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Join the conversation at breakfast with mayorsOn June 23, the Halton Industry andaims to bring business and educationtives that focus on the ongoing commit-Education Council (HIEC) will host its together with the vision of Inspiringment to intergenerational mentorship.Spring Breakfast with the Mayors and Informed Career Decisions in Halton. Rounding out the program will be invites residents to join the conversationHIEC has delivered career educationValiquette, a youth culture and marketing with guest speaker Max Valiquette.programs to more than 100,000 studentsexpert.The event will be held at the Operatingin Halton and has five websites (www.As one of North Americas foremost Engineers Banquet and Conference Centrehiec.on.ca, www.schooltocareer.ca, www.experts on media and modern consumers, on Speers Road in Oakville from 7:3010apprenticesearch.com, www.futureforce-Valiquettes knowledge of the ever-chang-a.m. halton.ca and www.EmployerRegistry.ing world of marketing, branding, youth Tickets, which include breakfast, costca).culture, social media and communication $40 per person.In the spotlight at this years event willhas established him as one of Canadas Business communications are a two-be HIECs Seniors and Social Media:most sought-after speakers and consul-way dialogue between organizations andConnecting Generations Throughtants. consumers. Technology program, which serves as anHe will present on the world of The Residents are invited to learn aboutexcellent opportunity for elementaryConversation which examines the The Conversation at the breakfast to be school students to connect with localchanging role of communications and how co-hosted by Mayor Rob Burton of Oakville seniors, while learning about video pro-best to connect to a consumer that is more and Mayor Rick Goldring of Burlington.duction and computer technology. in demand and more in control than ever HIEC was established in 1989 as a not-Supported by Human Resources andbefore.for-profit organization.Skills Development Canadas New HorizonsTo learn more about the event, visit Max ValiquetteIt is a joint venture industry, education for Seniors Initiative and Apple Canada,www.hiec.on.ca/breakfast or call 905-634-and community partners in Halton that this program is one of HIECs many initia-2575, ext. 28.HIEC tips its hat to skilled trades employersSkilled trades employers were honoured, companies have been recognized at thepete in a variety of competitions relating toFuel Habit: 10 Clean Technologies to Save students were recognized and scholarships Honour Roll Awards for their dedication tothe skilled trades, like carpentry, hairstylingOur World. Rand spoke about the future of were presented as the Halton Industry promoting skilled trades excellence inand culinary arts.the skilled trades in the evolving green Education Council (HIEC) hosted the 11thHalton.Representatives from the Halton Catholicindustries in Canada and the critical role annual Halton Apprenticeship AdvisoryThese awards play an important role inand Halton District school boards acknowl-businesses must play in addressing the threat Council's (HAAC) Honour Roll Awards recent-the region, encouraging companies to pro-edged the 26 medal winners from localposed by climate change and noted skilled ly at the Burlington Convention Centre.vide education and training to young peopleschools, many of whom attended the event.trades are front and centre as we approach The HAAC Honour Roll Awards recog-interested in careers in the skilled trades. One of the highlights of the program sawthe third industrial revolution. nized five outstanding employers who are As part of this initiative, HIECs appren-a special HIEC Outstanding Educator AwardHIEC was established in 1989 as a not-making a difference in Halton by promoting ticesearch.com partnered with Burlingtonpresentation to Dave Graves, who is retiringfor-profit organization.skilled trades to the community. Hydro Inc. to present two $500 scholarshipsthis year from his position as co-ordinatorIt is a joint venture industry, education The winners included three employers in to deserving students who are pursuingof Technological Education at the Haltonand community partners in Halton.the 50 employees or fewer category:careers in the skilled trades. District School Board. Presented by MichelleFor more than two decades HIEC has ? Luma Brothers Automotive & TruckThe winners were Brent Simon fromMurray, acting executive director of HIEC,brought business and education together Repairs Inc., GeorgetownM.M. Robinson High School and Katieand Elaine Holding, SB Partners LLP, thewith the determined vision of Inspiring ? Patisserie D'Or Ltd., OakvilleGumbell from Bishop Reding Catholicaward celebrates outstanding educatorsInformed Career Decisions in Halton. ? Red Lemon Hair Salon, GeorgetownSecondary School. who share HIEC's passion for inspiringHIEC has delivered career education Two employers in the 51 or more The event also paid tribute to studentinformed career decisions in Halton.programs to more than 100,000 students in Employees category included:winners from the Halton and Ontario SkillsIn addition to the awards ceremony, theHalton and has five websites.? MetriCan Mfg. Co. Inc., Oakville Competitions. program concluded with keynote speakerFor more information, visit www.hiec.? St. Peter Catholic Elementary School, Gail Smyth, executive director of SkillsTom Rand, a leading environmental sus-on.ca, www.schooltocareer.ca, www.appren-MiltonCanada, Ontario, was on hand to discuss thetainability expert and venture capitalist.ticesearch.com, www.futureforcehalton.ca Over the last 11 years, more than 60 exciting events, which see students com-Rand is also the author of Kick the Fossil and www.EmployerRegistry.ca. Help humane society speak for those who cannot speakOn Thursday June 23, the 10th anni-Arizona, two rounds of golf or $500 inHamm will be the celebrity master of versary Cause for Paws Event will be an fabulous spa services or dining.ceremonies, joined by CTS personality evening to remember on the grounds of The value of this price is $15,000.Erin Alvarez.Community Sponsor Appleby College.Tickets for the raffle are $100 andThe evening begins at 7 p.m. and runs What has become the party that kicks only 300 tickets will be sold. The winnerto midnight. off summer in Oakville will be celebrat-will be drawn at Cause for Paws.Tickets cost $25 and are available at ing its 10th anniversary of raising Local celebrities will be showing theirthe Oakville and Milton Humane Society money for the homeless and forgotten love of animals at the event. Applebyas well as throughout Oakville. animals of Oakville and Milton with an College alumni Bryan Baeumler of Visit www.causeforpawsoakville.com to evening of entertainment and auction HGTVsDisaster DIY andHouse of Bryanfind out more about this incredible eve-items.will be one of the celebrity auctioneersning that will change the lives of the most New this year is a luxury vacation for the fantastic live auction. vulnerable animals in the community.raffle for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in Joining Baeumler will be five-timeAll funds raised at the 10th anniver-Scottsdale, Arizona. CFL All-Star and former Torontosary Cause for Paws event will help the The prize includes two business class Argonaut Dan Ferrone. Oakville andOakville & Milton Humane Society speak airfares, a one-week stay at the luxurious Milton Humane Society supporter andfor those who cannot speak for them-Four Seasons Villas in Scottsdale, co-anchor of CH Morning Live, Annetteselves. 21 Friday, June 17, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com