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The Citizen, 1998-12-09, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1998. Co-op students get taste of working world Kendra Fischer My name is Kendra Fischer. I am a grade 12 student at F.E. Madill Secondary School. This year I decided it would be a good idea to take the Co-operative Education Program. My placement is at the law office of John W. Schenk in Wingham. It is a really nice place to work. They are very efficient and they are very good people. Some of the tasks I perform include filing, photocopying, typing, and other secretarial type jobs. I like doing this work and I think I will go into this field after graduation. So far I like civil law the best, but I would like to expand into business law and maybe even criminal law. I would like to become a legal assistant and I would like to go to a college that has a co-op program. I know that you have to have experience in the legal field to get a co-op placement, so I value our program. I would like to thank my teacher,'" Mr. Gilchrist and my supervisors, Mr. Schenk and Sandra Haslem for giving me the experience to broaden my understanding of law. Sarah McNichol My name is Sarah McNichol, and I'm a co-op student at F.E. Madill Secondary School. My co-op placement is in Blyth, at Chauncey's and the owner is Judy Carter-Brown. I'm really enjoying the co-op program. It gives you work experience and lets you know if this is what you want to do. It lets you know what all there is to do in this field, which is good because you know before you go to college and spend lots of money, instead of going to college and finding out after that, that's not what you want .to do. I mostly work on mannequin's hair, but I'll be working on customer's hair once Judy things I'm ready. Some jobs I have observed are hair shampooing, cutting, colouring, perming, and styling. Judy runs the business herself, so she's the only one I work with. I really enjoy working with her, she is preparing me for things I will be learning in college, which is good because I'll have a good understanding when I go to college. Korey Bray This is my second year taking co- op. Last year I was working at CKNX-TV (now called "The NEW NX). This year I'm working as a teacher assistant at F.E. Madill Secondary School in the Communications Technology classes. I'm helping students with the equipment, working on the computers, setting up new equipment around the classroom and helping out where needed. I also manage the school's radio station. My supervisor is Greg Rundle. He is the Communications Technology Teacher at Madill. I really enjoy working 'as a Teacher Assistant. I'm really pleased at how well the students want to learn from me. By doing this as my co-op placement, you really get to see and get a feel for what teachers have to go through each and everyday. Believe me, it isn't easy work, especially when students do things they are not to be doing. Communications Technology is a hands-on course, which involves a lot of expensive equipment. You always have to keep an eye, on the class to ensure students are using it properly and with extreme care. This course is giving students the skills for jobs that will be in demand' after the year 2000. It involves a lot of work, but I know students are learning a lot from it and are having fun at the same time. Scott Somers Hi, my name is Scott Somers. I am the son of Ross and Judy otookir emus Thls4 4)4, Somers of Brussels and attend F.E. Madill Secondary School. I am currently enrolled in the co-op program at the school and my placement is at G.&M. Auto parts in Brussels. For anyone unfamiliar with the business, G.&M. is a new business that opened in May 1998 on the north end of main street. It is owned by Bill Glousher who has 10 years of parts experience and Gary McArter who is a licensed mechanic. Gary's wife Kim also works in the business as secretary. Both men are familiar to the area as they grew up in this farming community and feel they can provide a service to the farmers and small businesses. After approaching G.&M. in the spring of 1998 to see if they were interested in having a co-op student I was fortunate enough to be offered some part-time work in the summer. My duties at G,&M. may include anything from picking up parts from a supplier in Toronto to local farm and business delivery. There are also a lot of steps in between, such as sorting and stocking of parts, computer transacting and inventory tracking. Other work experience may include telephone orders, over the counter sales and mixing paint for a customer. I am having difficulty deciding what direction to go after graduation. I have work experience in a couple of trades through summer and part-time jobs. Being a co-op student at G.&M. will add another work experience and may help me make that decision. Darlene Hemingway Grade 12 student in an elementary school? It seems strange. Through the Co-operative Education Program at F.E. Madill Secondary. School in Wingham, I have the opportunity to experience what being a teacher's assistant is like in an elementary school. I'm Darlene Hemingway and I'm working with Miss Ruth Balyta, the -music teacher at Brussels Public School. I assist her in her afternoon schedule at Brussels. I perform various tasks such as marking, one -on-one extra help and photocopying. I work with Miss Balyta in grade 4 music and language studies as well as grade 5- 8 music classes. I feel this experience will help me in my career choice for the future. I chose co-op because I want to know if teaching is what I want to go through university for. I feel co- op is extremely beneficial to students in high school. It gives them the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience before deciding how to further their education. It also gives the opportunity for possible summer employment. Although some placements are not always in the student's desired field for the future, it still gives a better,, knowledge of the working world. Serving our Communities for over forty years • - Get Your Message AROUND THE WORLD IMMEDIATELY If you have important papers that need to go somewhere FAST ... use the CITIZEN'S MACHINE! FAX Our Fax machine can contact any other Fax machine, in the world, instantly. We offer this service for a cost of $4.00 per printed sheet for the first one and $1.00 per additional sheet. (And the long distance charges are free in North America) Our Fax Number, is also your number, so use it to receive your messages at $1.00 per sheet. HERE ARE OUR FAX NUMBERS . . . BLYTH 523-9140 BRUSSELS 887-9021 WE CAN RECEIVE 24 HRS. 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