My Network

1. Close Friends: Many of my friends are already employed. For example, in a residential care facility, restaurants, and retail outlets. They could give me good references with their employers, which could lead to better employment opportunities.

2. Auntie Maureen: My aunt is an instructor at the Okanagan College. She could inform me of any volunteer or work opportunities involving summer camps at the college.

3. Tessa S. (Family Friend): Tessa is a family friend who is very involved in the community. She could write me a strong letter of reference supporting my reliability and work ethic.

4. Ms. Margaret (flute teacher) : I worked with her for many years as her flute student. I was involved in ensembles, concerts, and competitions under her guidance. She could attest to my work ethic and perseverance in a letter of reference. She could also help me find work or volunteer opportunities at summer music camps.

5. Ms. Sra (English teacher): Ms. Sra is one of my favourite teachers at KSS. Since I am an honours student, she could help me obtain a tutoring position, or write me a letter of reference for a competitive writing camp/program in the future.

6. Joanna Dorward (Cottonwoods volunteer coordinator) : I volunteered for cottonwood over the course of an entire year. She has offered to write me a letter of reference and provides me with connections in the healthcare field, which is something I'm very interested in.

7. Librarian (Liz Burns): Liz is a librarian at the Okanagan Regional Library. I love books and reading, so she could give me useful information on any upcoming employment or volunteering positions at the library.

8. Owner of Lakeview Market (Barb Jones): She is my grocer, and regularly hires students for part time employment. Although I do not know her well, she is a close friend of my Grandmother.

9. Mom: I am very interested in childcare, and since my mom is a teacher she has great connections with the parents in the community for summer work.

10. Nana and Grandpa: My grandparents are small business owners and know a large portion of the entrepreneurial sector of the community. This could help me get summer employment.

11. Ms. Pavlik: Supported me and my peers in our work at the middle school lunch store. I learned to work the cash register and function in a bustling environment. She could write me a letter of reference for work in a restaurant or cafe.

12. Angela Wallace (neighbour): A close neighbour for many years, I have babysat and dog-walked for her countless times. Having young kids she has many connections with families in the community, and would recommend me to her friends and family.

13. MP (S. Fuhr): He can provide resources and information on Canadian summer youth employment.

14. Dr. Pat (small animal vet): This is my families veterinarian, and she could give information on volunteer work at the SPCA, as well as job opportunities in this field.

15. Local Journalist: I am very interested in journalism as a future career, so job shadowing a person in this field would be very informative. They could also help me determine the path I would need to take to become a journalist in terms of education.