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PROJECT PROTÉGÉ - A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Monday, January 17, 2010 • 10 am - 3 pm Jack Simpson Gym - Upper Track, University of Calgary
ucalgary.ca/careers
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Alberta truly is a province of opportunities. There’s so much to see and do here. And with non-stop sunshine, there’s plenty of time to spend outside with friends.
ADVANTAGES excellent wages & benefits urban & rural opportunities work life balance full time or part time positions new & established facilities opportunities for growth flexible hours diverse workforce world class education, recreation & leisure making a meaningful difference
There are many reasons why choosing Alberta Health Services (AHS) is right for you. For starters, AHS is one of the leading health care systems in Canada, responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of health supports, services and care to more than 3.5 million Albertans. Plus, our organization is home to great employment opportunities at over 400 sites situated in both rural and urban locations. What’s more, working at AHS enables a better quality of life, not only for our staff, but for their families – providing the kind of lifestyle that you’ll only find in Alberta. To apply or to learn more about career opportunities and lifestyle advantages, please visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca www.healthjobs.ab.ca
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PROJECT PROTÉGÉ
PARTICIPATION IN A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM is a great way to meet people in the industry, get a better understanding of where you might fit and gain knowledge about the process of searching for a job. Project Protégé, the mentorship program partnership between City of Calgary and the Faculties of Social Work and Kinesiology, offers a select number of U of C Social Work and Kinesiology students the opportunity to connect with a City of Calgary mentor as they navigate the transition from student to professional life. A primary objective of Project Protege is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the job search process. “This program, and specifically my mentor, changed my entire outlook beginning from what type of jobs I should be looking for, to how to highlight my sills and experiences accurately on my resume”, explains Seemeen Walji, a fourth year Bachelor of Social Work student who participated in Project Protégé last year. Through site visits Seemeen developed a clearer picture of the social work field and where she might fit in that picture. She was given the opportunity to select organizations that were of interest and, if possible, her mentor arranged the visit. Through the various site visits Seemeen was able to see first hand the work environment, ask questions about specific roles and determine if it would be an environment she might be interested in working in. “The site visits were a really good way to test my fit in a certain organization or with a certain client group.”
Benefits for students 1. Learn what employers look for when they hire. 2. Learn about a vast number of career opportunities with the City of Calgary that are directly related to your field of study 3. The opportunity to understand workplace culture to ensure an appropriate fit. 4. Helps you develop a professional network before graduation
Participation includes 1. Networking Kick Off Event 2. Mentor meetings monthly 3. Career Counselor meetings monthly 4. Mandatory workshops on:
Seemeen feels that this experience has helped her to develop a larger network of contacts within the field of work that interests her most. She also feels that she has an advantage over others who are not as knowledgeable about the job search process. “I am more confident in the jobs I apply for and in articulating why I am an ideal candidate for the job.” Through the sharing of expertise and knowledge, mentors can help students reach their career goals. “Having a mentor is like having someone committed to your success”, says Walji. Since being in the program Seemeen has been able to reach the interview stage with most of the jobs she has applied for. “My mentor taught me how to market myself,” and in the current economic environment, that is a critical skill to have. She was able to secure a summer job with the Faculty of Social Work as well as a part-time job in her field. It also helped her gain the confidence and skilled she needed to apply for a scholarship and was awarded $1000 towards tuition for final year.
-- General Business Etiquette How to Act on the Job -- Resumes/Cover Letters: Marketing Yourself, Part 1 -- Electronic Portfolios/Interviews: Marketing Yourself, Part 2 -- Job search/Networking/ Hidden Job Market Finding the Job! -- True Colors - Learn more about yourself so you can identify a good job fit -- Introduction to the City of Calgary
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2011 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER FAIR EXHIBITOR LIST
2011 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER FAIR EXHIBITOR LIST ORGANIZATION
WEBSITE
Alberta Children and Youth Services
www.child.alberta.ca
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Social Work
Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS)
www.cdsalberta.com
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Alberta Health Services
www.albertahealthservices.ca
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Alberta School of Radiation Therapy
www.AlbertaRTSchool.jobs
6
Kinesiology, Health Science
Aspen Family and Community Network Society
www.aspenfamily.org
15
Social Work, Psychology
Bethany Care Society
www.bethanycare.com
17
Social Work, Nursing, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary
www.calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca
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Social Work, Psychology, Kinesiology
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
www.ccnm.edu
14
Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Canadian Forces
www.forces.ca
35
Social Work, Nursing, Health Science
Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region
www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca
16
Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
CBI Health
www.cbi.ca
12
Social Work, Psychology, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
CBI Home Health Calgary
www.cbi.ca
13
Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Correctional Service of Canada
www.csc-scc.gc.ca
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology
Degrees Overseas: Earn Your Degree in Australia, New Zealand, or the UK
www.degreesoverseas.com
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Fraser Health Authority
www.fraserhealth.ca
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Glencoe Club (The) & Glencoe Golf & Country Club (The)
www.glencoe.org
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Kinesiology, Health Science
HealthCareersInSask/ Saskatchewan Health
www.healthcareersinsask.ca
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HSG Health Systems Group Limited
www.healthsystemsgroup.com
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Kinesiology
Intercare Corporate Group Inc.
www.intercarealberta.com
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Social Work, Nursing
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
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WEBSITE
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Northern Health
www.northernhealth.ca
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disability
Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch
www.ourladyqueenofpeaceranch.com
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Pedorthic Association of Canada
www.pedorthic.ca
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Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Psychologists' Association of Alberta
www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca
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Psychology
Renfrew Educational Services
www.renfreweducation.org
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Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Ross University
www.rossu.edu
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Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Science
SAIT Polytechnic
www.sait.ca/health
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Kinesiology
Scouts Canada
www.scouts.ca & www.chinook.scouts.ca
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Society for Treatment of Autism
www.sta-ab.com
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Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
St. John Ambulance
www.sja.ca/ab
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Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
www.supportedlifestyles.com
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Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency
www.ursa-rehab.com
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Rehabilitation & Disabilities
University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine (The)
www.eustatiusmed.edu
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Nursing, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
University of Western States
www.uws.edu
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Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Western College of Homeopathic Medicine
www.wchm.ca
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Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities
Woods Homes
www.woodshomes.ca
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Social Work, Psychology
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