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Alberta Regional PD Consortium

Adult Learning for Students’ Sake

CTS and Career Prep: Making Connections

Friday, January 28, 2011 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

Notre Dame School 50 Lees Street Red Deer

$25 includes lunch

8:00 to 9:00 Registration and Coffee – Notre Dame High School – 50 Lees Street, Red Deer

9:00 – 10:30 am A Sessions:

Room # # Title Presenter

1616 A1 Surface Embellishment–Fashions(double session) Monika Gysler

1505 A2 Building the ‘Skills’ for Skills (Alberta) Shawna Bourke & Leigh Smithson

1403 A3 Assessment Ideas for CTS and Health Pathways Mary-Lou Stacey

1806 A4 Introduction to Photography Rob Blais

1204 A5 Cosmetology – Esthetics – Nail Art – (double session)

Dawn Jempson

1515 A6 Eat Local: Exploring Farm to Table, Nutrition and Local Eating in Food Studies

LeeAnn Arsenault & Jeff Lerouge

2201 A7 NCCP: Multi-Sport Coaching Don Watts

1203 A8 CTSPD Online PD for Teachers in CTS—BIT & TMT focus

Joe Clark

1504 A9 Autodesk – REVIT and Inventor Tips and Tricks – (double session)

Lloyd Bloomfield

1201 A10 The Power of a Portfolio Process S. Hall & N. Thompson

1807 A11 Career Site Investigation: The Mystery of ALIS Karen Knull

10:30 – 10:45 am Nutrition Break - Coffee and Snack

10:45 – 12:15pm B Sessions:

# Title Presenter

1616 B1 Surface Embellishment –Fashions(continues) Monika Gysler

1406 B2 Post-Secondary Funding and Scholarships Rhonda Brown

1404 B3 High School Foods Curriculum Doreen Pritchett

1806 B4 Introduction to Flash Rob Blais

1204 B5 Cosmetology – Esthetics – Nail Art (continues) Dawn Jempson

1403 B6 Resources and Strategies to teach Sports Medicine and Medical Studies

Evelyn Fok

1203 B7 CTSPD Online PD for Teachers in CTS—HRH, MDC & NAT focus

Joe Clark

1405 B8 A Post-Secondary Model to Support CTS Cluster Programs

Brian Larson

1504 B9 Autodesk – REVIT and Inventor Tips and Tricks – (continue)

Lloyd Bloomfield

1202 B10 Finding Fit: Embedding Career Planning into CTS Courses

Joy Ulrich

1201 B11 What Employers Want: How to Get & Keep a Job Belinda Davies, Dave Lachance, Christine Cornelius & Ed Dickin



12:15 – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 pm C Session :

# Title Presenter

1204 C1 How to Use Project and Practicum Courses Monika Gysler

1807 C2 Teaching CSE modules through game programming Kevin Barabash

1403 C3 Assessment Ideas for CTS and Health Pathways – repeat session

Mary-Lou Stacey

1505 C4 Electro-Tech-I’ve seen the Light! Leigh Smithson

1612 C5 Cosmetology – EZ Fusion Hair Extensions Janice Mercer

1203 C6 Survival in the School Yard (Wildlife) Linda Wagers

1616 C7 Make-up Artistry Cydney Howery

1405 C8 Implementation of 3400 apprenticeship courses into your CTS program

Neil Christiansen

1202 C9 From Here to Career in Less Than a Year! J. Ragan & D. Duffy

1201 C10 Be Your Own Boss: Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Youth

M. Berezowski, G. Chauvet L. Sietzema, D. Detarando



8:00 – 9:00 am Registration and Coffee-Notre Dame High School – 50 Lees Street, Red Deer

9:00 – 10:30 am A - Sessions

Session A1: Surface Embellishment – Fashions (double session – all morning)

Teaching Surface Embellishment FAS2120? Want to provide a collection of samples to

inspire students? This session will introduce a number of surface embellishment techniques

for fabrics and provide time for participants to complete their own samples. Participants are

asked to bring scraps of fabrics, trims and lace, a few buttons, thread and scissors.

