Career Exploration Centre

Career Exploration Centre
Explore the Future!

Monday, September 27, 2010

CEC welcomes RDS.ca they are following our TWITTER ACCOUNT

Welcome to our on-line Community RDS.ca!

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Le RDS.ca, une filiale de Bell Globemedia, est présent sur le web depuis septembre 1996. Il est rapidement devenu un chef de file dans le domaine du sport en ligne.

RDS is the Sports outlet of CTVGlobemedia

SpringBoards ATEQ JOINS Career Exploration Centre

Springboards Ateq

Springboards is an annual conference sponsored by ATEQ.
ATEQ is the Association of Teachers of English in Quebec.
Follow them on Twitter! Username: Springboardsqc

Springboards 2011 Call For Papers: The theme this year, Leaping into Literacies, recognizes the complete processes involved in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, media studies and language learning across the curriculum. We are hoping that you will take this opportunity to share your expertise in the teaching ...of English Language Arts with other teachers at Springboards. See www.ateq.org for details
 

ENGLISH Teachers join our FACEBOOK Group!

WELCOME TO Career Exploration Centre on-line Community.

English teachers in Argentina TOWER BRIDGE SCHOOL, www.votocataratas.com, Professional development for teachers of English, Mildword -

British Council, Cambridge English Online Ltd., Interaction Language Studio, Connections - Servicios Idiomáticos, In English, Pro.T - Professional Development Conference for English Teachers, Macmillan Argentina, Onestopenglish, Learning Centre Institute, Teaching Stuff, Rosario Idiomas, British Council, Cambridge University Press ELT, Prestwick House, Inc., Education 365, Vamos Spanish Academy.


Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Parent Committee to receive Career Exploration Centre October 7th

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Parent Committee has accepted our request to present the Career Exploration Centre to speak about our goals, objectives and upcoming challenges facing the coming year.

Bringing students from great distances is always difficult, as they spend much time on the bus.  However, part of our objectives is to pilot mobile modules and bring The Career Exploration Centre to schools. 

In addition, we have received authorization to bring an honoured guest from The Vanier BRIDGES program, to this evening.  We hope this guest has the opportunity to advise parents on the opportunities this program is building for their students. 

We look forward to that evening.  The Career Exploration Centre 'Partnering with Parents!'

Welcome WORKINGDIRECTORY.CA for following us on TWITTER

On September 23rd, WORKINGDIRECTORY.CA began following us on TWITTER.

Welcome to the Career Exploration Centre on-line Community!

http://twitter.com/Job_in_Montreal

September 23rd LSHS and LJHS receive CEC and CDC Laurier

September 23rd was curriculum night for two of our Laval High Schools; Laval Junior High School and Laurier Senior High School. 

Both Project Development Officer's were on-hand from 19h00 till 21h00, answering parents questions about our Centre and CDC Laurier programs.  The halls were jam packed with committed parents and we were happy to hand out our information pamphlets and encourage parents to get to know The Career Exploration Centre.

Don't forget to check out CDC Laurier programs:
Students can register up to two weeks after starting date; http://www.bilingualtraining.ca/en/Programs_41/0/4.html

Thank you to the Principals of both schools, for being open-minded to receive us and give us a warm welcome. 
http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/schools/ljhs/
and
http://lauriersr.schoolqc.ca/

September 22nd CEC Invites CDC Laurier Staff members to OPEN HOUSE

October 8th our doors will be open on this PED Day. 

The intention is to receive CDC Laurier Staff members, so they may visit our Centre, try out the modules and ask any questions they may have about The Career Exploration Centre.

We hope to see many staff members, please sign our guest book for your chance to win TWO tickets to CINEPLEX ODEON theaters.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

The Career Exploration Centre to submit article to GOALPOST

We are pleased to be considered to contribute to the next article of the GOALPost.

http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/content/mels/goal/goalpost/

Career EXPLORATION Centre creates name tags for CDC Laurier Staff Members

On September 21st, 2010 CDC Laurier Assistant Director welcomes Career Exploration Centre to speak at the first staff meeting of the year.  We present our goals and objectives for the coming year to staff members.  In addition, we want all CDC Laurier staff members to know that we want to forge close ties with them and their groups.  Promoting not only the Career Exploration Centre, but CDC Laurier as well.

