catalyst-October 2009 by Industry-Education Council of Hamilton

Mark Your Calendar

ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADE 9 STUDENTS – HOLD THE DATE!

Dundas Latin Festival October 27, 2009 Take Our Kids to Work™ November 4, 2009

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 is Take our Kids to Work day Take Our Kids to Work is a one-day job-shadowing experience delivered across Canada.

James North Art Crawl (Second Friday of each month) Canada Career Week November 1-7, 2009 International Market Place November 27 and 28, 2009 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton

In this issue …. Speakers Bureau

Workplace Tours

Career Mentoriship

Jobs Prosperity Collaborative

OYAP

Impact

McMaster Continuing Ed

Apprenticesearch.com

Rapid Transit

C.L.E.A.R.

Employer | Student spotlight

Work Prospects

Specialist High Skills Major

DECA

Christmas Tree of Hope

IEC Board of Directors

Partners and Sponsors

It’s a chance for students to connect what they are learning in school with what happens in the workplace. It gives students a chance to: • See their parent or family member in a different role

• Understand what people do to earn a living and support a family • Clarify goals for the future so they can choose the appropriate school courses For more information contact your teacher coordinator or visit www.iechamilton.ca

New Director….a Collaborative Leader who Focuses on Students Contributed by ROB FAULKNER, HWDSB Staff On July 2, John Malloy became Director of Education at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. As far back as he can remember, John Malloy wanted to be a teacher. Every one of his teachers growing up in Cleveland, Ohio taught him something unique. But one high school English teacher set a course for his life. “One English teacher in high school was the reason I became an English teacher – he opened up the world of literature in a way that made sense to me,” said Malloy, recently named Director of Education at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. “We really learned how to write in his class. He challenged us and held high expectations for us. He taught us new skills, connected the literature to our lives and made sure that everyone was included. I knew I wanted to be a teacher like him.” From the world of literature, Malloy’s path in education has taken him across national borders, into different schools, institutes of higher learning, government halls and board chambers and now, to the top job at one of Ontario’s largest public school boards. See DIRECTOR page 2 V O L U M E

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Director….continued On July 2, Malloy, 46, became Director of Education at HWDSB, which teaches more than 52,000 students in 114 schools. He was previously a Superintendent of Education at York Region District School Board (YRDSB), which has about 114, 000 students in 193 schools. “In selecting Mr. Malloy, Hamilton-Wentworth will certainly have a director with a K-12 perspective. John firmly believes that every student can succeed and his strength in planning and community building will be an asset to the board,” said Bill Hogarth, who has been Director of Education at YRDSB for 16 years. Malloy’s life as an educator began as an English teacher and a guidance counsellor in Cincinnati, Ohio, before he visited Toronto for graduate studies in 1991-93. He enjoyed Toronto enough that he stayed after attending University of St. Michael’s College at University of Toronto. “I came (to Canada) to study and enjoyed the city and culture of Toronto. I was fortunate that they needed teachers at that time so I applied and was accepted,” Malloy said of his first Canadian teaching job, at Toronto’s Dante Alighieri Academy, named for the medieval poet. By 1995, however, Malloy was seconded as an instructor in the elementary teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, at U of T. From there, he became a vice-principal and principal in Toronto schools, before being offered the position of Superintendent of Education in Durham. “John has a contagious enthusiasm for education and the power of education to change people’s lives,” said HWDSB Board Chair Jessica Brennan, one of the Trustees who hired Malloy. In Durham, he supervised 18 schools and also established a staff development department as well as programs for teacher candidates, new teachers and formal leaders. He supervised the Student Success Program, and in 2006-07 was seconded as a Superintendent working for the Ministry of Education in the Student Success/Learning to 18 initiatives. “You get a sense that he is really listening, and really responding, and that he will ask a lot of pointed questions. He’s interested in structures and processes and strategies,” Brennan says of Malloy’s approach. “He is totally engaged in student achievement, and he will continue to move the yardsticks for us.” At York Region District School Board, Malloy supervised 16 schools, managed the North Community Education Centre serving 33 schools, and lead the Performance Plus initiative for schools that served a greater number of students and their families who experience economic challenges, oversaw the elementary language and culture program for Aboriginal students, and much more. Brennan expects Malloy will sustain the momentum that HWDSB has generated around equity. In fact, the Board’s progressive stance on equity is one of the factors that attracted Malloy to the director’s job. “I hope to build on that strength, and particularly, what equity means in relation to student achievement,” Malloy said in a wide-ranging interview this week. “For me, improving student achievement and success is the greatest equity that schools have to offer. Because, if we are really improving student achievement, it means all students have opportunities, all students have access to these opportunities and all students achieve their full potential.” Malloy has worked through situations that held potential for conflict, such as community consultations to determine school boundaries, labour negotiations, and changes to the list of York Region schools that qualify for its compensatory education initiative. “By having clear and transparent criteria for any change process,” Malloy says, “positive relations with all stakeholders may be maintained.” “I truly believe in a collaborative vision for meeting the needs of students. This vision must be one that includes everyone’s voice. It must be one that empowers, and attracts people who want to give their all,” Malloy said. Further, he commented, “staff must receive the professional support needed to respond to each student. Partnerships with our parents and our community are necessary to make this vision a reality. Engaging students in safe and positive learning environments is key.” Something has also remained all these years after his high school English teacher lit up the room with admonitions to write well, read critically, and remember the contribution of literature to the great conversations of history. “This may sound funny but as a hobby, I love to study. I’m in the middle of a doctoral program,” he said of his Ed.D. in Education Administration from OISE, U of T. “I find it very helpful and exhilarating to study, to research, and to see what scholars in the field of education have to say.”

