May 2014 Newsletter - Career Colleges Ontario

The Voice
Volume 3 | Issue 5
www.careercollegesontario.ca
May | 2014
IN THIS
Issue
2 CCO’s 2014 Awards Ceremony
4 CCO Welcomes New Board
5 NACC & CCO Conference Recap
7 CCO Member News: Le Cordon
Bleu Graduation
8 CCO Member News: 2014
Education Champions
9 Home Sweet Home... Are you
sure?
CCO 2014 Outstanding Graduate Amanda McIsaac receiving
her award on May 7, 2014. More on CCO’s awards on page 2.
Career Colleges Ontario
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CCO 2014
Awards
Excellence in Teaching
Heather Hodgson-Schleich, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Outstanding Graduate: Applied Arts
Michael Da Silva, Trebas Institute
Outstanding Graduate: Business/Business Administration & Management
Amanda McIsaac, Trebas Institute
Outstanding Graduate: Health Services
Nick Fardy, Medix College of Healthcare
Outstanding Graduate: Human Services
Lynn Courey, Herzing College
Outstanding Graduate: IT/Electronics
Nicholas Ng-A-Fook, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Outstanding Graduate: Trades
Norman Lansing, Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute
Outstanding Graduate: Services
Yaroslav Pasique, Canadian Law Enforcement Training College
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CCO 2014
Awards
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Congratulations to this year’s CCO 2014 Award Recipients!
For the second year in a row, Career Colleges
Ontario recognized deserving individuals in
the career college sector at an awards gala
during the annual conference in Ottawa at the
beginning of May.
Direct Monica Agius, CERIC’s Content and
Communications
Coordinator
Catherine
Ducharme, OSCA Vice President of Professional
Development, Jim Kinnie, President at ARC
Advantage Ann Robinson and Digital Analyst
at Higher Education Marketing Philippe Taza,
An exceptional career college instructor, selected the award recipients based on
two runners-up, and seven successful career success in their field and their contribution to
college graduates from across the province the community.
were conferred awards on May 7th. The CCO
2014 awards categories were comprised of an CCO congratulates this year’s nominees and
Excellence in Teaching award and Outstanding award recipients and encourages member
Graduate awards in the categories of Applied colleges to submit nominations again next year.
Arts, Business, Health Services, Human Services,
Information Technology, Services, and Trades.
Visit our CCO Awards webpage at www.
careercollegesontario.ca/awards for a full list
This year, we received over 45 nominations of Award winners, runners-up and nominee and
across the eight award categories. An external our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
selection panel, which included Managing careercollegesontario for event photos.
Director of Personal Lines at St Andrews
Board of Directors
2014-2015
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Career Colleges Ontario would like to extend Care), Frank Gerencser (triOS College of Business
a warm welcome to all of this year’s new and Technology Healthcare), Mark Harrington
(National Academy of Health and Business), Tim
returning board members.
Heggie (Everest College of Business, Technology
The new board was elected during the Annual and Health Care), Jennifer Jones (Joy of Dance
General Meeting held in conjunction with 2014 Centre & Teachers College), Greg Nichol (RCC
conference in Ottawa at the beginning of May. Institute of Technology), Luisa Tanzi (Trebas
Institute) and Carmen Valero (Canadian
Herzing College’s George Hood will take on the College of Educators).
role of Board Chair this year, with John Nelson
of Canadian Business College as Vice Board New to the Board this year are J.P. Roszell of
Chair. Craig Donaldson of triOS College Business LaunchLife International Inc., operating as
Technology Healthcare will resume his position Academy of Learning College, and Adrian
as Treasurer. Adriana Costenaro of Bryan Sharma of Cestar College of Business, Health
College of Applied Health & Business Sciences and Technology.
Inc. will hold the fourth executive committee
This year’s external advisors to the Board include
member spot.
Carol Bruni of Regulatory Matters, Cheryl RussellThe Board of Directors will see the return of Julien of Hands On Practical Solutions, Don
Rupert Altschuler (Everest College of Business, Thibert of Don Thibert and Associates and Terry
Technology and Health Care), Joe Gagliardi Miosi.
(CDI College of Business, Technology & Health
NACC & CCO
Conference
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The CCO and NACC joint conference was held Minister Kenney commended the Career
at the Ottawa Marriott from May 6-9. Delegates College sector for employer-lead training.
from across the country came together in the
nation’s capital to learn, connect and engage. During Wednesday’s gala lunch, CCO held
its second annual awards ceremony. One
The event kicked off with a pre-conference golf career college instructor and seven career
tournament on May 6th. The conference saw college graduates shared their stories and were
Ontario-focused sessions on the Wednesday presented with awards to recognize outstanding
and sessions with broader national appeal on achievements in their respective fields.
Thursday and Friday.
In previous years, the association has picked
Throughout the event, conference delegates a charity to raise funds for during the course
enjoyed engaging content ranging from of the conference. This year, the conference
political speakers at both the provincial and committee selected NEADS, the National
federal levels to insurance and marketing Educational Association for Disabled Students,
as the conference charity of choice. Over the
experts, and more.
course of the conference more than $2,000
Keynote speakers included MTCU ADM Nancy was raised in support of the charity through
Naylor, Superintendent and Director of the speakers’ gifts and individual donations.
PCC Branch Carol Strachan, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs The 2015 conference will be held in beautiful
and Northern Development Mark Strahl, and Niagara Falls from June 24-26. We look forward
Federal Employment and Social Development to seeing you there!
