Opportunities Edge: A Major Success
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2009
Opportunities Edge: A Major Success!!!
Organizers and participants of Opportunities Edge, the largest education and career fair in east central Saskatchewan, deem the event a major success.
The event attracted students, teachers and guidance counselors from schools across east central Saskatchewan. Over 600 students, teachers, guidance counselor and parents attended the event held at St. Peter's College in Muenster on October 1st.
Twenty-one high schools from the Horizon and North East School Division attended the event. They included Annaheim, Bjorkdale, Bruno, Carlton Trail Regional College, Englefeld, Humboldt, Lake Lenore, Lanigan, LeRoy, Middle Lake, Muenster, Naicam, Porcupine Plain, Quill Lake, Rose Valley, St. Brieux, St. Peter's High School, Viscount, Wadena, Watson and Wynyard.
Students from Grades 9 to 12 were able speak with representatives from trades, industry and post-secondary education. Over 40 organizations were represented the event. Some of the exhibitors included the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, SIAST, R.C.M.P. Potash Corporation - Lanigan, Canadian Forces and St. Peter's College. Students were also able to attend presentations throughout the day and visit the new student fitness centre at St. Peter's College.
"We were extremely pleased with the positive response from the students, parents, teachers and exhibitors," said Val Koroluk, Special Project Manager for St. Peter's College. "This event brought together the key players in education and careers with people who are currently making choices about their future, and everyone was quite pleased about that."
St. Peter's College and Canada Saskatchewan Career and Employment Services partnered to host the event. Sponsors included the Knights of Columbus Dream Home Lottery and CJVR/CK750 Radio.
For more information, please contact:
Val KorolukSpecial Projects ManagerSt. Peter's College Phone: 306-682-7857
