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Fergus Long-Term Care Home Helping Students Succeed

McGuinty Government Recognizes Employers Supporting Student Jobs, Future Careers

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January 23, 2012

A long-term care home in Fergus is being recognized for helping students gain hands-on learning opportunities for their future careers.

Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home received an Employer Champion Award for providing high school students with valuable work experience. The long-term care facility offers a variety of placements, including facility maintenance, recreation therapy, nursing and more.

Building more opportunities for students to gain the skills and experience they need for the jobs of tomorrow is part of the McGuinty government's plan to support student success while securing a brighter future for all Ontarians.

QUOTES

"These kinds of meaningful learning opportunities help students gain valuable experience, which will help them reach their future career aspirations. By getting this experience today, our students will be better prepared for the jobs of tomorrow."
– Laurel Broten, Minister of Education

"I'd like to congratulate the staff at Wellington Terrace for all the important work they do each day. These dedicated individuals are instrumental in helping local students gain life, work and leadership experience. This experience not only benefits the students, it also enhances communication, management and team work skills for Terrace employees."
– Chris White, County of Wellington Warden

QUICK FACTS

40,000 employers across the province provide high school students with valuable work-related learning opportunities through numerous activities and programs, including Ontario's Cooperative Education and Specialist High Skills Major programs.
Approximately 34,000 high school students are enrolled in Specialist High Skills Major programs this year.
Ontario's graduation rate increased to 81 per cent in 2010, up from 68 per cent in 2003.

LEARN MORE

If you are an employer who wants to offer students experiential learning opportunities, please visit EmployerRegistry.ca.
Learn more about the government's Student Success initiatives like Cooperative Education and Specialist High Skills Majors.
Learn more about work-related learning opportunities.

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