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July 22nd, 2010
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July 8th, 2010
New Teaching Resource Available In Fall 2010-2011The Learning Partnership is pleased to be working with WiN (Women in Nuclear) and their partners in creating a new learning resource for release in the fall of the 2010-2011 academic year. [more]  Career education resource featuring careers in the NUCLEAR SECTOR |
A New Career Resource For Students and TeachersTREC’s Green Collar Careers (GCC) program is a new initiative that addresses the labour needs of the emerging green energy industry by preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s jobs: www.greencollarcareers.ca [more] www.greencollarcareers.ca |
New Labour Market Information Guides By SectorThe Hamilton Training Advisory Board presents four new Labour Market Information Guides [more] www.employerregistry.ca |
Research Now Available On E-LibraryThe following new reports are now available on the e-Library. [more] |
HWDSB Receives Award of ExcellenceWhat originally started as an iPhone themed booklet to promote HWDSB’s Programs of Choice and Specialist High Skills Major programs, later became an online tool that’s functionality and design garnered HWDSB’S Corporate Communications team the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) Award of Excellence. [more] http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/media/news/details.aspx?id=1132 |
OSCVI to Offer High Skills ProgramHelping students take an advanced step towards getting a job in the health field is just around the corner at OSCVI in Owen Sound. [more] http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=25918 |
July 1st, 2010
The IEC Catalyst Business Edition |
MyCharityConnects 2.010 Conference Slides Now OnlineSlides from the MyCharityConnects 2.010 Conference. [more] |
n-gen Tales from the Retail Sector: Lessons for EveryoneNewsletter from n-gen, the next generation of people performance [more] http://www.ngenperformance.com/ |
June 29th, 2010
The Bilingual Job fair fall 2010Dear Recruiter: Are you looking for bilingual personnel? If the answer is YES, then join the Bilingual Job Fair in Toronto and/or Ottawa and meet face-to-face with hundreds of candidates. [more] http://www.bilinguallink.com/ |
Two Holy Cross students graduate with ‘red seal diplomas’Two students will graduate from Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School June 29 with special Red Seal Diplomas prepared specifically for them from the Ontario Ministry of Education. [more] http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2646441 |
June 25th, 2010
ONN To Offer Workshop On Bill 168 RequirementsOn July 5th, ONN will be offering a workshop to help nonprofits understand and meet their compliance requirements under Bill 168. [more] http://guestlistapp.com/events/24780 |
June 23rd, 2010
Summer Co-operative Education a popular choice for Rainbow studentsThe number of students enrolled in the Rainbow District School Board’s Summer Co-operative Education Program has more than doubled this year. Close to 130 secondary students will complete placements with local employers. [more] http://www.rainbowschools.ca/news/2010/13413.php |
June 22nd, 2010
Nantyr introduces new high skills programsSecondary school students will have greater access to career-related programs with the addition of eight new Specialist High Skills Major programs in the Simcoe County District School Board. [more] http://www.innisfilscope.com/news/2010-06-23/News/Nantyr_introduces_new_high_skills_programs.html |
Your Career PathThe path that takes you from student to employee can be tricky to navigate. There are a few simple steps you can follow to ease the transition; consider your interests and talents, develop your skills, choose your occupation and, find a job. [more] http://myeschool.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/your-career-path/ |
Good News For Youth In Northern OntarioOrazietti announces job experience and training for 300 northern youth. [more] http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=26651 |
June 19th, 2010
Holy Cross students gain hands-on experience for future careersPosted By Miranda Oostrom for Kingston This Week [more] http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2627860 |
June 18th, 2010
Co-op education allows students to test drive careersIn Ontario's curriculum, students in high school have the opportunity to take the co-operative education program, a course that allows them to receive first-hand experience in the career they are interested in. [more] http://kenoradailyminerandnews.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2630007 |
June 17th, 2010
Bus- Ed. Partnership at Bishop Macdonell CHS receives a 2010 AwardPosted by: The Career Education Council Guelph Wellington Dufferin [more] http://www.employerregistry.ca/L/Guelphen/NewsEvents/tabid/898/Default.aspx?announcementId=5b06cb56-3ffe-4868-bc72-00c6dc1200b6 |
New high skills major at BantingWhen school starts up again in September, a dozen or more Banting Memorial High School students will embark on an education path towards careers in nursing, physiotherapy and fitness. [more] http://www.simcoe.com/community/alliston/article/835563 |
June 16th, 2010
Wilkinson Announces More Opportunities For Area High School StudentsOntario Expands Specialist High Skills Major Program [more] http://www.johnwilkinson.onmpp.ca/pressreleases.aspx?id=97 |
June 13th, 2010