Presenter: Monika Gysler

Bio: Monika Gysler, a Foods, Fashions and Art teacher with the Calgary Catholic

School Board, has enjoyed the last two years as a project-manager-at-large and curriculum

manager with Alberta Education. During this time, Monika was involved in many projects

related to the revision and implementation of the new CTS program of studies and the

provincial Health Strategy which supported the design and delivery of health pathways to

Alberta students. She is passionate about individualizing learning for students while providing

engaging, interesting classes.

Session A2: Building the ‗Skills‘ for Skills (Alberta)

The Skills Canada (Alberta) program is an exciting way for teachers of most CTS programs to

give their students a way of showcasing the students‟ abilities and talents.

The road to competition can seem to be a little overwhelming, so this session will walk you

through the steps to competition, costs and the ultimate prize, scholarships and medals.

Presenters: Leigh Smithson and Shawna Bourke

Bios: Leigh Smithson is an Electro-Tech Teacher from Notre Dame and Shawna Bourke is

the Skills Canada (Alberta) Marketing Director.

Session A3: Assessment Ideas for CTS and Health Pathways

Join Mary-Lou Stacey for a practical presentation and work session on the topic of assessment

of the basic competency outcomes in the CTS courses (the last two outcomes in each course).

Mary-Lou will provide a general sample rubric for assessment as well as a revised rubric

specific to REC Injury Management 2. She will then lead a small work session on revising the

general rubric for other specific health pathways courses that are of interest to the participants.

Handouts will be provided.

Presenter: Mary-Lou Stacey

Bio: Mary-Lou Stacey has been the curriculum manager for the four new CTS Occupational

Areas related to Health Pathways: Recreation Leadership, Health Care Services, Health and

Human Services and Community Care Services. She has worked closely with the pilot boards

on curriculum and pathways development. Mary-Lou has worked for the past decade in

distributed learning with East Central Catholic‟s School of Hope.



9:00 – 10:30 am A - Sessions (continued)

Session A4: Introduction to Photography

Overview of the complete Photography 10 course offered at Notre Dame with a highlight

lesson on Aperture setting and depth of field.

Presenter: Rob Blais

Bio: Rob Blais has been teaching for 13 years specializing in Media Visual/Flash. Recent

convert to Apple.

Session A5: Cosmetology – Esthetics – Nail Art (Double session)

In this session, we will look at various forms of nail art techniques, tips and tricks to mixing

colors, applying decals, gems and nail art stamps. The first part of the session will involve

some demonstrations and then participants will be able to practice the techniques they have

learned.

Presenter: Dawn Jempson

Bio: Dawn Jempson has been a Certified Nail Technician in Red Deer since 2001

specializing in sculptured gel nails. Dawn has had her own home based salon for the past 2

years and is very passionate about her work. She enjoys a challenge and is always looking for

new and creative ideas.

Session A6: Eat Local: Exploring Farm To Table, Nutrition and Local Eating in Food Studies

In recent years, the term "eat local" has been thrown around quite a bit, with a lot of

consumers not sure how it fits in with their lifestyle or if it‟s worth the effort. There are many

benefits, including environmental and nutritional, to producing your own food and buying

local foods. This session will explore how students can grow food in the school; explore local

producers and "eating local" as well as the nutritional and environmental benefits. Come

ready to work with a few local ingredients and some locally produced foods.

Courses supported in this session:

FOD 1070 Farm to Table

FOD 1080 Food and Nutrition Basics

AGR 1150 Greenhouse and Nursery Crops

Presenters: LeeAnn Arsenault and Jeff Lerouge

Bios: Jeff Lerouge, B. Sc., B. Ed. is a Food Studies teacher at Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame

High School in Red Deer with a degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences and experience in the

food processing and food retail industries. Jeff is the Culinary Arts Skills Coach at Notre

Dame and runs a student catering service called Cougar Catering. He is a member of the

Culinary Arts Provincial Technical Committee for Skills Alberta, the Coordinator for the

Culinary Arts Central Regional Skills Competition and is active in professional development

in his school district.

