RSS Career Centre Information
The RSS Career Centre is located beside our Counselling Centre and is a tremendous resource for senior students to research and discover more about a wide range of post-secondary options and choices, learn more about application deadlines and processes as well as scholarship and bursary opportunities. Students can also explore their interests and determine possible future careers. Our Career Advisor (Mr. Ng) is here to help and is available 3 days a week from 8 am - 3:30 pm - check the weekly appointment schedule posted outside his office. Students can drop in to check on his availability or make an appointment to see him. You can also send him an email (hng@sd38.bc.ca). Be sure to bookmark and check out the RSS Career Information page for updates on upcoming events/presentations and other important information.
Career Centre Calendar
How to Apply to Post Secondary Schools
Grade 12s,
The Post Secondary Resource information provides you with a reference and guide to your Post Secondary planning. If you have any questions, please contact me (hng@sd38.bc.ca) - Mr.Ng
We are now half way through our school year. At this point, if you have already made your Post Secondary applications that's great. For those who are still undecided and would like some help and advice, please drop by the Career office (next to Counselling) and we can come up with a plan.
Grade 12 Essential Information (To do list)
click on link below.
Upcoming Events/Post Secondary News
MAR 1/25 WORTH @ UBC Virtual 10–11.30AM @ ZOOM
Women in Orthopaedics!
Want to learn more about careers in healthcare or engineering?
Our upcoming workshop is open to all young women (grades 10-12), including women-identifying individuals and non-binary and gender non-conforming students.
To register go to: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aabBZt3RPWrjSiG
MAR 8/25 UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences 10:00am - 12:30pm
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers the only program in the province that leads to licensure as a pharmacist in BC – the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students are eligible to apply for this program after completing the equivalent to 2 full years of undergraduate studies at UBC. In addition, they also offer a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program for direct entry upon high school graduation that lead to careers in the pharmaceutical industry.
They are offering an opportunity for students in grades 10 – 12 to explore careers as pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists that they hope you can help share with your students who are considering a career in the healthcare professions.
Join the race and come out victorious in Discover Pharmacy - The Snake Game Edition offered by UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Go through challenges in our pharmacy labs and hunt for clues around the Story of Medicine. The Snake Game is designed for you to have fun while getting to know what pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists do. Register before Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm to secure your spot at https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lUEBBNWcj4Gmzk?Origin=Mail
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Saturday, March 8th, 2025 - 10th Annual Humanitarian in Training Conference (UBC-Red Cross Club)
The UBC Red Cross Club is hosting its 10th Annual Humanitarians in Training Conference on
Over the last nine conferences, they have welcomed over 750 student leaders from schools across the Greater Vancouver Area. This conference provides an immersive environment where delegates engage in activities, workshops, and discussions centered around key humanitarian issues. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to hear from and network with members of local non-profit organizations. They aim to offer motivated student leaders a valuable platform to connect, collaborate, and contribute to impactful projects.
This year, they are inviting our school to send student delegates to attend the conference. Each delegate will be required to pay a $5 registration fee. However, if 6 or more delegates from our school attend, the fee will be waived for all participants from our school.
If you're interested, please contact me (Mr. Ng)
Scholarships
To browse for all upcoming scholarships, you can simply refer to the CALENDAR (above). Scholarships that are posted on this calendar are "external" scholarships that are granted by companies/organizations (government), institutions (banks/Universities/Colleges), and are highlighted in blue. HBS(school) will also have an in-school (nomination) scholarship coming out early next year (an application link will be posted)
All scholarships will be posted on this page on this calendar. This calendar has been updated and will continue to do so throughout the school year. It is always best to keep in mind of the applications deadlines for these scholarships to ensure that you have plenty of time to apply to them as some scholarships require much time and attention than others.
The scholarships that I've posted below are posted on our calendar.
MAR 1/25 - Carlton Prestige Scholarships for International students– deadline to apply
Carleton University offers the following Prestige scholarships to outstanding incoming undergraduate students with an admission average of 90% better. The Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, the Carleton University SHAD Scholarship have a value of CAD 20,000-30,000 while the Riordon Scholarship, and the Collins Prestige Scholarship covers full tuition fees for 4 years. See: https://carleton.ca/awards/scholarships/entrance-scholarships-for-new-students/prestige/
Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award ($2000)
Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women's organization committed to providing opportunities
for personal development, service to others and a lifelong community. Inspired by common values,
Alpha Gamma Delta connects, empowers and celebrates our members to lead lives of significance
that positively impact their communities.
The Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award is a $2,000 award for an outstanding all-round
female secondary school graduate entering the University of British Columbia (UBC) - Vancouver in
September 2025. We look for students with a sense of purpose who exemplify the values that have
defined Alpha Gamma Delta since our founding in 1904. Application deadline: March 15, 2025.
For details and to apply, visit this site: http://www.agdubc.ca/entrance-award
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Work can be found in the following websites:
City of Richmond - https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/about/volunteer.htm
RCRG - https://www.rcrg.org/VolunteerNow
Richmond Family Place - https://www.richmondfamilyplace.ca/volunteering/
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity
Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.