The Lambton Kent and St. Clair Catholic district school boards have partnered to host two Experiential Learning Advisory Council events focused on fostering partnerships between educators and the community to promote hands-on, inquiry-based learning for students and to support the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Local community partners have been invited to attend breakfast events held on June 7 at the Holiday Inn, Point Edward, and June 14 at the Links of Kent, Chatham, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. During these sessions, participants will learn about the benefits of providing experiential learning opportunities for students. From skill-building to mentorship, the event is aimed at broadening the experiential learning resources available to educators and encourage new partnerships between schools and industry.
"The demand for a highly skilled workforce challenges educators and industry professionals to work together to meet the future needs of our communities," said Jim Costello, Director of Education, Lambton Kent District School Board. "The Experiential Learning Advisory Council Breakfast is an opportunity to network with community partners to discuss opportunities for resource sharing, hands-on learning and mentorship of our students."
"Our Board is committed to expanding our students' abilities to learn more about and to pursue the many exciting and rewarding careers in the skilled trades," says Dan Parr, Director of Education, St. Clair Catholic District School Board. "We thank our many community partners who are helping us to take important steps towards achieving that goal."
Community members interested in attending the event or partnering with the Lambton Kent and St. Clair Catholic district school boards in support of experiential learning opportunities are encouraged to contact Nicole Beuckelare at Nicole.Beuckelare@lkdsb.net or Warren Seton at Warren.Seton@st-clair.net.
Members of the media are welcome to attend.
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For additional information please contact:
Jane Bryce, Chair of the Lambton Kent District School Board, 519-899-2619
Jim Costello, Director of Education, Lambton Kent District School Board, 519-336-1500, Ext 31297
John Van Heck, Chair, St. Clair Catholic District School Board, 519-627-2908
Dan Parr, Director of Education, St. Clair Catholic District School Board, 519-627-6762, Ext. 10241
For reference information contact:
Heather Hughes, Public Relations Officer, 519-336-1500, Ext. 31262
Todd Lozon, Supervisor – Communications and Community Relations, 519-627-6762, Ext. 10243
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