As a class, we're going to prepare to take our L test for driver training. To prepare, we will follow these steps:
1) Get into groups of two or three. After, come talk to me about which chapter of the drivers test you would like to focus on. Find the chapters here: https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/driving-guides/Pages/Learn-to-Drive-Smart.aspx
2) Each member should read the chapter and take notes on their computer.
3) As a group, come up with at least five multiple choice questions. You can do more if you feel that important information will be missing.
4) Make sure these questions are accurate, clear, and challenge. Your classmates will depend on these questions!
Use these two websites to answer the questions on your worksheet. Read the first page before answering any questions.
Please go through this online program. Send me the certificate when you're done. Do not open the link in Google Chrome.
Lost Youth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr-OLsGXLYI
• “You get the job that you think you can do, and I knew I could do the job.”
• “I wanted everyone there to be surprised with how good and efficient I worked.”
• “If someone told me they wanted something done, there was no way I was going to say no.”
• “I wanted to impress everyone. I wanted to show them I could do everything they could.”
• “It seemed unsafe, but I felt that was an inherent part of the risk of any job. I felt that the things I did that were dangerous were just part of the job.”
• “I had seen so many guys do it, I had done it a few times myself, and I didn’t see anything wrong with it.”
• “Make sure you know what kind of training you need. Know your rights, know what is required of you and what is required of your employer.”
• If you don’t know a machine, and they expect you to use it, just say no. Say, "I will not touch that machine until you train me to use it.
1) Can you relate to the attitudes expressed in any of these quotes? If so, when?
2) Which of the four stories made the most impact on you, and why?
3) Were there any facts in the video that surprised you?
4) How have lives changed for the young workers in the video and their families? How would your life change if you suffered a similar workplace injury?
Today’s class:
1) Pick one of the jobs below.
2) Write a cover letter for the job using the guide.
3) Adjust your resume for the job.
4) Print bring a printed copy to the next class.
Jobs
Cineplex – Movie Theatre - Downtown
Safeway – Grocery Store – King Edward
https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/safeway/job/Vancouver-Clerk-General-Retail-SW-BC-V5Z-2E2/551991400/
McDonald’s - Restaurant - Kerisdale
https://careers.mcdonalds.ca/canada/jobs/405999952424800?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US
Starbucks – Coffee Shop – Oakridge (Must be 16)
https://starbucks.taleo.net/careersection/1000222retail/jobdetail.ftl
Cover Letter Writing Guide
1) Date at the top
2) Start: To whom it may concern,
3) Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and say what position you’re applying for.
4) Paragraph 2: Describe why you want to work there.
5) Paragraphs 3 and 4: Why you think you’re a good fit for the job, and your availability.
6) Paragraph 5: How they can contact you / when you are for an interview .
Start by completing the brainstorming section on the hand out. After, log onto myBlueprint to create your resume.
1. Visit www.myBlueprint.ca and log into your myBlueprint account with your email and password.
2. In the left hand navigation menu, click Work and then select Resumes.
3. Add a resume by clicking on the green box Add Resume.
4. Complete each section of the resume (e.g., Contact Information, Objective, Extra-Curicular, Work Experience, Education, Volunteer Experience, Skills and Abilities, etc.) and add at least ONE (1) experience where applicable.
5. When you are ready, click Preview Resume at the bottom right of your screen.
6. When finished reviewing your Resume, click Add to Portfolio and select (or create) your My CLE Portfolio
7. When finished, you can either share your document or download it by clicking the Share or Download button at the bottom right hand side of the page.
Go www.myBlueprint.ca/sd39 and click School Account Login.
For this assignment, you will write an essay that connects your career and education goals with a clear plan.
The point of this exercise is to bring together what we’ve talked about over the past two months into a vision for your future that you can implement starting next year.
If you know what you want to do after secondary school, that’s great. I hope this exercise helps clarify things for you!
If you don’t, that’s ok too. Consider this practice for making a clear plan. That way, when you decide what you want to do, you’ll know where to start.
This is a major assignment. Your answers will be marked on the following:
(1) Detail: Did you take the time to write detailed, well-researched questions?
