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Careers

VECTOR

VECTOR is an online resource that lets you view videos on 185 occupations in Canada. Each occupational profile describes the education and training needed, the skills and interests associated with the job, and the approximate salary earned. VECTOR also provides links to hundreds of organizations in Canada that can help with information on jobs and careers. Learn more www.vector.cfee.org

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Dates / Events / History

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Day is known as Memorial Day and is observed on the Monday nearest July 1. It commemorates the death of Newfoundlanders in the Battle of Beaumont Hamel as part of the Battle of the Somme in World War I.

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Did you know?

Some common business practices and customs would include: providing follow-up to a meeting in a timely, efficient manner and participation of a diverse group of people reflecting the diversity of the workplace.

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Education / Training

Public school

The school system provides most textbooks and some supplies used in public schools.There are some exceptions to this. Students usually need to provide their own pencils, pens, erasers, paper, and rulers.

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Government

In Canada, some health products such as lotions, liniments, and headache remedies can be purchased at many stores. Some drugs can only be purchased with a prescription from a doctor.These drugs can only be obtained from a licensed pharmacist. If you need a drug, a doctor will write you out a prescription, which you can take to a pharmacy or drugstore to have filled.

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Jobs / Business

Workers with Disabilities

Workplaces across Canada will, in many cases, be designed to enable workers with disabilities to have an equal opportunity for employment. Government employers make particular efforts to ensure that workplaces are designed to accommodate those with disabilities.There are associations in Canada to help those with disabilities find employment. See page 220 for a list of some of these organizations. Learn more

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Money Matters

Car: Lease or buy?

When you lease a car, you pay a monthly lease cost.There will be a limit on the number of kilometres you can drive, on average, per year.When you return the car, the mileage will be checked.You will be charged a fee for each kilometre over your limit.You must return the car in reasonable condition. If the car is damaged or has not been properly maintained, you may have to pay an additional cost when you return it. Most leases are for 36 or 48 months..

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