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THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY S, 2004-9
Students explore careers
By Shelley McPhee Hoist
Focus Staff
What do you want to be
whrg r up?
That q
That qua "on doesn't fit in
2004 when high school
students are deciding what
their future work and careers
might be.
In fact, there is no one fit in
post -secondary and
employntent opportunities
these days. The best advise is
to be flexible and to look at
the broad range of options.
Students from Huron
Cotfty high schools and their
parents were invited to a
Career Information night held
in Seaforth on April 27th. The
event was sponsored by the
Foundation for Enriching
Education Perth Huron, with
support from the Ministry of
Education's Passport to
Prosperity program. •
The event included guest
speaker Tine Buechler of
Stratford who talked about
trends in future work. A
community panel discussion
included Gary Machan of
Northlander Industries of
Exeter, Jeff McGavin of
McGavin Farm Equipment of
Walton, and Dan Carter from
Daniel's Fine Dining in
Clinton and Cooker's
Mercantile in Goderich.
As well, the audience heard
from Glenn McGregor and the
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program, which provides
opportunities for youth to
attend high school and receive
on the job training and
employment in more than 144
fields of work.
McGregor, who has worked
as licensed electrician, teacher
and educator noted,
"Apprenticeship was the
stepping stone for my career
today."
He encouraged the youth
and parents to pursue
education beyond high
school, noting that along with
college and university,
apprenticeship training is the
third pillar of post secondary
education.
He noted that there is a skill
shortage in all sectors, and
that with an aging work
population, there will be a
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Ashley Coleman, 16, and her dad Bev Coleman of Seaforth gather information at the Grade 10
Career Information night.
demand for young skilled
tradespeople within the next
decade.
Buechler look at the major
trends in the Canadian
economy -
including a
change in the
work
environment
which will see
people making
five to eight
career changes
in a lifetime.
She said that
the new work
environment
seeks out
entrepreneurs,
not longtime employees, who
come in with ideas, to make a
difference.
"Your own job security
comes by proving your value
to your employer," she said.
Buechler spoke about the
global economy and the rapid
changes in technology and
communications, noting there
'is a big demand for data
controllers, in
telecommunications and
robotics technology. As well,
there will be greater need for
social, recreational, health and
wellbeing services for the
aging Baby
Boomer
population.
As the
panelists
n o t e d,
education and
learning is a
lifelong
process.
Buechler
said, "You
have to be
prepared to
learn, even
after school. Our work
environment is changing so
rapidly, don't expect the
workplace to be like it was
last month or last year."
It all starts with a solid high
school education and
computer knowledge. While
provincial stats indicate the
30% of students leave before
graduation, Machan noted,
"Any young person that
t0
voted •
'You have to be
prepared to
learn even after
school,' --
Tine Buechler, of
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McGavin advised,
"Computer knowledge is an
asset. Even tractors are
computerized."
Carter, started cooking at the
age of 13, and now at 27 is a
chef and operates two
businesses. He noted that
there are vast opportunities in
the tourism and hospitality
sector.
"Most adults or students
don't know what apprentice
trades are all about,"
McGregor told the audience,
noting that while the majority
of parents generally expect
their children to attend
college or university, less than
50% of high school graduates
follow this route.
He encouraged teens and
their parents to look at all
options, including
apprenticeship programs,
noting, "The reality is that
skilled workers make a good
living and are people who we
count on in our
communities."
Judi Weber of the
Foundation for Enriching
education offered suggestions
for researching careers,
suggesting that students visit
their school guidance
department, check on the
internet, and, "talk to people
in the community who do the
jobs."
She reminded the students
that changes careers and
schooling options is okay.
"What's a good decision
today may not be a good
decision in the future ... keep
researching and it should lead
you to a job you love to do."
For more information on
career counselling or the
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program (OYAP) contact your
school.
4-H club
tours local
dairy farm
The second meeting of the
South Huron Dairy 4-H club
was held on Wednesday,
April 21 at the Vander
Vicekcn's farm.
Ted Dunn, from the
Bayfield Fair Council,
spoke about moving
Achievement Day to their
facilities or setting up an
open show.
Mari Vander Veeken
talked about his operation
and why he started to use
crossbreeding in his herd.
A few of his reasons were
to create calving ease for his
Holstein heifers, to achieve
hi -bred vigour and better
feet and legs in his cows,
and also to get Netter milk
components for fat and
protein.
A vote was taken on
whether or not to go ahead
with the move of
achievement day. The
majority vote was yes, so it
will be held in Bayfield, but
the date as yet is unknown.
Next meeting will he on
Wednesday, May 19 at the
farm of the Guhlelmann's at
7:30 p.m.
Ry Tyler Kendriks