News & events archive 
Co-op and Internship Photo Contest winners announced
Posted Mon, 03 Oct 2011
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Co-op and Internship Photo Contest, and thank you to all students who entered. Once again we received many fantastic photos - quite a challenge for the judges. Visit our web site to see the winning photos...
Dragons Den prize increased to $1000 tuition credit
Posted Mon, 26 Sep 2011
Do you have an idea, thought, suggestion to make Camosun a better place. Apply to pitch your ideas in the Dragons Den at the Student Employment Festival, September 28th, Lansdowne Campus. Winner selected by Dragons! Prize just increased to $1000 tuition credit (based on a minimum of 5 Dragons Den entries). Application deadline extended to Tuesday September 27th at 3:00pm.
Student Employment Festival - Living Library
Posted Fri, 02 Sep 2011
The Living Library shelves are full! Check out the "living books" and set up your appointment now...
Student Employment Festival - Wednesday, September 28
Posted Tue, 23 Aug 2011
Don't miss two exciting keynote speakers at the upcoming festival. Sean Aiken, author of "The One Week Job Project" will speak of his journey to search for his passion - in 52 weeks, he worked 52 jobs! Chris Burdge, President of bWest, shares timely tips and tricks on building an on-line presence.
Miss the deadline for the Co-op and Internship Photo Contest?
Posted Wed, 17 Aug 2011
Good news! Contest deadline extended until Friday, August 19. One last chance to take that photo and enter the contest!
Co-op Photo Contest closes Friday, August 12...
Posted Tue, 09 Aug 2011
Co-op and internship students - don't miss out on your chance to enter the 2011 Co-op Photo Contest! Entries accepted until 4pm Friday, August 12.
Coming in September...Student Employment Festival
Posted Tue, 14 Jun 2011
Don't miss the Student Employment Festival at the Lansdowne campus on Wednesday, September 28! Join in the many activities to help you plan your career and set you in the right direction.
Co-op and Internship Photo Contest 2011
Posted Thu, 26 May 2011
Photo contest time is here again! This contest gives co-op and internship students the opportunity to showcase their work term experience and win great prizes. Eligible students must have registered in a co-op or internship work term between October 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 and photographs must pertain to a work term within this time period.
Employment Opportunities in the Healthcare Sector
Posted Mon, 16 May 2011
Student Employment is hosting their final Career Development Seminar for this year on May 24. There has been an overwhelming pre-registration response but names are being added to a waitlist. There is possibility of a second offer if there is enough interest.
Environmental Technology co-op student receives provincial award
Posted Thu, 07 Apr 2011
Brie Ansell, a third year student in Environmental Technology is awarded the Association for Co-operative Education "Co-op Student of the Year Award" for 2010. Ansell also receives honourable mention from CAFCE, the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education. Congratulations, Brie!
You could win an Apple iPad 2...
Posted Tue, 05 Apr 2011
Take a few minutes to fill out the From Learning to Work survey - a national research study of student interests and attitudes regarding their careers. All respondents are eligible to enter a draw to win an Apple iPad 2. Survey closes Friday, April 15. Start survey here...
Interested in tweeting? "Social Media 101: Twitter your way to work" is for you!
Posted Fri, 18 Mar 2011
Join marketing student Jaryd Zinkewich to learn about how Twitter can help you to build your online and offline network and help with your job search. Tuesday, March 22 at 4pm in Campus Centre 124.
Living Library @ Camosun
Posted Tue, 08 Mar 2011
Here's your chance to check-out a living person and have a private conversation with them about their work experience & path to employment with the BC Government.
Business Career Fair coming up on Thursday
Posted Tue, 01 Mar 2011
Business students - don't miss the career fair on Thursday! Exhibits open 9:30am until 1:30pm. Chat with potential employers, build your network and learn about careers in business.
Student Employment Career Development Seminar - Wed, Feb 23
Posted Wed, 23 Feb 2011
Career Development Seminar - Strategic Volunteering scheduled to be held Wed, Feb 23 at Interurban is canceled due to the weather.
Business Career Fair - Thursday, March 3
Posted Mon, 21 Feb 2011
18 exhibitors now confirmed for next week's Business Career Fair - Thursday, March 3. The event goes from 9:30am to 1:30pm in the Centre for Business and Access at Interurban. Don't miss out on this networking opportunity.
