Alberta School Counsellor Fall 2012

Counsellor ALBERTA SCHOOL

Fall 2012

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GENERATION DEBIT DO YOUR STUDENTS HAVE THE “INFO?” ON GUARD FOR THEE | BLINDED BY SCIENCE

Your Choice for Learning Career Certificates and Diplomas, Degree Completion, Trades and University Studies

In this ISSUE Generation Debit Smarter budgeting and borrowing options for post-secondary students. ...... 6 On Guard for Thee The youth of the Canadian Cadets............................................................................... 9 Blinded by Science Association of Science and Engineering

Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)........................................................... 15

Do Your Students Have the “Info?”

Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)........................................................ 20 What To Do Students struggling with career decisions.............................................................22

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Join the Chain Gang What is a Supply Chain Professional? ............................................... 12 Power Up Power engineering is a career with a future ....................................14

FOCUS ON Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy................. 18

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Generation Debt Smarter budgeting and borrowing options for post-secondary students

By Jill Schettler Most post-secondary students are settling into school under a cloud of debt, balancing course schedules, work and personal commitments, tests and assignments—with a financial failing grade. Though there is not a one-size-fits-all means out of debt, there are some options that help to encourage better money management, and it all begins with following the money trail.

How Much is that Latte in the Window?

Budgeting is a lot like dieting. In both instances, splurges are grudgingly restricted for the greater good. The secret to good money management—and many money gurus will agree on this point—is conscious spending. This method involves tracking cash out-flow, figuring out where things are going hog-wild, and consciously making the decision to spend on items or experiences with perceived value.

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A perfect example is that weekly top-of-the-morning, triple caramel latte. For four dollars, that’s not a big stretch, but how much is that latte costing on a grander scale? Well, if you bought one delicious caffeinated bevie a week, that’s $220.48 a year. Fast forward 10 years and you’re looking at $2906.10; never mind in 40 years when the grand total hits a whopping $34,121.92… on coffee!

“We don’t even realize how much we’re actually spending on these little purchases,” shares New York Times bestselling author and founder of FinishRich Media, David Bach. “If we did think about it and change our habits just a little, we could actually change our destiny.”

Bach’s Latte Factor®, used in the above example, is just one of the means to encourage conscious spending. A few dollars a day set aside for the future instead of going towards that item

of instant gratification, says Bach, can really make a difference between accumulating wealth and living paycheck to paycheck.

Dust off that Piggy Bank As the old adage goes, if you can’t manage a dollar, you can’t manage a million. When it comes to money, information is power.

Alberta-based Money Mentors is a not-for-profit credit counseling and money coaching organization aimed at making debt a thing of the past. Tracy Watson, director of communications for Money Mentors, suggests that the correlation between debt and post-secondary students could be due to a lack of money management skills.

“We see people coming in here of all ages and all incomes. A financial crisis is very stressful, and if we can catch people early before they get there, that’s the best thing,” says Watson. “We also have a family coaching session which I think is really valuable. It’s hard to get kids from 14-22 to take the initiative to come out to stuff and certainly it helps if they have the support of a parent.”

As Watson explains, in many cases grade 10 students aren’t thinking about pre-planning for the education; they’re thinking about buying a car. Not a problem, says Watson.

“Budgeting is the same tool; it doesn’t matter whether you’re saving for a car, education or retirement –you’re saving. If you take something that’s relevant to the kids at that time, they can eventually go through that process and apply the same skill to the next stage. The earlier you start talking about it, the better,” Watson insists.

Money Mentors offers a variety of services including credit card counselling, money coaching, community information sessions, and family sessions. For individuals that are already in a financial rut, Money Mentors does offer the Orderly Payment of Debts program, where people can pay off their debt at a low interest of five per cent and are protected from creditors.

In accordance is the University of Alberta, who also agrees that the issue here lies in a limited financial education. As a proactive measure, U of A offers a series of money management courses as well that run monthly. Topics like decision making and values, goal setting and budgeting, and credit cards are at the forefront, shares U of A Student Financial Aid Information Centre (SFAIC) Manager, Sirina Hamilton McGregor.

“I think one of the biggest issues that we see with students is that they don’t budget for unforeseen circumstances, and they don’t look at all of their options,” says McGregor. “When something goes wrong they panic and do the first thing available to them. A few years ago we were having concerns with students going to Pay Day loan companies and getting sucked into that debt spiral.”

Credit: The Good, the Bad, and the Uuughly Good debt versus bad debt. Some say, if you can’t afford to pay your debt, it’s all bad. Many postsecondary students turn to credit cards for an instant financial pick-me-up. As the U of A SFAIC Manager continues, this is a reactive approach rather than a more desired proactive approach. The credit card companies will be on campus in September, adds McGregor, and the lure the credit card is mighty.

“The credit card can be a fantastic tool for a student to build credit, but it’s important for students to understand what they’re getting into—what the repayment terms are like, when the interest kicks in, how high the interest rate is—and they need to be able to make at least the minimum payment so they don’t tank their credit rating. We find that a lot of students that don’t understand what they’re getting themselves into and we’re seeing students with huge amounts of debt.”

The student advisor recommends visiting the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada website for more in depth information on credit cards, and encourages students to research credit cards before they sign up for the one with the free T-shirt, for example.

Basically it comes down to this: only use the card if you can pay it off before or on the due date, and never carry a balance.

Collect the points, not the debt.

Student Loans: Managing the Big Bucks More than half of the Canadians who graduate do so with a student loan and carry an average balance of $13,000 (college students) to $20,000 (university students). The U of A SFAIC always recommends government student loans over a line of credit, as a government loan is interest-free and payment free while the student is in full-time studies.

“My fist piece of advice would be to plan,” shares McGregor.

