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Community ContactThese strategies have been particularly popular at Algonquin College. The goal of these initiatives is to improve the link to the community, liaise with potential employers or allow the students to receive feedback and advice from practicing professionals.
Orientation - Half day Visits to Program-specific VenuesHospitality and Tourism, Algonquin College 04/05 and 05/06 QAF funded project. Field trip goal was to provide a better link between occupation, work environment and program of choice. Give students a better idea of “where their program choice will lead.” More information, contact Rodger Johnston, Coordinator Tourism and Travel, johnst@algonquincollege.com Orientation to Collaborative ProgramBachelor of Science in Nursing program, Algonquin College-University of Ottawa More information, Barb Foulds, Chair of Nursing Studies, Tour of Parliament Hill LibrariesLibrary and Information Technician, Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies, Algonquin College 04/05 and 05/06 QAF funded project. Bus tour to this and other local professional libraries followed by pizza lunch used to promote dialogue with professionals in the field and interaction among first year students. Behind the Scenes Museum TourApplied Museum Studies, Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies, Algonquin College 05/06 QAF funded project. This field trip is the first time that some of the Museum Studies students have seen a museum behind the scenes. It helps them to get the full story of the work involved. More information, Terry Quinlan, Professor,
Employer SymposiumSchool of Business, Algonquin College 04/05 QAF funded project. March symposium with key note speaker and panel of employers. Focus was to “provide realistic expectations of obtaining specific employment in today’s job market.” More information, Wayne McIntyre, Chair, Marketing and Management Studies, mcintyw@algonquincollege.com Showcasing IT Graduates' SuccessComputer Studies, Algonquin College 04/05 QAF funded project. Workshop with a guest speaker from Robert Half (an employment agency specializing in high technology) and selected graduates to report back about their employment search successes to students in first and second year. More information, Claude Brulé, Academic Chair, Computer Studies, brulec@algonquincollege.com Career Options in Nursing - Panel PresentationGAS Pre-Nursing, Career and Academic Access Centre, Algonquin College 05/06 QAF funded project. During the second week of classes, a panel comprised of RNs, GAS graduates now in BSc in Nursing at Ottawa U. and faculty of GAS present and take questions from the students. Career paths in degree and practical nursing are clarified. More information, Lynn Hardwick-Howes, Academic Referral Centre, hardwil@algonquincollege.com Health Science Career ForumGAS Pre-Health, Career and Academic Access Centre, Algonquin College 05/06 QAF funded project. Graduates of GAS Pre-Health present to current students to orient them to the course and answer questions about career path options. More information, Lynn Hardwick-Howes, Academic Referral Centre, hardwil@algonquincollege.com Career FairACOV, Pembroke More information Murray Kyte, Chair, Business, Technology & Outdoor Training Ext. 2751 One-on-One Air CheckRadio Broadcasting, Algonquin College. 04/05 QAF funded project. Radio professionals spend half a day with second year students to give one-on-one feedback on their performance. More information, Don Crockford, Coordinator, Radio Broadcasting, crockfd@algonquincollege.com Career SeminarsInteractive Multimedia and Multimedia Developer, Algonquin College 05/06 QAF funded project. Students in this program sometimes have difficulty with specific programming courses (in this case, web authoring languages). To provide remediation and encouragement, a recognized industry practitioner who works in the subject matter is invited to the school to provide a verbal assessment of the student’s skills and individual attention. More information, Tanya Hawley, Coordinator, multimedia@algonquincollege.com Career DayPolice Foundations and Security Management, PPSI, Algonquin College 05/06 QAF funded project. This event focuses on the employment prospects for students who are not ready to apply for police work as such. Employers in the enforcement/security field(non-policing employers showcase their organizations. Students are given the opportunity to discuss career options with the representatives and in some cases apply for jobs on the spot. More information, Dana Lennox, Coordinator, Police Foundations,
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