Partnership in Education Breakfast 2010

Join us to Celebrate IEC's 30th Anniversary and Community Partnership in Education

Hold the date-
November 24, 2010

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Passport to Prosperity

2010 Employer Champion Awards
Call for Nominations

The Passport to Prosperity program continues to encourage and support Ontario employers to provide experiential learning opportunities for high school students. Read More

Take Our Kids to Work 2010
Hold the date!
Wednesday, November 3rd

The annual national program, Take Our Kids to Work, enables parents, relatives and volunteers to host grade 9 students at workplaces across the country. Read More

employerregistry.ca
How it connects students with their career mentors

You have probably heard a lot about the workforce shortage anticipated in the coming years. How can educators help thier students to make connections with potential future employer? Read More

Guest Speaker to Enhance Your Classroom Lesson

Are you looking to find a guest speaker to enhance a classroom lesson or unit?  Look no further!  IEC can coordinate this on your behalf by selecting a speaker that fits your needs and schedule! Read more

apprenticesearch.com

Looking for lesson plans for career courses, co-operative education in-service classes, OYAP programs, interactive games, helpful guides for cover letter and resume writing, etc? Read more

Career Tips

10 Promising sectors in Hamilton’s Labor Market

Are your students wondering where the jobs will be in the next few years and which sectors have promising prospects to create jobs in Hamilton? Read More

Where will the hot jobs will be in the near future?

Where will the hot jobs will be in the near future? The key words for the answer are computers, health care, science and technology. Msnbc.com listed the top ten hot jobs of 2012. Read More

Careers in Water and Wastewater

Ever wonder who make sure the water that gets to our homes is good to drink? It is critical that we receive clean, potable water and that wastewater be discharged in an environmentally safe manner.Read More

Student Success Stories

Brittany AcAloney: Environmental Aide

Brittany AcAloney works at Hamilton Health Science Hospitals as an Environmental Aide. Brittany’s interest in healthcare emerged when she was a little girl. Read More

‘I wouldn’t have known that this is where I belong without my coop experience’

'I began my journalism co-op placement at McMaster University’s student newspaper-The Silhouette -in January 2008. After the first day on the job, I knew that I found the industry I belonged in.' Read More

Soaring to Success

Where do you go to experience the dream of becoming an Aviation Mechanic? Read More

Employers Spotlight

‘If there is any corporation that gets it, it is Hamilton Health Sciences!’

Ever wonder what makes Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) one of Canada’s top 100 employers? Among the various reasons, HHS’ visionary investment in preparing the future healthcare workforce is worth noting. Read More

Staybridge Suites
Preparing the future workforce in Hospitality

Natalia Serniak, Assistant General Manager at Staybridge Suites, is strategically preparing for her future workforce today by taking on co-op students. Read More

Besseling Mechanical Inc.
‘We need people in the Trade’

The plumbing and heating contractor, Besseling Mechanical Inc. is one of the workplaces that have partnered with Boards of Education to provide students with opportunities for learning and apprenticeship training. Read More

Teachers Spotlight

An Interview with Nancy Castura
Health and Wellness SHSM Teacher at St. Mary Secondary School

The plumbing and heating contractor, Besseling Mechanical Inc. is one of the workplaces that have partnered with Boards of Education to provide students with opportunities for learning and apprenticeship training. Read More

Did you know....?

Co-op students earn the highest salaries

Co-op students earn the highest salaries and get the most prestigious jobs after graduation, a major study led by Waterloo researchers concludes. Read More

News

The WHT's NXT Conference: An Apprenticeship Journey

You have probably heard a lot about the workforce shortage anticipated in the coming years. How can educators help thier students to make connections with their potential future employer? Read More

Three schools from Hamilton awarded for Excellence in Education

Three Hamilton Catholic elementary schools are among 90 schools named the best in Ontario by the Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in Education. Read More

Hands-on look at Skilled Trades: Future Building

Some students were laying bricks. Some were cutting and installing tile on a sample floor.  Some were painting. Others were taking a test ride on skyscraper scaffolding.Read More

Path to Success

On April 27, employers and grade 12 students met face to face at Nicolas Mancini Center in an employment awareness event ‘Path to Success’, organized by the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic School Board (HWCSB). Read More