Dr. Mildred Cahill

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Jonathan Crotty
Dr. Ted Miller
Career Pathways Co-Op Program 1999-2000
Ms. Marie White
Dr. Mildred Cahill
April Stokes
Mr. Clyde Burden
Renee Kavanagh
Leanne DeBourke
Natasha Pridham
Ms. Denise Ferry
Jennifer Bennet
Mr. Geoff Meadus
Mr. Rob Wells
Mr. Thomas Boland
Liam Jardin
Ms. Barbara Hammond
Calvin Power
Mr. Furey
Mr. Kevin Gushue
Ms Ellen Foulkes
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Supervisor, Computer Services, Marine Institute,
MUN
Mr. Thomas Boland
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A/V Support, MUN
Mr. Tom Kendell
4
Challenging Needs Teacher, Life Skills Unit,
Gonzaga High School
Ms. Brien
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Produce Manager, Colemans Food Centre
Mr. Clyde Burden
6
"I think that Co-op is a great program that
focuses on the needs of the student rather than
on the program in a book. I found that it was a
great learning experience and it was certainly
very rewarding. Every student should have the
opportunity to experience Co-op. It helps to
direct you towards a goal in life."
Rania Ywakim
7
The Co-op education program is a valuable
opportunity for high school students to gain
experience and insight into possible careers. We
think the students and their placements all
benefit.
Ms. Rosemary Murphy
The Co-op education program is a valuable
opportunity for high school students to gain
experience and insight into possible careers. We
think the students and their placements all
benefit.
Ms. Sarah Walsh
8
The Co-op program is a great initiative. The
students have been a pleasure to work with and
the work terms have been mutually beneficial. It
has been a positive experience for all involved
and I would highly recommend students from the
Co-op program to any of my colleagues.
Mr. Thomas Boland
9
Ballistic
Jonathan Crotty
10
Daybreak child Care Centre
Jennifer Halleran
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Japan Camera
Katie Kinsella
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CBC Radio Arts
Aimee Richard
13
"I'm glad I chose this course. I didn't have any
idea on how fun it would be and the experiences I
would have. The Co-op program is great for high
schoolers who have no idea in what career they
want or for the ones who know what they want to
taste what's in store for them in the future. I
love the Co-op program and recommend it to any
unsure level III."
Tammie Doyle / McCrindle
14
I think this is the best thing I have ever done
in school, I apply myself to task and see results
right away, I also feel like I am a part of
something....
Paul Bursey
The co-operative program that has been offered
to the students is educational , interesting, but
most of all a lot fun.
Sarah Fourn
15
We have been involved with Co-op Education for a
number of years and we have always found the
program to be very beneficial to the Centre as
well as to the students. It is a learning tool
that provides opportunity for the students and
helps provide interaction for our children.
Ms. Gale Standford
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Director of Kidcorp Learning Centre
Ms. Sandra Clarke
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Mary Queen of Peace, Physical Education
Mr. Brian Murphy
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Office Manager, Avalon Animal Hospital
Ms. Denise Ferry
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Animal Care MUN
Ms. Patricia OBrien
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The Co-Op program is extremely well-organized
and well-run, and has consistently provided me
with intelligent, mature and hard-working
students who are also extremely nice individuals,
this semester follows this fine tradition.
Dr. Ted Miller
"I think it's a wonderful learning experience for
students and an asset for the employer.
Ms. Nancy Taylor
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Co-operative education is a dynamic, innovative
and challenging program. I think all students
should take co-operative education. It bridges
the school and the workplace.
Dr. Mildred Cahill
I think the Co-op program is great. It is a
benefit to the student as well as the employer.
I would recommend it to everyone.
Ms. Sandra Clarke
22
The Co-op program is not a bad program. Its
nice to see teenagers taking an interest in their
future career. Its a nice idea for them to be
familiarized with the duties that are required
for them in the future. Its nice to see that
theyre not going out into the work force with a
blind eye.
Master Seaman Jerry Parsons
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A/V Support, MUN
Natasga Pridham
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Mary Queen of Peace, Kindergarten
Allison Stamp
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CFS (St. Johns, Food Services)
Tammie McCrindle / Doyle
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My Brothers Place
Bianca King
27
I have thoroughly enjoyed my co-op placement
thus far at the Computer Services Department of
the Marine Institute. It has been a wonderful
hands on experience, teaching me things I never
imagined it would. The co-op program is an
excellent idea, and I hope it is carried on
throughout the years for future students to enjoy
and learn from as I have.
Brad Martin
28
Co-op has been a valuable experience, Ive
learned a lot about the job that I am interested
in, not to mention many important work skills.