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For Students Grades 7 through 12 Now Available! Educators, take advantage of two new programs created for you and your students. Imagine inviting a travel agent into your geography class, or a newspaper columnist into your English class. Maybe you and your class could visit a laboratory where alternative sources of energy are being tested. Speakers Bureau and Workplace Tours provide exposure to different fields of work and are a first-hand opportunity for young people to learn from individuals within their own community. Designed to complement your curriculum needs, career studies, Career Days, education week, job fairs, etc., this source of knowledge and experience are at your fingertips. There are almost 300 opportunities to choose from, with more being added every week. Contact the IEC for more information and to book a speaker or tour for your class. Call us today at 905-529-4483 or email speakersbureau@iechamilton.ca or workplacetours@iechamilton.ca.

The importance of career-mentorship When most people think of career-mentorship they think of the people who inspired them when they entered the workforce. Who took them under their wing and encouraged them, who saw their potential and taught them and invested in them. If you have ever been fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of this unique relationship – you know what I am talking about and are probably even envisioning your mentor(s) right now. So, why do we only think of career-mentorship as it pertains to the present workforce? What would you say if I told you that you could start recruiting now for employees who will be working for you in 10 years? What you say if I told you that there are thousands of future employees who are counting on you to guide them, train them, inspire them and, on the flip side ensure that you will continue to meet your human resource requirements while seeing a return on your investment in the future? Okay, so now you are probably asking yourself who I am talking about. I am referring to Hamilton’s in-school youth who all have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn. Who desperately need your guidance because they are our future workforce and will be taking over for us when we retire.

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Are you inspired? Do you want to learn how you can get involved today? Join this ever-growing Provincial movement where 26,000 organizations have already recognized the benefits of career-mentoring programs and have incorporated them into their HR policies and procedures. The best part is you choose your level of commitment. I will guide you through the process; discuss the variety of opportunities for involvement ranging from speaking to a class about your own personal career journey to taking on a co-op student. By investing in our youth today we invest in tomorrow. Beth Gibson, School-to-Work Transition Manager, IEC

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Hamilton Contributed by STEVE THURLOW, THURLOW CONSULTING Over the past year a diverse group of community leaders has come together to form the Jobs Prosperity Collaborative (JPC). The JPC is committed to promoting Hamilton’s prosperity through job creation and retention. Members include representatives from all sectors including government, business, labour, education, environment, social services, not-for-profit organizations, healthcare, and others. One of the JPC’s first actions was to align with the vision set by City of Hamilton Council through its strategic planning exercise. That vision, “to be the best city in Canada to raise a child, promote innovation, engage citizens and provide diverse economic opportunities,” was adopted by the JPC. With this broad membership and vision, the JPC’s mission is to use its networks and collaborative relationships to:

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Promote a strategic job creation focus develop and articulate shared job creation aspirations and outcomes across all sectors of the community keep the focus on strategic community change influence decisions about job creation in the community Encourage broad community engagement in the jobs agenda • engage the community in creating shared goals and solutions

