CRTP Networking Event connects students and alumni

The Corporate Readiness Training Program (CRTP) and the BVCAA connected 23 CRTP alumni with 38 current CRTP students on February 11 for the CRTP Potluck Networking Round Table event.

"This event is all about celebrating our graduates' many success stories and helping them to build a cupportive network of mentors, fellow foreign-trained professionals, and friends," said Laurel Madro, Team Lead - CRTP.

"We used to just have a potluck with our students each semester, but then saw the opportunity to ramp things up by involving the Alumni Association and our amazing family of CRTP alumni."

A CRTP alumnus was placed at each table to answer current students' questions about life after the program and share their experiences in the Canadian workforce.

The group of alumni included: petroleum engineers, marketing managers, IT professionals, project managers and soil scientists with one thing in common - the CRTP program helped them to gain their footing in the Canadian labour market.

Karina Colina, a current CRTP student and former public relations and communications specialist from Venezuela, won this year's TRICO Homes Corporate Readiness Training Award, presented at the event by TRICO Homes Vice President of Community and Corporate Relations, Richard Gotfried.

"Winning this award will help me complete the program and ensure finding a job related to my previous experience in Venezuela," said Karina.

"I chose CRTP because it gives invaluable strategies to write and effective professional cover letter and resume, for success in job interviews, to network, and to understand Calgary's corporate culture."

Upon receipt of the award Karina then presented Richard Gotfried with a framed piece of colourful art depicting her hometown of Maracaibo, Venezuela.

The TRICO Homes Corporate Readiness Training Award is one of the largest awards given out at Bow Valley College and is presented annually to a CRTP student who is not eligible for other funding, carries a credential from another country, and demonstrates a positive attitude.

Written by: Curtis Christian, Media Relations Officer, Bow Valley College
Posted with the permission of Marketing and Communications at Bow Valley College

Partner Spotlight: BVCAA signs on with Industrial Alliance Pacific

The Bow Valley College Alumni Association is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Industrial Alliance Pacific to offer group insurance rates to the Bow Valley College Alumni.

One of the benefits of a program such as this is the buying power that being part of a large community of alumni brings. With this plan, you will have access to both low group rates and the portability of a personal plan.

The following insurance products are available to you, as Bow Valley College Alumni, through Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance and Financial Services:

• Term Life Insurance
• Dependent Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Office Overhead Insurance

For more information on these products, please visit: http://www.iapacific.com/bvc

To celebrate our new partnership Industrial Alliance Pacific if offering a special limited-time offer exclusive to BVC Alumni and spouses!

$25,000 of Guaranteed Acceptance Critical Illness Insurance

As part of this special introduction to the Bow Valley College Group Insurance Program, BVC Alumni and their spouses qualify for $25,000 of Guaranteed Acceptance Critical Illness Insurance. You do not have to answer any health or lifestyle questions, as long as you apply by April 30^th 2011. Your acceptance is guaranteed regardless of your medical history. For full details please visit the IAP website.

Spring CLPNA Conference News & Registration

Bow Valley College is proud to be sponsoring the CLPNA Spring Conference again this year, and as part of our participation, we can offer alumni special discount pricing!

The CLPNA 2011 Spring Conference is a world-class event, attracting presenters and delegates from all across Alberta. It offers an exciting and dynamic agenda that fills two full days at Calgary's Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Refresh your practice, have fun with your colleagues, learn, network, share your voice and enjoy a well deserved break.

The following special registration code will need to be entered in the box at the bottom of the registration link: AFBVC88

To take advantage of the special alumni pricing, click here.

The Bow Valley College Alumni Association would like to congratulate the 2011 winners of the Win Your Way to the CLPNA Contest: Shari-Lynn Penlebury and Trevor Mallyon.

Each winner will receive a full CLPNA conference registration package, accommodations (if needed) and a seat at the Bow Valley College VIP table at the gala and awards dinner.