HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-15, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1994. PAGE 21.
Business provides summer jobs for students
By Janice Becker
Many homes and businesses arc
receiving a facelift this summer
thanks in part to a student-run busi
ness.
Chuck MacLcnnan is a first year
Wilfrid Laurier University student
and is the managcr/owncr/opcrator
of Student Works Painting. The
company has been in operation
since 1987 and is run by post-sec
ondary education students.
Chuck says his group of six
painters has already reached half
ECS offers student programs
The Canada Employment Centre
for Students in Lislowcl is offering
several programs which will benefit
both the employer and the employ
ee.
In a press release issued by the
centre, Supervisor Bernice Wollis
says, the theme for this summer's
employment drive is 'Help the
Economy Grow-Hire a Student'.
Representatives from the centre
will be distributing seed packages
with the centre's theme and phone
number on them to the public at
parades, employer visits and pro
motional events to boost awareness
of the centre's services.
During the week of June 13-18,
Hospital anticipates award
Clinton Public Hospital expects
to receive a three year accreditation
award late in July, says committee
member Bee Cooke.
The accreditation committee for
the hospital reported to the board at
the May 30 meeting that the survey
went very well overall.
After approving the draft year-
end financial reports, the board
heard a recommendation from the
their goal for summer bookings.
"We book about one week in
advance, but bookings can also be
taken for later in the season."
Each job has at least two students
working on it, depending on the
size of the project.
"We like to have a couple pro
jects on the go at a time," says
Chuck.
The group working in Blyth cov
ers an area which runs from Luck
now to Wingham, Seaforth,
Bayfield and north along the lake.
Chuck says, "Student Works
post office employees will be wear
ing 'Hire a Student' pins to promote
the campaign.
The centre, along with Trillium
Cable of Listowcl will be present
ing visual resumes for 13 students
on June 14.
The students were video taped
telling about themselves, the types
of jobs they arc looking for and
their past work experience.
The tapes will be broadcast on
Channel 10 in hopes of finding
potential employers.
Ms Wollis says the job listings
are slightly more numerous than
last year, but also encourages stu
dents to look for part-time or casual
labour.
finance committee concerning the
purchase of a Bookwaiter retractor.
There had been discussions with
Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital in Goderich about sharing
the equipment, however it was
determined that Goderich would
purchase their own because it
would be used by several surgeons.
The board approved the purchase
of a retractor at the cost of $6,000
plus taxes.
Painting uses quality paint, gives a
three year guarantee and provides
letters of recommendation to the
prospective employer."
Al the end of each job, the
employer is given a service rating
card to evaluate the quality of work
done by the group. "We have a 93
per cent customer use again rating,"
says Chuck.
There arc still several dates left
to book Student Works Painting
and free estimates can be obtained
anytime by phoning Chuck
MacLcnnan at 524-4858.
A job shadowing day is planned
for June 27 to allow students the
opportunity to experience the job
"in action' as well as provide future
contacts and the basis for network
ing.
A year-end draw is in the plan
ning stages in an effort to show
appreciation to the employers. For
each student hired, the employer
will receive one ticket for the draw.
The prizes will be donated by local
merchants.
Anyone wishing more informa
tion on the services provided by the
Canada Employment Centre for
Students should contact Bernice
Wollis at 291-2922.
The directors amended an admin
istrative bylaw which would set the
quorum at 18 members for the
annual corporate meeting.
There has been good compliance
with the 'No Smoking’ policy with
the exception of one patient who
signed himself out of the hospital.
The Carry on Cloggers fundrais
er in Blyth raised $1,000 for the
hospital.
A facelift
Gavin McClenaghan, an employee of Student Works
Painting, gives the Van Amerstoort home a fresh, clean
look by adding a new coat of paint.
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