Ontario Community Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 30 Jan 1994, p. 15

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(Continued from page 1) ment, claiming they had already heard the presentations and points of views of the teachers at the December meeting. The college announced the changes in midâ€"November. The English department will be dissolved as of September 1994. The Sheridan president â€" a former English teacher â€" said she was frankly disappointed by the reaction by the English teachers to the changes. She said major changes have been ongoing at Sheridan in the past five years and although "people haven‘t been thrilled", they have recognized the realities. Sheridan president disappointed by English teachers‘ reaction Students will get the proper language instruction they need, she said. According to Hofstetter, Sheridan offers more English language training on a per student basis than any other community college in the province. She said it made for a more integrated curâ€" riculum to better meet the needs of the students. She told Canadian Club members that the new realities of the business world required changes in the academic world and that students had to adapt as well. "If any student thinks they can gradâ€" uate and conduct their careers in southâ€" western Ontario, they won‘t go far. These days, they have to be as comfortâ€" able in Taipei in Taiwan as they are in Toronto," said Hofstetter. She noted the key cornerstone of Sheridan hinges on its relationship with business and industry and its constant commitment to training. From the proâ€" gram advisory committees made up of people in business to the onâ€"theâ€"job training or training in skills and apprenâ€" ticeship, Sheridan is constantly working on training opportunities. Most recently, Sheridan delivered 1.3â€"million hours of training from skills 8274325 The AURA Photographic Group training to robotics in the new Windstar developed by Ford Motor Company. As well, they offer training packages to 76 clients in the Client Service such as Northern Telecom and CGE, and others in the Haltonâ€"Peel region. Sheridan is also involved in federal government sponsored training and other training with companies such as Beam of Canada, Long Manufacturing, and Procor. Their new skills training centre on Iroquois Shore Road allows Sheridan to serve the needs of business in a state of the art centre, she said. The Oakville Enterprise Centre â€" part of the new skills training centre â€" has had more 1 ANY SERVICE WITH ROBIN ..â€"-%(â€".._ The staff at HAIRLOOM HAIRSTYLING welcomes ROBIN to their salon. Robin invites all his clients friends as well as new customers to visit him at his new location. Robin is formerly from Oakville. CSHairloom HAIRSTYLING e,(coflws q qbut than 400 unemployed people take coursâ€" es on how to start their own small busiâ€" ness. "So far, this will result in 40 new businesses launched," said Hofstetter. Overseas, Sheridan is the leading Canadian community college in Hungary and, in coâ€"operation with the external affairs department, is helping the Hungarian government move to a free market system. "This paves the way for Canadian businesses to move in for new opportunities," she said. She said they have partnerships in India and Pakistan, China, Singapore, and a new coâ€"op program in Japan for Sheridan College students who will 5291 Lakeshore Rd. E. (Parkwood Plaza â€" Between Burloak Appleby Line) Come join us for the best brunch value around. A wonderful display of hot cold buffet tables. Beverages juices included. Children ‘/: price. Call for Reservations 2257B ROYAL WINDSOR DR. MISSISSAUGA 822â€"2260 Valentine‘s Dinner Â¥ Dance Buy one entree receive a second entree of equal or lesser value FREE ... Valid Mon.â€"Sat. dining in only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other specials. Coupon Expires February 11/94. 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This years show will again be at Scooter‘s Roller Gardens Sixtyâ€"five exhibit spaces are available She said Sheridan is fortunate to be in a growing area and pointed to the number of applications the college receives every year. Last year, Sheridan received 23,000 applications for 4,600 places. 1993 with a minimum of a further 12% drop forecast between now and 1996. Give all the hope youcan. Charmaine has worked in the Bronte area for 14 years! She would like to invite her new and old friends to visit her at her new location. We are also pleased to announce Glycolic Acid Facial Peels Home Care Products * from MD Formulations * Complete Hair Care * Tanning * Full Esthetic Servxces 67 Bronte Rd. Oakville Ont. L6L 3B7 (509) 847â€"7696 Welcomes CHARMAINE! to their professional staff! . Thanks for volunteering your time. THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA hair and body

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