Greetings!
BGCBigs wants to keep you informed on all things in the community and youth employment.
In This Issue:
Program Highlights
- Taste of Edmonton 2024: Paid Volunteer Opportunity
Community Corner
- Canada Summer Jobs
- Featured Opportunities
- Leaders in Training
- Royal City Soccer Club Summer Positions
- Careers Summer Internships
- SafeGen Video Contest $4500
- Job/Career Fairs
- Career Fair @ Expo Centre
- Virtual Entry Level Job Fair
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Valley Zoo
- Partners in the Park
- Volunteer Connector
Scholarships
- Scholarship Spotlight
- Medavie Scholarship
- Hilltop Award & Bursaries
- 1-on-1 Scholarship Support is Back!
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Program Highlights
Check out some of the cool programs BGCBigs is offering!
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Taste of Edmonton 2024 Info Session
On May 7th and 8th from 5-6 pm, we will be hosting an info session about our partnership with Taste of Edmonton where you can have the opportunity to gain some hands on experience and get paid as a volunteer!
There are limited spots for each info session but you only have to attend one, so please register below.
Youth must be 14+ to participate.
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Community Corner
Check out some of the cool volunteer and job opportunities out there in the community!
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🍁 Canada Summer Jobs Program: Opportunity Awaits! 🍁
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Are you a young Canadian looking for an exciting opportunity this summer? The Canada Summer Jobs is a government initiative that supports employers in creating jobs specifically for young Canadians like you, all across the country.
What's in it for you?
Full-Time Work: Secure a position for a minimum of 6 weeks and gain valuable work experience.
Learning & Skills Development: Receive support to enhance your skills and knowledge, setting you up for future success.
Theres over 100 opportunities for high school students in Edmonton. Check them out here!
Featured Jobs - more on the website
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University of Alberta ELITE Program for Black Youth
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The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for youth, ages 13-17, to develop leadership skills and gain valuable practical experience while having fun with children. It allows youth to give back to their community and earn leadership hours for school. |
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Join Royal City Soccer Club's team of energetic, soccer-loving camp staff this summer. They have 4 different positions plus amazing volunteer opportunities. Check out below some of those opportunities and visit their website for more details!
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Camp Counsellors manage and supervise a group of campers (kids aged 5 – 13) throughout the day. Together with the supervisor, they will operate the summer day camp program throughout the week while adhering to safety protocols. |
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Counsellor in Training (CIT) |
CITs will work closely with Camp Counsellors and supervisors to implement camp activities and ensure a safe and fun environment for everyone. CITs may or may not be put in charge of a group of campers. |
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Gain great experience while having fun! Volunteers are an important part of camp success. Volunteers are expected to maintain a good work ethic by assisting all staff and providing a fun and safe learning atmosphere for campers. |
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Locations are available across Edmonton and Area
Edmonton (10 Locations)
St.Albert (1 Location)
Strathcona - Sherwood Park (1 Location)
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
If you want to make some money, earn high school credits, and try out some of Alberta’s most in-demand careers, then you’ve come to the right place.
CAREERS will match you with an employer for a student internship, which is basically a short-term job that gives you hands-on experience.
You can do this during the school year, or over the summer – no experience necessary! Not sure what kind of internship is right for you?
No problem – take the first step by reaching out to us and we will help you through it.
Recently graduated high school?
Check out CAREERS post high school Opportunities HERE
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Lights, camera, action!
Are you passionate about promoting safety in the workplace?
Put your filmmaking skills to the test and join the SafeGen Youth Video Contest today! Whether you're a seasoned videographer or just starting out, this competition is your chance to raise awareness about workplace safety while showcasing your artistic vision.
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Edmonton Career Fair & Training Expo
Tuesday May 9
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Edmonton Job Fair - Edmonton Career Fair Wednesday May 8 |
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A special place that inspires love and learning of animals and nature.
Various volunteer opportunities available including Volunteer Experience Ambassador, Special Events, and Youth Volunteering
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Partners in Parks is a beautification program that helps Edmontonians enhance and preserve their local green space.
Participating with Partners in Park is an incredible opportunity with many benefits: service to the community, learning gardening skills and keeping active in a safe manner.
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Connect to volunteer opportunities in Edmonton via link above. |
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Scholarships
Find some scholarships to finance your postsecondary journey!
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🌟 Scholarship Spotlights🌟
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Amount: $5,000
Number of Recipients: 5
Applications Open: Now Application Closes: May 17
The Medavie Scholarship honours Pierre-Yves Julien, the former CEO of Medavie. As a not-for-profit health services organization, Pierre-Yves recognized that we don’t have an obligation to shareholders, but to the communities where our employees and clients live and work.
From this vision, he helped found the Medavie Health Foundation, which is focused on addressing some of our country’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges. It was his shared belief that improving the lives of those impacted by chronic conditions doesn’t start at the doctor’s office, but in our homes and community centres, and on our playgrounds. Pierre-Yves retired in 2016, but his legacy lives on through this scholarship.
🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
- Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident
- Enrolled in full-time studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution based in Canada (university or community college)
- Pursuing a health-related field of study (e.g., medical school, nursing, psychology, kinesiology, physiotherapy, nutrition, paramedicine, chiropractic care, public health, health research, etc.)
- Plans to pursue a career in your health-related field of studies
- Living with a mental health challenge of their own or that of a family member
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Amount: $1,000 to $6,000
Number of Recipients: 150
Applications Open: March 15 Application Closes: May 15
Are you a student from the Edmonton area or Northern Alberta with a strong history of community involvement? Hilltop Awards and Bursaries is here to support your post-secondary journey! Whether you've been active in volunteer work, coaching sports teams, or other community initiatives, we want to help you pursue your educational dreams.
🎓 This scholarship can be applied towards:
- Academic Upgrading and College Preparation programs
- Diplomas, Certificates, and Licenses
- Bachelor, Graduate, and Doctoral Degrees
- Professional Degrees like Law or Dental School
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For more information on requirements and eligibility, please contact Rachel Leaf, Child and Youth Engagement Facilitator, via email at rachel.leaf@bgcbigs.ca or by text/call at 780-490-6843.
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ScholarTree is an online platform that helps students pay for their education through scholarships by helping students find and apply to scholarships and helping Companies/Individuals start their own scholarship.
This is how they're creating millions of dollars' worth of new scholarships!
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On this website you will find useful list of scholarships in Alberta for graduating high school students.
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ScholarshipsCanada.com is part of the SchoolFinder Group. The site has been helping students find scholarships since 1997. Their mission is to help students realize their dreams by making it possible for students to attend the school of their choice without being limited by the cost.
The website lists all relevant scholarships and bursaries free of charge. They try to update each listing annually and students are matched to scholarships and bursaries when they create an account.
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One to One Scholarship Support Is BACK |
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Please contact Rachel Leaf, Child and Youth Engagement Facilitator, via email at rachel.leaf@bgcbigs.ca or by text/call at 780-490-6843 for this support!
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Please reach out to our Youth Employment Coordinator
Muna Abdulfatah Ahmed
for more information, questions or concerns.
780 699-8506
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