CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 1978 AREER INFORMATION in brochure form [1 Is areer Information Centre, ey F SHSS Introduces New Career Counsellin : ‘Students ill-informed About the Nature of Work — According to Canada Mat has been working, closely with power statistics, 60 per cent of, - counsellors, guidance teachers all the unemployed people in this country are between the ages of 16 and 26; This is primarily due to a lack of jobs, However, employers have also found that young people are often misinformed or ill- informed about the nature of work and the responsibilities involved and, as & consequence, are less desirable as employees, Students themselves have expressed concern over the lack of connection between thelr course work and the realities of the working world, Ina recent survey of some 3,000 students and teachers, Canada Manpower found that from a list of 40 areas in which schools could provide instruc- tion, the group surveyed rated third most important the skills and abilities needed for employ- ment. They are naturally con- and other staff members, “Initially we are moving in about four directions,” says Chapman. “First, we've .ex- panded the counselling area and are developing an exten- sive up-to-date Career Informa- tion Center. Students at any time should be able to come in and find answers on any vocationally related question.” “Second, we are making a greater attempt to bring in- formed resource people from the community into the class- room itself. It takes time to schedule these things, time the classroom teacher often doesn’t have.” Chapman has been given some time to arrange such. meetings, The intention is to combat some of that traditional isolation between the. school and the very big step in the right direction.” While it appears to operate on a self-serve basis, there is always at least one counsellor available to answer any ques- tions a student may have. Jim Crawford, coynsellor of many years, is justifiably proud of the facility. “The information {is all here,” he says. “All we can do now is let the. students know that and then hope they will take advan- tage of it.” Students in Grade 10 are being introduced to the ma- terials in their Guidance Por- gram and are given a chance to explore occupations of their interest. Time will also be alloted this semester to provide a similar orientation to those students in Grades 11 and 12. Another idea has been to ereate a file on major local “Also, we have developed about their and instituted a short i In response to these con- cerns and to comments made by parents, Stanley Humphries Secondary School has, this year, extended its efforts in the whole area of vocational coun- selling with the introduction of a Career Education Program. Hired to initiate the pro- gram, teacher Mike Chapman Carrie Kilpatrick, Assisted by Jim Crawford, Utilizes the Files Unit” of” Uarédr “Exploration which will be Peay to all students in their Grade 10 year.” The second semester ses- sions of this program are just now underway. Lastly, the school has developed what may be the most effective measure of all, a chance for students to leave the school and try their hand at the job itself. .This Work Experi- ence Program will allow any student interested in a particu- lar occupation the opportunity to spend a week working on the job. “What better way to throw light on the often fuzzy matter of making a career decision?” asks Chapman. Basically, the program, as a whole, will allow students to explore their interests and abilities, to think about them and perhaps even put them to the test. By the time they leave the school they should have a clearer, more realistic idea of what awaits them, and hope- fully have a few more skills to help them deal with that ex- perience. ” Career Information Center Although it is still only semi-developed, Stanley Hum- jhries now has what-Manpower representatives’ ay is the most’ | We Serve Ya First INSURANCE for personalized insurance service onall classes rae EETIXESERRS RUN N aa LIABILITY BONDS see CARVIL MOOREY at ANDERSON AGENCIES 61 Maple Street Castlegar B.C. Ph. 365-3392 at Stanley Humphries Secondary School Career information Centre - Foibles, Passions And Indiscreiions Doctors spend as much time treating the results of human foibles, indiscretions and passions as they do in treating disease, and it is likely to always be so, For information then, here is a summary of some research done recently at U.B.C. and re- ported in the August edition of the B.C. Medical Journal. It concerns studies made on a ‘morning after’ pill, a drug given to a girl or woman in an attempt to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, "A common birth control pill (Ovral) was used, with two tablets being given when