Working Towards the Future Youth Event
The Working Towards the Future youth event brought together students, employers and employment support agencies in exciting workshops that covered financial health, soft skills, entrepreneurship and local employment opportunities.
 
Guest Speaker: Stu Saunders
April 2008 and February 2009 in Smiths Falls, Renfrew and Pembroke.
The Grow Your Business Workshops
This workshop was aimed at small and medium business owners in Renfrew and Lanark Counties. Guest speakers addressed essential strategies for business expansion in our region.
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| Jay Mclaren |
Suzanne Dodge |
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Professor of Business
Algonquin College
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Mayor
Town of Prescott
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November 2008 in Smiths Falls and Pembroke.
The Motivation and Retention Strategies Workshops
This workshop was aimed at all businesses with the goal of teaching how to motivate and retain employees. Human Resources personnel and business leaders from all sectors benefited from this valuable information.
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| Jay Mclaren |
MC Lessard |
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Professor of Business
Algonquin College
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PeoplePower BASICS
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February 2009 in Smiths Falls and Renfrew.
Making Cent$ of Literacy Booklet
The Making Cent$ of Literacy Booklet was produced for both Renfrew and Lanark Counties. This tool raises employer awareness of what literacy and basic skills upgrading opportunities are available to their employees.
Job Finder's Guide
A job seeking tool was developed to help the 1,400 individuals who faced layoffs in Smiths Falls. This tool contains useful information about what essential skills upgrading and employment opportunities are available within the region. Included are interview tips, useful website links and a list of the region’s major employers.
Job Finder's Guide | 
Current Partnership Projects (2011 - 2012)
