Nova Scotia School Counsellor Fall 2013

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• Camp Courage: Introducing Young Women to Careers as First Responders • Nova Scotia School Counsellors Association Connects with Counsellors • We Day Atlantic Announces its Line-up • Nova Scotia’s New Cyber-Safety Act • Plus... Post Secondary Options and Resources

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The Nova Scotia School Counsellors Association: Supporting Counsellors Province-wide.........................................3 Profile: Teri Cochrane, NSSCA President...............................................................................................................................4 What is Online Counselling?...................................................................................................................................................5 Taking on Bullying with Nova Scotia’s New Cyber-Safety Act..........................................................................................6 Camp Courage: Exposing Young Women to Male-Dominated Careers...........................................................................8 We Day Atlantic Line-up Announced.................................................................................................................................. 10 All That Jazz............................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Careers in the Automotive Trades....................................................................................................................................... 13 Automotive Business School of Canada – Are You Driven?........................................................................................... 14 What To Do With An Arts Degree....................................................................................................................................... 16 Service for Students, Support for Counsellors................................................................................................................. 18 Student Resources for Post-Secondary Opportunities.................................................................................................... 20 Holland College: The Best Pathway to a Career in a Skilled Trade............................................................................... 22 LCN - Leading Nail Technology Since 1985..................................................................................................................... 24 Community Service Worker Diploma Program Now Available in Nova Scotia............................................................ 26 Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more at CCATCM............................................................................... 28 Bright Futures for Students Interested in Marine Training and Boat Building............................................................. 30 Nova Scotia School Counsellor

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The Nova Scotia School Counsellors Association

Supports Counsellors Province-wide

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he Nova Scotia School Counsellors Association (NSSCA) has a long history as a Special Association of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU).

The main purpose of the NSSCA is to provide professional development for members across the province during the NSTU’s provincial professional development day in late October.

School counsellors from across the province serve on the NSSCA’s Executive and offer regional representation to counsellors in school boards throughout Nova Scotia.

In addition to offering excellent professional development on an annual basis, the NSSCA connects with its members on an ongoing basis. E-letters are sent quarterly, as well as updates throughout the year from the Department of Education’s Guidance Consultant. The NSSCA also maintains a website and a link to it can be found on the NSTU’S home page.

An exciting initiative that has been undertaken by the NSSCA in the last 18 months is the establishment of an online Moodle platform to support a province-wide professional learning community (PLC) for counsellors to consult, collaborate, share resources and communicate about issues pertinent to school counsellors in Nova Scotia.

The NSSCA also supports teachers who are obtaining a Master’s Degree in Counselling by offering a scholarship to a worthy applicant annually. The association supports and maintains an affiliation with the Canadian Counselling and Psycho-

therapy Association by contributing to the cost of an Executive member attending its annual conference. We are fortunate to have Executive members who are active at both the national and provincial levels.

The NSSCA also has voting member status at the NSTU’s Annual Council and uses this arena to advocate for expanding guidance and counselling services to all schools from primary to grade 12.

The current Executive has established goals for the next two years. We will increase the reach of the province-wide PLC by registering school counsellors in all school boards with the NSSCA Moodle, as well as establishing related technology platforms whereby school counsellors can connect with their provincial colleagues. Advocacy for school counsellors will continue with the expansion of our efforts to work with the NSTU and the Department of Education to promote the important role school counsellors play in supporting students, teachers, parents and the school community in the domains of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling Program (CGCP), which is recommended by the Department of Education*. The NSSCA supports and encourages the implementation of this program in all schools in Nova Scotia and will continue to promote an increase in positions for school counsellors in all schools so that the CGCP can be effectively implemented. y

The association supports and maintains an affiliation with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association by contributing to the cost of an Executive member attending its annual conference.

* A copy of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling Program can be found on the Nova Scotia Department of Education’s website at http://studentservices.ednet.ns.ca/sites/default/files/Comp%20Guidance%20and%20Couns%20Prog.pdf.

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profile

Teri Cochrane

NSSCA President

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his is Teri’s third year as president of the NSSCA. Prior to assuming this position, she served as Director for three years. This is the second time Teri has served

selling Program, which is recommended by the Department of

on the provincial Executive. She was Director and newsletter

tional, education and career development. The document also

editor for three years from 1993-96. Teri has been an edu-

describes the professional qualifications of school counsellors

cator for more than 30 years and has offered guidance and

and a Masters in Counselling is now the standard for counsel-

counselling services at the elementary, middle and senior high

lors entering the profession.

Education, has provided a framework for school counsellors to meet the needs of students in the domains of social, emo-

school levels. Thirty years is a long time in education, and Teri

Teri’s passion for advocating for all students extends to

has experienced many exciting advancements in the field of

advocating for school counsellors, and being part of the NS-

school counselling. Great gains have been made in increasing

SCA allows her to support school counsellors in a number of

the number of elementary school counsellors allowing early

arenas. Meeting dedicated and passionate counsellors from

intervention programs to be implemented which positively im-

across the province and hearing about the amazing work they

pact the social and emotional development of our children.

do with students, families and teachers reenergizes her desire

The introduction of the Comprehensive Guidance and Coun-

to work on their behalf. y

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What is

Online Counselling?

By Dawn Schell

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hen I tell people that I do counselling online, the usual response is a puzzled “Ummm, how does that work?” After all, when we picture someone going to

counselling, we usually think of a private space and a person who will listen, be non-judgmental and give immediate feed-

back. We don’t picture counsellor and counsellee sitting down at a computer and having a counselling session. Yet, more and more people are turning to online counselling as a viable alternative to face-to-face counselling. If you Google the words “online counselling”, you’ll get over 24 million hits!

Online counselling has been around since 1995. Initially it was viewed with scepticism but “today, clinical services are offered online throughout the world in multiple languages”.

There is a growing body of research giving evidence of the therapeutic effectiveness of online counselling.

There are many different platforms you can use for online counselling: email style, live chat, or individual and group video counselling. A number of youth crisis lines in Canada offer text, chat or email options to youth. Online counselling can take place in real time or asynchronously. One of the ben-

in the more traditional face-to-face format. Online counselling can sometimes act as a “bridge” to face-to-face counselling for these students. Other students may feel more comfortable addressing things online or in writing.

Of course there are times when online counselling is con-

efits of asynchronous counselling for the client is that they can

traindicated. For example, if a student is suicidal or in immedi-

respond when they are ready.

ate crisis or has serious distortion of reality (e.g. psychoses).

Online relationships are different from those face-to-face.

This is a developing field as technologies are continuously

If you’re wondering how it’s possible to create an effective

evolving. Knowing how to integrate the technology into our

therapeutic alliance when you can’t see your client or hear

work is critical, especially when it comes to ensuring privacy

their voice, you can learn what are called “presence tech-

and confidentiality. If you are going to use online counselling in

niques.” These text-based counselling techniques are used to

your school – whatever the modality – make sure you under-

compensate for the absence of tone of voice and non-verbals

stand how to make the best and most effective use of it, how

in text. They also serve to draw clients and counsellors into the

students may respond and how to protect and preserve their

presence of one another.

privacy and confidentiality.

Who could benefit from online counselling in a school

Dawn Schell, MA, CCC, CCDP is a Career Development

context? Students who may be experiencing embarrassment

Practitioner who specializes in working with youth and an affili-

or shame or who may be more reluctant to access services

ate of Worldwide Therapy Online Inc. y

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urphy, L.J., Parnass, P., Mitchell, D.L., O’Quinn, S. (2010).

M The emerging field of cybercounselling: Personal and professional reflections. Intervention, 132, 84-93.

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Taking on Bullying with Nova Scotia’s New Cyber-Safety Act protect victims and hold people who cyberbully accountable for their harmful behaviour. It’s important that Nova Scotians learn how to be good digital citizens who understand and take responsibility for how their decisions and behaviours affect others in the digital world.

The frequency of bullying and cyberbullying is striking.

• In a recent survey of Nova Scotia students, 60 per cent of respondents indicated that they have been bullied.

• Canadian teachers have ranked cyberbullying as their highest issue of concern.

• Most teachers – 89 per cent – agree that bullying and violence are serious problems in public schools.

All those who work with students in Nova Scotia schools want children and youth to be safe.

What are Bullying and Cyberbullying?

Bullying is when someone repeatedly tries to hurt another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem, reputation or property.

Helping or encouraging someone to bully another person is also bullying.

Bullying hurts; it can reduce engagement, productivity and quality of life, and victims can be left feeling vulnerable and alone.

Common today is cyberbullying, when someone uses technology (social networking sites, e-mails, text messages and the sharing of images) to bully someone else. Cyberbullying is unique because hurtful messages or pictures can quickly and anonymously be shared. This sense of “no one knows it’s me” can increase bullying actions.

Putting a Stop to Cyberbullying Requires Help from Everyone The Province of Nova Scotia is taking action to better 6 Nova Scotia School Counsellor | Fall 2013

As a teacher, a principal, or school support staff, you have a strong influence in the lives of students.

• You help create the culture of the school community.

• Your support is vital to bring about change.

In Nova Scotia schools, all staff work together to promote a safe and positive learning environment. You have a duty to report incidents of severely disruptive behaviour. In accordance with the Province’s new Cyber-Safety Act, schools must respond to incidents of bullying, including bullying and cyberbullying. This includes incidents that happen off school grounds or after school hours if there is impact on students and/or the learning climate of the school.

Nova Scotia’s Cyber-Safety Act The province is taking action to better protect victims and hold cyberbullies accountable for their harmful behavior.

Legislation introduced Thursday, April 25, 2013, will ensure all Nova Scotians have a place to turn when they experience or are aware of cyberbullying. As well, the authority of

Bullying behaviour has grown over the years from teasing on the playground to targeting someone with an unrelenting stream of intimidating messages and actions through cyberbullying. school principals to deal with bullying will be clearer, whether the bullying occurs on or off school property.

CyberSCAN Investigative Unit The act creates a CyberSCAN unit to investigate complaints of cyberbullying. This unit is the first of its kind in Canada. Anyone – young people or their parents, teachers, principals, or other members of the public – can call CyberSCAN to file a complaint about cyberbullying.

CyberSCAN investigators will try to resolve the complaint informally by contacting the individual, family members, or others as necessary. However, investigators will also have the power to seek a cyberbullying prevention order for victims of cyberbullying. The court may order a person to stop cyber communication or confiscate technology used for cyberbullying. If criminal charges appear to be warranted, this unit will refer the case to police.

• pushing for changes to the Criminal Code of Canada to make the distribution of intimate pictures without consent a crime • meeting with community and women’s groups, youth, health and education professionals, police, and others to identify gaps in services to support people affected by cyberbullying and sexual assault • reviewing how the Halifax Regional School Board, IWK Health Centre, Capital Health, and associated agencies responded to Rehtaeh Parsons’ needs • reviewing how the police and Public Prosecution Service handled the case, immediately following the criminal process • co-ordinating a provincial education campaign so Nova Scotians who need help know what help is available and where

If You or Someone You Know Needs Help:

Protection Order for Victims Victims of cyberbullying, their parents, or police can apply to a judge or justice of the peace for a protection order. This protection order may put conditions on the person or persons who are cyberbullying. Violating an order under this act would carry a fine of up to $5,000 or a jail term of up to six months, or both, for a first offence.

Liability for Cyberbullying This legislation establishes cyberbullying behaviour as a tort. This means that the victim could sue the cyberbully in civil court. If the cyberbully is a minor, parents could be liable for damages.

Working with Schools Through amendments to the Education Act, the CyberSafety Act enables school boards to work in co-operation with the provincial government and its agencies (such as CyberSCAN) to promote and encourage safe and respectful cyber communications. This will help to ensure a safe learning environment for all students in Nova Scotia schools.

The amendments also clarify the authority of school principals to respond to incidents of bullying and cyberbullying that occur off school grounds or after school hours. Formalizing this authority in legislation will help ensure consistency across the province when principals respond to bullying and cyberbullying.

Legislation: Part of Broader Provincial Actions The Province is developing broader actions that better protect and support girls, women, and all Nova Scotians affected by cyberbullying and violence. Other actions include:

All information courtesy of http://antibullying.novascotia.ca/ y Nova Scotia School Counsellor | Fall 2013 7

Heroic Efforts

Being Taken To Expose Young Women to Male-Dominated Careers

By Brendan Elliott, Communications Advisor, Halifax Regional Municipality

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hen Andrea Speranza was a little girl she wanted to be Superman because he could do anything and help anyone.

Speranza would pretend to leap tall buildings in a single bound. But for the spunky energetic young girl the tall building was her shed. And the leaping eventually resulted in her falling from the shed and hurting herself so badly that emergency responders were called.

“I remember the firefighters came to help me, and it was at that moment

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that I knew I wanted to be a fireman,” says Speranza, who’s been a full-time firefighter with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) since 2000.

“I wanted to be in a job where I could help people every day, and being a firefighter sounded like the perfect career for me,” Speranza says.

But Speranza is in the minority.

Less than five per cent of the full-time contingent of the Halifax fire service is made up of women. And it will take heroic efforts to boost those numbers.

That’s where Speranza and a free summer day camp she founded come into play.

Camp Courage exposes young women to what life would be like as a firefighter, police officer or paramedic.

The camp shatters stereotypes surrounding these male-dominated careers and shows impressionable teens between the ages of 15 and 18 that they too can excel in these professions.

The ultimate goal is for the girls to leave the camp with a sense of empow-

erment and the confidence to believe they can achieve any goal, career or dream they desire.

Speranza used to go to high school career fairs to try to sell young women on the idea of being a firefighter, but she couldn’t grab their attention. “That’s where this camp fills the void,” explains Speranza. “Once I get them here and show them they too can do this job, they’re hooked.”

Throughout the eight-day camp, the young women tackle everything from firefighting to crime-scene investigations, even what to do in a medical emergency, all under the careful direction of professionals from each respective job – many of whom are women.

“That’s the critical part,” says Speranza. “When the girls see a female in uniform, it instantly says to them, ‘I can do this job too.’”

In the seven years since this unique camp started, more than 30 young women have embarked on careers as a first-responder – some of the women are trailblazers in their community. Many graduates credit Camp Courage with showing them it is a realistic goal to aim for a career as a first-responder.

“I was 18 years old and leaning toward firefighting but wasn’t 100 per cent sure of what it took or if I had it in me,” says Whitney Briggs (Camp Courage 2007). “Not only did the camp help to show me what I was capable of, it helped light a fire within me in terms of my drive as well as my self-confidence.”

As a 19-year-old from Eastern Passage, Briggs was hired as a firefighter in HRM in 2008. She’s now working full-time in South Florida as a firefighter and paramedic.

There are dozens of other examples in which Camp Courage can take credit for guiding young women in the direction of a career as a first-responder.

“One of the most satisfying feelings is when I go to a (fire) call and I see some of my former campers as paramedics or firefighters. That tells me we’re doing something right,” says Speranza. y Photos courtesy of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Hedley (photo credit: Chris Young, Canadian Press)

We Day

Atlantic Line-up Announced F

ree The Children co-founder Craig Kielburger and Canadian singer-songwriter Tyler Shaw, in partnership with national co-title sponsors RBC and TELUS, recently announced the star-studded lineup for the first-ever We Day Atlantic Canada, which will be held at the Halifax Metro Centre on November 27th and streamed live on www.weday.com.

Over 400 local students came together at Ellenvale Junior High School to hear co-host and award-winning recording artist Shawn Desman, along with international activists and co-founders of Free The Children, Craig and Marc Kielburger, reveal the highly anticipated lineup.