LeeAnn Arsenault is a Jill-of-all-trades. Currently she is teaching Food Studies and Fashion

Studies at Notre Dame High School




Session A7: NCCP: Multi-Sport Coaching – REC 2120 - Coaching 1 (CTS Course Support)

(This is a full- day workshop)

A new coaching course now exists within CTS. Do you as a teacher want to train students to

become coaches? Are you interested in becoming a better coach or encouraging others to

coach? If so, consider this opportunity for teacher training. Following this Workshop,

teachers will be recognized by the Coaching Association of Canada as Learning Facilitators in

four of the NCCP modules: Introduction to the new NCCP, Planning a Practice, Teaching

and Learning and Basic Mental Skills. The student following successful completion of REC

2120 will receive trained accreditation and a Coaching Certification number.

Presenter: Don Watts

Bio: Don Watts provides consultative and facilitative services on competency/outcomes-

based curriculum development, materials design, facilitator training, and performance

assessment to post-secondary institutions, sport and recreation, and not-for-profit

organizations.

He has over 39 years of teaching experience in post-secondary and high school education and

application to non-for-profit, sports, fitness and recreation organizations. Don was a faculty

member at Mount Royal University for over 33 years where he taught and held the position of

Curriculum Development Coordinator. He designed and continues to facilitate a non-credit

certificate program in Curriculum and Instructional Design.

Don is a Master Learning Facilitator with the Coaching Association of Canada and the

Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association. He consults with the Coaching

Association of Canada; Alberta Sports, Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife Foundation; Columbia

College; the National Coaching Institute (Calgary); and Mount Royal University. He consults

on curriculum/instructional design, facilitator training, and performance assessment. He

delivers training programs locally, nationally, and internationally.

Don‟s has competed and coached in wrestling and ultra-marathons. He is married and has two

children and three grand-children.

Session A8: CTSPD Online PD for Teachers in CTS—BIT & TMT focus

We will be discussing the CTSPD website, online professional development in the area of

CTS (BIT and TMT focus) and there will be a question answer section so teachers can ask

course specific questions.

Presenter: Joe Clark

Bio: Joe Clark has been a CTS teacher for his entire career and has had the good fortune to

teach in many areas of the CTS program. He has worked on the CTS program curriculum and

had done resource development for Alberta Education for CTS and is now an Assistant

Principal working with teachers in CTS.




Session A9: Autodesk - REVIT and Inventor Tips and Tricks ( Double session) The session will be designed for the beginner to learn about REVIT and Inventor. There will

be a focus on projects and access to on-line tutorials. We will be covering tips for exporting

projects to a 3D printer or to a CNC machine.

If you are an experienced user please bring along a few project ideas for a sharing session.

Presenter: Lloyd Bloomfield

Bio: Lloyd Bloomfield is a Design Studies teacher and has been using the Autodesk Design

Academy for 8 years. He is a Technical Committee member for Skills Alberta for

Architecture Design and Mechanical CADD. He is also a Technical Committee member for

Skills Canada (Nationals) for Architecture Design. In his classroom students focus on

Architecture design using REVIT and the Industrial Design students use Inventor and

MasterCam. Students in his course have access to a 3d printer and a CNC router for

prototyping. Currently he is trying to start up Robotics using the VEX kits.

Session A10: The Power of a Portfolio Process

With over 50,000 job titles to choose from, career planning for students is a daunting task!

Developing a self-reflective tool to assist students in this process is invaluable. With an

average of 17 employment transitions anticipated for youth today, developing solid self-

marketing skills and tools is a must! By establishing a process for the development of career

portfolios students will create a self-reflective tool and be guided toward personal

occupational goals, developing self-confidence and a powerful self-marketing tool at the same

time. This interactive session will detail the benefits and values of student portfolio

development and growth and provide practical information about how to establish a portfolio

development process within your school and division. The session will culminate with

students demonstrating their portfolio work by participating in a mock interview. Information

on how to coordinate interview panels, as an opportunity for students to share the information

they have gained about themselves in a practical interview setting, will be outlined. This

session is sure to give you exactly what you need to provide the benefits of portfolio

development to your students!

Presenter: Norma Thompson & Susan Hall

Bio: Norma Thompson served as a high school educator for 30 years. A significant focus of

her work involved the establishment of a highly successful career development program

within the high school setting. Recently, Norma has taken on the role of Career Education

Coordinator with the Wildrose Public Schools and serves as a Career Counsellor at David

Thompson High School.

Susan Hall has spent many years working with both adults and youth as a Career Educator.

