News.Since September of last year, the Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Parry Sound, town (1991 pop. 6,125), S Ont., Canada, on Parry Sound, an inlet of Georgian Bay of Lake Huron. It is an active port and the center of a popular vacation area. Local Training and Adjustment Board's 2004/2005 Passport to Prosperity Campaign has been heightening awareness of school- to-work transition programs amongst students, parents and community stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. throughout the districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. This year's activity based approached has proved to be the most successful, delivering many exciting events in partnership with community stakeholders, including Education, throughout the districts. Because of the success of these events, the Campaign has successfully recruited hundreds of new employers to the Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Local Training and Adjustment Board's Passport to Prosperity database and informed dozens more of the benefits of school-to-work opportunities. More employers have become involved with their local schools in programs such as; cooperative education
The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view , job shadowing and mentoring. All provide students with an opportunity to enhance classroom learning with planned learning in the workplace. These opportunities can help all students plan their careers and develop the important skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for future successes in the work place. Some of this year's Campaign highlights include: Bridges to Better Business: (Muskoka, North Bay and Parry Sound) A day aimed at assisting small businesses by offering various networking opportunities, interactive workshops and an after hours Adv. 1. after hours - not during regular hours; "he often worked after hours" trade show. Competition Technologique: (Sturgeon sturgeon, primitive fish of the northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Unlike evolutionarily advanced fishes, it has a fine-grained hide, with very reduced scalation, a mostly cartilaginous skeleton, upturned tail fins, and a mouth set well back on the Falls) A fun filled day for students to display their technical skills in a regional competition. Health Sector Tour Day for Students: (Bracebridge) A one-day event one-day event a contraction of the three-day event but like that contest is aimed at selecting the best all-round horse and rider. The events usually contested are show-jumping, dressage and cross-country. created for Muskoka High School students to bring awareness of the variety of career options available in the Health Sector. Facilities toured included the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, The Pines Long term Care Facility and the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit. Muskoka Industry Tour: (Bracebridge) This tour took local educators "Behind the Closed Doors" of local industries True North Log Homes, Muskoka Roof Truss and Woodsmiths of Muskoka in order that they become more aware of the local employment opportunities available. Women in Business Symposium: (Gravenhurst) A two day event highlighting and honouring those women who have made a significant contribution to the Muskoka business community. Workshops, presentations and a networking tradeshow were only a few of the events highlights. Parry Sound Industry Tour: (Parry Sound) Members of the Parry Sound community were exposed to a variety of employers in the area and were able to discuss the various employment options that exist in each industry. Employers visited included: Ross Windows and Doors, Found Aircraft and Conner Industries. Back to Business 101: (North Bay) A Business Centre initiative designed to provide information and guidance to high school students regarding making decisions early on to prepare for their financial future. Explore the Trades and More!: (North Bay) A one-day fair devoted to exploring a career within the skilled trades. This event was host to over 50 exhibitors and over 800 attendees. Nipissing Industry Tour: (North Bay) Local teachers were able to "Go Behind the Closed Doors" of local industries Plastitech Products, JN Precise and Trans Canada Pipeline. Cardboard Boat Races A cardboard boat race is a common school-spirit competition for students of high school and college age. A typical competition format allows competitors a fixed build time, using only a predetermined number of cardboard sheets, glue, adding machine tape, and paint. : (North Bay and Bracebridge) Hosted by the OYAP OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs coordinators of each region, this all day event allowed students to design, construct and test out watercraft made of cardboard, duct tape duct tape n. A usually silver adhesive tape made of cloth mesh coated with a waterproof material, originally designed for sealing heating and air-conditioning ducts. Noun 1. and rubber cement. Coop Interview Day: (Burks Falls) The Employment Resource Centre and the local High School partnered to conduct a "Mock Interview A mock interview is videotaped interview, and one of the very best ways to prepare for a real life employment interview. It allows you to gain experience and practice in answering questions which you are likely to be asked by the recruiter. Day" for students in order that they could gain and practise interview skills and techniques. Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: (Bracebridge) A networking event designed to provide local businesses with a chance to explore some of the programs offered by local service providers. Parry Sound Job Fair: (Parry Sound) A one day event where members of the public including secondary school students were invited to meet and gather information about local employers and service providers in the area. Youth Extravaganza ex·trav·a·gan·za n. 1. An elaborate, spectacular entertainment or display: "Washington is an extravaganza of great buildings, greenery, and monuments" Larry Griffin. : (North Bay) Local youth were invited to attend this evening consisting of networking and a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. in order to highlight and provide information on becoming a young entrepreneur. Almaguin Nipissing Travel Association: (North Bay) Passport to Prosperity was able to participate in the Annual General Meeting in order to bring awareness of school to work options available in the tourism sector. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As this year's Campaign comes to a close, it is important to thank the many partners who assisted with the facilitation Facilitation The process of providing a market for a security. Normally, this refers to bids and offers made for large blocks of securities, such as those traded by institutions. of these very influential activities. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTNERED WITH THE LTAB'S PASSPORT TO PROSPERITY CAMPAIGN DURING THE LAST YEAR! Please watch for details of the Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Local Training and Adjustment Board's 2005/2006 Passport to Prosperity Campaign to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. late August 2005. Passport to Prosperity is an employer recruitment and awareness campaign funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and delivered locally by the Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Local Training and Adjustment Board. For more information on the campaign, please contact Passport to Prosperity Coordinator, Stacie Priebe-Fiddler at passport@ltab20.on.ca or visit the website www.ltab20.on.ca |
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