“Students should really make a budget so they know how much they can spend. What the government does when you get a student loan is you get a large influx of cash in September and another large influx of cash in January, and you have to make this money last the entire semester. For students to have to make that last four months can be very tricky, especially if they’ve never had to manage money before.

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Generation Debt continued Students who don’t have any emergency savings really can get themselves into a lot of trouble, continues McGregor, going on shopping sprees in September because they’re “loaded,” then finding themselves short on grocery money in December. Again that bword, budgeting, comes into play— even with loans.

The Government Wants to Help: Loans, Bursaries, Scholarships The Government of Alberta is investing in people through changes to the student loan system, making them friendlier to students.

Rachel Bouska, spokesperson for Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, shares that the improvements to the student aid plan is aimed at reducing barriers through the following amendments: the introduction of a flat-rate contribution of $1,500 (reduced to zero for single parents); elimination of savings, RRSP, part-time earnings or parental

contributions in determining loan eligibility; and new grants designed to encourage students to graduate and remain in Alberta.

“Most recently, as part of Alberta Government’s budget 2012, we’ve made significant improvements to Alberta’s student aid program,” starts Bouska. “Basically what we wanted to do was make it easier for post-secondary students reach their goals, in terms of education, anwink about it as ‘debt,’ but it is. When it comes to education, we need to approach it the same way. It’s an investment in their future,” adds Bouska.

Though student loans are a financially sound option, these still are loans. Bouska notes that the Alberta government was recognized as having the most generous scholarship program in Canada, awarding $70 million to 37,000 Alberta students last year. There are scholarships out there, insists Bouska, and you just have to do a bit of digging.

And with that, the door at U of A’s SFAIC is always open to students needing assistance with budgeting or borrowing options. In particular, U of A SFAIC suggests applying for the Access Fund Bursary, which is available to all undergraduate students at the University. The Access Fund seeks to provide support to students where traditional means (i.e. student loans) have failed or have been insufficient.

“We do not want to see students turning to lines of credit or credit cards to finance their education,” ends McGregor. “And so we will seek to provide non-repayable financial aid for those students.” v

Sites of Interest Money Mentors ­­— http://www.moneymentors.ca/ University of Alberta Student Aid ­­— http://www.su.ualberta.ca/services/sfaic/ U of A Access Fund Bursary — ­­ www.su.ualberta.ca/accessfund U of A Scholarships and Awards ­­— http://www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.ca/en/Scholarships-and-Awards.aspx U of A ESL Loan Program ­­— http://www.ubef.ualberta.ca/en/EmergencyStudentLoans.aspx Student Aid of Alberta ­­— studentaid.alberta.ca Financial Consumer Agency of Canada ­­— http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/ U of A Bursaries & Emergency Funding ­­ http://www.ubef.ualberta.ca/ 8 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

ON GUARD FOR THEE The youth of the Canadian Cadets

By Jill Schettler

By sea, land and air, the Canadian Cadets are instilling confi-

start getting challenges at a young age, and meeting those chal-

dence in today’s youth, and creating well-rounded, community-

lenges, whether it’s getting into that glider and flying for the first

minded leaders of tomorrow.

time, a two-day hike in the wilderness, or climbing Mount Everest,

The Cadets Program is a dynamic, structured program that of-

of course that builds confidence.”

fers Canadian youth a variety of motivating and challenging ac-

The Senior Public Affairs Officer harbors his own lifelong af-

tivities. Through physical fitness, professionalism, loyalty, respect,

finity with the program. Major Lagace, who now represents over

citizenship, and volunteerism, Canada’s youth can garner the skills

9,000 cadets in the Prairies and Northwestern Ontario region,

necessary to heed both the individual and collective call.

began his journey with the program as a young cadet of 12, and

For Major Michael Lagace, Region Cadet Support Unit, CFB

remained involved with the program in one aspect or another af-

Winnipeg, there are three virtues at the program’s core: self-con-

ter “age out” at 18. Today, the retired Winnipeg Police Officer and

fidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

Cadets spokesperson attributes his own successes to qualities in-

“I’ve spoken with so many cadets that started when they were

stilled in him as a youth in the Cadets program.

12 or 13, very shy, unable to get out there and be assertive, and

“I definitely promote this program to a lot of core areas. Rather

then when they’re 16, 17, 18 years old, they’ve evolved because of

than street gangs, the youth are able to go in to a better ‘gang’—

the challenges in leading groups,” says Major Lagace. “When they

the cadet program. Doesn’t matter if it’s land, air, or sea, it’s a safe Alberta School Counsellor / 2012 9

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environment for kids to learn and grow,” shares Major Lagace.

The Cadets Program is open to all Canadians from the ages of 12 to 18 regardless of gender, income, race, religion, culture or other socioeconomic factors. The program embraces Canada’s multiculturalism and offers young Canadians opportunities to interact with youth from other cultures. In the program, the youth are introduced to the three elements—land, air, and sea—by the Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets.

“The four core tenets of the cadet program are leadership, physical fitness, citizenship, and awareness of the Canadian forc10 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

es,” explains Major Lagace. “The program offers leadership, and kids learn to follow before they learn to lead. A lot of youth programs offer those attributes, but the affordability of cadets is appealing.”

In addition to the day-to-day training, select youth will also receive opportunities for adventure training, outdoor activities, international expeditions, and summer training (summer camps held in one of five locations: Penhold, AB; Cold Lake, AB; Cochrane, ON; Whitehorse, YT, and Gimli, MB). Youth must maintain good grades in school in order to be eligible for such opportunities.