In addition to facilitation work, Susan has written and developed numerous career-related

resources for use with youth in schools. She is currently working with Career Services at Red

Deer Catholic Regional Schools. Norma and Susan are experienced in educating students on

both the value and the process of developing a portfolio as well as coordinating interview

opportunities for students to showcase not only their skills and accomplishments but also the

evidence of their career planning and occupational goals.




Session A11: Career Site Investigation: The Mysteries of ALIS

Unlock the mysteries of ALIS with Karen Knull who will lead you through the many facets of

Alberta‟s award winning career development website. This session will provide an exciting

opportunity to learn about the vast online information and resources available right at your

fingertips. During this hands-on session you will explore occupational profiles, assessment

tools, scholarship information, trends, statistics, safety resources, videos and the new resume

builder tool. You will be sure to discover some hidden gems that can be used to involve and

engage your students in their career planning!

Presenter: Karen Knull

Bio: Karen Knull has over 15 years of business experience covering sales, marketing,

operations and management and a Master of Education specializing in adolescence and

counselling youth. For the last 5 years, Karen has combined her education and business

knowledge to serve the career development needs of high school youth in Central Alberta

focusing on mainstream, at risk, alternative, outreach and aboriginal youth. Karen currently

works with Career Services at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

10:45 – 12:15 pm B - Sessions

Session B1: Surface Embellishment – Fashions (double session – all morning)

Teaching Surface Embellishment FAS2120? Want to provide a collection of samples to

inspire students? This session will introduce a number of surface embellishment techniques

for fabrics and provide time for participants to complete their own samples. Participants are

asked to bring scraps of fabrics, trims and lace, a few buttons, thread and scissors.



School Board, has enjoyed the last two years as a project-manager-at- large and curriculum

manager with Alberta Education. During this time, Monika was involved in the many projects



Alberta students. She is passionate about individualizing learning for students while providing

engaging, interesting classes.

Session B2: Post-Secondary Funding and Scholarships

This session will be useful for counselors and other people working with high school students

who have questions or want more information about obtaining funding for their post

secondary schooling. A variety of websites will be looked at in order to help students/parents

determine whether or not a student will be eligible for student loan funding and where and

how to apply for scholarships.

Presenter: Rhonda Brown

Bio: Rhonda Brown is a Career Practitioner working with Clearview School Division for

the past three years. She has a teaching degree with a major in Business Education and has a

combination of teaching and business experience.



10:45 – 12:15 pm B - Sessions (continued)

Session B3: High School Foods Curriculum

High School Foods and Culinary Arts Teachers - Collaborate with colleagues about your

experience implementing the new curriculum. This session is designed to answer questions

about resources and strategies for implementation.

Presenter: Doreen Pritchett

Bio: After a career as Foods teacher, and CTS Coordinating Teacher, Doreen Pritchett

worked for seven years as CTS Consultant with Calgary Catholic School District, responsible

for the delivery of K&E courses, Off-Campus Education, Foods & Fashion and CTS in

general. Doreen has recently been involved in a variety of projects for school jurisdictions,

Alberta Education and the Alberta Professional Development Consortia.

Session B4: Introduction to Flash

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4. Sample lesson including tweening, frame by frame

animation and button control.

Presenter: Rob Blais

Bio: Rob Blais has been teaching for 13 years specializing in Media Visual/Flash. Recent

convert to Apple.

Session B5: Cosmetology – Esthetics – Nail Art – continues from session A5

In this session, we will look at various forms of nail art techniques, tips and tricks to mixing

colors, applying decals, gems and nail art stamps. The first part of the session will involve

some demonstrations and then participants will be able to practice the techniques they have

learned.

Presenter: Dawn Jempson

Bio: Dawn Jempson has been a Certified Nail Technician in Red Deer since 2001

specializing in sculptured gel nails. Dawn has had her own home based salon for the past 2

years and is very passionate about her work. She enjoys a challenge and is always looking for

new and creative ideas.

Session B6: Resources and Strategies to teach Sports Medicine and Medical Studies If you are interested in how to start a Health Sciences program or if you need resources for the

new HRH program, this is the session for you. This session will focus on how to develop a

Medical Studies or Sports Medicine program in a high school setting. Materials, teaching

resources, textbooks and videos will be on display and shared, as well as useful links and

websites.

