Daily Announcements
January 10th, 2025
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Village’s Pizza $3.00 a slice
Tuesday – Opa Wraps $9.00 each
Wednesday – Village’s Pizza $3.00 a slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chow Mein $9.00 each
Friday – Snacks
HOT LUNCH – Egg Fried Rice & Green Salad
NEW TODAY
OB Shirt Film Fest is coming on January 28th during Focus. Accepting entries until January 24th, see Mr. Laird in room 151 for details. Congrats to last Year’s entrants Isla Herdman and Lucy Erickson whose entry “Marbles” just won first place in the Victoria Film Festival student category.
University of Alberta grade 11 getaway!! A university experience like no other…
Explore one of Canada’s top 5 universities with this one-of-a-kind weekend away.
Who: 20 selected grade 11 students from across Canada
When: May 9-11, 2025
Where: University of Alberta Augustana Campus, Camrose, Alberta
Your adventure will include transportation reimbursement (up to a maximum based on location) and accommodations.
Apply by January 31, 2025, at www.uab.ca/getaway
Successful applicants will be contacted in Spring 2025.
If you have any questions, see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
Youth Empowering Youth (YEY) is currently offering a unique, FREE leadership development program for students. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Volunteer Hours
This program allows students who participate to receive 15 volunteer hours that go towards graduation.
Our Program
Our program provides young leaders with an opportunity to develop essential skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world projects, students will not only enhance their personal growth but also make a positive impact in their community.
Cohort Dates
Our teen cohort (13-18) runs this fall from January 19th to March 16th, 2025. We will also be sending out information regarding our second cohort starting in February soon.
Registration
Students can register here.
Do you enjoy anime fandom and Japanese culture? Tsukino-Con is an Anime Convention at UVic from February 15th – 17th 2025, and they are looking for volunteers in all positions. For more details on how to get involved please go to the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
These virtual sessions will include program overviews, details on admission requirements, and a live Q&A segment where participants can ask questions directly to our faculty representatives, including current students from each degree.
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UBC Faculty of Medicine recently launched the MD Outreach Youth Mentorship Program.
This program connects high school students with UBC Medical Students to learn more about being a university student, learning about self-care, and applying to UBC medical school. If you are interested in this program, see the Career Centre (or sign up using this link https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uEgBVRnUSQ2nJk)
Volunteering Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Butchart Gardens is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, February 5th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Young’s Restaurant is hiring for a Casual delivery position.
Delivery Drivers must provide their own car
Hours are flexible, from 4-8 pm.
Qualifications:
1) Own a car with valid Insurance needed, & a valid BC driver’s license
2) Good customer service/delivery skills
3) Safe driving practices
Please email youngsrestaurantvictoria@gmail.com with your resume or statement of interest. We look forward to your application.
Cactus Club Café is hiring for entry-level positions.
· Front Desk (greeting desks, seating guests, reservation handling)
· Expediter (running food from the kitchen to guests)
· Dishwasher
· Line Cook
Go to https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer and use the QR Code to apply.