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The full list of speakers and performers announced to date includes: •T he Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean – Former Governor General of Canada •M ike Savage - Mayor of Halifax •M artin Sheen – Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning actor and activist • Classified – Canadian hip-hop artist and producer • Hedley – JUNO Award-winning pop group • Kardinal Offishall – Award-winning Canadian rapper and re-

We Day Toronto (photo credit: Michael Rajzman, Free The Children)

Children ambassador, author and double amputee who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro on his hands and in his wheelchair • Molly Burke – Visually impaired Me to We motivational speaker • Robin Wiszowaty – Me to We motivational speaker, author and Free The Children Program Director in Ghana and Kenya • Chris Tse – Me to We inspirational speaker, national spokenword champion and humanitarian • Youth speaker Hannah Alper • More to be announced! y Martin Sheen (photo credit: Free The Children)

cord producer • Tyler Shaw – Canadian singer-songwriter and Free The Children ambassador •M artin Luther King III – Human Rights advocate and eldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. •K enyan Boys Choir – Traditional African male choir, who sang at the 2009 presidential inauguration •C raig and Marc Kielburger – International activists and cofounders of Free The Children •S pencer West – Me to We inspirational speaker, Free The

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All That Jazz

By Brenda Rowe

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s Canada’s second largest airline, Jazz operates more flights and flies to more Canadian destinations than any other carrier. In fact, we are the only airline that serves all ten provinces and two territories. With close to 5,000 employees, Jazz offers a professional working environment with many opportunities for individual career growth.

We’re looking for individuals with high standards who understand the importance of exceeding expectations and are committed to superior customer service, teamwork, mutual respect and overall professionalism – people who want to make a difference.

If you’re ready to make safety a top priority, focus on customers, act with integrity, respect diversity, celebrate excellence and be environmentally responsible, we’re ready for you!

We have exciting career opportunities in over 50 communities across Canada, from entry-level to management.

Jazz is one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers and Nova Scotia’s Top Employers for 2013. We won the 2013 Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award again for the second year in a row!

Benefits of working with Jazz include flexible work hours, great employee benefits, tuition subsidies, mentoring, and travel privileges, etc.

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On our website you can learn about all the jobs we have available, including positions for Flight Attendant (we train you!

Bilingualism [English and French] is required), Customer Service Agents (we train you), Maintenance Engineers (certification through a community college course) and many others in the administration departments (Finance, Information Systems, Human Resources Corporate Safety, etc.).

All applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca to be considered. If you are chosen for an interview, our Recruitment Department will get in touch. Candidates successful in the interview process may then be required to complete testing specific to the job. Testing may include skills, language, medicals, background checks, etc. Regardless of the outcome, all interviewed candidates will be contacted.

All career opportunities are posted at www.flyjazz.ca. No current opportunities in your area of interest? No problem.

Create a profile and we’ll notify you when a position perfect for you becomes available. Be sure to check in often, as new opportunities are posted daily. Jazz is an employment equity employer and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. y

Exploring

the Careers in the Automotive Trades

By Margaret Schwartz, Research and Communications Coordinator

of their mentors, these students quickly learned the tricks of the trade. This experience can be the most exciting part for the students as they finally get to put their skills to use. From wheel alignment to auto-body refinishing, these students are exposed to the reality of working in an auto-shop and the benefits of apprenticeship. The student’s work placement will open their eyes to the automotive trades as a career path and the need for youth within the automotive industry.

Students are eligible to apply if they: • Are in Grade 10 or 11 • Will be 16 years of age as of May 1, 2013 Student Alex Gurr removing a headlight during his work placement with Steel Chrysler.

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Johnny Wile enjoying his work placement with Wolf Collision in Halifax.

• Are registered in Co-op or O2 program (or will be registered second term) or are in an Automotive Trades program at their school.

The Automotive Sector Council is working together with

inding the ideal career path to follow can pose as a challenge to students. This challenge prompted the creation of Nova Scotia’s TestDrive program. TestDrive offers stu-

Apprenticeship Training Division, Nova Scotia Department of

dents a stimulating experience in the automotive trades to help

and Early Childhood Development, Halifax Regional School

students make informed career decisions.

Board and NSCC to offer students a unique learning experi-

An occupation in the trades can offer a challenging career

Labour and Advanced Education, Department of Education

ence. For more information on how to get involved with Test

with competitive wages and the satisfaction of working with

Drive, please contact Project Manager Whitney Kerr at 1-902-

your hands on the latest automotive technology. The TestDrive

464-0168. y

program offers you the chance to work in three different au-

students “ TestDrive experience the

tomotive trades, while earning three high school co-op credits and 300 apprenticeship hours. Students will practice the work of an Automotive Service Technician, Parts Person and Motor

automotive trades helping make educated career decisions

Vehicle Body Repairer. To top it all off, students get paid for a portion of their summer work placement.

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This past summer, ten HRM high school students enrolled into the TestDrive program. They were offered specialized safety training at NSCC and customized mentorship which resulted in transferrable hours towards an automotive appren-

Whitney Kerr Ph: 902 464 0168

Program Manager TestDrive.AutomotiveSectorCouncil.ca

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Unique Programs

+ Paid Co-Ops + Industry Support = 92 Per Cent Graduate Placement Rate

By Jennifer Sheremeto – Marketing Specialist, Automotive Business School of Canada Georgian College

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areers in the automotive industry are plentiful for graduates of the Automotive Business School of Canada powered by Georgian College.

Graduates from our programs can expect a successful career in many different sectors of the automotive industry.

Why has our graduate placement rate been 90% or more for the past 28 years?

#1. Unique Programs Georgian College offers the only

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in many sectors of the automotive industry, including dealerships, aftermarket, finance and insurance, remarketing, corporate head office, fleet management, marketing and advertising, and event management.