It is well understood in the Community what fine service CDC Laurier provide their students.  Promoting their amazing technical and vocational programs to students, teachers and parents will only serve the greater good for all young adults.

We hope you enjoy the name tags, courtesy of your Assistant Director and graciously produced by The Career Exploration Centre, using the Transportation Design module and the engraving CNC router of our QUICKSTART activity menu.

September 20th Career EXPLORATION Centre follows-up

As Project Development Officer I am responsible for encouraging participation at our Centre and book calendar dates.  In keeping with that responsiblity, we followed-up The Principals meeting, by sending them additional information about The Centre.

The information forwarded to each High School Principal, enclosed our objectives, timelines, and of-course our Pedagogical goals, which align with each school goals as well.  To help wet their appetite for The Centre, we attached information about a few of the modules and described in detail the activity potential of them.

We hope they will take this to their staff and book calendar dates.
Please call us! 450-688-2933 x4137 or email explolab@swlauriersb.qc.ca

The Career Exploration Centre connects with EMSB webmaster and graphic designer

At The Suburban Education and Activity Fair we were able to meet up with and exchange coordinates with EMSB webmaster and graphic designer.  We hope to be able to promote each others' facebooks sites.

Look forward to making this happen!
Project Development Officer,
C Flynn

September 16th Career Exploration Centre THANKS The Suburban Montreal Newspaper

The Career Exploration Centre congratulates and thanks The Suburban and EMSB for their FIRST EVER EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY FAIR.  I understand more than 350 guests passed through the doors at EMSB Lauren Hill - Junior High. 

As Project Development Officer of The Career Exploration Centre, it was a good evening for networking. We met up with social groups, such as; Cadets, Girl Guides and Scouts.  Great groups to plan activities at our Centre.  We will definitely be communicating with them shortly, to see about booking some dates at our Centre.

In addition, I had the opportunity to speak with Guidance Concilors from EMSB, who were enthousiastic about the potential of visiting our Centre.  We discussed price points and travel possiblities, as we are situated close to Cartier Metro station, making it quite accessible to our Montreal School Boards; Emsb, Lester B. Pearson, and Riverside, among others. 

Thank you again The Suburban and EMSB. 
Perhaps The Suburban's Editor will take us up on our offer to open our doors for them to visit and write about The Career Exploration Centre in their paper.  It would, in my opinion make for a great article and service to the Community.

Friday, September 17, 2010

September 16th Career Exploration greets the SIS group for the second time.

We were very privileged to receive, for the second time the SIS Group.
These students' have received a 'Certificate of Participation' for completing their first activity on the Graphic Design Module. 

Each student chose, coloured and stamped with the heat press, their very own mouse pad.  Students enjoyed the introduction module, that spoke about Graphic Design from a professionals' point-of-view.
Every student proudly left with their personzalized mouse pads.   

Evening of September 15th Career Exploration Centre Invited to speak at CPRC

The Career Exploration Centre wants to thank the CPRC (Communication and Public Relations) Standing Committee for receiving us. 

A special thank you goes to our Chairman of The Council of Commisioners and CPRC Chair and all Standing Commttee members.
http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/?page=governance/commissioners

Strategic Advisor presented The Career Exploration Centre's three year plan. 
It was very well received and  as Project Development Officer, I look forward to implementing these ideas, goals, and visions.

Here are some of the recent highlights that were presented.

Our Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Communication Coordinator, was critical to our presentation and ART Challenge Concept.  BRAVO to you, Thanks!

September 15th Career Exploration attends Suburban Activity Fair

The Career Exploration Centre wishes to thank The Suburban and The English Montreal School Board for hosting The First Annual Education and Activity Fair.  I understand that there were over 350 visitors. 

We were able to network as well, giving us the opportunity to speak with groups that would benefit from using our Career Exploration Centre.  The Scouts, Girl Guides and Cadets were excited by the prospect of doing a joint project at our facilities.  As well we discussed the possibility of partnering to post links to each others websites to drive traffic to our respective websites. 