Presenter: Evelyn Fok

Bio: Evelyn Fok (B.Ed, B.Sc) is a Medical Studies, Sports Medicine and Biology Teacher at

Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer.




Session B7: CTS PD Online for Teachers in CTS—HRH, MDC & NAT focus

We will be discussing the CTSPD website, online professional development in the area of

CTS (HRH, MDC and NAT Focus) and there will be a question answer section so teachers

can ask course specific questions.

Presenter: Joe Clark

Bio: Joe Clark has been a CTS teacher for his entire career and has had the good fortune to

teach in many areas of the CTS program. He has worked on the CTS program curriculum and

had done resource development for Alberta Education for CTS and is now an Assistant

Principal working with teachers in CTS.

Session B8: A Post-Secondary Model to Support CTS Cluster Programs

Red Deer College has developed a “Program Support Model” for development and delivery of

CTS Clusters. An overview of this model using the TMT cluster will provide insight into

how it can be utilized in new or existing CTS clusters. Come with questions.

Presenter: Brian Larson

Bio: Brian Larson is the Project Manager of a Red Deer College- Regional Trades Initiative

to support CTS. His experience as Business Owner, Journeyman, Teacher, Administrator,

National Safety Officer, has provided him with valuable experiences relating to the education.

Time spent as a Curriculum Manager with Alberta Education in the initial development of the

Career Clusters, has provided insight into moving forward.

Session B9: Autodesk - REVIT and Inventor Tips and Tricks - (continues) The session will be designed for the beginner to learn about REVIT and Inventor. There will

be a focus on projects and access to on-line tutorials. We will be covering tips for exporting

projects to a 3d printer or to a CNC machine. If you are an experienced user please bring

along a few project ideas for a sharing session.

Presenter: Lloyd Bloomfield

Bio: Lloyd Bloomfield is a Design Studies teacher and that has been using the Autodesk

Design Academy for 8 years. He is a Technical Committee member for Skills Alberta for

Architecture Design and Mechanical CADD. He is also a Technical Committee member for

Skills Canada (Nationals) for Architecture Design. In his classroom students focus on

Architecture design using REVIT and the Industrial Design students use Inventor and

MasterCam. Students in his course have access to a 3d printer and a CNC router for

prototyping. Currently he is trying to start up Robotics using the VEX kits.




Session B10: Finding Fit: Embedding Career Planning into CTS Courses

CTS courses provide a great opportunity for students to try new things, develop new skills

and learn about themselves. As a result, CTS courses embed the opportunity to engage

students in their own career planning. As part of the expected outcomes for your CTS course,

how can you present career planning in a way that is meaningful to students? Career planning

starts with self-awareness; answering the question “Who am I?”. This session will introduce

you to a hands-on, interactive self-assessment tool that you can use to help students identify

their main interest preferences. Then learn how the six interest preference categories of the

self-assessment “fit” with your CTS course. The link between your CTS course and your

students‟ career planning will become apparent – a valuable piece in the career planning

process! This session will be fun, interactive AND provide usable classroom resources to

support student learning and outcomes.

Presenter: Joy Ulrich Bio: Joy Ulrich has facilitated career services for over 15 years and has master‟s level

education in counseling as well as being a certified Life Skills Coach. Besides being a Career

Practitioner for Calgary Board of Education‟s Lord Beaverbrook High School she has had her

own Career Consulting business for the past 12 years. Joy‟s passion is to come alongside an

individual or group to facilitate the exploration of personal styles and the impact that has on

career decision-making. She is noted for having an interactive style that encourages the self-

discovery process that is fun, engaging and insightful.

Session B11: What Employers Want: How to Get & Keep a Job

What skills, qualities and attitudes are employers most seeking when hiring youth? What do

employers look for on applications and resumes? What interview process do employers use

to select appropriate candidates? A panel of local employers, experienced in hiring youth, will

provide you with the answers to these questions and more! Dave Lachance (Red Deer Golf

and Country Club), Christine Cornelius (Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre), and Belinda

Davies (The City of Red Deer) will discuss what employability skills they value most and

actively search to find when hiring. These employers will identify ways that students can “get

noticed” in this more competitive work environment. They will also outline challenges they

encounter when hiring and working with young people and provide you with practical ideas

and suggestions to assist your students in becoming desirable employees. Individual

presentations and a Question and Answer session will create an interactive, informative and

lively session, allowing participants to learn from this experienced group of local employers.