Wilkinson Announces More Opportunities for Area High School StudentsOntario Expands Specialist High Skills Major Program [more] http://www.johnwilkinson.onmpp.ca/pressreleases.aspx?id=99 |
June 9th, 2010
Co-op program gives direction to at-risk studentStruggling Saint Paul High School student Holly Meisner found direction through her co-op education placement. [more] http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2614020&auth=ALISON%20LANGLEY/QMI%20Agency |
June 7th, 2010
Young Canadians' Attitudes Towards ScienceThe Canada Foundation for Innovation and Ipsos Reid present the first nationwide study of young Canadians attitudes towards science. [more] http://www.ipsos-na.com/news-polls/pressrelease.aspx?id=4804 Canadian Youth Science Monitor - Final Report May 2010 |
May 28th, 2010
McGuinty Government Expands Specialist High Skills Major ProgramMore local high school students will get an academic and career edge with the expansion of the Specialist High School Majors (SHSM) program at local schools this fall. [more] http://www.carolmitchell.ca/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1275225390&archive=&start_from=&ucat=13& |
Special Awards for Special Volunteers at Profiling Excellence CeremonySir John A. Macdonald students were commissioned to create one-of-a-kind awards for 2010 Profiling Excellence volunteers. [more] http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/media/news/details.aspx?id=1099 |
TVDSB announces new Specialist High Skills Major programs |
May 27th, 2010
New Specialist High Skills Major Programs |
Giving York South-Weston High School Students More OpportunitiesMcGuinty Government Expands Specialist High Skills Major Program [more] http://lauraalbanese.onmpp.ca/DocumentEN.aspx?id=91 |
May 22nd, 2010
Co-op programs help communities survivePosted By Daniel Pearce, Simcoe Reformer [more] http://www.simcoereformer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2577014 |
May 21st, 2010
DSBN Expands Specialist High Skills Majors OfferingsSHSM AnncThe District School Board of Niagara is opening up even more pathways to success for students. [more] http://www.dsbn.org/Communications/news-release.aspx?id=10732 |
May 20th, 2010
Announcement: Bill 65, the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, Ontario Nonprofit NetworkOn May 13th, 2010 the Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister of Consumer services introduced Bill 65, the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 to the Ontario Legislature for its First Reading. [more] http://torontotheatre.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/announcement-bill-65-the-not-for-profit-corporations-act-ontario-nonprofit-network/ |
May 18th, 2010
1st Joint TCDSB/TDSB Job Fair for Secondary School StudentsToronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board partner in 2010 Job Fair supporting over 1000 students entering the workforce! [more] http://www.employerregistry.ca/L/GTAen/NewsEvents/tabid/449/Default.aspx?announcementId=3dd9a104-0c36-4b17-9348-aabdb6d917db |
JD Smith Provides Co Op Placement for Local High School |
May 16th, 2010
Mrs. Turner Awarded Ontario Provincial Partnership Council Honour |
May 14th, 2010
Partnerships enhance youth educationIn a celebration of business and education partnerships, five Renfrew County employers were recognized Tuesday by Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley for their commitment to offering student workplace experiences through co-operative education. [more] http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2578970 |
May 13th, 2010
Specialist High Skills Major at Holy TrinityIn order to achieve high levels of health and wellness, a constant balance and maintenance of physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual components are essential. [more] http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/Living/Education/2010-05-13/article-1087955/Specialist-High-Skills-Major-at-Holy-Trinity/1 |
May 12th, 2010
Ontario Invites Public Input On Financial Literacy In EducationBasic financial skills are essential to student success and a stronger economy. [more] http://www.news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2010/05/ontario-invites-public-input-on-financial-literacy-in-education.html |
May 11th, 2010
Photo Op! - Specialist Training Continues |
May 10th, 2010
Sacred Heart student works with "littles"Co-op placement through Big Brothers Big Sisters [more] http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/article/813950--sacred-heart-student-works-with-littles |
May 7th, 2010
More Opportunities To SucceedMcGuinty Government Expands Specialist High Skills Major Program [more] http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=11771 |
May 4th, 2010
Energy teacher Roy Smith gets a good shock |
April 20th, 2010
Healthcare Students Land Hospital JobsGreat news from the program that uses Chedoke Hospital as a classroom and co-op placements at local hospitals. [more] http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/media/newsletters/virtual/?p=1263 |
Where will our youth take us? - Mentoring a Coop Student - A 2010 UpdateThe Hamilton Industry Education Council continues to take a strong role in organizing COOP placements [more] Golden Horseshoe Biosciences... - http://ghbn-blog.blogspot.com/ |
Activities planned to celebrate launch of new high skills majorLasalle is one of five schools in Ontario offering a Specialist High Skills Major in Energy. [more] http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2540455 |
April 19th, 2010
More Students Benefiting from EcoSchools PartnershipMcGuinty Government Supports Environmental Initiatives In Classrooms [more] |
March 12th, 2010
Employer Champion Award presented to Cook Sheet Metal, SimocoeCook, of Cook Sheet Metal in Simcoe, was presented with a 2010 Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Award on Thursday. The award recognizes his commitment to providing meaningful work experience to high schools in the community. It was presented to him at the conclusion of a student career fair held at the Brantford campus of Mohawk College. Posted By VINCE BALL, QMI AGENCY [more] http://simcoereformer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2478664 |
Specialist High Skills Major - Environment Co-op experienceTony Saxon tsaxon@guelphmercury.com GUELPH — A group of St. James high school students hope things like spending a night outside in the dead of winter will eventually help them fulfil their career plans. [more] Nature provides classroom for special high school course |
he thought of going to work each day brings a smile from ear to ear.Kiefer Vincent, a 17-year-old Perth District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) co-operative education student, with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. [more] http://www.emcsmithsfalls.ca/20100204/news/Co-op+student+smiles+at+thought+of+going+to+work |
Wrapping up a successful semesterThe year was an overall success and all of the students enjoyed the class. Everyone will be happy leaving the class with all of their new certifications and knowledge. [more] http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2281498 |
Students get hands-on, real life experience with ADMH co-op placementLearning doesn't just happen in a classroom, just ask five Arnprior District High School students who recently completed a Co-operative Education placement at Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital (ADMH) and The Grove. [more] http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100129/news/Students+get+hands-on,+real+life+experience+with+ADMH+co-op+placement |
Thank you for your participation in National Science and Technology Week 2009"I would also like to thank you for your support of the NSTW activities across Canada and I want to challenge you to continue to celebrate the success of Canada’s science and technology history and to play a role in Canada’s science and technology future." – Dr. Robert Thirsk [more] |
School credit program celebrates success Story"For the first time in my life, I actually like school. Without this program I would never have gone back to high school." [more] http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2300058 |
a cross-generational thing; teenagers make a connection with the seniors - through creative co-op experienceThe lifeblood of cooperative learning By Chris Simon [more] http://www.innisfilscope.com/news/2010-02-24/Lifestyle/The_lifeblood_of_cooperative_learning.html |
Pina Griepsma, from Lakeshore Catholic Secondary School, won this year's annual teacher award presented by the Business Education Council of NiagaraNIAGARA FALLS — Two educators with a passion for teaching and providing motivation inside and outside the classroom are the winners of this year's Business Education Council of Niagara Teacher Award. Posted By TONY RICCIUTO/QMI Agency [more] |
2010 Retail as a Career Scholarship ProgramOver $75,000 in Scholarships and Benefits Available! [more] www.retailcouncil.org/education/programs/scholarship.asp. |
Auto shop pit stop - SimcoeAuto shop students at Valley Heights Secondary School have been given an opportunity to take their skill set to an entirely new level. [more] http://www.simcoereformer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434372 |
January 13th, 2010
OCEA Awards 2010 - Time to Nominate! Deadline February 25, 2010Each year, OCEA members recognize colleagues who have made outstanding contributions to cooperative education and experiential learning. Now is your time to nominate these individuals. The awards will be presented at the OCEA Spring Conference. [more] www.ocea.on.ca |
A rewarding experience by Anna GumieniakCoop student talks about her coop experience. The co-operative education program At Cardinal Newman provides students with an excellent opportunity to experience the working world while still attending secondary school. [more] http://www.thespec.com/go/thepulse/article/703376 |
January 11th, 2010
High skills major programs growing at schoolsPosted By Karena Walter, Standard Staff Posted 22 hours ago The transition from ruling the school to being at the bottom of the rung is exciting but nerve-racking for many Grade 8 students. [more] http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2254873 |
January 5th, 2010
Econowatch: A decade's endA look back at a decade of triumph and heartbreak in the north american economy by Steve Maich on Friday, December 18, 2009 [more] http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/12/18/econowatch-a-decades-end/ |
December 9th, 2009
Holocaust survivor’s tale touches studentsEva Olsson, a survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, visited Midland Secondary School on Nov. 27 to talk with students and have lunch with 46 teens who will travel to Europe next year for the 65th anniversary of VE Day The following article was written by Scott McConnell a co-operative education student from Midland Secondary School. [more] http://www.midlandmirror.com/midlandmirror/article/151290 |
