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Passport to Prosperity Coordinators Fall ForumOctober 2, 2009Passport to Prosperity Coordinators from across the province gather together to share best practices and hone their skills in connecting employers and educators for student success!
Fall Forum – October 13-15, 2009 - Ottawa Ontario Conference components – Welcome and overview of OBEP: presented by: Sherryl Petricevic, Carmen Cousineau and Jeremy Hill Government Relations overview and workshop – Presented by Mike Darch – OCRI Ministry of Education overview and update – Who is new? What is new? - presented by Jean Courtney Welcome on behalf of the PPC – Steve Georgopoulos, General Manager, Minto Suites Hotel, Hill & Knowlton update: what to expect in the coming year regarding MOE communications, PPC update, Employer Champion Forum update- presented by Amanda Brewer Launch and discussion of Good Practices Manual, second edition – Employer Engagement Strategies and Recruitment OSP – Building partnerships – more employers to build more opportunities - What are the benefits to the employer? Student? Teacher?- what works? What is your greatest challenge? How can you help employers understand how to use the workplan?- presented by Chantal Locatelli Walk thru site – explore new features Frequently asked questions (and answers) Work on local sites – (coordinators to bring own laptop as possible) Brainstorm on how to integrate the new videos on your local site presented by Matt Elliott Tuesday October 13, 2009 - The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa - www.hauntedwalk.com The Original Haunted Walk of OttawaCheck in time: 8:10pm Tour departure time: 8:15pm Tour duration: approximately 90 minutes Tour departure location: ticket booth at the corner of Sparks Street and Elgin Street. This lantern-lit evening walking tour of Ottawa ghost stories and darker history features the haunting of the Bytown Museum, the Fairmont Château Laurier, Friday's Roast Beef House and more! Explore the hidden side of the Nation's Capital. A tried and true favourite for all ages. This tour is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Dress appropriately for the weather as the tour takes place - rain, or shine or snow! Cost: compliments of OBEP
Wednesday October 14, 2009 It’s a boat! It’s a bus! No, it’s Lady Dive Splash Tour! The thrill of a lifetime aboard the only Amphibus tour in the city. Drive by land and water through the National Capital area of Ottawa and Gatineau. A unique historical adventure awaits you. Bilingual guides take you through the important sites of this picturesque area. The bilingual tour with fully narrated humorous anecdotes will last approximately 1 hour and takes you along a picturesque entertaining and educational journey. Lady Dive tours always gets you the best prices in town for a quality tour. Tour time 4:30. Cost per participant $25.00 Participation confirmation required by October 8, 2009 - please confirm via email to Sherryl |