(2) Clarity and Format: Did you take time to write a well-edited essay that answers all the questions in an organized manner?
(3) Realistic: Did you take a realistic look at your options and make a plan that you can really manage?
Your answers to each question should be at least a paragraph.
Part 1: Career
A) What career would you like in the future? Summarize the job, describe how much money it typically pays, and what its outlook is in British Columbia (or wherever you want to live). (Refer to the career options assignment)
B) Describe three ways this job is in line with your values. What’s appealing about it? The money? The chance to make a difference? The work hours? (Refer to the career values exercise)
C) Describe the lifestyle you could afford with this career. (Refer to the lifestyle check assignment)
D) What are some potential downsides with pursuing this career path?
Part 2: Education
A) What are the education requirements for this job? Describe in as much detail as possible.
B) What are two post-secondary programs you can pursue to help you pursue this career? Describe the reasons why you chose these programs. (Refer to the Post-secondary Programs assignment)
C) If you were to attend these programs, how much would it cost? Create a table that estimates the annual costs of attending this program. Also, explain how you will pay for this. Make sure you cover the details we went over in class. (Refer to the Post-Secondary Budgeting Assignment)
D) Describe three strategies you can use to improve your application package for your chosen post-secondary program? (Refer to the Application Assignment)
E) What secondary courses do you need to take at PW to enter this program? Also, what grades do you need?
BC Scholarships/Bursaries: https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/plan/finance/scholarship
Part-time Student Jobs (Vancouver): https://ca.indeed.com/Part-Time-Student-jobs-in-Vancouver,-BC
Refer to the lifestyle-check exercise for cost of living information.
BCIT (Trades): https://www.bcit.ca/path/trades/programs
Langara College (College and Upgrading): https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/index.html
Simon Fraser University (University): http://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/programs.html
University of British Columbia (University): https://you.ubc.ca/programs/#mode=by-topic&viewMode=list
Vancouver Community College (Trades and Upgrading): https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-areas/
https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/search
https://www.universitystudy.ca/canadian-universities/
https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2020
On a word document, write down the monthly cost for the lifestyle you want. You will send me your results at the end of class.
Rent
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/search/apa?availabilityMode=0&sale_date=all+dates
Own
https://www.rew.ca/properties/areas/vancouver-bc
https://globalnews.ca/news/3437328/groceries-budget-canada/
Transit: https://www.translink.ca/Fares-and-Passes/Fare-Pricing.aspx
Car: https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/bc/vancouver/
***For gas, look up the size of the gas tank, and multiply it by 1.29. That is the cost every time you fill up.****
https://www.whistleout.ca/CellPhones/Guides/best-cell-phone-plans
https://www.comparemyrates.ca/blog/best-internet-providers-vancouver/
Be honest! How much do you spend each year on IPhones, clothes, restaurants etc. Do you like going to the movies? Do you play video games?
Look up the cost for yoga, karate, and art classes.
Budget at least $100 a day for spending on top of hotels.
Flights: https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en
Hotels: https://www.google.com/travel/hotels
You want to save at least 10% of your income. This might also go towards paying off debt.
Once you’re done, figure out how much money you would need to make after you pay your taxes.
https://neuvoo.ca/tax-calculator/
Assignment
You must write a short profile detailing someone else’s career. This requires you to interview someone then write a short profile about their job.
Questions
You must find out the following:
1) Reason for Choice: Why did they choose this job?
2) Education/Training: What education and training did they need before starting their career?
3) Networks: What role did personal/community networks play in their career?
4) Finding Their Job: How did they find the job?
5) Typical Work Week: What do they do during a typical work week? How many hours do they work?
6) Positives/Negatives: What do they like and dislike about their job?
7) Work/Life Balance: How do they maintain work/life balance?
***YOU MUST COME UP WITH THREE OF YOUR OWN QUESTIONS***
Requirements:
Your profile must:
-Explain your relationship to this person
-Answer ten questions above.
-Be between 500-750 words long.
-Be well-edited.