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• create space for frank and open discussion across all sectors Leverage change and action • identify barriers that block progress and strategies that provide solutions • link organizations and sectors that are crucial to effective strategies • leverage resources, attract community investment, and encourage alignment of resources to support change Ensure learning, communication and accountability • facilitate exchange of knowledge that informs and drives change • • •

communicate to the community about job creation and change strategies measure progress (outcomes and process) and report back to the community provide administrative support to keep the initiative moving forward

The JPC has now created a community engagement strategy that includes the use of a wide variety of communication tools to reach out and engage the community in supporting our vision. Each and every member of our community will play an important role as we move forward to achieving and sustaining our vision. To learn more about the JPC and to become part of the future of our community, you are invited to attend our “Tale of Two Cities Event” being held at Hamilton Place, November 30th from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets for the event are free but you will need to register in advance to get a ticket. To order tickets visit www.mohawkcollegeenterprise.ca or call 905-667-6230. Our special guest speaker will be renowned author Mr. Bill Strickland. This is the story of one man’s crusade to inspire others to dream bigger and to achieve the extraordinary in Pittsburgh, a city that experienced widespread unemployment following the decline of the steel industry. Strickland envisioned a template for social change and immediately began to form collaborative relationships with all those who shared his vision. You can find more information about the Jobs Prosperity Collaborative (JPC) including our Framework for Action on Jobs, and an overview of our Seven Inter-Connected Priorities at www.jpchamilton.ca

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OYAP Accelerated Cook Program Contributed by LEO PAONE, H-W CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD This Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program combines instruction in high school and at Mohawk College - Cathedral High School campus and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the food services industry. It is offered in Semester 2 and is open to students in their graduating year. A Cook prepares complete meals or individual dishes and food items, plans menus, estimates food requirements and costs, monitors and orders supplies. This program provides an opportunity for students to begin “Level One” of their in-school apprenticeship training at the Mohawk College - Cathedral High School campus and work as apprentices in a variety of high-end properties. To qualify, a student must: Be at least 16 years of age and in your graduating year

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Have at least 26 credits Have a passion for working in culinary arts Be in good academic standing, including completion of all compulsory courses required for your Ontario Secondary School Diploma Have a working knowledge of mathematical concepts and principles Be willing to travel to Mohawk College - Cathedral High School campus and to a Cooperative Education placement Be willing to attend Mohawk College - Cathedral High School campus Monday to Wednesday from February 11 to May 27, 2009 to continue the “Level One” apprenticeship training

Candidates are interviewed by a selection committee which includes industry partners. A limited number of spaces are available. Program components include: One week the home school in a Cooperative Education pre-placement setting

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Monday to Wednesday at Mohawk College - Cathedral High school campus Thursday and Friday at a Cooperative Education placement with a food services focus

Program Credits/Certification: Earn 4 Cooperative Education credits towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma

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Realize your true potential with Impact Entrepreneurship Group! Contributed by LENA SHULMAN, IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS Today’s youth: They walk briskly around our college and university campuses, lugging their book bags over drooped shoulders, determined to get to point B in the fastest and easiest way. They have talent and imagination, energy and determination, yet they are encased in a deceptive bubble of misconceptions, unaware of a multitude of opportunities. What is Impact? Impact Entrepreneurship Group is Canada's largest non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit amongst youth in Canada. Impact believes that students should strive to develop independent initiatives and explore the field of entrepreneurship. Consisting of over 100 student volunteers nationwide, Impact is dedicated to driving the entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2004, Impact has developed both local and national programs that have reached over ten thousand young people each year. See IMPACT page 6

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Record Numbers Continue Education at McMaster Contributed by CHRISTINE BROOKS-CAPPADOCIA, MCMASTER CONTINUING EDUCATION More people are continuing their education at McMaster than ever before, according to the latest enrolment numbers for the Centre for Continuing Education. To date, the Centre is predicting a 20% increase in certificate and diploma course registrations for the fall 2009 term over the same term in the previous year. What’s behind this growth? While many adults return to school to support a career change, a 2006 study for Statistics Canada showed that adults who earned a post-secondary certificate while remaining with their current employers saw their earnings and wages increase significantly.

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“These numbers suggest that employers place a high value on retaining and compensating employees who are committed to making a meaningful investment in their own knowledge and skills,” says director Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly. The Centre is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of adult learners with educational programs offered at the university level. "Everything we do is focused on the adult learner, including convenient scheduling, simple registration, and support for academic and career success,” says Lisa Boniface, assistant director.

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This fall, this commitment led McMaster to launch new courses, create new scheduling options and develop entirely new program options. For those who wish to move quickly though a program McMaster has introduced Fast-Track schedules in the Human Resources, Accounting, Management Studies, Public Relations and Marketing Diploma programs. These schedules were designed to support the learning needs of new graduates as well as more experienced workers pursuing new careers. With Fast-Track schedules, students can earn a diploma or certificate in 10 months or less. Many Fast-Track students have qualified for Second Career or Skills Development funding from the Ontario Government. Also new at McMaster are a series of new concentration areas within the Management Studies Diploma. While students will still get an excellent overall grounding in business administration by taking the Management Studies Diploma, they may now also distinguish themselves by specializing in Risk Management, Human Resources, Marketing or Finance by completing specific electives. The Centre for Continuing Education is still accepting registrations for distance education courses which start monthly and for classroom-based courses beginning in January. Please visit www.mcmastercce.com to register.

Impact….continued But what does it mean to be an “entrepreneur”? While many recognise the value of enterprise by obtaining a fashionable business degree that will undoubtedly induce a wave of offers from the likes of Deloitte, the prospect of starting a business from scratch appears dangerously uncertain. What most fail to realise, however, is that there are many organizations that provide support, mentorship, and basic resources for entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, youth are largely unaware that these resources exist, and their general misconceptions prevent them from considering entrepreneurship as a viable career path. Furthermore, entrepreneurship is not restricted to specific fields. In the twenty-first century, ingenuity and innovation has helped broaden the entrepreneurial spectrum with unconventional, almost eccentric ventures. Whether you are an artist or a mechanic, entrepreneurial thinking can help you generate value from your skills and ideas. Impact’s 2009 programs, create a platform to connect youth with successful industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The Impact National Conference, happening on November 20th and 21st 2009, is recognized as Canada’s premier youth entrepreneurship conference! For more information on Impact’s programs and how you can get involved, visit www.impact.org. The stage is set for youth to be involved in entrepreneurship today!

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A Champion Employer! Jan Gelderman Landscaping Contributed from APPRENTICESEARCH.COM Nathan Helder, President of Jan Gelderman Landscaping of Waterdown, Ontario, first used and success-fully recruited an employee through apprenticesearch.com after hearing about it at a Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council Honour Roll event. Staying connected to his community, networking, trying new things, and being open to change and new methods of recruitment is a defining characteristic of Jan Gelderman Landscaping. Since joining Jan Gelderman Landscaping four years ago, he has brought a fresh perspective and a continuous improvement ethic to a family business that has solid core values and over 50 years of successful operation in the landscaping field. At their Centre Road location in Waterdown, 35 trucks and 75 staff (55 permanent, 20 seasonal) provide a variety of landscaping services. What is remarkable about this third generation family business is its ability to retain staff in an industry that generally has a reputation for staff turnover and difficulties dealing with the seasonal nature of their business. Nathan provided the following insight into their success: • Recognizing that the key ingredient for success stems from having both good customers and good staff

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Training via apprenticeship that enhances the skill sets of employees and enhances the professionalism of staff and the landscaping industry as a whole Performance oriented employees that are actively engaged in continuous improvement in order to meet and exceed customer expectation

Some of the practical but innovative steps Nathan and Jan Gelderman Landscaping have implemented could be best practices for the landscaping industry. They include the right combination of standards, expectations, incentives, rewards and recognition. These best practices include: • Outlining company expectations, standards and procedures during orientation along with a comprehensive employee handbook • Supporting the cost of approved skills training as well as the cost of tuition at Humber College for in-school apprenticeship training • Holding employee barbeques one day each month at the end of the working day

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As Pictured Above: Nathan Helder, Jan Gelderman Landscaping, Lorraine Baatz, apprenticesearch.com

Hosting a season kick-off and workshop for all employees at the beginning of the season Recognizing employees through service awards, including rookie and employee of the year Sponsoring a summer event for employees and their families

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Outlining career paths within the company for new employees and performance evaluations

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Running monthly contests at ideas@gelderman.com, to reward the best employee idea, evaluated and voted on by employees and supervisors

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Recruitment and retention of staff with the right combination of skills and abilities are key to the success of this business as well as leadership that inspires continuous improvement. We are so pleased and honoured that Jan Gelderman Landscaping continues to faithfully use our service when the need arises. The strategic approach this award winning landscaping company has taken ensures that it will continue to prosper and grow well into the future.

