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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-03-01, Page 27THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012. PAGE 27. By Fraser King For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had an idea regarding what I wanted to pursue in life. For most individuals, this idea is quite dynamic; changing from one interest to the next and disappearing as soon as something new and shiny comes along, but this was never the case forme. I’ve always loved technologyand how devices like computers or cell phones operate, so when I was given the opportunity to take this this passion into the field, I jumped in head first. Now, the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) may not be the first place you would think to see a student who bases their interests and their skills around technology, but there is a lot of work being done in the background there that many individuals don’t realize is being accomplished. For instance, the IT department along with a few other staff members are responsible for flood plain mapping throughout the entire watershed. We make use of advanced GIS modelling software,along with information takendirectly from the field, to determine high risk areas during a flood event. This type of work is one of the biggest reasons why I love co-oping there. I’m not simply designing a website, or working with numbers in databases, but doing real work with technology that could, if the time ever comes, save communities hundreds of thousands of dollars and even lives. On top of flood plain mapping, I also work in other GIS-related fields, create high quality images in Photoshop, build dynamic 3D models and even do some programming if the situation calls for it. I’m confident that all of the skills I’ve learned, along with the tools I’ve used will play a large rolein my future as it has opened up acompletely new world of job opportunities. Overall, the MVCA has been quite accommodating and understanding when it came to taking the courses I had finished in high school (along with my personal interests and goals) and tying them into actual tasks that will make a real difference someday. If I had to sum up my experience with the MVCA thus far in one sentence, I would say that if you love working around great people, in a field that is always changing, all the while making an actual difference in the world, drop by because it is a learning opportunity unlike any other. Area student completes co-op at MVCA A great time Fraser King from Central Huron Secondary School says he has been enjoying his co-op placement at the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the responsibility that comes with it. (Denny Scott photo) AUTOMOTIVE Vehicle buyers are ONLY protected by OMVIC and Ontario consumer protec- tion laws when they buy from regis- tered dealers. 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