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January 13th, 2010
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 |
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 |
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
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 |
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 |
November 11th, 2009
Meeting your current and future workforce needs:ORHMA Insider Newsletter 163 [more] |
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] |
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 |
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
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] |
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 |
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] |
Employers Can SeeBe smart about your online profile especially when searching for work [more] |
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
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 |
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 |
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 |