Student Resources
Kwantlen Resources
Job Postings
Access jobs postings from a variety of employers online at the Kwantlen Job Posting System.
Career Counselling
Did you know that students who have a clear career and/or educational goal are more likely to:
- Stay in school
- Complete their studies more quickly
- Have a higher GPA
- Express greater satisfaction with their studies?
It's true! But don't panic if haven't gotten that far yet – Kwantlen's Counsellors can help you to figure out where you're headed. We offer the following career services:
Learning Centres
The Learning Centre offers:
- One-to-one or small group tutoring
- in many subjects
- in study skills and learning strategies
- in computer use - myKwantlen, moodle, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Help in forming study groups, and space for study group meetings
- Program-related reference materials
- Handouts on effective study skills and learning strategies
- Computer labs, with printers and photocopiers
- Video and DVD viewing stations
- Math review videos
- Materials for TOEFL and LPI preparation
- Links to helpful websites of all kinds
International Education
International Education Advising offers:
- Extending Study Permit in Canada
- Applying for an Intial (New) Study Permit
- Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visa
- Work Permits (On or off-Campus, Co-op & Internship and Post-Graduation Work Permits)
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Applying for a US Visas
- Inviting Family or Friends to Visit Canada
- Private medical Insurance
- Applying for BC Medical Service Plan
- KSA MultiPass
- Adapting to Culture Shock
- Academic support
Student Leadership and Development
Student Leadership and Development offers:
- New Student Orientation
- Orientation Student Leadership Team
- Parent Orientation
- Web resources for transition & success
- Annual Celebration of Excellence and Student Leadership Recognition
- Get Involved - Give Back Week (September)
- Global Villagers Team support (Community Service & Global Citizenship)
- Student Life Website
- Sponsorship for student leadership of co-curricular events/projects
- Annual Student Leadership Conference
- Leadership Speaker Series
- Student Leadership Seminar series
- Peer Mentor Program (coming in 2010-11)
- Research & assessment on student transition/success
Kwantlen University Student Association
The mission of the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) is to support its members during their time of study by ensuring adequate provision for their welfare, activities, political, and social needs. Through its democratic procedures, the KSA represents and reflects the concerns and priorities of its membership to the Polytechnic University and beyond, and strives to uphold the rights of each of its members.
Kwantlen Student Association Offers:
- Student Clubs
- KSA Multi Pass
- REBOOT Computer Service
- KSA Intramurals
- BCBookworm.com
- KSA Member Services
- And more
START Volunteer Program
The KSA START Volunteer Program assists Kwantlen students to get actively involved in their community. START is committed to enriching lives and to develop a socially responsible campus, community and society.
What can you do at START? Tons, create events, work in our office, talk to students, marketing and much more. It gives students independence and allows them to do what they want to improve their University experience.
Kwantlen Alumni Association
The Kwantlen Polytechnic University Alumni Association will bring together Kwantlen alumni and help them build lifelong relationships with the university and the community, increasing the institution's reputation and the impact that graduates have on Kwantlen and the world.
AIESEC
Present in over 107 countries and territories and with over 50,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest student-run organization. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter today. For over 60 years, students involved in AIESEC have gained skills and competencies through challenging leadership experiences, international internships, and interaction with an extensive global network.
Working In Canada
Working in Canada provides job seekers with valuable information about job classifications, wage information, outlooks for future demand, skills and certifications necessary, regulations, and much more.
Watch the video below to find out how Working in Canada can help you:
BC Work Futures
Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the B.C. labour market. It is for learners, individuals interested in changing careers or re-entering the labour market, and for career practitioners.
Career Options Magazine
Career Options helps students and recent graduates in their job search. This magazine includes vital career search tips from the experts, industry profiles, articles on interviewing and researching companies, a career search section, helpful information for co-op and internship students and much more! Career Options Magazine is Published by the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and produced by Innivity Marketing Group. Pick up a copy in the career services office. Visit CACEE at www.cacee.com.
International Work
These are external links and resources which are not screened by Career Services. Be sure to research any of these opportunities carefully.
Interview Video
Disclaimer
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