the patient was first seen and two 12 hours later. The tablets have to be taken within 72 hours of intercourse. Nop ies occurred in God knows all about e Your disappointments e Your problems « YOU s And He's_waiting to help. Listen to... to Back to the Bible on: cKQR 1230 kHz 7:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Treat yourself go Distinetive-Styling-for-Teday“s- + “We Sell & Use VIDAL SASSOON _. products the 68 women studied, and side effects (nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding), while pres- ent, were not nearly as fre- quent or severe as had been the case with other ‘morning after’ pills. Although not a panacea (there is a possibility that the baby could be damaged if the method should fail), the treat- ment has the potential of re- ducing the number of unwanted pregnancies and subsequent abortions. If the treatment is pro- vided by a physician or a nurse {as it should be), it offers an. opportunity to provide sexual counselling and birth-control advice at the same time. On another topic, I would like to respond to a letter from a Mr. Smith. He is Caree: Center in any West Kootenay _ high school. The problem previously was one of space. There was a lot of information on hand but nowhere to display it. - This problem was _ alle- viated by the construction of a new administrative area which © allowed the counselling depart- ment to expand inte the former administration area. Now it has been renovated and is a more open, bright and cheerful area where students may wander freely; perusing in any one of the over 200 files developed on individual occupa- tions. : “We have simply taken the most common occupations and collected’ as much information as possible on each of them,” explains Chapman. ‘ “The nature of the work, the training opportunities, age and education requirements, employment outlook (if such information is available), and any other pamphlets or book- that his installing of a humidi- fier in his home may have been the wrong thing to do in an attempt to treat his sinus problem. My article on molds and spores as causes of al- lergies, plus his musty crawl- space, had set him thinking. Relative humidity can be checked with wet and dry bulb thermometers and the help of a high-school physics book. Air that is too dry decreases the ability of the nose to filter out germs and pollen, anda relative humidity of 20 to 45 per cent is recommended. Most molds require areas: that are continuously or in- termittenly damp (usually with visible moisture) to thrive. . to beautiful hair t came We Are Open. Monday — Saturday :30 a.m. (Thurs. & Fri. to 8: 8:30 p.m.) 4 The Hair Anne 7 Pine St. 365-3744 lets agencies or teats business that are available.” The file system is the core of the center. As well, there is a large display rack on all voca- tional trade areas, offering descriptive brochures on over 80 occupations, Should anyone desire de- tailed descriptions of the pro- grams offered by various col- leges or universities, they can browse through the wide selec- tion of “calendars” available (books published by all post- secondary institutions across the country), There are several tables on which students may spread out. the information, and enough room so that overcrowding is not a problem. Local Manpower counsel- lor Laurie Lyons, expressed his approval of the facility: “Career Education is essential in today's complicated world. We must give students the chance to enter the world of work as well prepared as possible. “In this light, the Informa- tion Center at Stanley Hum- phries could well be a model for other schools to follow—this isa. Glenmerry NEW AND USED FURNITURE 3191 Highway Drive PHONE 364-1822 ho they are, the tyoes of workers they employ, the skills and ay: pt in pi prospect I) ees, what they offer in terms of training programs and other useful information, As with everything else, this is all in various stages of development. Says Crawford, “The ribbon-cutting time may never come—this space will be developing continually.” specific career interests, the schoo! will attempt to invite individuals now working in those areas to meet students and discuss their particular line of work—a “Careers Night", only spread out over the year AERO TAXI Fast — Courteous — Reliable Phone 365-5700 with greater opp ty really explore an occupation, - Chapman sums it up neat- ly: “We want this center to be a core of career-related activity. If there is a need or an interest or an opportunity available, we intend to pursue it.” Career Exploration The .bulk of actual career instruction is being aimed at the Grade 10 student popula- tion through their Guidance Program. There are 12 information- packed one-hour sessions allow- ing for full student participa- tion. 