Issue. IN THIS. Volume 3 Issue 2. February 2014

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1 The Voice Volume 3 Issue 2 February 2014 Tim Hudak talks with HVAC students at a CCO reception on Febraury 4th, Details on page 3. IN THIS Issue 2 CCO Awards 2014: Nomination Deadline Extended 3-4 CCO Reception with Tim Hudak 5 CCO Member Update: Mississauga Transit 6 CCO Member Update: Education Works Champions 7 CCO Member Update: CCO in Ottawa 8 CCO Member News Career Colleges Ontario 155 Lynden Road, Unit 2 Brantford, ON N3R 8A7 (519)

2 2 CCO Awards 2014 Excellence in Teaching & Outstanding Graduates Nomination Sponsorship Deadline Information Extended There s Ontario s still time to career submit college nominations sector has for CCO s played 2014 an essential awards for role Excellence in post-secondary in Teaching education and Outstanding Graduates! and career training for over 145 years. After considerable growth, career colleges now train over 67,000 Ontarians every year. CCO has now extended the nomination deadline to March 7th, Nominations can be submitted via mail, courier, For the , second or year fax. in a row, Career Colleges Ontario will recognize an exceptional teacher and seven outstanding graduates at its annual CCO Awards gala during the Nomination NACC-CCO forms and conference details can in Ottawa, be accessed at noon at on Wednesday, May 7, If you This have year, any we questions are opening regarding up sponsorship CCO s 2014 opportunities awards, for please each contact of our 8 awards Alix Mahé in the at alixmahe@ careercollegesontario.ca. following categories: Excellence in Teaching Outstanding Graduate: Applied Arts Outstanding Graduate: Business Outstanding Graduate: Health Services Sponsorship Information Outstanding Graduate: Human Services Outstanding Graduate: IT/Electronics Outstanding Graduate: Services Outstanding Graduate: Trades To sponsor To sponsor a CCO a CCO Award Award or for for additional information, please contact April Chato at aprilchato@ careercollegesontario.ca aprilchato@careercollegesontario.ca or at x113. or at x113.

3 CCO Reception with Tim Hudak 3 Tim Hudak highlights strengths of Career College sector Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak experienced several career college programs first hand on February 4th during a showcase and reception hosted by Career Colleges Ontario. Hudak toured the Medix College/North American Trade Schools Campus in Brampton, where the event was being held, to learn about HVAC repairs and try his hand at making a Valentine s Day card with students in the Early Childcare Assistant program. Hudak highlighted the strengths of the Career College sector during a speech at the reception in front of over 60 career college representatives. As one of our most efficient paths to employment, we need to support career colleges by reducing the regulatory burden, so they can equip students with the skills they need to gain access to the job market, said Tim Hudak. The event was geared towards increasing awareness of the career college sector and its contribution to the development of a skilled work force and the provincial economy. More photos on page 4.

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5 CCO Member Update Mississauga Transit: Post-Secondary Fare Update CCO is pleased to announce that students attending career colleges in Mississauga will soon be eligible for the post-secondary transit fare. After a productive meeting with MiWay staff and career college representatives earlier this month, CCO has learned the following information: Students attending career colleges in Mississauga will be eligible for the post-secondary student discount at the beginning of May The post-secondary student rate will be $2.45 per trip, as opposed to the adult rate of $3.25 Students will have to go to the City Centre Transit Terminal (200 Rathburn Rd. W., Mississauga) or the TTC Islington Subway Station (MiWay Booth) (1226 Islington Avenue, Toronto) to validate their PRESTO card (an electronic, reloadable smart card) as a PS2 to obtain the post-secondary fare When validating their card to obtain the reduced fare, students will need to present a confirmation of enrolment and a valid student card The student card must include the following: o The college name and logo o The program end date o A photo of the student The student card must also be presented when using the PRESTO card Students will need to reactivate the student fare in September with proof of their full-time student status The PRESTO Card can be purchased online ( or in person at the City Centre Transit Terminal or at the TTC Islington Subway Station (MiWay Booth) Please stay tuned over the coming weeks for additional details, including the official implementation date and further information on the PRESTO card. 5