#2. Paid Co-op Work Terms Bachelor of Business Automotive Management degree in Canada and the only Automotive Business diploma in Eastern Canada. Graduates of our two unique programs continue to secure great jobs

Both programs include up to one year of paid co-op work experience in the automotive industry. This allows students the opportunity to connect with the automotive industry and determine

their career path while they’re in school.

Last year 64 per cent of our students secured full-time employment from one of their co-op employers!

#3. Industry Support Our reputation in the automotive industry enables us to secure quality coop opportunities for students and fulltime job offerings for our graduates. We offer the largest amount of automotive industry scholarships and awards, totaling $130,000 last year. Ongoing industry events, conferences and class trips enable our students to engage with the automotive industry throughout the school year. The Automotive Business School of Canada has a board of directors and marketing and advisory committee made up of industry leaders from across Canada who provide vision and guidance for the future of our programs.

#4. Largest Outdoor Student-run Auto Show in North America Each year over 10,000 people attend the student run auto show at the Barrie campus. The show is hands-on learning at its finest for our students, who are proud to showcase the new car models for the automotive manufacturers, demonstrate new technologies and contribute to an enjoyable outdoor family event in Barrie.

Are you driven? To find out more visit AutomotiveBusinessSchool.ca. y Nova Scotia School Counsellor | Fall 2013 15

What To Do

With An Arts Degree “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”

– Socrates

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igher education is in a time of unprecedented change. Universities are developing program options increasingly tailored to labour market outcomes. College programs are becoming more popular. The cost of education is on the rise. In these uncertain

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times, students and parents are increasingly focused on the outcomes of their educational investments. The context has changed. What is a counselor to do when faced with the question “but what can I do with an arts degree?”

The answer is the same as it always

has been. A liberal education has a practical side, providing transferrable skills in broad and adaptive learning, personal and social responsibility, and intellectual skills. It does not seek to train people for specific jobs, but it does aim to provide students with a developed intellect which they can apply to any career they see fit to pursue. Studies carried out by organizations such as the Conference Board of Canada and Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) articulate clearly that business executives care more about their new employees’ thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills than they do about their undergraduate majors.

“Anyone who can detect themes in Chaucer is certainly capable of learning double-entry bookkeeping in my bank.”

Matthew Barrett, former CEO of the Bank of Montreal.

One way to respond to students (and parents) is to encourage them to seek opportunities to combine their interests and talents in the arts with other program options that satisfy their desire for a “safety net”. Interdisciplinary degrees offered at the University of King’s College in Halifax are well positioned to meet this demand.

The renowned King’s Foundation Year (FYP) provides students with a broad exposure to literature, history, philosophy, political science, religious history, economic theory, the history of science and the consideration of music,

theatre and art. It is the perfect choice for students who seek to gain a broad perspective in humanities and social science disciplines while developing analytical reasoning and communication skills. Students may take the FYP as the first year of an arts or music degree, as well as a degree in science or journalism.

Science and the Arts Together After completing FYP, students can pursue a combined degree in science and arts using the options available at Dalhousie and King’s. These options could include chemistry and philosophy, physics and theatre, or biology and Spanish, to name a few. Or students can focus their studies on the sciences, and round out their learning with arts electives or they can pursue studies in the History of Science and Technology (HSTC), the only undergraduate honours programme of its kind in North America.

On the surface, choosing a liberal arts undergraduate school may not be the most obvious choice for students who are interested in business. But for some, it may be an ideal one.

The emphasis King’s places on cultural and societal understanding, as well as the abilities to think and write critically, to question and be questioned and to communicate clearly will uniquely prepare students for their future careers in business. At King’s, students can explore their interests and develop key skills in business by taking a minor in business or a minor in management as part of their undergraduate arts or science degree.

King’s provides a unique opportunity to combine superb, hands-on journalistic training with the context and insight offered by studying liberal arts and the humanities.

Studying journalism at King’s provides students with an exceptional opportunity to combine an honours degree in journalism with a second arts or science subject or, to incorporate minors such as business, management

or environmental science to round out their journalism degree. For instance, a combined honours degree in journalism and political science makes for a well-informed political reporter. Science combinations permits expertise as a science journalist. Music or theatre combined honours degrees provides depth to the critiques of an arts reporter.

King’s graduates leave with a professional portfolio, and can enter the job market as a reporter or editor. Or they can move into any profession that calls on then to write and speak well, to ana-

lyze and explain complex issues, and to connect with other people.

Of course, it has always been the case that an arts degree prepares students to enter professional programs such as Education, Law, Medicine, Business, public administration and graduate studies in a wide variety of fields.

A liberal arts degree is an amazing option for your students who have a passion for learning and ideas, for the humanities and social sciences. Help them to stay open to explore their interests and talents. y

University of King’s College: a special academic community King’s students: • love to think about big ideas and how they shape the world • have big ideas of their own • share an interest and concern for world issues • are curious....very curious • enjoy a unique association with Dalhousie University and hundreds of potential degree combinations

Encourage your students to visit our website, www.ukings.ca, or book a tour.

The Registrar University of King’s College Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1

(902) 422-1271 fax (902) 425-8183 admissions@ukings.ca www.ukings.ca

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Service for Students –

Support for Counsellors Why Not You! Video Series: This web-based series of bilingual videos was specifically designed for guidance counsellors, to help you help students and their families get the most benefit from Student Assistance programs. Check it out at novascotia.ca/whynotyou.