For more information, please contact Sharon or Lorraine at hamiltonadmin@apprenticesearch.com.

managed by the Halton Industry-Education Council and designed to link prospective apprentices with skilled trades employers in the Greater Hamilton Area.

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Contributed by JAMES APERS AND HARRY MEESTER, HDCH Hamilton District Christian High, an independent day school located in Ancaster, is pleased to collaborate with its industry and education partners in the Greater Hamilton Area. HDCH is committed to being an active member of the community: our students and graduates are deeply engaged in their neighbourhoods, and are active in all spheres of professional and public life. Two of our graduates, in fact, have recently be named to help shape the city’s vision for Rapid Transit, and may be instrumental in directing the future shape of the region. Harold Groen ’72 and Trevor Horzelenberg ’91 have been named Senior Project Managers for Hamilton’s new Rapid Transit Initiative. Officially named to their positions in mid-September 09, this project dovetails with the provincial Metrolinx program. The full scope and implementation schedule should be clarified when Metrolinx finalizes the Benefit Case Analysis anticipated later this year. Early indicators show that Hamilton appears to be on the front burner for significant funding. Hamilton was the only municipality in Ontario to receive major funding for a feasibility study earlier this year. There is a fascinating range of road and rail options to criss-cross the city that can be viewed online at www.hamilton.ca/rapid-transit. According to the project website, the study compares the costs and benefits of “variations in the alignment, technology, performance, stations and/or phasing of the project.” Harold Groen, with significant experience in transportation projects throughout the municipality, and Trevor Horzelenberg with a professional background in Urban Planning, will complement each other through the various stages of planning and designing a Rapid Transit system for the City of Hamilton. This new project is a full-time task, and Horzelenberg and Groen will be coordinating with the City’s project team and consultants as the Rapid Transit Plan moves forward. We’re so delighted that two HDCH alumni are part of a Project Team positioned to manage fundamentals for the future of Hamilton. The shape of the future city may be determined by these plans, and the health and wellbeing of its citizens can be directly affected by Rapid Transit.

Community Excited About C.L.E.A.R. Events Contributed by CALVIN VAN HARTEN, REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER The telephone has been ringing steadily over the last few weeks as people call to register for the lectures, courses, and conferences that are being offered through Redeemer’s new continuing education program, C.L.E.A.R.(Continuous Learning & Education At Redeemer). C.L.E.A.R., which debuted in August of 2009, opens up education opportunities for the general public as well as for Redeemer students. Carolyn Gray, formerly Director of Continuing Education at Mohawk College, is working as a part-time consultant to Redeemer’s new program. She notes, “C.L.E.A.R. is meant to give a learning opportunity to people from the community who wouldn’t normally get it.” Non-credit, short-term programs, offered in the evening and on Saturdays, provide the scheduling flexibility that people need to take advantage of these opportunities. The variety of offerings certainly seem to have struck a chord. In fact, many of the events to date have already reached maximum enrolment. “People in the community have been very excited to hear about C.L.E.A.R.,” says Rachel Hofing, Administrative Assistant for the program. “Those who call talk about the great cross-section of opportunities and how exciting all the options look.” Thus far this semester, C.L.E.A.R. events have included a panel discussion on the bestselling novel, The Shack, an all-day conference examining worship, 2 ten-week workshops that give hands-on instruction in art, and a lecture on the Dead Sea Scrolls, which included a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum to see the artifacts. Many other lectures, workshops and conferences are being offered throughout the year. A complete list can be found at www.redeemer.ca/CLEAR.

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Employer Spotlight “See youth as resources and assets, NOT

Taking co-op students for over 20 years, Donna Ferguson, Supervisor at Sir William Osler’s YMCA Childcare Center, witnesses the importance of mentoring and teaching today’s youth by focusing her techniques on building tomorrow’s workforce.

She emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where the student is able to work comfortably and has a positive learning experience . If they enjoy themselves, feel productive and learn, there is a strong likelihood that they will carry on and be successful. She believes this will prevent youth from deviating into a negative behavior and will allow them to focus on a positive and fruitful future.