Student Employment Career Development Seminars for the week of February 21
Posted Thu, 17 Feb 2011
The pressure to tweet, post, comment, like, follow and blog is becoming more urgent all the time... Find out why at "So, I'm Online. Why? Building your Presence and Career Online" on Tuesday, February 22 - CC 122 - 4-5:30pm.
People volunteer for many reasons, and career-building is definitely one of them. Interested? Check out "Strategic Volunteering & Employment Preparation: How to Get when you Give" on Wednesday, February 23 - CC124A - 11:30am-12:20pm.
Trades & Technnology Career Fair draw prize winners
Posted Mon, 14 Feb 2011
Check out the lucky winners of the Trades & Technolgoy Career Fair draw prizes. Winners have been notified.
Student Employment Career Development Seminars at Interurban for the week of February 14...
Posted Fri, 11 Feb 2011
Tuesday's career development seminar "How to get your foot in the door and keep it there" addresses the importance of developing soft skills. Dr. Tom Roemer offers tips on identifying and improving your soft skills - 4pm, CC122.
Interested in healthcare? Wednesday's seminar is for you! Learn about employment opportunities from Rod O'Connell of VIHA - 11:30 am, CC124A.
Career Development Seminars
Posted Fri, 28 Jan 2011
Student Employment - A series of eight free career development seminars begins on February 1 at the Interurban campus.
Tuesday, February 1 at 4pm in CC 122 - Charting Your Way; Exploring opportunities in the BC Public Service
Wednesday, February 2 at 11:30am in TECH 150 - Going Global; Finding Jobs Abroad
Trades & Technology Career Fair - Thursday, February 3
Posted Mon, 17 Jan 2011
16 exhibitors confirmed for Trades & Technology Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to network with employers and hear about latest employment trends. Special Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co. info session to follow at 4:30pm in Helmut Huber Annex - food and beverages provided.
Take your Arts & Science Associate Degree to the next level with co-operative education...
Posted Thu, 06 Jan 2011
Visit the Co-op and Student Employment information table on Monday, January 10 from 11am - 1pm in the Fisher Foyer for more information about co-op, or contact the co-op office at 250-370-3425 or nicholls@camosun.bc.ca.
Trades & Technology Career Fair
Posted Mon, 20 Dec 2010
The Trades & Technology Career Fair is coming up on Thursday, February 3 2011. Note the date and watch out for more information in January.
Job Fair - food and beverage positions
Posted Fri, 17 Dec 2010
Ric's Grill is hiring for all positions in the Food & Beverage department at the new Prestige Resort Hotel in Sooke.
Date: Sunday, January 16
Time: 1 - 5 pm
Location: 910 Government St. Victoria
Student Employment November Prize Winner
Posted Thu, 09 Dec 2010
Celeste Stephens attended one of the Student Employment Fall workshop series - Strategic Volunteering & Employment Preparation Workshop and was the lucky winner of the November prize draw.
Final week of Student Employment Fall Workshop Series
Posted Wed, 01 Dec 2010
Ever thought about starting up your own business? Take advantage of our free workshop "How to Start Your Own Business" at the Lansdowne campus on Tuesday, December 7. Hear how volunteering can benefit you at "Strategic Volunteering & Employment Preparation: How to Get When You Give" on Wednesday, December 8.
Next week's Student Employment workshops
Posted Thu, 25 Nov 2010
Free workshops at the Lansdowne Campus! Tuesday, November 30 - "How to Ready Yourself for Employment" and on Wednesday, December 1 - "Social Media and Job Search."
Student Employment October draw prize winner...
Posted Thu, 25 Nov 2010
Congratulations to Mindy Jiang, winner of our Student Employment monthly draw prize. Mindy wins a $20 gift card supported by our Camosun College Cafeteria folks. Drop in to our office to inquire about services and to enter the draw for your chance to win!
Student Employment Workshops
Posted Tue, 16 Nov 2010
Don't miss the upcoming free workshops at the Lansdowne Campus! Tuesday, November 23 - "Okay REALLY...what do you want to do when you grow up?" and on Wednesday, November 24 - "Do you have what it takes to work on a cruise ship?"
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Seize a learning opportunity
Posted Tue, 16 Nov 2010
Gain valuable work experience in your field of study. Summer and part-time jobs for full time students available through FSWEP. Visit www.jobs.gc.ca for more info and apply on line.