DUE DECEMBER 17
-We are meeting beside the Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place from 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
-If you're taking the bus, you MUST LEAVE BY 11:40 A.M.
Take the 16 and walk from the corner of Granville and West Hastings
or
Take the 25. Transfer onto the Canada Line and take it to Waterfront Station
1) How could you build two solid references by graduation?
2) How can you take advantage of community and family networks for job opportunities?
3) How can you build skills that will set you apart in the future?
Start by opening this link:
1) Take the Interests quiz and fill out page #1.
2) Take the Abilities quiz and fill out page #2.
3) Take the Data, people and things quiz and fill out page #3.
a) Fill out the quiz.
b) Click careers that sound interesting.
c) Answer the first two columns on that page.
d) Press Learn more about this occupation for the other questions.
Objective
For this assignment, you will research one area of mental health and make an informative resource for students. The task has two purposes. First, to learn more about an area of mental health that interests you. Second, to communicate what you learn in an appealing way.
You can choose a broad area of mental health such as mood disorders, or a specific condition. You can work in pairs or individually.
Examples of topics
Your project must include:
Examples of ways to present your work:
Resources to start:
Foundry BC: A set of resources developed by the BC Children’s Hospital
https://foundrybc.ca/info-tools/mental-health-substance-use/
Here to Help BC: Lists information and resources available for people struggling with mental illnesses
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/resource-library
Healthlink BC
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-substance-use/resources
Marking
Your project will be marked on the following criteria.
Due in class November 27
https://foundrybc.ca/articles/stress-tips/?return_page=1296
https://foundrybc.ca/get-support/apps-tools/?return_page=1296
Section #1 - Defining Anxiety
https://foundrybc.ca/articles/anxiety-the-basics/?return_page=1292
Section #2 - Signs of Anxiety
https://foundrybc.ca/articles/anxiety/?return_page=1292
Section #3 - Ways to Manage Anxiety
https://foundrybc.ca/articles/anxiety-tips/?return_page=1292
Section #4 - Apps and Tools for Anxiety
https://foundrybc.ca/get-support/apps-tools/?return_page=1292
1. Why do you want to pursue this goal?
2. If you achieved this goal, how would it impact you and the people around you?
3. What specific actions could you take to achieve this goal?
4. What are some obstacles you might face, and what are some solutions?
5. How can you monitor your progress towards this goal?
1) Directions: Divide your life in 5 Epochs and describe each one.
2) Identify at least one significant experience that defined each epoch
3) Write about how each of these experiences have shaped who you are today.
After you go through the class handout, do the following:
Faults
1)Pick five faults you think make your life more difficult
2)For each, write a short story about a time where this fault created a negative impact on your life.
3)For each, write a short paragraph explaining what you could have done to avoid this situation.
Virtues
1)Pick five virtues that make your life better
2)Write a short story about a time this trait improved your life.
3)Write a short paragraph explaining how you could use each virtue to improve your life even more.
Here is the article we read in today's class.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition
Here is the mindfulness app I mentioned.
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/consequences/sleep-and-disease-risk
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/consequences/sleep-performance-and-public-safety
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/press-release/national-sleep-foundation-recommends-new-sleep-times
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-infographics-2016
The texts for today's class activity are below.
https://time.com/4475628/the-new-science-of-exercise/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHY0FxzoKZE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMMn2FdBFQ
Text 4
https://www.livestrong.com/article/406513-what-are-some-different-types-of-exercise/
https://www.nhs.uk/news/lifestyle-and-exercise/lack-of-exercise-as-deadly-as-smoking/ (hardest)
Today we're going to watch the second part of In Defence of Food.
Make sure you have the two sets of questions ready for next class. Also make sure you are keeping track of the change to your routine that you committed to.
1) Log onto my Blueprint. Follow the link. Log in with your student ID and password.
https://app.myblueprint.ca/?sdid=VSB
2) Take the learning styles quiz. When you finish, read over the results and don't close the window.
3) After, open a new tab and go to https://www.16personalities.com. Take the personalities quiz. Make sure you read through your results.
4) Fill out the reflection form. For question number two, you need to work with a partner. Make sure to take your time!