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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)
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challenging but there is hope for the
future no matter what our
difficulties. It seems to me this is the
message of the church not only at
Easter but throughout the whole
year, no matter what the occasion
may be.
So let me return to the parishioner
who was giving up fast food for
Lent. The practice or discipline of
giving up things for Lent is a
good one no matter what you are
giving up. But wouldn’t it be
great if more people gave up
those things that stand in our way
of giving joy, hope and peace to
others. I think if we gave up those
negative things we would be
working towards what Louis
Armstrong’s famous song was all
about..... a wonderful world. Go and
try it.
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