Prodigy to sell mutual funds at age 18Co-op education placements at local financial offices set the wheels in motion! [more] http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2212040 |
December 8th, 2009
WHAT IS MSIP?Multi-Subject Instructional Period, or MSIP, is a simple idea, that's producing remarkable results. [more] http://www.southwesternontario.ctv.ca/provincewide.php |
Students play politics at region’s simulation conference“Our real politicians could take lessons on how to deal with issues and get along from these students.” [more] |
Specialist High Skills Major Students can build their strengths and develop their interests.Student success gives kids confidence to be who they are. Deb Scully "It's like magic, what you can get the kids to do for themselves." http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/stories.html |
November 11th, 2009
Great Wolf Lodge Receives National CTHRC Award for Excellence in Human Resource DevelopmentGreat Wolf Lodge is shaping the future tourism labour force by working with community organizations to provide employment and co-op placements to students, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, and unemployed or underemployed youth. [more] http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/m35536/great-wolf-lodge-receives-national-cthrc-award-for-excellence-in-human-resourc |
Top 5 reasons to hire co-op studentsStudents bring fresh perspectives, fill short-term needs says hrreporter.com 11/11/2009 [more] http://www.hrreporter.com/ArticleView.aspx?l=1&articleid=7327 |
Government Announces New Supports for ApprenticesPremier McGuinty recently announced new measures to help workers enter and complete apprenticeships. [more] |
Meeting your current and future workforce needs:ORHMA Insider Newsletter 163 [more] |
October 7th, 2009
Attention coordinators: new documents postedFor your educators: A tutorial of step-by-step screen shots of how to access the system, filter opportunities and create a new account. [more] |
October 2nd, 2009
Passport to Prosperity Coordinators Fall ForumPassport to Prosperity Coordinators from across the province gather together to share best practices and hone their skills in connecting employers and educators for student success! [more] |
September 9th, 2009
October 25th & 26th, 2009, Deerhurst Resort – Huntsville, OntarioOCEA 2009 Fall Symposium, “Piecing it all Together” The Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) invites you to present at the Fall Symposium 2009. We are looking for presenters to address the following topics in either a workshop or carousel. [more] |
Hamilton Students Flying High with new Aviation ProgramMcGuinty Government Giving Local Students A Jump-Start On Their Careers High school students in Hamilton can start learning to become a commercial pilot, cargo attendant and aerospace engineer through the new Specialist High Skills Major in aviation and aerospace. [more] http://www.news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2009/09/hamilton-students-flying-high-with-new-aviation-program.html |
June 12th, 2009
McGuinty Government Adds Two New Sectors To Successful Majors ProgramRoughly 20,000 students are expected to enrol in one of the 16 majors next year, compared with 600 students just three years ago. Specialist High Skills Majors are available in about 430 high schools and at every school board in the province with a high school. Since 2003-04, 36,000 additional students have achieved their high school diploma with help from the government's Student Success programs. [more] |
May 25th, 2009
Students Offering SupportWATERLOO, Ont.: High school students in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge region are gearing up for June finals and are once again, Laurier University SOS (Students Offering Support) student volunteers are working hard to raise money, roofs and most importantly, their marks. Between June 15 and 23, 45 volunteer university students will be offering 15 customized SOS Exam-AIDs to Catholic and Public High School students across the region, for a donation of $25 per session [more] |
May 7th, 2009
MAKING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OUR TOP PRIORITYMcGuinty Government Moves To Improve School Boards [more] http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/news/Product.asp?ProductID=3060&Lang=EN |
May 6th, 2009
PASSPORT TO PROSPERITY ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2009 EMPLOYER CHAMPION AWARDSLeading local organizations recognized for outstanding development of school-work programs. [more] |
February 10th, 2009
 Employer Champion AwardsThe Employer Champion Awards are a great opportunity to enhance relationships with employers who have already shown a commitment to experiential learning. In nominating an employer, you are demonstrating your appreciation for their partnership and important contributions in your communities. [more] http://nexus.twgcommunications.com/ptop/ |
January 21st, 2009
Employers Can SeeBe smart about your online profile especially when searching for work [more] |
The ABCs of Student Leadership |
North Superior Training Board welcomes new Passport to Prosperity CoordinatorDo you have high school co op opportunities or want to connect with someone who can help you learn how to get involved in experiential learning? Ryan Moore has joined the North Superior Training Board and is very interested in connecting with you. [more] |
