The Art Institute of Vancouver : SWEAT

March 22 – 25, 2010

The Art Institute of Vancouver annual SWEAT program provides students with valuable work experience in a simulated work environment. Particularly valuable to those high school students who are required to complete work experience as part of graduation requirements, SWEAT allows students access to a broader range of fields, meaning their work experience will be relevant to what they really want to do.

Each year, up to 500 high school students come to SWEAT to get first-hand insight into their chosen field, meet creative individuals who share their passion, and enjoy a fun experience.

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Some of the activities from last year's SWEAT

Eligibility:
SWEAT applicants should be Grade 10 or above; priority will be given to Grade 12 students. The Art Institute of Vancouver does not guarantee that students will be placed in the program or that all programs will run. This will be based on a number of factors, including application numbers and availability of facilities and instructors. Programs may be subject to content change or cancellation.

Application Requirements:
Please scan and e-mail the following documents to: AiVSweat@aii.edu or post to the address below.

•  A 150- to 200-word statement about why you are suitable for the SWEAT program
•  Completed photo release form
•  Copy of your current high school transcript
•  Brief letter of recommendation from the subject teacher or a career counselor from your school. Teachers may also do this themselves by using the TEACHERS page on this site.
•  Payment of $60 enrollment fee*:

• Credit card payments can be made on the APPLY NOW page.
• Cheque** payments can be made out to The Art Institute of Vancouver and mailed to:

Attn: Rachel Tuttle, SWEAT coordinator
The Art Institute of Vancouver
2665 Renfrew Street
Vancouver, BC V5M 0A7

*Full payment and application must be received by February 22, 2010.
**Please clearly mark student’s name and date of birth on back of cheque.

Refund Policy:
A refund will only be offered if there is no available place in any of the top three programs selected or if the student does not meet the requirements of the SWEAT program. If a student is accepted but withdraws from the program or does not attend, he or she will not be eligible for a refund.