The Canadian Cadets program is the largest federally-sponsored youth program in Canada, and their mission is to contribute to the development and preparation of youth for the transition to adulthood, enabling them to meet the challenges of modern society, through a dynamic community-based program. The program is funded by the Department of National Defense in partnership with the civilian Navy League, Army Cadet League and Air Cadet League of Canada. This civilian sponsor requires local community support to meet its obligations, accommodations, training aids, and equipment and program enhancements not otherwise provided.

Despite popular belief, cadets are not members of the Canadian Forces, nor are they expected to join the military. In fact, as Major Lagace notes, only 20 per cent of all cadets go on to pursue careers in the military. Cadet Alumni include individuals from a variety of fields, including some with public profile: astronauts Marc Garneau and Chris Hadfield, Major Maryse Carmichael (first

female Snowbirds pilot), Senator Terry M. Mercer, (Certified Fund-

Canadian society as a whole, as youth are encouraged to become

ing Raising Executive), George Canyon (Country Music Artist) and

active, responsible, members of their communities.

Ms. Afshin-Jam Nazanin (International human rights activist, Miss World Canada 2003 and Miss World 1st runner up).

“The main breadth of the organization is leadership, getting kids out doing stuff,” ends Major Lagace. “This is an easy program

Nationally, there are over 52,000 cadets across Canada. The

for me to work with. I have come home. I’m working here because

province of Alberta consists of approximately half of the cadet

I want to be here, and I am so enjoying this position. It’s about the

population in Lagace’s region, with the highest percentage of air

kids; it’s about the cadets and making great Canadians one cadet

cadets as well. For the Major, the program has a direct impact on

at a time.” v

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What is a Supply Chain Professional, and how it can be a viable career for Alberta students.

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ne of the most promising and rewarding careers that many students are focussing on is that of the Supply Chain Professional.

According to the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC), more than 720,000 Canadians are employed in the supply chain sector and the numbers are growing. Canadians are demanding more products and services, which fuels the supply chain sector, creating more jobs.

Over 86,000 new employees are needed in the supply chain sector each year.

“Supply chain management is the lifeblood of the business world,” Nick Bensch SCMP says. “My career in SCM has allowed me to work in a variety of industries across Alberta, with each one bringing its own unique challenges and opportunities. I encourage students to explore this opportunity, because there truly is something for everyone in supply chain management.”

What is supply chain management?

Simply put, it’s the process of strategi12 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

cally managing the flows of goods, services, finance, and knowledge. For example, a retail organization purchases consumer goods from a producer. The retail organization has to negotiate pricing and inventory with the producer so that the retailer can order the products and sell them at a price that is attractive to the consumer. The retailer has to be strategic to get a competitive edge in order to maximize their sales profits, while minimizing the inventory stock to meet the demands of the public.

In addition to the logistics aspect, there’s procurement, warehousing, transportation, inventory control, contract management, financing, marketing, and other factors that are a part of the supply chain profession.

In other words, supply chain professionals strategize to provide a competitive advantage for their employer. They help firms deliver significant and real value to customers, while enhancing the shareholders’ profits.

Jerome Ferber, SCMP and president of

AIPMAC observes, “Over the years, organizations have recognized that to stay competitive, they need to maintain margins without increasing prices. They need to grow their market share in an ever changing business landscape. This has increased a focus on cost reduction, partnerships, alliances and risk management. The people that are the best equipped to make the most of opportunities in those areas are supply chain management professionals.“ Businesses today are challenged with many issues, including globalization, sustainability, market loss and information technology. In this dynamic environment, improving supply chain performance has become essential for companies to remain successful. It’s a growing trend that will only intensify.

As you can see, there are numerous roles, responsibilities and challenges for supply chain professionals – which reflects the great need by employers for people with the right training, knowledge and skills. Supply chain professionals can

HOT be generalists who focus on all aspects of the supply chain. There are also supply chain professionals who specialize in a specific area of supply chain management, such as procurement, transportation, or logistics.

Top employers in all sectors – including energy firms; manufacturing organizations; wholesale and retail businesses; commercial service enterprises; transportation companies; communications corporations; governments and public sector institutions; educational bodies; financial establishments; non-profit organizations and many others play a major role in Alberta and Canada’s economy.

Canadian supply chain professionals control more than $130-billion in annual spending, making a significant contribution to the economy. The supply chain profession influences the social and economic success of Canadians and citizens worldwide.

The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is the leading and largest association in Canada for sup-

ply chain management. It is the principal source of supply chain training, education, networking and professional development in the country. Students enrolled in accredited post-secondary institutes can join AIPMAC for only $20, compared to the regular annual membership fee of $400.

PMAC grants the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation the highest achievement in the field and is valued highly by top employers. The SCMP Designation Program is an intense comprehensive program geared to managerial and executive professional success.

Although achieving the SCMP Designation can be very challenging, the benefits are significant in professional growth advancement and financial rewards.

The Supply Management Training (SMT) program offers incomparable flexibility for people interested in starting in the industry or developing their skills within the industry. Anybody can enter the SMT program, as there’s no educational or experience pre-requisites. You

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have your choice of in-class or self-study courses designed for the demand for skilled entry to mid-level practitioners.

The program’s flexibility allows you to study while maintaining employment and other personal needs.

For more information on the exciting and rewarding strategic supply chain career, visit the Alberta Institute PMAC website at www.aipmac.ab.ca or email info@ aipmac.ab.ca. Contact AIPMAC toll-free at 1-866-610-4089 (780-944-0355 in Edmonton area). v

Students who thrive in strategic planning

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Get complimentary information packages for you and your students!

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Power Up

Power engineering is a career with a future.

By Carrie Nicholson

N

icole Schartner says she is glad to be in the Power Engineering program at GPRC Fairview Campus not only because she enjoys the work, but because it allows her to “talk shop” with family. The soon to be 19-yearold, whose grandfather and two uncles are also power engineers, became interested in the program right out of high school.