Jennifer Halleran
I think co-op is an excellent opportunity to
gain hands on experience in a career of which you
are interested.
Mary St. John
29
"This is an excellent opportunity for a young
student considering a profession to receive hands
on experience which will help them decide if this
is the profession they wish to pursue. The
students also offer much valuable extra help so
badly needed in working with challenged students."
Ms. Brien
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Challenging Needs Teacher, Life Skills Unit,
Gonzaga High School
Mr. Furey
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St. Johns Minor Baseball
Mr. David Elliot
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My Brothers Place, Owner
Mr. Chad Davis
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Tourism Department, City of St. Johns
Mr. Kevin Gushue
34
The Career Pathways Co-op Education Program
gives students the opportunity to experience all
aspects of the work environment. Just from my
short time working at CBC Radio, it has given me
an open mind, and introduced me to all aspects of
the music industry. I have been able to increase
my knowledge, not only from the music / recording
side, but the other jobs needed to accompany it.
Aimee Richard
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I personally think that it is an excellent
program to offer to students at that grade level.
This is because it gives them a chance to get out
into the work force before actually making the
decision of going to post-secondary institutes,
and ending up not liking what theyre doing. This
course should be continually offered to students
at this level of theyre education. Keep it up!
Mr. Clyde Burden
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The program is really working out, having
another hand around to lighten the work load is
really beneficial to the department.
Mr. Kevin Gushue
The Co-Operative education program is, in my own
opinion, a great program for students of today.
The program offers the student a hands-on
experience in the workplace. This provides the
best possible learning experience for the young,
inexperienced, workforce for the future.
Mr. Geoff Meadus
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Faculty of Education, MUN
Lisa Abbott
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St. Johns Minor Baseball
Shane Gamberg
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Biology Department, MUN
Dr. Ted Miller
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Animal Care MUN
Morgan Picco
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Co-op has allowed me to get a glimpse at my
future and the possible places that I can go. I
like what I see. To anyone out there that is
contemplating doing co-op I think that it is a
great idea. You get the chance to see the kind of
occupations that are out there for you and you
also get to see what kind of work it takes to get
there.
Lisa Abbott
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I think that Co-op is a great program. It breaks
up the monotony of school, and gives you skills
you can apply in real life. From my personal
experience, I can honestly say the program is
great, and I would highly recommend it to anyone
who could handle it.
Jonathan Crotty
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Co-op allowed me to see and experience first
hand the world of an archaeologist. This
experience has not only helped me career wise but
has allowed me to expand my network of contacts
for the future.
Renee Kavanagh
I think it was a wonderful opportunity for me to
see what may be my future occupation first-hand
should I wish to pursue this field. It was
really great having a chance to have this
learning experience while still in high school.
Andrea Mulrooney
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Family Service Coordinator, Daybreak Child Parent
Centre
Ms. Barbara Hammond
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Sobeys (Howley Estate), Store Manager
Mr. Danny Kavanagh
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Manager, Ballistic
Mr. Geoff Meadus
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CFS, St. Johns
Master Seaman Jerry Parsons
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Faculty of Education, MUN, Professor
Dr. Mildred Cahill
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I believe that the Co-op program is a wonderful
way for students like myself to find out what
they want to do in the near future.It doesnt
really matter if I decide to become a teacher or
not. I have gained a lot of knowledge about
myself and have learned a great deal for the
future from my Co-op experience.
Angela Farrell
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In general a great idea. A lot depends,
however, on the level of interest an individual
has in their placement. If the student is being
placed in a profession that they want to pursue,
they tend to be enthusiastic about learning and
give their all. The only difficulty I see
depends upon the maturity of the student, since
in our field they have to deal with the public
and less out-going students tend to have some
difficulty with this aspect.
Ms. Denise Ferry
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"This co-operative effort between the business
community/work environment and schools exposes
the students to invaluable work experience that
gives them a head start in the work world. It is
an opportunity for a student to put theory into
practice and gain invaluable insight into work
skills and interpersonal relations with
co-workers. Finally, it helps students decide
what they can do best and choose a career."
Mr. Furey
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Mary Queen of Peace School, Kindergarten
Angela Farrell
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St. Bonaventures College
Liam Jardine
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Guidance / Life Skills Unit, Gonzaga High School
Rania Ywakim
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Mary Queen of Peace School, Physical Education
Chris Philpott
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"I think that co-operative education is a great
idea. It helps students think about their future
careers and gives them an opportunity to see if
they would enjoy a certain profession. I feel
that my child had a great opportunity and has
learned a lot from her experiences."
Magda Ywakim
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This is an excellent opportunity, you never know
you might even get a summer job out of this....
