A Career Learning Day designed for young women in grades 8-12
Monday, December 7, 2009 - Queen's Park
Job Shadow a Minister Contest 2010
Congratulations to our student winners Louissa Barnes and Emma Graham winner's of our WIP & G Job Shadow a Minister Contest 2010. Louissa and Emma each submitted winning essay's describing why they should be chosen to Job Shadow a Minister. Stay tuned to read more about there experience in March 2010.
Louissa Barnes, Grade 10
Lorne Park Secondary School
Mississauga, Ontario
"In my spare time, I enjoy playing various instruments and have a passion for particpationg in my school band and choir as well as volunteering and helping others. I would like to pursue a career in law and/or medicine, and hope to someday attend the University of Toronto."
What Louissa had to say about WIP & G 2009
The Women In Politics Conference has shown me that a woman can run a household and accomplish anything a man can. I enjoyed hearing Karen Stintz speak about balancing her career and family, and the difficulties she faced. I also enjoyed hearing The Hon. Margarett Best speak about her life, and despite experiencing challenges she has attained great success. Overall, I found the Women in Politics and Government conference to be a trulyempowering event!
Emma Graham, Grade 12
St. Catharines, Ontario.
"As long as I can remember, I've had an interest in business, law and politics. I look forward to attending Queen's University to study Commerce this Fall, and couldn't be more thrilled to start this new chapter in my life and see where it takes me! I would like to pursue law after my undergraduate business degree."
What Emma had to say about WIP & G 2009
"I was fortunate to have Ms. Deborah Gillis, Vice- President of Catalyst Inc., as my advisor and career role model at the conference. I found her to be very friendly and approachable. Deborah inspired me to consider the not-for-profit sector in my future career pursuits. It was an absolute privilege to meet such an inspiring woman. Mayor Marolyn Morrison's story was very engaging and interesting!"
Youth in Motion would like to extend our special thanks to The Honourable Laurel Broten, Minister of Youth and Children's Services and The Minister Responsible for Women's Issues- MPP Etobicoke - Lakeshore,and The Honorable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transportation - MPP Don Valley West for making this unique experience possible!
Our Career Learning Day was a great success thanks to the many professional women in Politics and Government who came to participate at our sold out conference for young women. |
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The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education with Jennifer Basso,
Communications and Special Events Coordinator, |
Students engaged in round table discussions with Joan Spence, their Career Role Model. She is Team Lead with the Youth Partnerships Division, Government of Ontario. |
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A young student questions the panel about their thoughts on making a difference through a career in public life. |
The audience listens as the Honourable Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion speaks about the path that led to her success. |
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Akela Peoples, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Youth in Motion interviews The Honourable Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and Youth Services. |
Her Worship Mayor Marolyn Morrison, Township of Caledon spends the day as a Career Role Model with students across Southern Ontario. |
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS 2009 |
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The Hon. Laurel Broten |
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Her Worship Mayor Marolyn Morrison Township of Caledon |
Councillor Eve Adams Ward 5, City of Mississauga |
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Ms. Nanda Casucci-Byrne
Chief of Staff and Private Secretary Office of The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario |
Sarah Thomson |
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Dr. Kirsty Duncan, |
Maria Van Bommel |
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