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Province of British Columbia Ministry of Economic Development LOS siccsdsLeccessrvarncentrns teavovess aii Three Monkeys ‘The following poem was submitted by a local realdent for reprint from the Free Press Report on Farming: Three Monkeys sat on a coconut tree Discussing things as they were said to be. Said one to the other now listen you two There's a certain bad rumour that can't be true. That man descended from our noble race ‘The very idea ts a great disgrace, No monkey every left his wife Or starved her babies or ruined their lives, And you've never known of a mother monk To leave her babies with others to bunk. Or pass them on from one to the other Till they scarcely know who is their mother. Another thing you'll never see Is a monk build a fence ‘round a coconut tree, And let the coconuts go to waste Forbidding all other monks a taste. Why if I build a fence ‘round a coconut tree Starvation would cause you to steal from me Another thing a monk won't do ..J8 fo out at night and go on a stow, Or take a gun or a club or a knife To take another monkey's life. Yes man descended the or'nary cuss But brother he never descended from us, CAREER EDUCATION Continued from page BB to ask themselves some ques- tions, And we want to let them know that we have a lot of resources on hand to assist them when they are ready to seriously explore some of these options, “In the past, Many: stu- dents would leave it all until a month or two before gradua- tion, and then feel a real pressure to decide now. We'd like to see that change.” The remainder of the course is devoted to the practi- cal skills of locating, landing, and maintaining a job—basic survival informatin, For example: how to fill out an application form, how to prepare for an interview, how tolocate available job openings, The idea is simple and logical. A student who has explored a particular occupa- tion Is offered a chance to spend a week on the job itself, observing and assisting a per- son experienced and qualified in that line of work. This not only puts that student in contact with an indi- vidual who is highly informed as to the job’s pros and cons, but also lets him (or her) taste the thing first-hand for a full 40-hour shift, In short, the workplace becomes the school for that week and the employer, the teacher. “We are always telling students to go to the source when considering an occupa- tion,” says Chapman “If they are i or how to deal with g1 on the job. Students are introduced to available services such as Worker's Compensation, Union membership and Unemploy- ment Insurance. They are ad- vised of basic labor laws and human rights iegislaiion. They “discuss the qualities sought by employers and the reasons behind these expectations, Classes are also exposed to people directly involved in the of these apere- tions. Local personnel repre- of the People People Really Care discuss their hiring/ interviewing -procedures and their reasons for selecting or . rejecting applicants. Canada coun: ‘Editor, Castlegar News: : After watching the Variety Club Telethon for some 16 ,hours, we are again convinced that, despite repeated stories of robberies, slayings, child abuse and abandonment, many, many ‘people in this province really do -are about others. . If you watched the Tele- ‘thon, you already know that the Variety Club received over $i ‘million in pledges, which puts ‘them half-way to their goal of $5 million, ‘Although we know that there are many individuals and ‘groups from this area that pledged, we only have heard of afew, and would like to publicly acknowledge them. They are: Castlegar CB members, $635; RNABC of Castlegar, $200; Kootenay Data Services and Soligo, Babcock & Co, employees, $200; 3) < ~ Beavers-and Cubs of Blue berry, $15; Brownies & Guides of Castlegar, $103; KJSS stu- dents, $10; David Kinakin of Castlegar, $6, Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada, Local No. 1, $100. We know there are many more and wish we could list you all. The joy and wonder we felt as we saw the concern and generosity of all those that donated is indescribable, Thank you for opening your hearts to those sweet little kids, sellors relate current and fu- ture employment trends, and outline their services far stu- dents. The Apprenticeship Branch, Unemployment Insur- ance Ci Worker's We are also i in getting in touch with parents of children with chronic illnesses . who have been to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, V.G.H. Health Centre for Chil dren, or any ciher concerned smal Please phone 965-9589. Again, thank you all. Kay and John Johnson, Blueberry Creek. Metric Mileage? A Toronto librarian has announced a nationwide contest to find the metric equivalent of Compensation Board, District Labor Counci!