6 CCO Member Update 6 Exclusive CCO Member Event: March 2014 Education Works Champions 2014 CCO would like to congratulate member career colleges and their graduates that were selected as Education Works Champions. In 2012, CCO became involved with the Education Works Alliance, a Grand Erie-based community group with a focus on economic development through training, education and lifelong learning. This year marks the third year of the Alliance s Education Works Champion campaign. The campaign highlights members of the Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Norfolk, New Credit and Six Nations communities who have used education to overcome many of life s obstacles. The nomination deadline for the 2014 champions was November 30, The names and stories of the 2014 champions were published mid-february in a special insert included in community papers in the Brantford and Haldimand-Norfolk regions. These success stories highlight the value the career college sector brings to our communities. Congratulations to this year s champions: Sheyrl Racette, trios College, Hamilton Jessie Hodder, Everest College, Hamilton Join us for an exclusive CCO member round table event this March! WHEN March 19th, :30am - 12:30pm WHERE Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport 6257 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E4 WHAT CCO will provide an update on association activity and discussion on various sector topics. *** For information on how to register for this event, please contact Alix Mahé at alixmahe@careercollegesontario.ca

7 CCO Member Update CCO at Cannexus14 7 For the second year in a row, CCO attended the Cannexus Conference in Ottawa at the end of January. Cannexus is a national career development conference put on by CERIC, the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling. This year s conference celebrated CERIC s 10th anniversary. In addition to setting up an exhibit booth to showcase the association and its members, CCO Executive Director Paul Kitchin presented a session on the sector and career trends. With over 700 delegates in attendance, CCO had the opportunity to engage with many counsellors, professional career coaches, consultants and more during the conference. CCO in Ottawa While CCO staff was in Ottawa for the Cannexus Conference at the end of January, the association held a successful financial aid training session and a member reception at the Empire Grill. During the reception, CCO Executive Director Paul Kitchin provided an activity update and attendees were able to connect with CCO staff and other members.

8 CCO Member News Holiday Contest Prize Winner In our Special Edition Holiday Newsletter, published in December 2013, we held a series of contests. One of the contest prizes was a consulting session with four leading career college specialists. The winner of this contest was CCO member Laarnie Tansingco of the Osilla Institute. On February 24th, consultants Ann Robinson, Carol Bruni, Cheryl Russell-Julien, and Judi Smith met with Tansingco at her college to discuss a variety of Career College topics. Here s what Tansingco had to say after the session: It was a pleasure to finally meet you in person yesterday and an honor to win this contest through CCO. The advice and information that we received from the Expert Consultants was priceless and extremely informative. I will definitely implement and consider all the topics that we discussed. Laarnie Tansingco, Osilla Institute 81 leads and counting Lead Generation for CCO Members Did you know CCO provides a lead generation service for members through the Ontario College Search website? Since January 1st, 2014, 81 leads have been generated for CCO member colleges through our website. You can access our site at www. ontariocollegesearch.ca. If you have any questions about this website, please contact Dena Stuart at denastuart@careercollegesontario.ca. 8

9 CCO Member News 9 trios London Campus wins Consumer Choice Award 2014 Article courtesy of trios trios College Business Technology Healthcare has been awarded the London Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Computer Training trios College took home the award due to its history and current achievements as a successful education provider in London. Winners of the Consumer Choice awards are selected based on the opinions, perceptions and expectations of thousands of consumers and businesses. There is no panel of judges and no ballots, the awards are an objective and accurate reflection of the marketplace. The college was selected because of its contribution to employment in the technology sector. With technology engrained within its roots, trios is committed to providing the most relevant and up-to-date curriculum available. The recent revitalization of its technology programs is a testament to the college s goal of producing skilled graduates that meet the needs of employers in the marketplace. We are thrilled to be a winner of this prestigious award. For over 20 years, trios has changed the lives of thousands of students by providing them with the knowledge and skills to start new careers. With Excellence being our primary goal, it is very rewarding to be recognized by the London community for our leading edge computer training and education, said trios London Campus Director Dianne Stanley-Wells. Since 1987, the Consumer Choice awards have been recognizing companies that have implemented superior customer service and dedication to business excellence. All winners go through a rigorous selection process conducted by a third party research firm to ensure only the most outstanding service providers are the winners within their respective industry winners of the Consumer Choice Awards were honoured at an award celebration on January 30, 2014.

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