Better Application: This year, our application underwent a significant overhaul in both wording and functionality. The new app is “smarter,” so it quickly moves on to only those follow-up questions which apply to the student’s particular situation, and it’s more secure.

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n the past 18 months, Student Assistance has implemented many changes to make our program more streamlined and user-friendly for students. We’ve also introduced a new tool to help guidance counsellors talk to parents about applying for student assistance.

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Our two-way communication with students has significantly increased. We now regularly contact students to troubleshoot quickly when we notice several students making the same error in a short time. We’ve also engaged students about their ideas to improve our directions to them, and we’ve roadtested new tools.

Easier to Understand: A wide variety of our correspondence to students was reviewed and closely edited this year by both experienced staff members and in-house co-op students.

We made many written items easier to understand and better matched both the timing and the delivery method to the message at each point in the application process.

So far, we’re seeing real benefits for our students.

• This year, applications are being processed at their fastest turnaround rate ever. Our service promise to students is a four- to six-week turnaround; this year the average turnaround time has been seven to 10 days.

• Our new Secure Inquiry Form has already received questions from over 3,000 different Nova Scotia students all over the world on a schedule that works for them.

• The overall number of times we’ve had to ask students follow-up questions to complete their assessment is down by five per cent. The number of calls from students seeking help understanding our correspondence to them is also noticeably down.

In fact, students have contacted us to compliment the new and improved application. At Student Assistance, we consider this to be a real sign that we’re on the right track! We invite you and your students to tell us what we’re doing well but, more importantly; tell us how we can do a better job helping you navigate the Stu-

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Student Resources

for Post-Secondary Opportunities Universities, Colleges, etc.

Nova Scotia’s Campuses –

http://www.edunova.ca/study-abroad Nova Scotia is home to 11 universities and a province-wide community college with 13 campuses.

School Finder –

http://www.schoolfinder.com/ This site will help you find universities, colleges and career colleges that offer training in your field of interest.

Be sure to check out the “Career of the Month” and the bulletin board for school and career info. This site also offers information on various careers using career search, an interest test and on-line counsellors who answer questions about schools, careers and scholarships.

part-time students or students with dependants; about repaying your loans and other options for paying for your education.

cover programs and schools that offer related courses.

Student Awards –

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home. shtml

http://www.studentawards.com/ This bilingual Canadian website gives you immediate access to a database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards. Whether you are about to enter your first year of post-secondary education or are already enrolled in a university or college program, studentawards.com can help you find the money to finance your education.

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/ student/loans_grants/index.shtml The Canada Student Loans Program provides loans and grants to Canadians attending a university, college, trade school or vocational school, if they need help financing their education. Find out how the program works how you qualify and how much you can borrow; if you qualify for options such as students with disabilities, high-need 20 Nova Scotia School Counsellor | Fall 2013

A great site and a great place to start your job search and career planning.

Monster –

http://www.monster.ca/

http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

Self-proclaimed as “the largest and most successful career centre on the Internet’s World Wide Web,” this is a great site full of very good content. Features include a resume builder, job searches, recruitment seminar and career fair listings, and more.

Canada’s leading scholarship service. Registration is FREE!

HRDC Nova Scotia –

Scholarships Canada –

Financial $tuff Student Loans and Grants –

Human Resources Development Canada –

Career Related CanLearn –

http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/ preparing/index.shtml Canada’s only one-stop Website for information and interactive tool designed to help you decide what and where to study and how to cover the cost. The Plan section of the CanLearn website offers tips and tools needed to help students explore their interests, translate them into careers, and dis-

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ ns/jobs/index_jobs.shtml A direct link to HRDC’s Nova Scotia job board. Listings are updated daily. A good place to search for part time or summer employment.

Canadian Youth Business Foundation – http://www.cybf.ca/

The CYBF, also known as Youth Business, provides programs to help young people who are creating their own employment through entrepreneur-

ship with the goal of reducing youth unemployment and underemployment.

Services include mentoring, business support and lending to young Canadian entrepreneurs who are creating new businesses.

Youth Employment Resource Guide – http://www.ceed.info/

This guide was developed to help youth find jobs or create their own employment by providing specific information on available federal, provincial and municipal programs.

Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) – http://www.wittnn.com/

This bilingual web site explores career possibilities for women in trades, technology, operations and blue collar work across Canada. In addition to profiles of women who work in the field, links of interest include Construction Technology for Women and information about employment equity workshops.

Aboriginal Youth Business Council (AYBC) – http://ww5.aybc.org/

The AYBC provides information about entrepreneurship in an effort to increase Aboriginal youth entrepreneurship in Canada. Whether you are in the start-up phase of your venture, already up and running or you simply want to learn more about entrepreneurship, this site will provide you with some useful tools. The AYBC is a volunteer run, notfor-profit, youth-driven council of First Nation, Métis, & Inuit entrepreneurs.

cessful strategies and practical information to guide you through the necessary steps of your international job search, from start to finish. There are also detailed insightful chapters dealing with living overseas including moving and taxes, culture shock, cross-cultural communications, personal stories, the Canadian identity overseas and much more.

Youth Resource Network of Canada –

http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/home. shtml A bilingual directory of web resources designed to help youth prepare for and find work. This site offers a multitude of info about the world of employment, such as career choices, training, education, job search techniques, job offers, international opportunities and so on. YRNC was designed by and is managed by youth.