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This technique has resulted in benefits for both the co-op student and her employees. Co-op students develop their self-esteem as they accomplish tasks set out to challenge them, and get positive acknowledgement from their mentors. The co-op students are valued - by both Donna and her staff. Students are therefore considered and treated as an essential part of the team. "[We] as a community need to get together to provide for students and to have them carry on in the community," says Donna. She finds it important to "see youth as resources and assets, NOT problems." Youth being labeled as troublemakers is a common stereotype in our society. Donna does not agree with this stereotype. She believes that positive experiences are essential to youth's character development, and they need to be steered in the right direction with the assistance of an adult role model. Donna's techniques and initiatives are certainly inspiring, and provide a wonderful example what a co-op program can do for students. By projecting positive attitude towards youth, they can be challenged to reach their potential through a co-op program and become outstanding figures in the workforce.

Student Spotlight Nathan and Danielle, IEC co-op students Hi, my name is Danielle Bedford from Waterdown District S.S., and I’m Nathan Muir, from Hill Park S.S., and we’re IEC’s new co-op students. We chose to take co-op because we knew that it would help us with choosing our future careers and give us experience for our future. During our first day we participated at the “Take our Kids to Work” advisory committee meeting. We felt nervous initially, as working in an office is a new concept to us, not to mention sitting in a meeting with high school teachers, but in the end we felt relaxed and knew that we could handle the business environment with ease. From that meeting, we discovered that we would be the student voice for the “Take our Kids to Work” public service announcement at AM900 CHML. We strongly encourage you to tune in to AM900 CHML to hear our PSA! In closing, we have been here for a few weeks now and we still have a lot to learn but we both know that the IEC team will be there to encourage us along the way. “I remember my first day walking in to a three story peacock blue coloured building, walking up the stairs and entering the IEC, the feeling of uncertainty but also confidence came over me as I entered the office. “ - Danielle “The first day was really fast paced because of the meeting we were thrown into, but we came out shining and I knew that this is the placement I wanted, a fast paced friendly environment.” - Nathan

As Pictured Above: Donna Ferguson, Jenna and students at the Sir William Osler YMCA

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Administrative Services Managers Ambulance Attendants and Other Paramedical Occupations Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers Computer and Information Systems Managers Construction Managers Dental Assistants, Dentists Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors General Practitioners and Family Physicians Head Nurses and Supervisors Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety Judges, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries Loan Officers Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport Managers in Construction and Transportation Managers in Engineering, Architecture and Information Systems Managers in Health , Education, Social and Community Services Managers in Public Administration Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants Medical Radiation Technologists Medical Technologists and Technicians Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates Occupational Therapists Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists Physiotherapists Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management Psychologists Registered Nurses Social Workers Specialist Physicians Specialists in Human Resources Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas Supervisors, Processing Occupations Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care Therapy and Assessment Professionals Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers University Professors Web Designers and Developers

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Ancaster’s New Aviation and Aerospace Program Cleared for Take-Off Contributed by ROB FAULKNER, HWDSB Staff Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne joins students and staff as they examine aviation equipment at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on Wednesday September 9, 2009. A crowd of VIPs, students, politicians and educators gathered at the home of the Avro Lancaster bomber Wednesday to launch an Ancaster High School program that lets students prepare for aviation and aerospace careers. Inside the packed hangar of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne congratulated AHS staff on the hard work they put into the Board’s new Specialist High Skills Major. “Innovative high school programs, like the Specialized High Skills Major, have helped an additional 36,000 students graduate since 2003,” she said. “We are helping students get a jump-start on their careers and supporting Ontario’s future prosperity.” SHSM programs are bundles of eight to 10 courses that help students focus on a future career through more hands-on learning. There are 16 SHSM content areas across Ontario. HWDSB has seven SHSM programs in 11 of Hamilton-area schools. “What a great way to start the second day of school,” said Director of Education John Malloy. He praised the work of the Ancaster program’s committee, among others. He cited a 90 per cent success rate for Grade 11 and 12 credits in SHSM programs. Ancaster, which put together a proposal for the aviation and aerospace SHSM, is the only school board in Ontario to offer this program. It grew out of partnerships the school cultivated with the Ontario Aerospace Council, Hamilton International Airport and Mohawk College. The program prepares students for careers including commercial pilot, cargo attendant, aerospace engineer, aircraft maintenance technician and more. Richard Koroscil, president and CEO of Hamilton International Airport, turned to the AHS students present to say they could have his job one day. “I just wanted to try something new,” said Grade 12 student Corey Urquhart, who is enrolled in the new SHSM this fall. He’s looking forward to aviation-related auto shop courses, and a co-op placement that could see him working on small engines. There are now eight or nine Ancaster students enrolled in the SHSM, but the figure will grow, explained Gail Cipriani, special assignment teacher for SHSM implementation at HWDSB. “This is what engages students: English with a purpose, math with a purpose,” she told reporters at the media event Wednesday. “It’s due to the incredible professional learning team at Ancaster High.” Among the key movers behind the program were Cipriani as well as teachers like Dan Sheeler and Mike Sampson, and former AHS vice-principal Paul Diagnault. In the hangar, however, you could also meet people like Tony Preston, who plug into the new program in a different way. Retired from aircraft maintenance firm Astra Aero, which worked on geological survey equipment, he offers his know-how so students get the most relevant experience they need before choosing the aviation and aerospace field. “We want to introduce them to basic aircraft structures, with sheet metal and composites,” said Preston, adding that students in the SHSM will also use new equipment such as test ailerons, a flight simulator at AHS and more. “We want to give them a taste of what’s out there so they have a sense of what direction they want to go in: Do they want to go into engineering, or aircraft service, or working for the airlines?” You could say the sky is the limit.

