Employment Skills
What is the term used to describe professional business attire with more relaxed, comfortable styles. The look remains neat, respectful and suitable for office environments.
Business Casual
How much is the current minimum wage?
$17.85 per hour
What is Forest Bathing?
Spending peaceful time in nature.
What are 3 trades that school district 42 offers students to study during their 12th grade year?
Electrical, plumbing, culinary, hairdressing etc.
How long does it take to complete the average bachelor of arts degree?
4 years
What goes in the top left hand corner of a cover letter?
Your contact info & the potential employers contact info
How long is it legal to work without having a break?
Maximum 5 hours (must provide 30 min break afterwards)
What are the benefits of meditation
Stress reduction
improves focus, memory, sleep
Promotes mental well being
What is red seal certification?
The interprovincial standard of excellence for skilled trades in Canada, allowing tradespeople to work across all provinces without retesting. It is the certificate endorsed with a red seal given upon passing a national exam and completing and apprenticeship.
What is the difference between College & University?
University is often larger, research focused, large classes, expensive tuitions, offering undergrad, Masters and PHD's degrees.
Colleges typically smaller, focusing on undergraduate studies, diplomas, smaller class sizes, affordable tuition.
What are two important things to remember when attending an interview?
-Be on time polite
-Dress nicely/clean
-Be organized with references & a pen
-Don't look at your phone
-Bring printed copies of resume
-Practice interview questions beforehand
What should you do if you slip fall and hurt yourself at work?
Tell your manager and fill out a work safe BC report.
What is one way to improve your health and wellness?
Read books on the topic or listen to or watch podcasts
Define Apprenticeship:
What are examples of 3 local colleges
BCIT, Douglas, Langara
What businesses does Jaques Kabuya own and operate? Which trade does he have a red seal in?
Culinary Arts
What is sexual harassment?
ANY unwelcome sexual behavior-verbal, physical, visual that makes a person feel offended, humiliated, intimidated or unsafe.
What is the number one stressor for students at Thomas Haney?
Procrastination
What is a jouneyperson?
A certified, skilled tradesperson who has completed an apprenticeship.
What are examples of 3 local Universities?
UBC, SFU, UVic, UFV
Why is Volunteering your time without pay so important?
It builds employability skills, improves your resume and it is a positive mental health routine.
Creates new opportunities, connections.
This organization in British Columbia is responsible for workplace safety rules and worker protection.
Worksafe BC-Alive After Five Presentation
What is an ancient holistic practice originating in India that unites body, mind and spirit through physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation.
Yoga
What is an apprentice?
A person who learns a skilled trade or craft by working for an employer for a fixed period, typically receiving low pay in exchange for training and experience. Hands on training combined with classroom instruction lasting 2-5 years.
What is a prerequisite?
These are the high school courses and grades you must have to get into a specific post-secondary program.