National Life Work Centre – http://lifework.ca/lifework/index.html The mission of NLWC is to bring world-class life/work development programs to the widest possible audiences at affordable prices through innovative partnerships with prominent public and private sector agencies across Canada and internationally. The objective is to help people of all ages become selfreliant, make informed choices and find satisfying and fulfilling work and lifestyles in today’s rapidly changing labour markets.

Canadian Retail Institute – http://www.retaileducation.ca/ Interested in a career in retail? This thorough site includes a guide to retail careers with some of Canada’s bigger outlets and an on-line job bank.

Damn Good Resume Guide – http://damngood.com/

Other Information…

Everything you ever wanted to know about resumes! Jana Parker’s web site provides various examples of resumes belonging to people of different backgrounds as well as tips, examples of ‘thank you’ letters and follow-up letters and how to use each. This site also features “50 job search Q and As,” “25 tough resume problems solved,” a section on how to find your skills and special talents, a variety of useful links and a scanable resume.

Applying for your Social Insurance Number (SIN) – http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ sc/sin/index.shtml You need a SIN if you want to work.

Apply for your SIN card via this site or visit your local HRDC office. The service is FREE but if you lose your card, you’ll have to re-apply and pay a service charge for a replacement card. y

Wondering About Being A

Carpenter?

Living and Working Overseas – http://www.workingoverseas.com/

Referred to by its authors as the “definitive bible of information on living and working overseas”, this site is an abridged version of the book “Living and Working Overseas”. Included are suc-

Carpenter Millwright Trades College 1000 Sackville Drive | Sackville, NS B4E 0C2 www.cmtctradescollege.ca

Call us today! 902-252-3553 Nova Scotia School Counsellor | Fall 2013 21

Holland College: The Best Pathway to a Career in a Skilled Trade

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olland College offers more than 65 full-time and part-time postsecondary programs, training students in a wide variety of areas, including culinary, policing, marine training, applied sciences and engineering technology, trades and industrial technology, health and community services, communications and media studies, computer studies, business studies, sport and leisure studies, performing arts, and tourism. The college has 14 campuses and delivery sites across PEI. About 2,500 full-time students attend Holland College, 250 students attend part time, and about 5,500 enroll 22 Nova Scotia School Counsellor | Fall 2013

in continuing and adult education programs. The Atlantic Police Academy, The Culinary Institute of Canada, and the Marine Training Centre are all part of Holland College.

The college attracts up to 35 per cent of its students from off-island, primarily from other provinces in Atlantic Canada. Traditionally, these students leave their home provinces to pursue their career aspirations at the Atlantic Police Academy or The Culinary Institute of Canada; but recently, more have been coming to take trades and industrial technology training.

The increased interest in the trades

is likely due to the projected job prospects in the industrial production sector. According to Statistics Canada, between January 2011 and January 2013 occupations that required a college education or apprenticeship training rose by 267,000 or five per cent. In Nova Scotia, the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) predicts that trades related to shipbuilding and similar industrial production will experience increased demand.

From 2011 to 2016, COPS projects that demand for welders, machinists, industrial electricians, steamfitters/ pipefitters and sheet metal workers will

result in an overall employment gain of more than 650 jobs in Nova Scotia.

Holland College offers several programs related to these occupations: Welding Fabrication and Steamfitting/ Pipefitting at the Georgetown Centre in Eastern PEI; Precision Machinist and the Industrial Electrical Technician profile of the Electrical Technology program located on the Summerside Waterfront Campus.

The two-year Welding Fabrication program provides pre-employment training to prepare graduates for employment in the welding fabrication industry. Meeting industry’s demand for

multi-skilled individuals, the program lays a solid foundation with a focus on welding processes, including oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding, as well as some specialized welding processes.

The program also provides skills with a wide variety of hand and power tools and stationary power equipment, such as press break, shear and rolls. Students learn to read, interpret and create drawings and earn 4,500 apprenticeship hours and write all three block exams, putting them well on their way to completing their Red Seal certification.

The one-year Steamfitting/Pipefit-

ting program teaches nationally identified skills for piping occupations to students preparing for a career or who are currently involved in this field. The program also allows for specialization in installing process pipe and tubing, natural and liquefied gas, plumbing, heating and instrumentation and fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. Students earn 1,360 hours and write one block exam toward their Red Seal certification.

The one-year Precision Machinist program offers a variety of machining skills on up to date equipment to an industrial level of performance. This program readies students to enter employment as apprentice machinists, tool and die makers, mold makers, pattern makers, machine operators or quality control personnel. Students earn 1,360 hours and write one block exam toward their Red Seal certification.

The two-year Industrial Electrical Technician profile of the Electrical Technology program prepares students to work with increasingly sophisticated electrical, automation and control systems. Students earn 2,720 hours and write two block exams toward their Red Seal certification.

For more information about these and other programs at Holland College, please visit hollandcollege.com. y

Sources: Statistics Canada. The Daily, April 4, 2013; Canadian Occupational Projection System Occupational Outlook, June 2012.

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LCN –

Leading Nail Technology Since 1985

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oday’s clients want high-quality products, excellent results and no compromise to the nail and their

health. This means that clients are specifically asking for nail artists and salons who offer Light Concept Nails (LCN).

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thetics goods which are manufactured in Germany.

Eastern Esthetics has been teaching Nail Technology in partnership with LCN since 1999. One of the biggest areas of growth in the beauty industry is nail care. This growth has created a

huge demand for properly trained and licensed nail technicians. Our program is licensed and registered under the Private Career Colleges Act and recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia.

