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students to visit the North
Vancouver campus on Friday,
March 29 and experience
“College in a Day.”

The event, cosporsored by
North and West Vancouver School
Districts, the North Vancouver
Chamber of Commerce, Human
Resource Development Canada,
and the North Shore News, will
allow students to meet faculty,
participate in classroom
presentations and learn about
College programs. They will also
have an opportunity #5 visit the
Hali of Fame Cazeer Fair, open to
the general public from 9:30 am.
to 7 p.m., to meet potential
employers, College alumni and
current students.

Capilano College has a
tradition of putting students’ needs
first, Whether they have just
completed secondary school, want
to return to a post-secondary
institution to advance their
education, or are seeking career
enhanvement or change, Capilano
College offers a quality learning
experience in a supportive
atraosphere with 2 total
commitment to their students’
success, Small classes, faculty who
‘care, and excellent facilities have
all been cited by students 2s
reasons for attending the College.

In an age where lifelong
learning is essential, Capilano
College offers a number of
possibilities for “laddering”
allowing students to attend the
College, leave to enter the

workforce or persue other
interests, and return for further
education or training as often as
they wish, building upon their
past experience and earning
different credentials over time.
Laddering can be a valuable
personal strategy and is part of
the College's commitment to
encourage lifelong learning.
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employment-oriented programs
such as business, tourism, health,
landscape horticulture, media
resources, communications,
outdoor recreation, early
childhood education, and applied
information technology.

Capilano College also enjoys
an excellent reputation for its
strong academic programs, which
are widely acclaimed by

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of challenging and rewarding non-
credit courses offered through
Extension Programs and Services.

“T love Capilano College and I
don’t want to leave here. All my
teachers have been so amazing and
it's been great learning in a small,
beautiful and intimate setting,”
says Peter Vander Woude, 25,
Wildemess Leadership and General
Studies student

The College offers Bachelor
degrees in partnership with the
province's Open University, as well
as two post-baccalaureate
programs in Environmental Science
and Asia.

Students at the College can take
advantage of a full range of services
designed to help them maximize
their leaning experience.
Workshops on study skills, exam
preparation and note taking are
just a few of the offerings. The new

state-of-the-art library gives students

access to both the Coilege’s
Collection and those of other Lower
Mainland library resources.

Another highlight of student life
on campus is the sport and
tecreational activities ofered 2: the
Sportsplex. Students can sign up
for vatious intramural and fitness
programs, or use the facility for
personal training.

At Capilano College, the focus
is on success. Whether a person is
furthering their studies, changing
careers, cr enhancing their life,
Capiizno College is the place
wheze opportunities begin. For
complete program details, or to
apply ‘or fall enrolment, call 984-
4913. For information on non-
credit courses, call Extension
Services at 984-4901.

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It is a unique opportunity for Nomh Shove high
school students, members of our community, and tigh
schoots throughout the lower mainland. They will
meet with representatives from Capilano College
programs, successful alumni, and over 40 local
businesses on a one to one basis in a professioval
trade show environment.

“Even participants will pain invaluable inowledg: of
career choices from the ground up; they will discuss the
theory and practice with the people who do the hiring” #
says Capilano College Instructor Marilyn Taylor.

Produced exclusively by the Retail Marketing Co-op
Program, there are a few spaces silll available at press
time. This non-profit event is made possible by generous
contributions from: Husaan Resources and
Development Canada, North Vancouver Chamber of
Commerce, The North Shore News, C.G. A. Association of
8.C., Seanix Computers and SOVO Computers and North
Shore Schooi Districts 44 and 45. ‘The event's produc-
tion by students is an exmple of the ‘hands on’ training
offered through many Capilano College Programs.

in addition to focal business exhibitors, there will
be guest speakers outlining contemporary labour
trends, Internet and Corel Draw demonstrations, a
theatre showing competitive snowboarding videos
from Westheach and entectainment by on-campus
music talent.

“Given the rising cost of tuition, and the
restructuring of jobs within our economy, students
must arm themselves with job-specific skills in
order to succeed. Our event will allow students to :
see the hig picture and chart their path to success”
says Retail Marketing Co-op student Brenda Pedroa.

Capilano College is a progressive educational

knowledge of where these programs lead.
Written ty: Tory Madden,
Retail Marketing Co-op Student

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