Presenters: Career Prep Panel




Bios: Dave Lachance is the Food Services and Clubhouse Manager at the Red Deer Golf and

Country Club. Each year the Red Deer Golf and Country Club hires many community youth

into a variety of positions as seasonal workers. Dave has been involved in the hiring of these

young workers for years and is a hiring veteran.

Christine Cornelius has worked at Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre as a Department

Manager for over 10 years. In this role she is involved in the hiring of over 30 youth for

seasonal work each year. Christine has an Applied Degree in Horticulture and extensive

training and coursework in managing, staffing and hiring.

Belinda Davies is a Human Resources Consultant and Certified Human Resource

Professional with The City of Red Deer (TBD) who works in the recruitment of local youth to

fill a variety of positions, both seasonal and part time, within The City will be present.

Ed Dickin was a Quiznos Sub franchise owner for seven years, from 2003 to 2010. As a

business owner and employer, Ed developed experience both hiring and working with many

young people in the community. Prior to purchasing two Quizno‟s franchises in Red Deer Ed

served 23 years as a member of the R.C.M.P and five years as a classroom teacher.

Lunch 1:00 – 2:30 pm Sessions C

Session C1: How to Use Project and Practicum Courses

Teachers can now design CTS programs to meet the needs of their students, schools and

communities by choosing from over 1000 CTS courses in five clusters and twenty eight

occupational areas. Additionally, CTS Project and Practicum courses provide opportunities

for teachers and students to access highly specialized learning opportunities. This webinar

will provide an overview of the CTS Project and Practicum courses, parameters for use,

assessment requirements, record keeping and course templates.



School Board, has enjoyed the last two years as a project-manager-at large and curriculum

manager with Alberta Education. During this time, Monika was involved in the many projects



Alberta students.

She is passionate about individualizing learning for students while providing engaging,

interesting classes.

Session C2: Teaching CSE Courses Through Game Programming

This session looks at how some of the CSE modules can be taught using game programming

as a focal point. I have developed two five credit courses using this approach. We‟ll look at

common game mechanics that can be used to teach programming concepts and skills found in

the CSE outcomes. I have extensive notes that walk students through how to create examples

of keyboard control, invisible walls, collision detection, animation, etc. Students apply what

they have learned to new situations in the assignments and test. Project modules give students

time to practice their skills while allowing them to express themselves creatively.

Collaboration during larger projects is facilitated by special software used in the lab. I hope

to make this session as hands on as possible. All of the materials used in my courses will be

made freely available as well.



1:00 – 2:30 pm Sessions C (continued)

Presenter: Kevin Barabash

Bio: Kevin Barabash is a fourth year teacher at Ponoka Composite High School. He teaches

a variety of subjects in the CTS computer lab including ComTech, Design Studies, InfoPro, as

well as Computing Science. In addition to a B.Ed, he holds a B.Sc. majoring in Mathematics

and minoring in Computing Science.

Session C3: Assessment Ideas for CTS and Health Pathways

Join Mary-Lou Stacey for a practical presentation and work session on the topic of assessment

of the basic competency outcomes in the CTS courses (the last two outcomes in each course).

Mary-Lou will provide a general sample rubric for assessment as well as a revised rubric

specific to REC Injury Management 2. She will then lead a small work session on revising the

general rubric for other specific health pathways courses that are of interest to the participants.

Handouts will be provided.

Presenter: Mary-Lou Stacey

Bio: Mary-Lou Stacey has been the curriculum manager for the four new CTS Occupational

Areas related to Health Pathways: Recreation Leadership, Health Care Services, Health and

Human Services and Community Care Services. She has worked closely with the pilot boards

on curriculum and pathways development. Mary-Lou has worked for the past decade in

distributed learning with East Central Catholic‟s School of Hope.