“I went on the job with them and found out what it was all about. I liked the work itself and when I found out the schooling was short – it was even better,” adding she now finds there’s more to talk about when the family gets together. “It’s pretty awesome. It’s definitely better with my uncles because I can relate to them a lot more.

My grandpa was pretty excited but he was concerned about how I would be treated as a woman.”

As a woman in a male-dominated profession, Schartner initially found resistance when looking for a student practicum position. This challenge turned out to be a blessing in disguise when she was chosen to work elsewhere.

“I ended up at Encana Sexsmith, and it’s absolutely phenomenal. I love it.” She has found the group she works with to be a pleasure; she even bakes cookies and brings them in for her colleagues. “I’m just turning 19 and all the guys I work with are in their late 30s with kids. I could not have asked for anyone better to work with because these guys treat me like a niece or a daughter.”

Brent Boutilier, Power Engineering Instructor for GPRC, says it’s the diversity 14 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

has kept him in this industry for the last 20 years.

“There are so many different things about this job – no two days are the same,” he states.

The program offered at GPRC is expanding to a two-year flexible program, allowing candidates the option of finishing with Fourth Class, obtaining their Gas Processing certification, or continuing to full Third Class Power Engineering Certification. Boutilier says the industry offers plenty of variety in terms of where you can work.

“With a Power Engineer certificate (First to Fourth), there are a number of streams Power Engineers can go into, the biggest one being oil and gas. But there’s also breweries, petro-chemicals, fertilizer plants, food processing plants, power generating plants and hospitals, just to name a few. It’s needed just about everywhere.”

Schartner agrees, “That’s what is so great about this field. Once you have your ticket, you have a piece of paper that says you are an engineer. You can do so many things and go wherever you want; you can even be shipped out of the country. There are so many options that I’m not even sure where I’ll go with it.”

The career also offers incredible job security for graduates of the program.

“Right now in Alberta and Canada we are facing a severe shortage of power engineers. Industry indicates the need for power engineers for both new positions and to replace retiring power engineers will grow exponentially over the next five to

10-years. Oil and gas is what is driving this and it makes it a very nice career to move from different areas and get a wide range of experience,” states Boutilier. “Right now there are quite a few projects going ahead in the Athabasca oil sands area, the Cold Lake area and in the Peace River area. The nice thing about power engineering is once they are finished building the new plants, all the construction trades go off to build another plant, but we stay there for another 40 or 50 years running it. So the job security can be there or you can float around and do different types of jobs with the ticket you have.”

Boutilier says the typical salary for a power engineering graduate starts at approximately $60,000 a year and there is potential for it to grow quickly.

“I’ve got one student who’s making $120K after a year in the field,” he says.

As for Schartner, “I definitely made the right choice – this field is open to everyone.” v

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Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) offers a new free web-tool and presentations for students to explore careers in science and technology.

Do you know students who like math, physics, or science?

Career counsellors now have a web-based resource available for students to explore career options in technology. The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) is offering a free online tool that introduces students to a variety of professional careers as respected members of the science and engineering team.

The online ASET tool (www.aset.ab.ca/careers) includes information on: • 14 different fields of work (e.g. bioscience, electronics, civil, mechanical, petroleum) • Career search tool (questionnaire based on typical daily activities of various technology careers) • Profiles of professionals in each field of work • Links to post-secondary programs (check for math and science prerequisites) • Salary information • Why consider a career in science and engineering technology?

This career path offers a: • Strong career option for a science or engineering interest • Bridge between trades and research • Professional career path with recognized designations

• High salary (average starting at $59K) • Opportunity to be a business owner/consultant Career Requirements Science and engineering technicians and technologists typically complete a one to two-year post-secondary program and are then eligible to begin a path toward certification through ASET to gain a designation and be recognized as an industry professional. Certified Technician (C.Tech.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), and Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) designations are valued by employers and industry colleagues and represent a clear career path for technicians and technologists.

Career Investigations High school students seeking career investigation or career advice may participate in the ASET Mentoring Program. Students will be matched with an ASET member in their field(s) of interest to learn more about a career in technology.

Presentations ASET members are also available to attend career fairs or give presentations to junior and senior high school students. For more information, contact ASET at 1.800.272.5619.

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curate construction of the electrical infrastructure of the project. Some projects require attention from start to finish. This involves design, production, project coordination and construction coordination.

Project and construction coordination requires the designer to inspect the project at the construction stage and make sure that all procedures are being done to industry accepted standards.

ASET Member Profile – Electrical:|

Melvin Lacebal, C.Tech.

Alberta School Counsellor: How did you become interested in a technology career?

Melvin Lacebal: I have always been fascinated with electricity and its infinite usages. And I have always been interested in how it is manipulated and the manner in which it is controlled.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training?

ML: I graduated from Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. I took some PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) courses at NAIT as well.

ASC: Where do you work, what is your current work title, and what are your responsibilities at work?

ML: I am employed as an Electrical Engineering Technologist at Associated Engineering Alberta. My responsibilities vary on a per project basis. Some projects require design, entailing the creation of specifications pertaining to the materials, procedures, locations, calculations and details in a timely manner. During the design stage of a project, specific software might be required.

For some projects I need to produce plans, drawings, schematics, schedules, diagrams and layouts required in the ac16 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

ASC: What activities do you regularly perform during the course of your workday?

ML: My daily work activities depend on the stage of the projects I am working on.

Currently, I am working on seven different projects. One is at the early/initial stage.

Three projects are at the design and production stage, two are at the construction stage and one is near the commissioning stage. Depending on my schedule and deadlines, I usually switch from one project to the other shifting my tasks from designing to drafting to coordinating.

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?

