Museum Career Exploration

by Royal BC Museum (Canada)

Big museums require a big staff—from carpenters to writers, scientists, historians and conservators. Join a museum educator for a 45 minute walk through the museum to meet at least three different staff in their work places at the Royal BC Museum. For example, you might find out what a typical day is like for a curator, exhibit designer or security guard. Explore 21st century job skills through a range of positions and career paths. Find out how the use of technology has changed in the span of a 30-year career. What kind of training and education do you need to follow one of these museum career paths? Time for Q&A included.

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $120.00

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

10 participants

Maximum participants:

For optimum interactivity we suggest one group per booking (25 participants), maximum 2 groups (50 participants)

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Community Interests, Economics/Business, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Industrial Technology, Leadership, Sciences, Service Learning, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Royal BC Museum (Canada)

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

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50% 24 hours or less
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About This Provider

Royal BC Museum (Canada)

Victoria, British Columbia
Canada

Can’t get here in person? No problem. If you have access to a computer with a camera, a wired high-speed internet connection, a large screen and sound, we can deliver a Digital Field Trip to you and your learners! Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. They are live, two-way, interactive virtual learning experiences. We can see and hear you, and you can see and hear us.

For available dates/times, book on our website (https://sales.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/default.aspx?tagid=7)

Contact:
RBCM Learning Department
dft@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
250-812-8013

Program Details

Format

1. Program begins with introductions to the educator, the Royal BC Museum and an overview of program.
2. Educator walks to three different areas of the museum to meet with three different museum employees. Each employee discusses:
a. Their training and education

b. Job and career, with an emphasis on 21st century job skills, for example
• Creativity
• Using technology and media
• Critical thinking
• Collaborating
• Communication
• Flexibility

c. How their jobs have changed over time (if applicable)

d. What they do in a typical day

3. Questions and answers are encouraged throughout and at the end of the program.

Objectives

Learners/Participants will:

• Appreciate the range and variety of careers within a large museum (cultural sector)
• Understand the value and role of at least three 21st century job skills
• Virtually visit at least three different work environments at the museum
-Consider the range of skills, training and education required for these jobs

Standards Alignment

State Standards

British Columbia Curriculum https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum
• Grade 7–9 Career Education
• Grade 7–9 Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies