Today is my last day before the summer holidays. The Career Exploration Pont-Viau Centre will close its' doors from July 19th through till August 16th, 2010.
This morning was spent researching and prepping to build an Action Plan that will enable us to fulfill the potential of this wonderful resource. As well, today was spent looking for simple, but effective ways to promote The Career Exploration Centre early on in the school year.
Hopefully, once the Commuication and Public Relations Standing Committee have the opportunity to explore and have some input on some of the ideas I have brewing;
-One of the ideas is to have an ART's Competition open to all Middle School Students in our board. Focused on getting a LOGO, Profile Badge for the Career Exploration Pont-Viau Centre. I believe the sooner we have a creative, graphic image to help brand the Career Exploration - Pont-Viau Centre the better it will help us to take the next step in promoting us.
-The second idea needs the expertise of various stakeholders, such as Mrs. Heather Halman, Strategic Advisor, Educational Services PED Consultants, Administrators of schools and teachers buy-in. In thinking about ways to attrach and teach younger students about the value of using the Career Exploration, using other mediums, such as music, dance, theater... can be video taped; describing professions suited to our CDC Laurier and the Career Exploration Pont-Viau Centre. There can be small groups of 5 or so students, researching professions, identifing those that inspire them, then translating that into moving ART (Theater, Dance, Musical). This touches so many bases, I have to say, that I personnally love the idea. Cross-Curricular, Subjects ART. ENGLISH, POP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, MEDIA.... well, the idea is out there, so let's see how and if I can promote it well in September.
-The third idea is to promote early bookings to our Career - Pont-Viau Centre by stipulating a deadline date to reserve their classes at any time during the year. Open to everyone, our School board, other school boards, whichever client wants to book with us. We have a DRAW, for one winner, who does an early booking will win transportation to and from their location, 1/2 morning with some kind of leadership activity that the student group will participate in (I keep thinking of zip lining at Morin-Heights), but I am certain there are many other options, just as interesting. Once the group have completed that activity, after their lunch, they arrive at our Centre to work on the modules in the afternoon. No cost to them.
Well, now that I've gotten those ideas out there, it will truly be time for me to clear my mind of work related issues and projects, to settle in and enjoy my family time. I wish everyone a very good summer!
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