Student Employment Monthly Draw
Posted Fri, 29 Oct 2010
Need help with your resume or job search? Book a personal appointment with an employment facilitator at employ@camosun.ca. Stop by the Co-op and Student Employment office (Interurban Campus - CC 251, Lansdowne Campus - Fisher 128) for your chance to win a $20 giftcard at the Camosun Bookstore.
Co-op announces 2010 Photo Contest winners
Posted Thu, 07 Oct 2010
Congratulations to the winners of the Co-op and Internship Photo Contest! As always, we received lots of great photos and tough decisions had to be made. Check out the winning photos here...
Co-operative Education Information Session for Business Students
Posted Wed, 29 Sep 2010
Find out more about co-operative education at the upcoming Business Co-op Information Session.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Campus Centre, Room 124 A/B
1:30 - 3pm
Note: International students are asked to stay until 3:30pm for additional information.
For more information, call 250-370-4100 or email joynsonc@camosun.bc.ca
Thinking of travelling abroad? THINK!nternational Expo!
Posted Thu, 23 Sep 2010
THINK!nternational is a trade show and seminar event showcasing different opportunities abroad! If you like to travel, want to study abroad, or are interested in working overseas or volunteering in a foreign country, then find your next adventure at THINK!nternational.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10am - 4pm
Vancouver Convention Centre
East Facility at Canada Place
Free tickets available. For more information, contact Travis at parsonst@camosun.bc.ca or 250-370-4410
Co-operative Education Information Session for Arts & Science Students
Posted Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Find out what co-op education is all about at the upcoming Co-op Information Session
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
2:30 - 3:20 pm
Young Building, Room 300
For more information call 250-370-3425 or email nichollsb@camosun.bc.ca
Photo contest deadline extended!
Posted Mon, 16 Aug 2010
Miss your chance to enter the Co-op Photo contest?
The deadline is now extended to Friday, August 20.
Great prizes to be won...
Contest rules and entry form...
Co-op and Internship Photo Contest 2010
Posted Tue, 01 Jun 2010
Co-op and internship students -don’t miss the photo opportunities on your work term! Great prizes to be won! Submit photos any time before August 11, 2010.
Contest rules and entry form…
National Co-op Student of the Year Award 2009
Posted Thu, 20 May 2010
Congratulations to Dusty Silvester (Environmental Technology) and Katherine Williams (Computer Systems Technology) – two of seven students recognized nationally for their co-op achievements. Katherine and Dusty join three other students in receiving honourable mention for this award, which is presented to a co-op student at both the college and university level each year. Well done!
Camosun College Yvonne Thompson Page Co-op Student of the Year Award 2009
Posted Wed, 12 May 2010
The Yvonne Thompson Page award is presented to an outstanding co-op student from each program area annually. Katherine Williams (Computer Systems Technology) has added yet another award to her impressive résumé and will receive her YTP award at the Trades & Technology Award Ceremony on May 14. Congratulations Katherine. We are very proud of your accomplishments.
Provincial Co-op Student of the Year Award 2009
Posted Tue, 04 May 2010
Katherine Williams (Computer Systems Technology) receives the Association for Co-operative Education in British Columbia/Yukon (ACE) Co-op Student of the Year Award at the college level! Co-op is proud to see this prestigious award won by a Camosun student for the third consecutive year. Congratulations to Katherine who will receive her award at the ACE Annual General Meeting in Nanaimo on May 13.
Co-op Photo Contest 2010
Posted Wed, 21 Apr 2010
Co-op is pleased to announce its fourth annual photo contest, which showcases co-op or internship students applying their education in the workplace. Get those cameras ready to roll and submit your photos any time up until August 11, 2010. Contest rules and entry form…
Co-op students get better jobs and earn more
Posted Wed, 21 Apr 2010
Co-op students find better work, earn more, study finds: A 3-phase study from the University of Waterloo finds that co-op students earn higher salaries and get more prestigious jobs following graduation compared to their non co-op counterparts. Drawing data from Statistics Canada's Youth in Transition Survey, the study reports that women are more likely to be in co-op at the college level, and men at the university level. Those in university co-op programs tend towards studies in engineering, applied and physical sciences, and mathematics, while college co-op students tend to express an interest in the humanities and the fine and applied arts.
Career fairs open world for students
Posted Wed, 21 Apr 2010
Read the Times Colonist article.