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Get Involved….. where today's future business leaders make their mark On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, students from all over South-Western Ontario will be competing at the 6th Annual DECA Hamilton Regional Competition. Over 1000 students are expected to attend from over 20 different high schools. The Industry-Education Council of Hamilton is supporting this initiative by recruiting judges for the Regional Competition. We need your support, along with any others that you might suggest, to make the Invitational Competition a success. We need to find judges to officiate at the competition between 8:30am – 4:00pm on November 3, 2009. Our main goal is to give our students an opportunity to compete and get ready for the Provincial Competition that will be held this coming February. We want our students to experience first–hand what it takes to win. Being a DECA "Judge" The term "Judge" is often very misleading, when we think of judges we often conjure up images of people in black robes sitting behind large desks handing down arbitrary decisions… a DECA Judge is very different! When you volunteer to judge a DECA event, you are acting as more of a coach and role-model for bright, motivated students. Collectively, the 70+ DECA Judges help to evaluate the work of 1,000 attendees at the DECA Hamilton Regional Competition.

ORGANIZE A "CHRISTMAS TREE OF HOPE" FUNDRAISER IN YOUR SCHOOL: The CHML/Y108 "Christmas Tree of Hope" has been supporting children's causes in Hamilton each Christmas for 33 years. Organize a charity fundraiser in your school and you could win a live broadcast with CHML and Y108. All funds donated to the CHRISTMAS TREE OF HOPE are put to use in this community to ensure every child has a Christmas. GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE -- support the CHML/Y108 Christmas Tree of Hope. For details call David DeRocco at 905-521-9900 or log onto 900chml.com!

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IEC Board of Directors Cheryl Jensen, IEC Chair VP, Technology, Apprenticeship and Corporate Training, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology Ron Bailey, Team Leader Human Resources, Professional Development, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Shawn Chamberlin, President, Light Computer Centre Diane Dent, Professor, Faculty of French, Redeemer University College Nancy Di Gregorio, Superintendent, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Lloyd Ferguson, Ward 12 City Councillor, City of Hamilton

Tim McCabe, General Manager, Planning and Economic Development, City of Hamilton Rick McClure, Training Manager, US Steel Canada Ron Rambarran, Principal, Columbia International College Angelo Ricci, Manager, Bank of Montreal Beryl Roberto, Retired President and CEO, Teachers Credit Union Pat Rocco, Superintendent, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Mark Zega, Barrister and Solicitor, Evans, Philp

Lily Lumsden, General Manager, YMCA Career Development and Learning

A very special thanks to our partners and sponsors: ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Hillfield Strathallan College

CHML Radio

Jobs Prosperity Collaborative

City of Hamilton

McMaster University

Columbia International College

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

Employment Ontario

Ontario Business Education Partnership

Halton Industry-Education Council

Ontario Ministry of Education

Hamilton Community Foundation

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Hamilton District Christian Schools

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Hamilton Halton Construction Association

Print Studio

Hamilton Spectator

Redeemer University College

Hamilton Training Advisory Board

Service Canada

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

Teachers Credit Union U.S. Steel