In this episode we visit Trades In Motion, as an attendance record of 4 189 students make their way during the 3rd edition of the interactive career fair. – Students came from over 76 schools in the region. – Four local school boards partnered together for this project – 29 interactive vocational kiosks had the...Read More
The Design of the ‘Habitat/LEED House’ is ready. Our design team has been working diligently to come up with a plan that will meet necessary LEED requirements, meet the needs of our two potential families that will live there and be built in manner that our students will benefit and learn immensely from the experience....Read More
Mr. X, c/o of retrosternal pain during exercise, and diaphoresis. Insulin is produced by the Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans within the Pancreas. Chyme travels through duodenum. T3 and T4 are released to help achieve homeostasis. Sounds like a foreign language doesn’t it? These are actual medical terms and new information you could...Read More
Become a Certified CSST First Aider in the Workplace Offered at Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre, this 10 hour course meets the requirements of CSST (Commission de santé et de la sécurité du travail) in first aid in the workplace. Course material will include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED),...Read More
While I was in Calgary in 2011, I stumbled into the landscaping trade and instantly fell in love with it. So, when I returned to Ormstown, I decided to enroll in the Landscaping program because I was anxious to further my knowledge in the field. The program began in October and I am really enjoying...Read More
Come, See, Do and… Moo? (yes there was even a calf on-site) The Trades, literally, came alive in Chateauguay in early April as the the third edition of Trades in Motion took place under a giant tent in the parking lot of St.Willibrord school. This unprecedented event continues to grow, as this year four school...Read More
As a teacher, one of my greatest joys is to see the student’s desire to learn and to go beyond. Therefore, I strongly believe that creativity is a key to motivation. Carpentry modules are well structured and supervised but are basic trainings. By offering the student the possibility of making choices and experimenting, they become...Read More
What defines you? This was the first question our HAN students (and teachers – Health, Assistance and Nursing) were asked as we embarked on a reflection on cultural competency as global citizens and nursing students. mother, honest, caring, Canadian, determined, Native American, proud, sister, open-minded, Irish, respectful, strong, daughter, trustworthy, creative, loyal, patient… Such words,...Read More
Where is the Our House project at right now? In this episode you’ll get a quick recap of some of what’s happened to-date. From the launch of the project, meeting the teacher team, footage from the fundraising Jamboree and witnessing first-hand a Habitat family getting the keys to their own new home. We also throw...Read More
I have been connected to the stone business for over 30 years. My job was to prepare the stones on pallets for landscapers and masons. Around 10 years ago I decided to change my career due to my age and back problems. In 2003-2004 I enrolled in the Landscaping course at the career centre in Ormstown...Read More