Here is what a few of our recent students had to say about training with us: “I would highly recommend this course to whoever was interested! It was very thorough and precise with instructions.

I feel very confident doing gel nails” – Joanne

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The school is in a modern building in the Bayer’s Lake Business Park in Halifax and is equipped with the latest technology. Class size is kept small – a maximum 12 students – to ensure the benefits of adequate one-on-one training. Instructors are highly qualified and dedicated to excellence in educa-

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We have a very high success rate, and students have often secured employment well before they graduate. Those who choose to start their own business are well prepared with the knowledge they receive. We also offer educational classes to both new and experienced technicians to upgrade skills after becoming licensed.

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Community Service Worker

Diploma Program Now Available in Nova Scotia

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or those looking at a career as a Community Service Worker, there’s good news from Academy of Learning College: they recently announced Ministry approval for the new Community Service Worker (CSW) with Addictions Worker Specialty diploma program in Nova Scotia.

With two campus locations – Dartmouth and Halifax – Academy of Learning College currently has other programs in Healthcare Training, such as the Medical Office Assistant, which is experiencing 100% employment success. Both the Medical Office Assistant and Community Service Worker programs are delivered with a blended

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learning approach, which includes virtual instruction and hands-on practical labs. “This innovative program will provide learning options to students interested in entering the Community Service Worker profession and provide them with a stimulating and diverse learning experience,” says Robert Simas, Director of Academics at AOLC. The need for Community Service Workers has both diversified and intensified. The demand has risen mainly because of a higher percentage of single parents, common-law relationships, and unstable family dynamics. Add to this an increase in child poverty and family violence and the result is a desperate need

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for social services. The requirement for well-trained CSWs has diversified in our generation due to societal pressures like stress, alcoholism, drug addiction, dropping out of school, gambling, and other compulsive behaviors.

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of CSW settings and occupations. Job titles vary by location, but graduates are an integral part of many settings, including healthcare and social assistance, youth centres, individual and family services, public administration, civic and social organizations, social advocacy, grant-making organizations, provincial government, local community service centres, vocational rehabilitation services, education services, community food and housing, and emergency relief services.

According to Service Canada, “Job prospects in this occupation are good.

Over the past few years, the number of community and social service workers has risen sharply. This growth is attributable to the large increase in the range and intensity of social service needs, and the handling of a growing

proportion of these needs by community organizations. Since the community network is now well established, higher government spending in the health and social services sector should be more conducive to hiring, and the number of

community and social service workers is expected to grow sharply over the next few years.”

Academy of Learning College continues to offer various post-secondary training, including those in Business,

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Look What You Can Learn

At the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

Acu-Massage Therapy Acupressure is a form of touch therapy used to relieve a variety of symptoms and pain (i.e. stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, pain conditions).

The same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but they’re stimulated with finger pressure instead of with needles.

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Acupuncture is an art, a form of relaxation used to promote health and well-being and prevent illness.

Benefits of Acupuncture • Few side effects • A very effective combination treatment • Effective in controlling some types of pain • May be considered for patients who do not respond to pain medications • Useful for patients who don’t want to take pain medications • Covered by most private insurance – teachers in Nova Scotia are allowed twenty treatments per year with eighty per cent coverage.

Admissions@ccatcm.ca Phone:

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Now Accepting Enrollment for January 13, 2014 Our program focuses on providing our graduates with all of the skills and modalities necessary to heal the whole person: Mind, Body and Soul. The variety of skills you’ll learn in the Acupuncture Diploma Program include: Acupuncture | Guasha | Acupressure | Yoga/Tai Chi | Cupping | Herbal Medicine | Reflexology CCATCM is approved by the NS Government and the only college in Eastern Canada where students are eligible for Student Loans and Skills Development funding!

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• Coverage by third party (i.e. motor vehicle accident victims with a doctor’s referral and insurer’s approval or military servicemen).

Benefits to a Career in Acupuncture More Job Opportunities – Acupuncturists work in clinics with chiropractors, doctors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and naturopaths or enter private practice and work in spas, nursing homes or hospitals.

Less Competition – Massage therapists, chiropractors and physiotherapists are well established in Nova Scotia, but there are less than 75 acu-

At CCATCM, you can also learn: • Cupping Massage Therapy • Chi Gung • TCM Nutrition • Tai Chi • TCM Herbal Medicine • Western Medicine puncturists practicing in the province, leaving the profession of acupuncture plenty of room for growth.

A Wider Range of Services – Acupuncturists perform a host of services – including acupressure, Tui Na Chinese massage, cupping and moxibustion, and organ function testing – and also provide nutritional and lifestyle counseling and herbal medicine.

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well as a wide range of internal conditions, both acute and chronic.

Higher Income – A good acupuncturist may charge $100 to $120 for diagnosis and counseling and $75 to $95 for an acupuncture treatment.

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Bright Futures

for Students Interested in Marine Training and Boat Building

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he Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association is placing a push on marine trades training, both in

prentices drive though the program. You

you could be repairing a hull and anoth-

may think: what boat building can do for

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citing, interesting and proactive career

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rine service technician side. If you are

while also producing lifelong skills that

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someone who enjoys earning a com-

make you very attractive to employers.

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to you! When deciding what career path

this trade are highly transferable.

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Zealand. The Marine Service Technician

to be asked. If being around boats and

which is slated to start spring 2014 is

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the marine industry is something that

the Marine Service Technician trade. An

with the province’s education division

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prised of working in a boat yard with a

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