Session C4: I‘ve seen the Light! (I mean flashing lights)

Electro-tech is an exciting CTS course since electricity touches almost every aspect of our

lives. Electro-tech courses merely „tease‟ students into gaining a little insight and gain a few

skills which may positively influence their future career choices.

This CTS PD session will have you build a small burglar alarm. You will be able to identify

several electronic components and learn the skills of soldering. You will leave with your dual

flashing LED alarm and some skills for your enjoyment.

Presenter: Leigh Smithson

Bio: Leigh Smithson has been in the commercial, industrial, and residential electrical

industry for almost 30 years; almost 20 years was specializing in motor and process control

systems. After high school graduation, Leigh entered into an electrical apprenticeship and

became a journeyman electrician in 1981. In 1984, Leigh took the Masters program for

electricians and have maintained my Certified Master Electrician status ever since. Leigh

graduated from the U of A with a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Education, CTS

major, and Drama minor. Leigh teachs Fabrication and Electrical Technology at Notre Dame

High School in Red Deer.




Session C5: Cosmetology – EZ Fusion Hair Extensions

Session will include some background knowledge of hair extensions, a demonstration of the

application of the EZ Fusion hair extensions and an opportunity for the participants to practice

in hands on session with this type of hair extensions.

Presenter: Janice Mercer

Bio: Janice Mercer has been a Journeyman Hairstylist in Red Deer for many years. As a

stylist and former salon owner she has kept up with trade practices though hairshows and

hands on training. For the past six years she has been a Hairstyling Instructor. She has

specialized in ER Hair Extensions and is a certified Extensionist in Hot and Cold Fusion.

Session C6: ―Survival‖ in the School Yard-Wildlife What kinds of things or activities can you bring to the school without (or before) travelling on

a fieldtrip? Often, it is better to 'show and teach' some survival concepts before embarking on

a outdoor hike, camping, or backpacking trip so that these skills have been practiced before

needed.

In this session, Linda will discuss some simple but necessary concepts that are essential to

being not only safe in the outdoors, but properly prepared in the event that disaster strikes and

one is stranded outdoors with no help coming in the immediate future. From different ways to

make shelters (quinces and lean-tos) to knowing how to properly and successfully start a

fire, she will discuss how these can all be demonstrated and performed in the school yard.

This session will provide enough information to help plan for as many as six hours of

activities outside in the school yard.

Presenter: Linda Wagers

Bio: Linda Wagers has been teaching since 1990. Along with her B.Ed, Linda has her Bus.

Admin. and B.Sc. and is an avid outdoors person. She has travelled, camped, and fished

extensively in Alberta and B.C., Vancouver Island, and the Territories including Great Bear

Lake and the Arctic Ocean. As a hunter, Linda has hunted big game and has been on

a hunting safari in Africa. Having been associated with Alberta Hunter Education Instructors

Association (AHEIA), Linda has been a volunteer instructor at various youth, women,

survival, and teacher seminars. Having trained and camped in very cold and harsh conditions,

Linda brings both experience and inspiration to others being introduced to the great outdoors.

Session C7: Make-up Artistry

In this session she will cover the law of color, facial shapes and features, make up products

and techniques, and contouring and highlighting.

Presenter: Cydney Howey

Bio: Cydney Howey has been a certified Esthetician for 10 years. The past 4 years she has

been a full time Esthetics instructor. In 2004 she took extensive training with ESP and in turn

trained fellow Estheticians on the latest make up trends.




Session C8: Implementation of 3400 apprenticeship courses into your CTS program

Red Deer College through the work of the Regional Trades Initiative has been involved with

the inception and development of the new 3400 level courses and also the delivery of these

courses. An overview of how you can incorporate these new courses into your everyday CTS

life will be demonstrated. Insight will be demonstrated on challenges, successes and how it is

really benefiting the students.

Presenter: Neil Christiansen

Bio: Neil Christiansen has obtained his B. Ed. from the University of Alberta and also holds

a Journeyman ticket in welding, as well as his red seal and his B pressure.

Neil holds considerable experience in CTS and apprenticeship training. In his time at RDC he

has been involved with the welding department, spent time as the associate chair and for the

last few years been involved in the Regional Trades Initiative, working closely with Brian

Larson who is the program manager. Neil currently holds the position of Regional Trades

Initiative Coordinator. It was during his time in RTI that he worked as a liaison with Alberta

Education regarding the new 3400 level course development and online assessments as well

as facilities and equipment, technical teacher training, curriculum and resources, safety and

career pathways.

