Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities: Career Speaker Series

Posted January 29, 2024

The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to participate in[…]

Students Receive 2022-23 Past-Directors’ Bursary to Support Trade Education

Posted June 9, 2023

Ten Grade 12 students from across Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) received the 2022-23 Past-Directors’ Bursary during the WRDSB[…]

Finding Opportunity and a Future Career in Co-Op

Posted January 12, 2023

“You mean I can work in a hospital?” Sarina Simanws has experienced a lot in her relatively short time in[…]

Building Community and Skills for the Future with Co-Op

Posted January 10, 2023

“Kindness and community live here.” Lujain Alshabani is a Grade 11 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) who is aiming[…]

Students Building a Dream for their Future Careers

Posted December 16, 2022

Students, parents and caregivers packed the Bingemans Conference Centre on the evening of November 30 for the first in-person Build[…]

Co-op Placement an Investment in Students’ Futures

Posted October 17, 2022

“I’m learning about the value of presenting yourself professionally and understanding the dynamics of an office setting. It’s stuff I[…]

Renovating Houses and Building New Skills for a Future Career

Posted October 11, 2022

“I’m learning about the business, working with all sorts of tools, getting some work experience and earning credits.” Summertime –[…]

Finding Confidence in Summer Co-Op

Posted October 4, 2022

“It’s something I’ll be able to take with me whatever I end up doing.” Co-operative Education is often associated with[…]

$58,000 in Bursaries Awarded to 50+ Co-Op Students

Posted September 28, 2022

58 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Co-operative Education students are about to receive $1,000 each. These awards are thanks[…]

Woodworking Co-Op Offers the Tangible Benefits of Experiential Learning

Posted September 26, 2022

“There’s nothing like sitting on the chair you’ve built.” Casey Herfuth likes a good challenge and loves working with hands.[…]

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