Parry Sound High School Manufacturing Open House
The Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee (REDAC), along with the Near North District School Board, and the Labour Market Group are presenting the Parry Sound High School Manufacturing Open House event which will take place on December 8th.
Up to 80 Grade 10 Career students from the Parry Sound High School will be visiting Connor Industries and the Shaw Almex facilities. The students will learn about the many diverse careers offered in the community, local businesses and they will also be given the opportunity to connect with local job prospects. The students will be given guided tours of Connor Industries and the Shaw Almex facilities, and have the chance to ask questions about the varied careers existing within these companies. During the lunch break, the students will be given tours of the Canadore College West Parry Sound Campus, and have their lunch in the new student lounge.
Andrea Stoppa, Acting Executive Director of the Labour Market Group believes, “This is a great opportunity for our local employers to showcase their industry and the many career opportunities available within the manufacturing sector. These students are tomorrow’s workforce and this day provides students and employers a chance to connect, dispelling the myths that there are no career prospects in the local market or that there is not a local labour market talent pool.”
The Parry Sound High School Manufacturing Open House event was one of the results from a business retention and expansion survey of the manufacturing sector in the Parry Sound Area. The results indicated that many manufacturing employers felt finding qualified employees a challenge; however many Parry Sound High School students felt there were no local employment opportunities. Last year, 50 Grade 10 Career students visited Connor Industries, the Parry Sound Airport, and Found Industries, to learn about the many facets of these companies. After the success of last year’s event, all parties felt the event should be held annually.