ML: The most exciting aspect about my career is that I get to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in every project and share my ideas and concepts. The solutions I contribute to solve challenges and the difficulties that the team faces excite me and make me eager to apply the same or better solutions when a similar problem arises in the future.

ASC: Why did you want to become a technology professional?

ML: I wanted to become an Electrical Engineering Technology professional not only because I wanted to understand how electricity works but also because I wanted to apply this understanding on a daily basis. – not just at work but also at normal daily activities. Having the knowledge in this technology gives me an advantage to understanding products, innovations and advances in our modern community today. Applying this constantly gives me self-satisfaction as to the outcome of my work.

Member Profile - Industrial:

Joe Wright, C.E.T.

ASC: How did you become interested in a technology career?

Joe Wright: I wanted to have a hands on, innovative career, that involved some of the electronics/new technology I was seeing everyday.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training?

JW: SAIT. ASC: Where do you work, what is your current work title, and what are your responsibilities at work?

JW: I work at Smart Technologies and my title is Team Lead, Custom Manufacturing. I belong to a team that designs, builds and installs custom interactive products (touch screens) for many customers and applications.

ASC: What activities do you regularly perform during the course of your workday?

JW: Brainstorming, prototype building, people management, cost estimating, time estimating, designing, meeting with current and potential customers, installing large touch walls worldwide.

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?

JW: I’m an inventor! I like being involved and solving problems to meet customer requirements, as well as meeting manu-

facturing challenges. And hey, doing fun projects like the touch screen for Hockey Night in Canada doesn’t hurt!

researchers at my workplace to see that I could both “think and build” as a technologist.

ASC: Why did you want to become a technology professional?

JW: Initially, I wanted to get the designation to open doors and help people understand that I had some credentials. As I move further in my career, it lets people know that I have more than just experience, but also have the education and theory as well. Having my ASET designation (and wearing my ring) lets people know that I am more than just the task I may be doing at the time. For example, I may be on site installing a new design for a customer, having a designation on my card helps identify me as something different than an “installer.”

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training?

DT: I spent two years at the University of Alberta and then spent another 2 years at NAIT. I have been taking continuing education classes to help maintain my knowledge and increase my skill base.

ASC: What is your current work title, and what are your responsibilities at work?

DT: I work at Bruin Instruments Corp. I really don’t have a work title, because our company is small enough that I get to do everything! However, my key responsibilities are: answer technical questions/ problems from our clients, “project manage” orders, generate new business, and generate quotes/ documents.

ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?

DT: I enjoy the different challenges that arise from day to day, the ability to help advance a product or process, the constant learning and the interaction with our clients (domestic and international).

Member Profile - Instrumentation:

Derek Tsang, C.E.T.

ASC: How did you become interested in a technology career?

Derek Tsang: I wanted a career that allowed me to “think and build”- not just one or the other. To be truthful, I really didn’t find the profession – the profession found me instead. Even after I graduated from NAIT, I was still unsure about where I wanted my career to go and thought perhaps I should have finished my degree. I was torn between my preconceptions of a desk-job university career and a hands-on technology career. Then I began to work in research, and was encouraged by the

ASC: How has having an ASET designation been a benefit to you?

DT: Companies respect and understand what it means to belong to ASET. More and more companies are asking for potential employees to have their designation.

Also, there is a certain amount of respect I get from having a designation; my employers know that they have a competent professional working for them that they can trust. They understand that I follow a high standard of professionalism and ethics.

sity wasn’t for me. I attended a technical college and received the knowledge and skill sets required to work in the business and have only excelled from there.

ASC: Where did you go to school and/or get your training?

SC: Olds College.

ASC: What is your current work title, and what are your responsibilities at work?

SC: My title is Environmental Coordinator.

My responsibilities are to: • Conduct environmental investigations of sites in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry • Develop and implement reclamation and remediation plans • Supervise technicians and contractors • Maintain client and stakeholder relations • Develop budgets and proposals • Prepare professionally written reports ASC: What do you find exciting about your career?

SC: I like that every day is different; I work in an extremely fast paced industry.

Member Profile - Bioscience:

Shelley Clark, C. Tech ASC: How did you become interested in a technology career?

Shelley Clark: The environmental industry is very much learned through practical hands on experience and I knew Univer-

ASC: Why did you want to become a technology professional and achieve a designation?

SC: I wanted to be a member of a professional organization and be accredited for my knowledge and experience within the environmental sector.

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F O C U S O N // OKANAGAN VALLEY COLLEGE OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage is as ancienT

as human touch If you are ready for an exciting change in your life and eager for a new career, consider the two-year Massage Therapy Program at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy.

Massage is as ancient as human touch, but in recent years it has gained recognition as a valuable complementary healthcare profession. A non-invasive and holistic form of treatment for a wide range of physical ailments, massage therapy combines the insights of ancient and modern healing techniques. It is a science-based profession that has become increasingly valued and recognized in health maintenance and treatment programs, with many insurance companies supporting massage therapy treatment.

With increased recognition of the many benefits of massage therapy, qualified and highly-trained massage therapy professionals find employment in a wide variety of contexts—holistic health care centres, private practice, wellness-based spas and hotels all over the world.

Master the complexities of the human body, and apply your skills and knowledge to instill and restore health in your clients.

Why not live well and study in a recreation paradise where our downtown campus is walking distance to all your needs for convenient and affordable living?

The Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT), located in Vernon, B.C., offers a two-year massage therapy program, which prepares graduates for professional registration through the College of Massage Therapists. Registered massage therapists (RMTs) are recognized health care professionals offering valuable holistic and complementary therapies.

