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The School of Career and Academic Access delivers programs and services in many communities throughout the region, from Stratford / Huron-Perth in the west to Guelph/Wellington in the east. The following reports and stories will give you snapshots of some of the work we do in the communities and events we get involved in!
Grandma's Christmas Wish List... School Supplies!
"Who would have thought I, Shirley Knowles, would welcome school supplies as part of my Christmas gift from my grandchildren?" That's right, going back to school has become a family affair in Shirley's circle. The thought of going to college was overwhelming yet rewarding. Shirley was very happy to make a career change that complimented her volunteer work at a seniors home. Shirley worked in the manufacturing field over the years. Recently Shirley became unemployed and realized she needed to make a career change or she was going to get contract work. She met with an employment advisor at a local community partner to confirm eligibility for MTCU Second Career Funding. She was referred to the Doon Career Centre to learn more about the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program where she connected with Ann Marie.
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Employer Recognition
The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) Program at the Guelph Campus has been working with Goodwill Industries for the past year. Goodwill recycles donated goods and provides employment services to create opportunity for meaningful work--promoting dignity and independence for people who need it most.
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Previous Newsletters
- October 2011 (pdf)
- May 2011 (pdf)
- March 2011 (pdf)
- November 2010 (pdf)
- August 2010 (pdf)
- Winter 2010 (pdf)
- Winter/Spring 2009 (pdf)
- Summer 2008 (pdf)