 28th 2015 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noonSkills Canada National Competition at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
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Highlighting Numeracy Part of the Essential Skills Zone
Who should attend? Teachers, Guidance Career Counsellors, HR Managers, Administrators, Parents
Why should you attend? It is free, Meet other colleagues in my field, Share my experiences and learn from others, Be inspired to bring back information and make change, Meet experts in the field of essential skills and trades and technology training, Attend the Skills Canada National Competition 2015, Could even meet a celebrity!
THE FACTS74% of employers find essential skills relevant to their business (ABC Life Literacy, 2013)The level of essential skills required in the skilled trades is as high as it is for many other jobs.Employers report that graduates are coming to their workplace with only 30% of the skills needed for the jobCanadians aged 16-24 rank below average in their literacy and numeracy skills compared to 23 other countries (OECD, 2012)Essential Skills are linked to better performance, which then leads to better quality work, productivity, and retention.Having an employee with a higher level of essential skills is much more valuable to potential employers because the individual will have: an attention to safety, the ability to work in a team setting, a greater aptitude in problem solving, better client service skills, an ability to adapt to change, an advanced knowledge of numerical skills, including estimation, budgeting and calibrations, Skills shortages remain a significant challenge for Canada. Our country supports initiatives that help ensure Canadians have the essential skills needed to participate fully in the labour market and in their communities.Let’s Learn from each other! Start making a difference today. Register Now!
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
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STEM FEST 2015 2nd International Festival of Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
For students Monday September 28th - Career Fair
By reservation – some subsidy available Tuesday September 30th – Free Day
By reservation – some subsidy available
For Educators – STEM Conference Sept 27th to Oct 3rd
CAREERS OF THE FUTURE DAY – Monday Sept 28th, 10am to 2pmWhat lifestyle do you want to live in 5 or 10 years time? Do you like to work indoors or outside? How will drones change deliveries?What will I need to know to control Robots? See how commericalisation is opening up Space, and what careers you need to follow to get into Space? Meet with Universities and Companies from around the world and talk about the careers they have on offer and the courses and training needed to get there. University students can register to attend on own.
Over 5000 students from grades 10 to 12 will attend STEMfest to explore the Careers of the Future Expo and engage with inspiring speakers from around the world.
Teachers from grades 10 to 12 are invited to bring a class along. We have a number of grants available to support with bus transfers ($250 for outside of Saskatoon city limits). If you require a bus to bring a class please contact Kim Ali at [email protected] to apply. Subject to availability. Have questions about FREE! Careers of the Future Day (STEMfest15 Event 9.1)? Contact 2nd International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEMfest) 2015
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2015 – OPEN DAY - 10am to 2pmTickets are limited to 60 per school until sold out. Ticket availability is on a first come first served basis. Activities will be STEM in nature, focusing on encouraging students to have a greater involvement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, activities will vary with suitability for grades 3 to 9. Your school must provide adequate teacher or adult supervision in-line with your school's duty of care and excursion policies towards its students. All activities are accessible and all are welcome to attend, however please contact us for any special needs your group may have and we will do our best to accommodate. For further information pleased contact us at [email protected]. Another 5000 students from grade 3 to 9 will join the STEM Fair day which includes some 150 exhibits and 65 fun activities.
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
KCDC NORTHERN CAREER PATHS“a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”April – 2015
Careers of theFuture Day
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IT’S YOUR TURN TO CALL USTELL US WHAT IS HAPPENING FOR CAREERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
We will share what we know, refer you to resources and work with you and your community to enrich career exploration and activities that will bring students and jobseekers closer to
successful participation in the economy of the North and the province.
PLEASE SEND US YOUR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Contact:Clarence Neault, Cara Greyeyes or Brenda LaRoque–Hill
Phone: 306-425-4778 Toll Free:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Keewatin Career Development CorporationPh: 866-966-5232 Fax: 306-425-4780 Email: [email protected] Mail: Box 489, Air Ronge, SK, S0J 3G0
KCDC NORTHERN CAREER PATHS“a career & employment newsletter for
northerners”April – 2015
KEEWATINCAREER DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Northern Careers R Us
“Career Exploration Events & Activities” “HANDS ON CAREERS DAYs” - “career events”
KCDC promotes and pursues career exploration events for northern students of all ages and youth in a way
that fits them and the communities they live in.Web: www.kcdc.ca/careerfairs