Practical Training OVCMT provides an on-site clinic facility where students are supervised while treating clients. There are specialized Outreach Programs for special needs, maternity and geriatric clients and sports massage. OVCMT pioneered and is currently the only massage therapy college in Canada to provide an Internship Program where students are provided the opportunity to transition from student to practitioner. Practicum Director, Terry Francis, receives numerous remarks from students, “The Internship Program provides valuable real life experience working in a clinic setting with experienced RMTs, before heading out on your own as a practicing clinician.”

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Massage Therapy needs you!

OVCMT pioneered, and is currently the only massage therapy college in Canada to provide an Internship Program where students are provided the opportunity to transition from student to practitioner.

Community Supporter of the Year The Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) was established in 1994 and is accredited by both the College of Massage Therapists of BC and the Private Career Training Institu-

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tions Agency. OVCMT is winner of the 2012 Community Supporter Award presented by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce.

The college has a reputation for producing well-rounded and professional graduates. OVCMT is located in beautiful Vernon, B.C. where the lifestyle is centred on outdoor living. Students appreciate the family-like atmosphere and community oriented spirit of the college.

Nestled in the heart of a recreation paradise, our downtown campus is close to shopping, cafes and accommodation. The valley’s four seasons living provisions include lakes, beaches, golf, wineries, hiking, biking and skiing.

Join us for a massage college experience that is professional, affordable and convenient—no better place to live and learn. v

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DO YOUR

STUDENTS

HAVE THE

“INFO?” Alberta Learning Information Service’s (ALIS) website can help.

Exploring the many educational and occupational oppor-

study), industry and National Occupational Classification (NOC)

tunities available today can be a daunting task for students. The

code.

Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website makes this

Many of these detailed profiles also include occupational vid-

process easier with detailed, up-to-date information on occupa-

eos for a look at what the occupation entails so that students

tions, certification/registration requirements, wages and salaries, and post-secondary education, and training programs across Alberta. The following “info” sites contain the information students need when making plans for their life after high school: OCCinfo (alis.alberta.ca/occinfo) OCCinfo, one of ALIS’ most popular features, offers current and detailed profiles on over 500 occupations within the province. Each occupational profile provides information on expected duties, working conditions, personal characteristics, educational requirements, employment and advancement opportunities, salary, and much more.

Search for profiles quickly and easily by occupational title, interest, subject (high school subject or post-secondary field of 20 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

can get a more thorough understanding. The more information a student has, the better informed their decisions will be.

With the wide variety of profiles available in OCCinfo, it is the emerging occupations that may interest many students. These profiles give them an opportunity to explore occupations that are new and exciting in Alberta such as Nanoengineer or Social Media Specialist. Emerging occupations are those that may evolve from an existing occupation or may emerge in response to consumer needs or technological advances.

Counsellors and teachers can also take advantage of OCCinfo’s Print Poster feature to post listings in their classrooms of occupations directly related to a school subject.

With the wide variety of profiles available in OCCinfo, it is the emerging occupations that may interest many students. These profiles give them an opportunity to explore occupations that are new and exciting in Alberta such as Nanoengineer or Social Media Specialist.

CERTinfo (alis.alberta.ca/certinfo) Each province and territory within Canada employs different legislation and regulations to govern employment in professions and trades. Use CERTinfo to obtain information on requirements

This is valuable information for students deciding on a possible career path.

EDinfo (alis.alberta.ca/edinfo)

within Alberta. Access information on the education, experience

EDinfo offers information on post-secondary schools and

and examination requirements for certification or registration, as

their available educational and training programs, both within

well as titles of relevant legislation/regulations, and contact in-

Alberta and by distance learning across Western Canada. Search

formation for the professional regulatory organization.

by program or school including a refined search by region and

WAGEinfo (alis.alberta.ca/wageinfo) With results from the 2011 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey,

type of institution. EDinfo is updated often to ensure content is current and accurate. Once a student has made a decision about

WAGEinfo provides information on the wages and salaries for

their academic goals, EDinfo will help them choose a school to

over 400 occupations for both full-time and part-time employ-

meet their post-secondary needs.

ees within Alberta. Information can be searched for alphabetically, by keyword, salary range, NOC code, and geographic area.

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F O C U S O N // NAIT’S NANOTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM

LITTLE

ACHIEVEMENTS

James Gospodyn sees NAIT’s new clean room as the core of the Nanotechnology Systems program.

“That’s where we teach students the meat of the program,” says the associate chair.

That level of importance explains why you will never, ever, find any meat – or

The first grads of NAIT’s Nanotechnology Systems program.

any other object capable of compromising void-like spotlessness – inside this 30-square-metre space.

The extreme tidiness stems from the proportions of the project work students undertake here, as they learn to create minuscule objects for use in health care, electronics and a variety of other industries. To wrap your mind around the incredible smallness of it all, Gospodyn offers an analogy: “The height of an average adult compared to one nanometre is like comparing the distance from Edmonton to Red Deer to the thickness of a human hair. It’s dramatic.”

As such, work can be destroyed by an errant flake of dandruff (hence the coveralls). The room is designed to be 10 times cleaner than an operating room, says Gospodyn. Multiple stages of filtration keep

By Scott Messenger air pure, positive pressure bars dust and other foreign particles, and special soaps keep the place spic and span. Even the light that enters is filtered: yellow shading removes UV waves that can interfere with the fabrication process.

The first class of NAIT Nanotechnology Systems graduates earned their diplomas in May 2012 – an enormous achievement in a world devoted to little innovations.

The Nanotechnology Systems program, the first such diploma in Canada, provides a strong foundation of electronics, material science, instrumentation, chemistry, and biochemistry, supported by courses in ethics and communications.

Graduates will fill technical roles in nanotechnology manufacturing and research departments, supporting engineers and scientists. v

What To Do

Students struggling with career decisions?

My Choices, My Work, My Life can help.