Recently Neil splits his time with RDC and STARS Catholic school division. He has been

seconded by STARS to deliver their welding program in Ponoka, as well as perform his duties

with RDC. More specifically he has been teaching CTS strands and the new 3400 level

courses. He has experience in helping develop the courses as well as deliver them.

Session C9: From Here to Career in Less Than a Year!

There is little doubt that 21st Century workers require post-secondary education, but not

everyone has the time, money or desire to invest two to four years (or more!) in a diploma or

degree program after high school. Some students are looking for job and skill-specific

training which can be completed in months rather than years. Join Jason Ragan and Diane

Duffy, Career and Employment Consultants with Alberta Employment and Immigration, as

they highlight some short-term training options available at Alberta colleges, technical

institutes and private vocational schools. This interactive session will identify sample

occupations from several different sectors which all have training options at Alberta post-

secondary institutions. Also included will be a discussion of both the benefits and the

drawbacks of short-term training. Join this session and discover the “one year or less”

segment of the post-secondary spectrum!

Presenter: Jason Ragan & Diane Duffy

Bio: Jason Ragan entered work in the area of career development after his 2001 graduation

from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He has been working

with Alberta Employment and Immigration since 2008 and has assisted clients with issues

including student loans, student grants, immigration, career planning, job search and self-

employment. He has been a Career and Employment Consultant in Red Deer since June of

this year.

Diane Duffy has worked in the career development field for nine years. Her work experience

includes working with Career Services at the University of Calgary before accepting a

position with the Government of Alberta in the Employment and Immigration department.

She has held a number of roles within her work for Alberta Employment and Immigration,

however, for the past four years Diane has been a Career and Employment Consultant.




Session C10: Be Your Own Boss: Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Youth

The world of work and the workplace itself is changing dramatically. While work in many

traditional sectors is declining, there is a strong future for self-employment and small business

opportunities within our economy. Highly entrepreneurial by nature, many Canadian youth

will be considering self-employment opportunities or the establishment of a small business as

viable work options. Join this dynamic panel to develop an increased awareness of what it

takes to be an entrepreneur. Murray Berezowski will provide information, strategies and

practical tools that can be used to foster an awareness of the realities of entrepreneurship and

assist students in determining their suitability for self-employment. Linda Sietzema will

outline an exciting school-based program for high school students created by Junior

Achievement. Dawn Detarando, a successful artist and entrepreneur, will detail the benefits

and the challenges of entrepreneurship as well as the skills and attributes required that lead to

successful entrepreneurial endeavours. Greg Chauvet, a grade 10 student, will share

information about the wonderful experiences he has had as a two-time participant at the

Alberta Youth Entrepreneur Camp. Don‟t miss this session loaded with information to

benefit the students of today in becoming the entrepreneurs, business owners and employers

of tomorrow!

Presenters: Murray Berezowski, Linda Sietzema, Dawn Detarando & Greg Chauvet

Bios: Murray Berezowski is the General Manager of Community Futures Central Alberta

based in Red Deer. In 2008 he brought to this position an educational background in business

and economics, over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and, as well,

first hand experience as a small business and home-based business owner.

Linda Sietzema has served for five years as the Regional Coordinator for Junior

Achievement in the Central Alberta area. In this role, Linda coordinates and is involved in

providing programs about entrepreneurial and financial literacy to grade 4 – 12 students

within six school divisions in Central Alberta.

Dawn Detarando is a ceramic artist who possesses both a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Master

of Fine Art. She is an entrepreneur and the co-owner of a successful business, Voyager Tile

and Art (1998); a business which focuses on the creation of public art and decorative gift tiles.

In 2009 she won the Lieutenant Governor General Emerging Artist Award.

Greg Chauvet is a grade 10 student at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in Red

Deer. He Is active in school sports, band and leadership in addition to his schoolwork as a

French Immersion student. For the past two summers Greg has had the opportunity to attend

Community Futures‟ week long Alberta Youth Entrepreneur Camp.

Sessions may be changed or cancelled

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