PARTNERSHIPS, is what we are all about!
We'll keep you informed as that develops.

September 15th Strategic Advisor addresses SWLSB Principals

The morning of September 15th, Strategic Advisor of Sir Wilfrid Laurier speaks to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Principals about the vision and goals of The Career Exploration Centre.  We mentioned that will be focusing on getting groups from grade 7, 8, & 9 to attend our Centre a minimum of 2 visits. 

This is to ensure that the students have an opportunity to truly 'Explore' their future careers.

Thank you for doing such a great job in promoting The Career Exploration Centre to our Principals.

September 14th Career Exploration Centre presents to SWLSB ESD and CSD Staff

This Tuesday Career Exploration Centre was priviledged to present to our Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, Educational and Complimentary Services Department, our plans, goals and objectives for the coming year.

It was a pleasure to meet with such a dedicated group of individuals.  All their feedback was positive and we look forward to working closely with them, as we bring the students to the Career Exploration Centre and The Career Exploration Centre to the Students.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Facebook | Career Exploration Lab - CDC Laurier (Pont-Viau)

Facebook Career Exploration Lab - CDC Laurier (Pont-Viau): "2011 Student Entrepreneur Competition!"

September 10th Career Exploration Pont-Viau Centre Welcomes TCCN to our on-line fans

We are very pleased to see that TCCN joined our TWITTER on-line group.  We welcome them and hope to build networking relationships that not only benefit us, but TCCN as well.  For those of you who are not aware of "who" TCCN is, they are The Canadian Construction Network http://www.tccn.ca/ The Online Community Guide to Contruction in Canada. 

Network with Trade Professionals:  Home owners, professional contractors, trade school students, and handman renovation enthusiasts go to TCCN to learn, network, socialize, and trade services.

They have a specific video section on Education, check it out! http://www.tccn.ca/video/education/

Christina Flynn, Career Exploration Pont-Viau Centre
TCCN often has new contests every month - http://www.tccn.ca/contests/

WELCOME TCCN!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

First weeks in September Career Exploration Pont Viau Centre is busy

Career Exploration is working hard to prepare material for our Clientele.
An activity brochure for each of the 16 interactive (hand-on) modules.
This activity brochures helps teachers and students alike know what activity is offered in each module.
Each module has 16 different hand-on learning experiences. 

Mountainview High is the first school to receive our module activity and information sheets.
Let us know what you think and we are excited to receive your students!
Thank you for requesting this.
Check them out at: http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/?page=schools/mountainview-batshaw

CDC Laurier - Hotel Reception teacher, is looking to have the students who are enrolled in the Hotel Reception course to do some activities with the Hospitality and Tourism module.  We look forward to receiving them!  If you are interested in applying: http://www.bilingualtraining.ca/en/Programs_41/0/6.html
Here is their program details - current session began September 7th, 2010

CDC Laurier - Vimont Special Education Classes for young adults,will be visiting September 9th to prepare personalized mouse pads.  A current computer support student will be assisting them to complete this task.  Thank you François, we appreciate it that you are willing to volunteer your time to help us out!  I am certain they will have created inspired personalized mouse pads.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

September 1st Career Exploration Pont-Viau Centre INVITES you!

Please join us SEPTEMBER 15th from 4:00 pm till 9:00 pm
at the
FIRST ANNUAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY FAIR
CAREER EXPLORATION PONT-VIAU CENTRE
WILL BE THERE!
CDC Laurier PONT-VIAU and Adult Education -VIMONT
have graciously offered to share their table with us!
PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS', and ADMINSTRATORS'
COME ON OUT TO SEE OUR 'UNIQUE in QUEBEC' Service Offerings.

WE are READY and WAITING to receive your student Groups!
ALL SCHOOLBOARDS ARE WELCOME
TO COME EXPLORE US
At: 60, Rue Lahaie, Laval
CAREER EXPLORATION CENTRE
CDC LAURIER
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
450 688 2933
x4137