Perhaps your students are considering taking on more learning opportunities, starting a new job, or trying to choose between several occupational options. Having a life vision, a vivid picture of their ideal future, can help them see their options more clearly, make decisions that fit their needs and take the appropriate actions to achieve their goals.

My Choices, My Work, My Life, a new decisionmaking resource, can help. It will guide your students step by step through the decision-making process to help them define and clarify their life vision.

They start by contemplating where they are right now. Is there something going on in their lives that’s causing them to react and change? It could be an upcoming graduation, or a feeling like boredom or restlessness. Or, it may be a sense that life could be better but they’re just not sure how to go about improving it.

They’ll look at what needs to change and why.

Next, they’ll reconnect with old dreams, discover new ones

and, through a series of questions and activities, clearly define their ideal future. That vision will set the direction for their choices and decisions moving forward.

But, having a life vision can only take them so far. Exploring their interests, strengths, values, assets and challenges, they will determine if there is anything holding them back from realizing that vision.

Students will learn about trends and changes that can create opportunities in the future and how to take advantage of them.

Two different decision making methods are provided; the rational, linear method and the intuitive, “it-feels-right” method.

Both methods will help students make well-informed decisions and assist them with their goal setting.

And finally, they will be shown how to create an action plan that gets them to the future they’ve imagined.

My Choices, My Work, My Life is authorized by Alberta Education for CALM and CTS classes.

Download or order your free copy (in Alberta) at alis.alberta. ca/publications. v

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MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY // F O C U S O N

pick minot state for size, cost;

stay because you love it Many Canadian students choose Minot State University because it’s small and affordable, espcially since all Canadian students now pay the in-state tuition rate at MSU. With a student body of nearly 3,600, no one gets lost. It’s truly a place to, “Be seen. Be heard.” Then a funny thing happens. The more time students spend at Minot State, the more they realize they’ve landed at an amazing university.

With an average of 14 students per class, Minot State University’s professors know their students by name and have a genuine interest in their success. Outside the classroom instructors are engaged in real-world professional endeavors and research projects in which they often involve students, even freshmen.

Education at Minot State is hands on.

Whether you’re studying nursing, radiologic technology, communications disorders, criminal justice, music, business administration, or elementary or secondary education, you will learn by doing. And you’ll receive the support you need to shape your university experiences to your professional goals.

Active Campus, and Community Minot State has a cool campus. Compact, clean, and comfortable, it’s as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. It not only looks great, it’s high-tech. There are so many computers scattered around campus, you practically don’t need one of your own.

And, if you’re looking for stuff to do, there’s always something going on. Beaver athletic events (Buckshot is the mascot); student-planned concerts and activities; art, music, and theatrical presentations; plus a fabulous new Wellness Center

which opened in August. The three-story building will allow students numerous activities to stay fit and have fun.

Our Canadian students can always find comfort and great food while living on campus. Within a few minutes, you can find your clawwssroom, the Beaver Dam, the Dome, the theatre, and concert hall.

Pricing for the residence halls and food plans are extremely affordable.

Majors Undecided about your major? No problem. Minot State is a great place to explore your options and majors. They have an excellent track record for preparing students for advanced study in medicine and other healing professions. The education, physical education, corporate fitness, athletic training, communication disorders programs are some of the best.

Or, if you know graduate school is in your future, you may want to check out Minot State’s nine master’s degrees, including information systems, management, criminal justice, education, music, and speech-language pathology.

National Contenders in Athletics NCAA DII is the future for Minot State University’s 14 athletic programs. MSU was chosen by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) to be one of its teams within the 16-team conference.

Whether it’s on the basketball court or in the boardroom, if you’re a Minot State University graduate, you’re a contender.

MSC’s athletic teams — football, softball, volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, golf, soccer, and wrestling — consistently compete and win in national competitions. Likewise, Minot State graduates are frequent victors in the workplace,

successfully competing for jobs and promotions against peers from larger, pricier schools.

Around Town Known as “The Magic City,” Minot is North Dakota’s fourth largest city. Built on the bluffs of the Mouse River, it offers plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment. It’s home to the North Dakota State Fair, Roosevelt Park Zoo, the Norsk Høstfest, Minot Symphony Orchestra and Minot Civic Opera. A city where east meets west, one day you can attend a contemporary dance concert and the next you can check out a rodeo.

You’re Invited We invite you to visit Minot State University. Tour the campus, talk to a few professors, meet some students, and find out about scholarships and tuition rates.

Then ask yourself: Does Minot State feel like the right place for me? If it feels right, it probably is. Once you’ve made that big decision, we’ll do everything in our power to ensure you receive a superb education and have an amazing time doing it. v Alberta School Counsellor / 2012 23

F O C U S O N // NORQUEST COLLEGE

fast track a career with a

norquest college education Get working … fast. A quick path to a career is just one of the many benefits a NorQuest College education offers.

As Alberta’s largest community college, NorQuest’s strong and diverse selection of post-secondary diploma and certificate programs lead to in-demand careers. In addition to career programs, NorQuest’s academic upgrading, English language and career prep programs help you prepare for further studies or employment.

“One of our strengths is the flexibility we offer to meet the individual needs of our students,” says Dr. Jodi Abbott, NorQuest College president and CEO. “Whether you’re graduating from high school and looking at post-secondary career options, pursuing academic upgrading or looking to change careers, NorQuest offers learning opportunities for everyone.”

NorQuest’s track record proves the success of a NorQuest education with 95 per cent of graduates finding employment or continuing their education. The college’s Workforce Advisory Council, whose members include business, industry and government, helps NorQuest define Alberta’s current and future workforce needs. This enables NorQuest to offer college programs that lead to in-demand careers.

