Previous Projects (2008 - 2009)

Community Partnership Projects 2008/2009

The following projects addressed the trends and issues that were identified during the 2008 and 2009 TOP Consultation process.

Working Towards the Future Youth Event
The Working Towards the Future youth event brought together students and employers in exciting workshops that covered entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, health care and the skilled trades. 



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.

Jay Mclaren	Suzanne Dodge
Professor of Business Algonquin College	Mayor Town of Prescott

November 2008 in Smiths Falls and Pembroke.

The Motivation and Retention Strategies Wordshops
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.

Jay Mclaren	MC Lessard
Professor of Business Algonquin College	PeoplePower BASICS

The Making Cent$ of Leteracy Booklet
The Making Cent$ of Literacy Booklet was created to raise employer awareness about essential skills upgrading opportunities available for their employees. Five media launches were held within the counties to promote the booklet.

Making Cent$ of Literacy Renfrew County	Making Cent$ of Literacy Lanark County

Media Coverage - Making Cent$ of Literacy

September and October 2008 in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Eganville and Renfrew.