Minister Jason Kenney. During his speech,
Conference
Photos
Visit our Facebook page for additional event photos: www.facebook.com/careercollegesontario
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Member
News
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Le Cordon Bleu Graduation
Eighteen students graduated from Le Cordon
Bleu Ottawa’s Cuisine, Pâtisserie and Grand
Diplome programs on March 21st, 2014.
The ceremony was held at the National Arts
Centre.
Photos by Nick Ghattas
CCO Information Session: CASL (Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation)
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) takes
effect on July 1st, 2014. If you use electronic
messaging, including email, text messaging and
social media for marketing purposes, you will be
expected to comply when the act comes into
force.
Toronto (2990 Islington Avenue). Onsite parking is
free.
Registration:
CCO Member/Affiliate: FREE
Non-Member: $50 + HST
In order to assist you in better understanding the
legislative requirements, CCO will be hosting For additional information or to register,
an information session on June 12th, 2014 from please contact Alix Mahé at alixmahe@
9:30am - 11am at the Humber Summit Library in careercollegesontario.ca.
Member
News
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Education Works Champions Celebration
CCO would like to congratulate member career
colleges and their graduates that were selected
as the 2014 Education Works Champions. This
year’s champions were honoured at a celebration
at the Brantford Public Library on May 30, 2014.
through training, education and lifelong learning.
This year marks the third year of the Alliance’s
Education Works Champion campaign.
Congratulations 2014 Champions from the career
college sector:
In 2012, CCO became involved with the Education
Works Alliance, a Grand Erie-based community Sheryl Racette, triOS College, Hamilton
group with a focus on economic development Jessie Hodder, Everest College, Hamilton
Mental Health and Substance Use Summit
What is your college doing to address the issues The Schools, Colleges and Universities Summit
of mental health and substance use?
on Mental Health and Substance Use, which
runs from June 4th to June 5th at the Holiday
According to the Canadian Mental Health Inn Toronto Airport, is a pan-Canadian forum to
Association (CMHA), 20% of Canadians will look at strategies and action plans to ensure the
personally experience a mental illness in their health and happiness of your students.
lifetime. Furthermore, substance abuse is also
an issue that affects the health and safety of CCO members who are interested in attending
Canadians. These are issues that can greatly the summit should Alix Matthews-Mahé at
impact the success and well-being of your alixmahe@careercollegesontario.ca by Monday,
students.
June 2nd at Noon, as the association may be
able to arrange a member discount if there is
If you are interested in learning more about enough demand.
what your college can do to address the issues
of mental health and substance use, there is a For
more
information
regarding
the
national summit for the education sector being summit, visit the event website here: www.
held in Toronto next month.
mentalhealthsubstanceuse.com
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Home Sweet Home… Are You Sure?
What You Should Know BEFORE You Buy
Article provided by Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Purchasing a home can be exciting and for
most of us, is the largest single asset purchase
we will make. Being confident it can be properly
protected is essential. This starts with being aware
of what to look for, from an insurance perspective,
before you purchase to help avoid possible issues
and unpleasant surprises.
There are a number of factors that may impact
overages especially when buying an older home.
Many of these can be identified by hiring your
own home inspector before you make an offer
to purchase, rather than rely on an inspection
report the seller may provide. When possible, hire
an inspector who is experience in doing surveys
in the area where you are buying and can help
you identify risks and potential problems.
If purchasing an older home you will want to
make sure the following key areas have been
updated:
• Wiring: The majority of insurance
companies do not accept homes with knob and
tube, aluminum wiring or 60 AMP service. While
200 AMP service is preferred, make sure your
property has at least 100 AMP service.
• Roof: Did you know that purchasing a
15 year roof doesn’t necessarily mean it will last
15 years? Insurance companies look for a roof
that is in good condition. They may recommend
replacement or repairs if they have concerns.
• Plumbing: The majority of insurance
companies do not provide coverage for homes
with galvanized plumbing. Cast iron waste pipes
may also be a concern due to oxidization.
• Heating: Most insurance companies
require the furnace to be updated every 20 years.
Oil tanks have caused extensive and costly claims
for insurance companies. If you plan to purchase
a home with an oil tank, it is best to contact a
broker to discuss coverage options in advance.
Water damage issues are becoming more
prevalent as we experience more extreme
weather conditions. Do your research. Determine
if there have been sewer back-up issues in the
neighbourhood where you are purchasing. If
so, what protection exists to avoid or minimize
water damage? Does the home have a properly
installed sump pump and a back check valve?
If there is evidence that there has been prior
water damage in the home, be sure to have your
inspector check for mould which can present a
significant health hazard.
If purchasing a home with solar or geothermal
heating, contact your broker to discuss options.
Some insurance companies now cover the
unique requirements associated with alternate
heat sources.
Title insurance should also be considered in order
protect yourself from unknown title issues that
prevent you from having clear ownership of the
property.
Make your home purchase a positive one by
being an informed buyer. By keeping these things
in mind before your purchase, you will be able to
focus on enjoying your new home. Remember
your insurance broker is always there to provide
advice along the way…and attend your housewarming party!
To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is important to
work with a professional in this area. Additional
questions?
Ask us, we’re here to help! For
additional information, no-cost advice or for your
free, no-obligation insurance quote, please call
Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers at (905) 525-7259 or
toll-free at 1-800-661-1518.
Comments, story ideas or suggestions?
Contact Alix Mahé @ (519) 752-2124 ext. 115 or alixmahe@careercollegesontario.ca
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