Resources

Provincial occupational information on work responsibilities, working conditions, wages, educational requirements for a wide range of careers.

Guide to apprenticehip as a career choice, employer profiles.

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has developed apprenticetrades.ca as a comprehensive inventory of information on apprenticeship training across Canada. The inventory provides an accessible, user-friendly and "one stop" location where current information can be obtained on apprenticeship programs and topics. This site is intended to direct inquiries about apprenticeship to the most authoritative source - without duplicating the efforts of other groups. Links provided here will direct you to the key stakeholders in apprenticeship programs including Provincial/Territorial governments, training institutions, unions, employers and others. Includes financial support information and information on potential earnings as a tradesperson.

Provincial not-for-profit agency which actively promotes careers in the skilled trades and technologies to British Columbia youth as sources of meaningful work and vital components to a strong provincial economy. Did you know that there are over 50,000 jobs vacant right now, today, in the high tech sector in Canada? Did you know that the average age of a Canadian fully qualified tradesperson is 48? This means that within the next seven to ten years there is going almost 100% turnover in many skilled trades, which means tremendous opportunity for careers for young people in the skilled trades! New bursaries announced April 2008. Watch for application information.

The New Relationship Trust Board of Directors identified education as a strategic priority and has approved the First Nations Scholarship Program. The New Relationship Trust allocated $720,000 for 2008/09 to assist British Columbia First Nation students in pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. Interested and eligible students should apply to the NRT for the post-secondary scholarship program. Successful applicants will be eligible for a maximum of four consecutive years of undergraduate post-secondary funding, a maximum of two years at the Master's level and a maximum of two years for the Doctorate level. However, scholarships are awarded annually and students must re-apply to the program for any subsequent years. Number of Scholarships Available: . 60 Certificate and Trades bursaries @ $2,000 each per year . 40 post-secondary scholarships @ $5,000 each per year . 20 Masters degree scholarships @ $10,000 each per year . 10 Doctorate degree scholarships @ $20,000 each per year Application Deadline: All completed applications must be received at the NRT office by June 30th, 2008; faxed applications will not be permitted. No late applications will be eligible. Fields of Study: All fields of study The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is pleased to announce that applications for the following Education Awards are being accepted. The application deadline is June 2, 2008. Janet Fleck Ladner Award at UBC - $10,000 Rix Family Foundation Science and Technology Award - Two awards at $1000 each Minerva Cares Education Awards - Awards totaling $6000 Suzanne Lee Teacher's Education Endowment Fund - Two awards at $1000 each Mary Jane Urbshadt Education Award - One award at $1000 Jocelyne Bourassa Education Endowment Fund - Two awards at $150 each For further information and application forms, please visit http://www.theminervafoundation.com/awards/application.html

Also available in Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Prince George, Comox Valley and other towns in BC - community postings for various things including housing/apartment rentals, sublets, second-hand furniture, childcare and free items.

Cooperative Auto Network - Metro Vancouver - not-for-profit organization whereby people can access shared vehicles upon becoming a member and contributing to fleet costs.

Transportation information

Canadian National Scholarship For Women

This bursary, named in memory of the late Terry Mitchell, will be awarded to an Aboriginal student who has above average marks, has contributed to school life, and will be attending a post secondary education institute.

Two bursaries of $300 each; for financial need; must be an Aboriginal student, are awarded to one university program student and one trades and applied technology student at Malaspina University College.

One bursary, $500; available to an Aboriginal student in 1st year of university programs who is not able to access band funding.

Advisors and Coordinators for Aboriginal post-secondary students.

Information on accreditation of post-secondary schools.

Links to accredited Canadian universities, scholarships and international programs.

Comprehensive list of accredited Canadian community colleges. Important for determining if the institution you want to attend is eligible for you to get student loans, INAC funding, etc.

If you have a documented permanent disability and will be studying at a designated post-secondary institution, this site contains information on programs that may help you. This Student Aid BC website includes information on the Canada study grant, assistance program, access grants, and B.C. permanent disability benefits program.

Post-secondary research, news, resources, services and activities, led by students on the behalf of all students. Additionally, help for students looking for a home, filing taxes, traveling, and working abroad.