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ALL WORK AND NO PAY ..' But Having Fun Doing It!
C.C.I.'s Co-Op program continued to grow in the 1990-91 school year with over 200 taking advantage of the Co-Op experience. Our community maintained it's fine support by providing new and varied placements such as Blue Min. Hi-Tech (computers & pei- zioe\ectronics), Ferguson Enterprises (auto & snowmobile repair), Malibu Sports (athletic retail sales) and Blue Ridge Stables (horseback riding). What We Said: Co-Op students have the opportunity to have the best of both worlds since they gain school credits for learning "on the job" Mr. Pommer Co-Op Co-ordinator. "I have really enjoyed this year and this class. I feel that I have gotten a greater self confidence and am more aware of my business surroundings.Ifeel that Ihave also gained valuable experience and new qualities such as organization, self discipline, and greater confidence in myself and my work."JoanneOxton-BusinessEnglishCo-OpatCentury21 RealEstate."Forthefirsttime I am 100% certain that I want to be a nurse so I can help people." Shawna Thompson - Nursing Co-Op at General and Marine Hospital. "Working with kids is a great experi- ence." "I never really knew how much work a teacher does." "Another great week." "This week was raining so the kids were in alot. I got to speak with each of them and I know them better now." Child Care Co-Op students.
Top Lt.: Melanie Gibson introduces a friend from Blue Ridge Stables. Mid. Lt.: Bev Lane steers a straight ahead course at the Collingwood Museum. Mid. Rt.: Rob Plummers finds out that service" is more than a word at the Collingwood Police Dept. Bot. Lt.: Brad Rice finds out how hard it is to keep Cameron Street School sparkling. Bot. Mid.: Matt Sturgess wants to remind everyone to replace those divets at Blue Mtn, Resorts. Bot. Rl.: Michelle Hewitt has a discussion with a 'little person' at "Little People's Daycare".
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