Some NorQuest College programs that can get you working soon include: Health careers: NorQuest’s highly trained and workforce ready health-care graduates are sought after by health-care industry. The college is a Canadian leader in health care education with among the country’s largest and most reputable Practical Nurse diploma and Health Care Aide certificate programs. NorQuest also offers Pharmacy Technician diploma, Mental 24 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

Health Rehabilitation certificate/diploma, Physical Therapy Assistant diploma, and Therapeutic Recreation certificate/diploma programs.

Print Media Production: Did you know that the printing industry in North America is the fourth largest employer in the manufacturing sector? With a NorQuest Print Media Production certificate program you can be part of this growing industry. Learn the theory and application of today's high-tech printing processes such as graphic design, pre-press, press operations and creative finishing techniques all in just four months.

Business and Community Studies: NorQuest’s business administration, administrative professional, hospital unit clerk, community support worker and social work programs can get you working in rewarding careers. Many courses are available individually.

Flexible Learning Our flexible learning options allow you to choose a delivery method that fits your lifestyle. Whether it's learning in traditional classroom times and settings, part-time at your own pace, a live virtual classroom, print-based independent study, or a combination of these, our versatile program delivery methods work to make your educational aspirations a reality. Each program indicates the delivery options available.

As a NorQuest College student, you benefit from the college's wide range of post-secondary career credential and foundational programs in small, studentfocused classes. The amazing support provided by our expert team of faculty and staff contributes to the success of your academic journey at NorQuest.

“People are at the heart of everything we do,” Abbott says. “We look forward to welcoming all learners at NorQuest College, whether it’s on campus or online.” v

Get an education that gets you a career At NorQuest, our programs and courses will help you: GET STARTED • Academic Upgrading • English Language Training • Adult Literacy

GET GOING Diplomas and certificates in: • Health • Business • Community Studies

GET WORKING Join the 95% of NorQuest grads who find employment or continue their education.

APPLY NOW 780.644.6000 norquest.ca

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F O C U S O N // BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

committed to

student success Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College (BVC) has helped change the lives of some 300,000 students since 1965 by opening the doors to career focused education and entry into the workplace, faster.

Each year, BVC helps more than 12,500 learners reach their goals at its downtown Calgary campus, at more than 20 locations throughout southern Alberta, and online through eCampusAlberta.

The college is poised to serve even more learners with a multimillion dollar expansion. Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Bow Valley College has been completely renovated with state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. In January 2013, BVC’s new South Campus will open with expanded facilities, right across the street. Bow Valley College is easily accessible by Calgary Transit and close to great shopping, events, and restaurants.

The college’s career programs include fast-track career certificates and diplomas in business, administration, health care, justice, and human services. Bow Valley College also offers programs in English as a Second Language, high-school upgrading, and a wide range of continuing education options. It is important to note that students should be encouraged to apply early – up to one year before the start of the program they wish to enter.

In partnership with eCampusAlberta, Bow Valley College offers more than 60 certificate and diploma programs online in areas such as Practical Nursing, Justice Studies, Business Admin26 Alberta School Counsellor / 2012

istration, Events Management, Global Tourism, Public Relations, and Early Learning and Childcare. This enhances the technical skills of learners while virtually eliminating the disadvantages of time and distance. Anyone, anywhere in Alberta now has easy access to college’s programs around the clock. BVC calls that “any time, any place, any path, any pace” learning and it is the college’s education commitment to southern Albertans.

“Each one of our learners brings their own life story and reasons for wanting to attend Bow Valley College,” says Sharon Carry, BVC president and CEO. “Each student is courageous. Each one is tenacious. And each one is motivated to make the lifechanging decision to attend Bow Valley College.”

This year, the college is really putting its brand promise (“We are committed to your success.”) into action with the start of the Learning Navigator program – teaming up interested students and trained staff to ensure new students have access to student and campus services information and tips for academic success.

Bow Valley College students continue to benefit from the articulation agreements it has negotiated with dozens of other institutions, including most of the colleges and universities in Alberta. These agreements ensure that students receive full credit for coursework done at Bow Valley College when transferring into a university degree program. And with the opening of the BVC South Campus in downtown Calgary, education partners Athabasca University, the University of Lethbridge, and Old’s College will be offering programming at Bow Valley College.

As BVC students graduate and move out into the world of work, even more doors open to them. Ninety-five per cent of our career program graduates are employed in their field within six months of finishing their studies.. And at the other end, to help students get started with their education, thousands of Bow Valley College learners receive some sort of funding through BVC’s extensive awards and financial aid program.

You can find out more about BVC programs and services at bowvalleycollege.ca, or visit the college in person and talk with a Bow Valley College Recruitment Specialist about BVC’s October 20 Open House (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), the Student for a Day program, and campus tours. v

Be seen. Be heard.

Because a

VALUABLE

education is closer than you think. we invite our friends from Alberta to visit our campus to discover what Minot State University has to offer including new scholarship programs, direct entry to exceptional academic programs and an engaged and vibrant campus. Find out more at

AskMSU.com.

Questions?

Contact WAYNE PALLETT Canadian student recruiter Email wayne.pallett @minotstateu.edu Home (403) 380-6083 Cell (403) 315-2239

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. NORTH CAMPUS 332 – 6 AVENUE SE CAREER PROGRAMS IN ADMINISTRATION

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Justice Studies (Correctional Studies, Law Enforcement, Youth Justice)

CONTINUING EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL UPGRADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ESL)

BUSINESS

Accounting and Financial Management Business Administration (Accounting, Financial Services, General Business Administration, Risk Management) Events Management Global Tourism Management and Marketing Human Resources Management Interior Decorating Public Relations Sustainable Business Management

HEALTH

Health Care Aide Pharmacy Technician Practical Nurse

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