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Local training opens doors for employment
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:30 PM
More than 35 people left the Orillia City Centre Tuesday better qualified to work on solar projects thanks to a free training session hosted by the Carpenters’ Union in partnership with PCL construction and Peri Scaffolding.
“We are currently managing six large scale solar projects in the Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Midhurst area and PCL is a strong supporter of including the local labour force in our projects,” said Clare Francis, Health, Safety and Environment Manager for PCL. “We’ve been fortunate...
Orillia doctor has rural roots
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 06:45 AM
While growing up in Moosonee, Rachael Sheppard learned to love the remote northern community that helped to define her.
When she was in Grade 12, it was a difficult decision to move to Barrie so she could take the advanced courses she needed to pursue a university education.
“I left my school in Moosonee, which had maybe 250 students, and went to Barrie Central where there was more than 1,000 students,” recalled Sheppard. “It was a culture shock … but I needed to go there for two years to get the courses...
Student Housing 101- Are Students Living in a Safe Place?
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 01:15 PM
As students prepare to move into shared or rented accommodations to attend college or university, parents, guardians and students should take an active role in finding a safe place to live. It is essential for caregivers and students to talk about fire and life safety.
“Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility,” said Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli. “Landlords and students each have responsibilities to reduce the risk of fire and its catastrophic repercussions.”
As a landlord, if you are unsure...
Georgian and Lakehead create diploma-degree option
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 05:00 AM
Georgian College and Lakehead University are creating new ways for students to earn both a college diploma and a university degree in less time.
This latest development in the ongoing Lakehead and Georgian partnership comes as student groups call on postsecondary institutions across Ontario to improve the transferability of college and university credits.
Three newly signed articulation agreements will allow qualified Georgian graduates to gain advanced standing in selected programs at Lakehead.
Graduates...
More jobs for Simcoe County
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 05:00 AM
Packet and Times
Orillia businesses can now apply for provincial economic development grants that will help businesses grow and create jobs, says Mayor Angelo Orsi.
Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of economic development, trade and employment unveiled plans at Barrie City Hall Friday morning before many area mayors for an expansion of the boundaries of the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SODF) and the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) to include Simcoe County and Muskoka.
“It’s good news,” Orsi...