2009 Employer Champion Award Nominations now open!Call for nominations for the Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Awards. Deadline for nominations: February 16, 2009 [more] |
Fierce competition for students to get into post secondary institutionsOntario's high school students face fierce competition from a growing pool of applicants boasting ballooning grades as they scramble to meet Wednesday's crucial deadline for applying to the province's universities [more] |
OCEA Annual Spring ConferenceOntario Cooperative Education Association OCEA Annual Spring Conference April 26th, 27th & 28th, 2009 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON http://www.ocea.on.ca |
November 17th, 2008
New ED hired for OBEPIt is with great pleasure that the Ontario Business Education Partnership (OBEP) announces the appointment of our new Executive Director, Sherryl Petricevic. [more] |
Passport to Prosperity Coordinators participate in the Expansion of Cooperative Education and the Co-op Tool Kit RolloutWhat do administrators need to know about the role of the Passport to Prosperity Coordinator and the Employer Registry in the expansion of co-op? [more] www.employerregistry.ca |
August 15th, 2008
Driving the Innovation Economy in KingstonResearch aimed at developing tools to help turn scientific data into healthcare solutions is one of the two projects at Queen’s University that will receive $280,000 in funding from the province’s Early Researcher Awards program. Funding world-class research is part of Ontario’s plan to build an innovation economy. [more] http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/EraKingston081408.asp |
May 5th, 2008
OBEP to host series of Focus GroupsTo mark the 10th Anniversary of the Ontario Business-Education Partnership (1999-2009), OBEP is exploring the possibility of creating a unique resource to share our collective story and generate added value for our stakeholders. We are calling it The State of Business-Education Partnerships in Ontario and asking dozens of stakeholders to help determine its scope, content, medium and how it might be used to advance the partnership movement in our province. Focus groups will be held across Ontario in May and June. http://www.obep.on.ca/section/view/?fnode=33 |
February 21st, 2008
Provincial and Territorial Ministers to meetEducation Ministers to meet in Toronto Provincial and territorial education ministers will meet in Toronto on Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 26, 2008, where they will discuss shared priorities in education. Their meeting will be led by the Honourable Kelly Lamrock, Chair of CMEC and Minister of Education for New Brunswick. Media release |
McGinty Making Ontario Schools SaferTORONTO - Ontario is working to combat harassment and violence in schools by reengaging a team of safety and education experts Full text |
McGinty Making Ontario Schools SaferTORONTO - Ontario is working to combat harassment and violence in schools by reengaging a team of safety and education experts Full text |
February 19th, 2008
Energizing Ontario's EducationThe work that goes on in our schools every day is critically important — to our students and to the future of our province. Today's students are the workforce and citizens of tomorrow. They represent our future prosperity. That is both the unique promise and amazing possibility inherent in our publicly funded education system Energize Ontario's Education |
Energizing Ontario's EducationThe work that goes on in our schools every day is critically important — to our students and to the future of our province. Today's students are the workforce and citizens of tomorrow. They represent our future prosperity. That is both the unique promise and amazing possibility inherent in our publicly funded education system Energize Ontario's Education |
February 5th, 2008
More schools open after hoursStarting this year,people will find it easier and cheaper to use Ontario's schools after hours Media release |
November 29th, 2007
Ontario Proposing to Drop Trans Fat From School CafeteriasOntario Proposing to Drop Trans Fat From School Cafeterias December 5, 2007 By taking action now and providing healthier food and beverage choices in our schools, we can improve students' readiness to learn and encourage them to develop important healthy lifestyle habits that will last a lifetime. [more] Further Details |
December 4th, 2007
Ontario Students' Achievement In Science Recognized Among Best In The World |
May 13th, 2009
Giving Students A Stronger VoiceMcGuinty Government Gives 60 Students The Chance To Advise The Minister [more] http://www.news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2009/05/giving-students-a-stronger-voice.html |
February 5th, 2008
Better involving parents in their child's educationOntario is helping parents play a more active role in their children's education by funding more than 1,300 projects across the province. Media release |
Employer Champion Award Nominations now being acceptedThe Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Award has been created to recognize Ontario employers who have shown an outstanding commitment to providing school-work programs for high school students in their communities. We invite you to nominate an employer in your area who has done an exceptional job of providing high school students with work experience opportunities. Deadline for nominations is February 12, 2008 Media Release |