BUSINESS BRIEFS

JOB FAIR

THE 1991 annuaj Vancouver Job Fair will be held Sept. 17 and 18 at the B.C. Enterprise Hall, 760 Pacific Boulevard South (on the old Expo site).

Prospective job hunters will have the chance to speak with over 20 employers who have dozens of positions to fill.

Each of the participating firms will be represented by booths staf- fed with hiring managers. The Job Fair provides candidates with the opportunity to introduce themselves to these employers per- sonally without having to make an appointment.

OPTIONS

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of many. volunteer opportunities available from North Shore Community Services (NSCS).:

AN INTERVIEWER with good people skills is wanted to interview prospective volunteers and refer them to agencies for volunteer opportunities. A knowledge of community services will be beneficial. The hours are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Training and orientation will be provided. .

A PATIENT tutor is needed to help physically challenged peopie, who have no verbal skills, in a speech assisted treading and writ- ing program on a_ one-to-one basis. Word processing skills will

You may qualify for a GRANT of up to

$5,000 for home repairs.

You may also obtain a repayable loan if the

repair costs exceed the grant. income ceilin

households which income of up to $41,00

Households with a gross annual income of:

$13,000 or less may be eligible for a $15,000

$17,000

$20,000

RRAP

For further inferrnation please call 737-4065 or

737-4066

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

for a couple or 1 person household is $25,000 per year. Larger ua ity may have an

BUSINESS

The companies use the Job bair format as a means of pre-sereen- ing qualified candidates 10 fill immediate and future vacancies. In past events, individual firms have hired anywhere from one to 28 employees from introductions made at the fair.

Employers often keep additional resumes on file and fill vacancies that occur one to six months after the fair from the resumes they received during the fair.

Some tips for job hunters are:

e dress as you would for any interview. Candidates who are business-like and serious about their job search will make a more favorable impression than those who look like they have nothing better to do with their time;

© bring an up-to-date resume so employers can evaluate past expe- siences and education;

read the show guide provided at the entrance to the Job Fair prior to introducing yourself to employers;

be assertive employers;

*ask employers how you can follow up with them;

© attend the seminars.

The Job Fair is open to the public on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The admission is $2 and no pre-registration is re- quired. For more information call 669-6618.

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ARRESTING IDEA

FORMER VANCOUVER City Police officer Christopher Raines is now running a Coquitlam-based company which produces belts, holsters, undercover and tactical equipment for police and security officers using lighter and more durable fabrics such as cordura and divers’ web, the same miateri- als used in mountain climbing gear.

Pro Carry Systems International Inc. will receive a repayable con- tribution of $50,000 from the fed- eral government to develop more products, begin marketing and build up inventory.

Raines began redesigning equipment for himself while a constable with the Vancouver City Potice Department. Soon fellow officers began asking for samples and other Lower Mainland pclice departments began placing orders, attracted by Pro Carry’s less ex- pensive, better quality and lighter weight products.

in addition to conventional marketing efforts, Raines, who holds a gold medal for shooting in the Police and Fire Olympic Games, plans to stage shooting competitions, street safety semi- nars and product demonstrations to promote the Pro Carry line.

OFFICE MOVES A RENOVATED Gastown office

FOR VOLUNTEERS

be he!pful. The hours are flexible and the volunteer will receive two credits at Capilano College at no cost.

AN EXPERIENCED office assistant is needed by a library foundation to answer teiephone enquiries, enter donations, issue receipts and complete other basic office duties. The hours are flexi- ble and training provided.

IF YOU enjoy nature and have good speaking skills come and conduct nature walks for elemen- tary school children. Training is in September and the program starts in October.

A VOLUNTEER teacher with good communication and English

‘skills is needed to facilitate school

programs in marine education at the Vancouver Aquarium. Train- ing will be provided. A commit- ment of two hours per week from September to May is required. The volunteer should have a strong commitment to en- vironmental conservation.

TEENS aged 14 to 18 years who enjoy working with elderly people are needed to help seniors with reading, writing letters, playing games and sharing walks. Training will be provided and the hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

ff you are interested in volun- teering call Dru at 985-7138. NSCS is a member agency of the United Way.

Grants for Home Repairs "| can now sleep easier because my leaking roof has been repaired with RRAP assistance."

Repairs related to heaith and safety such as

plumbing, heating, electrical wiring,

foundations, and leaking roofs are given

priority. Porches, stairs and exterior painting

$5,000 Grant contractors.

$4,000 Grant $3,000 Grant $1,500 Grant

may also be considered.

R.R.A.P. is directed to low income households and offers financial assistance, home inspection and advice on the selection and hiring of home repair

*An additional grant and loan may be available to improve the accessibility of the home for disabled persons.

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Helping to house Canadians #400-2600 Grandville St. Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V7

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RIEFS

at 503-134 Water Street is the new home of the Architectural In- stitute of B.C. (AIBC). The in- stitute opens for business in its new office an Sept. 16.

The move is the first step towards a long-time goal of the institute. Once a suitable site has been found, the AIBC will an- nounce a province-wide competi- tion to design the permanent headquarters, a building that will represent excellence in B.C. ar- chitecture while offering an ex- panded range of services to both architects and the public.

From its Gastown = storefront location, the AIBC aims to in-

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crease public accessibility of ar- chitecture through public informa- tion programs

The AIBC is a. selt-governing body dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of iis members in all areas relating to the practice of architecture,

THE BEST RESULTS COME | FROM TEAM WORK

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