Future of Work Camp at UBC, Residence Included

Tamwood Camps

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Future of Work

Entrepreneurship and Career Planning Camp

Skill Level: No skills required

The world of work is changing; many of the jobs our children will hold in the future do not exist yet. Join a group of teens from around the world who want to get ahead in learning about the world of work and the industries that are leading in creativity and innovation. An introduction to entrepreneurship, through an experiential business startup project, where students will have a fun and friendly competition – having to think creatively and problem-solve, using real-world techniques and solutions.

Features
- Professional instruction in career planning
- Business visits and on-campus talks by industry professionals
- How to identify core values, personal mission and purpose
- Skills needed to be successful in the workplace of the future.
- The top 25 careers of the future and the educational pathways and skills needed Introduction to entrepreneurship
- Learn about alternative career fields such as VR/AR, AI, and more
- The importance of sustainability and social enterprise
- Leadership skills and the importance of personal leadership and responsibility

FOR BOOKING: the program lasts for 2 weeks, not 1

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Activity
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Activity
07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Evening session
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Vancouver.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 15 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

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"Was the best thing I ever did"

Julia Carmo, student from Brazil

I liked the classes and the teachers. I didn't like the marchial arts. I loved my room but I didn't liked the bathroom.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Tamwood Camps offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Vancouver Camps Residence at SFU

Included
weekly
Age range: 7 - 18 years old
Address: 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6, Canada
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
The majority of campers living in residence are assigned to single dormitory rooms at SFU. All washrooms are shared facilities. Meals are served buffet style in the campus dining hall.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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