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When: April 23, 2025 | 5pm - 7:30pm
Where: Fisher Building, Foyer
School: Access
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Do you have questions about taking Upgrading courses, English Language Development courses, or Education and Career Planning courses at Camosun? Stop by our table for a chat!
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At Pacific Design Academy, we’re excited to invite you and the parents of your students to an upcoming free webinar designed to support teens who are passionate about creative fields like art, gaming, fashion, and design—but are unsure how to turn that passion into a successful career.
Webinar Details:
Topic: From Passion to Profession: Creative Careers Without a 4-Year Degree
Is your teen passionate about art, gaming, fashion, or design but unsure how to turn that passion into a real career? Many parents worry about their child’s future in creative industries, but the truth is—BC’s creative economy is booming, and there are high-demand career paths that don’t require a traditional university degree.
Registration Link: Register Here
Speaker: Lynne Risk - a UVic grad and former student advisor of 7+ years at UVic and RRU. A self-taught designer, she has over a decade of experience in BC’s creative industries. She’s worked in government, agencies, and freelance, and now teachers design at Pacific Design Academy.
In this webinar, the topics will cover:
✅ Fast, skills-focused education paths that lead to real jobs
✅ Thriving industries looking for creative talent
✅ The benefits of diplomas, certificates, and mentorship over a 4-year degree
✅ How your teen can build a fulfilling and financially stable career doing what they love
✅ Thriving industries looking for creative talent
✅ The benefits of diplomas, certificates, and mentorship over a 4-year degree
✅ How your teen can build a fulfilling and financially stable career doing what they love
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to support your teen in making smart, future-proof career choices—without the time and cost of a traditional university path.