—all provide peo- ple and resources when re- quested. . Also, major local employer representatives have visited to discuss the nature of, their business as regards employ- ment and training. “Programs of this sort are or carpentry then he should be talking to the pharmacist and the carpenter.” This experience should achieve that end. Also, many people have fairly romantic notions about particular jobs. Five days isn't a tong time but it will very likely add a good dose of realism to the situation. If a student returns being assured of his or her interest, then their motivation to com- plete required courses and achleve that goal will bo grzatlae. increased. On the other hand, if the student decides that this is not the right direction, then he has saved himself a good deal of time and effort, and still has the opportunity to pursue a more suitable alternative. For many students it will be their first work experience. That in itself will be a valuable opportunity—the chance to ob- serve the values of the work- place, the qualities sought by employers, the skills demanded by a job, Manpower representatives point out that many young people leave school to discover an almost alien world requiring a whole new -set of skills, dge and behavior. "says counsellor Laurie Lyons, “Schools must provide students enough information upon which to make rational career deci- sions.” This need Bs echoed by the the word mileage, The campaign was started 5 Technical and ‘Trades Training in B.C., which found that many students..fail..to qualify. for training because they = lack there is no English to mileage. it “I figure it's a word we're going to need and it doesn't exist in the English language,” said Miss Virtue, an employee at Ryerson Polytechnical Insti- tute. She said the winner will receive a sweat shirt. . Attention Men & Boys! For All Seasons : Bonnett’s Mens Wear It’s Boys & 365-6761 Remember 10% : OFF for Cash OMLIN noe & Heating Ltd. In vacuum ION: Builders of New Homes! 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Work Experience A student might sift through great piles of career information and still not have a real understanding of what a particular job involves. ‘ Realizing this, Stanley Humphries is offering a Work Experience Program, ‘a chance for any student in Castlegar Mike Tomlin Walter Tomlin 365-5511 365-5034 L—_ Are You Ready for a LT the West Kootenay. © GENERAL PAINT © CERAMIC TILES © WALLCOVERINGS {nStock from...... © Also We Cut Keys Home Decorating? et Oglow's assist you with one of the | largest selections of wallcoverings in $37 ‘o We Re-Key & Repair Weiser Locks the school to try their hand at a job they may be eventually , interested in seeking out. 7 4 (white base only) Gallon ....ecceeesees Interlor & Exterior fd I ba | Paint & Wallcoverings lid= 965-6214 603 Columbia, For many, they say, the transition is a difficult one. The SHSS Work Experience Pro- gram could ease that transition considerably. Depending upon the level of skill required, a student may spend a good deal of time observing, or most time direct- ly involved in the, ‘Phey are not simply a source of cheap labor. Chapman will be in contact with them on the job, but he really doesn't see this as a problem. “Most employers seem to really grasp what we are trying to do and will provide a very worthwhile experience. Many, _ in fact, have expressed the wish that they could have had such an opportunity when they were in school.” At the end of the week, employers will be asked to doa brief evaluation of the student's performance, mainly with re- gard to those general qualities: sought by all employees, such as attitude, responsibility and ability to get along with others. It is a voluntary program. ‘Interested students take an ‘orientation at the school where- they research their work choice and counsellors can help them assess whether this choice is in fact realistic for their particular skills and interests. _ At this time, students also develop a plan for keeping up with their course work while away on the work experience. (It is the students’ responsi- bility to maintain this work in their absence.) Once on the job, they are covered by Workers’ Compen- sation (by the school) and work normal working hours for a full week. There is no pay for the work, * He goes on to say that the CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 1978 SSSSSSSSSISISSSSSISSSSE'S SSSSSSSSS Pillowcases Embrokdered ............ 52.00 Baking Pans, Packaged Aluminum ..2 for sd | Pants 4 to 6X, Girls Pull-on........ Daté Stampand Pad ............... Photo Album Rt ee eae d fll.) PIIOW Covers ......ssecsecsesesseseee 51.00 eek 2 for $1 Dish Mop Bath Brush .. Sponges, package of 12.... 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