Brian sylvia Bursey
It gives her the knowledge to chose a good
career and also gives her the appropriate
experience for a future job.
Melissa Halleran
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My placement confirmed my career interests. I
consider myself priviledged to have had such a
diversified co-op experience working with various
professionals in occupational therapy,
recreational therapy, and Prosthetics and
Orthotics.
Tanya Mercer
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Deputy Mayor, City Council, St. Johns
Ms. Marie White
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CBC Radio Arts
Ms. Francesca Swan
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Guidance Department, Gonzaga High School
Ms. Taylor
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Manager of Computer Services, Marine Institute,
MUN
Mr. Rob Wells
63
I think the Co-Op is an excellent program for
students. It gives them a chance to get
some idea of what career to choose after they
graduate high school. It also gives the student
experience in the workplace, and in the type of
work they want to do. It also gives them an
opportunity to decide whether or not they will
like the career path that they have chosen. I am
very pleased that my daughter is able to have
such an opportunity.
Ann Marie Farrell
64
I found my placement at St.Bons very helpful in
making a decision about what I want to do with my
life. Co-op benefits the student and the
community too.
Liam Jardin
Leanne has a natural flair for journalism. As a
result of her placement with us she now has
several published articles. We would like to hire
her for a summer job if we can identify funding
Gail Ryan
65
I believe that the Co-op program is an excellent
idea for the Grade 12 students. Its a wonderful
opportunity for the students to have hands on
experience in a career they may like to pursue.
At the same time, the program gives the student a
chance to view the working world up close and
interact with various people. I feel it provides
the necessary confidence and responsibility in
life that far surpasses the classroom
environment.
Marlene Martin
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MUN Archaeology Department
Renee Kavanagh
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MUN Marine Institute, Computer Services
Brad Martin
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Sobeys (Howley Estate)
Katie Molly
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Avalon Animal Hospital
Andrea Mulrooney
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Its a great way for a young person to find out
if they really like a particular career
Rod Noreen Kavanagh
I think that co-operative education is a
wonderful idea because it gives students the
opportunity to see and benefit from the
experiences of what the work force is about
Deborah Fourn
71
Career pathways opened my eyes to the realities
of owning your own business ..... I now know that
it is exactly what i would like to do. I would
advise anyone who has an idea about what they
would like to do to get involved in co-op
Bianca King
72
I believe co-operative education is a great
course that prepares students to gain confidence
and to be ready to go out into the work force
David St. John
I think that Co-Operative Education are a great
experience for the students and gives them an
opportunity to experience the workings of the
field that they may be interested in studying at
university.
Lynn Mulrooney
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Kindergarten Teacher, Mary Queen of Peace School
Ms. Sarah Walsh
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Kindergarten Teacher, Mary Queen of Peace School
Ms. Rosemary Murphy
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Assistant Director, Daybreak Parent Child Centre
Ms. Gale Stanford
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City of St. Johns, Tourism Development
Paul Bursey
77
Absolutely phenomenal !! The Co-Op programme is
great for networking and for building
self-esteem which is key in life.
Mary Davis
A good experience for me. I had lots of fun and
would recommend co-op to anybody making career
decisions
Chris Philpott
78
I think it gives Tammie the ability to
experience her dreams in becoming a chef. In my
eyes Tammie takes a sense of pride in what she
prepares and cooks. This is the best way for her
to have a jump start to her future.
Anna Doyle
79
I think that it is good hands on training and
that Lisa will benefit greatly from it.
Rosalind Abbott
Career Pathways Co-Op is a good program to help
students prepare for their future. The students
are able to work in the career in which they
think they want to do.
Keith Farrell
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Colemans Food Centre
Sarah Fourn
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MUN Biology Department
Mary St. John
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St. Johns Health Care Corporation
Tanya Mercer
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Kidcorp Learning Centre
Nicole Grouchy
84
I know now how important it is to work to your
highest potential. My co-op placement gave me
insight into what I would like to pursue as a
career in the future.
Leanne DeBourke
As a Career Pathways Co-op student at Japan
Camera I quickly realized that photography was in
my future career plans.
Katie Kinsella
85
Co-Operative education helps prepare the student
for real life work situations, giving them an
understanding of the placement they have chosen.
It shows the student how the business world
really works, and also gives them a window into
their future career choices. I would say the
program is very beneficial and worthwhile.
Delores Crotty
86
I got a summer job as a result of my Co-Op
placement. Sobeys said I can start as soon as
school is over. Co-Op has really paid off for
me.
Katie Molloy
87
Larkhall Academy
April Stokes
88
New Journalists Production
Calvin Power