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Academic knowledge is but one of many skill sets required to ensure employment security in the future," said McCormack. Rapid technological advances have increased skill requirements to pursue all careers, even jobs asking Students should also be prepared to be lifeâ€"long learners. "A lifeâ€"long learning attitude is a McCormack said this is a dramatic change from seven years ago, when only one quarter of jobs required that much education. The president of Oakvilleâ€"based Strategic Projections is chairman of the Halton Industrial Education Council (HIEC) and was at the board to allow trustees a glimpse into the future. "The three ‘Rs‘ are important," said McCormack. But so are other abilities, according to the Conference Board of Canada which highlights the ability to communicate, think for oneself; personal management skills, time management, positive attitudes, and behavior, teramwork, responsibility, and adaptability. ~% ifty percent of the jobs created in the ©90s will require over 16 years of formal education, and students in the ©90s must be ready to offer the skills employers are looking for if they‘re to get a job, economist Tom McCormack has told Halton Board of Education trustees. By ANGELA BLACKBURN Oakville Beaver Staff Improves grades and confidence! Changing times call for more education School Success!! In our progressive and competitive world, children need an edge. Chisholm Centre helps to provide that edge with a professional and caring staff who are experts in building fundamental skills in English and Mathematics. Our after school program for elementary and secondary students has assisted students for over twenty years. Our summer school program allows students to combine their personal summer enjoyment with a highly structured curriculum that is designed to meet their individual needs. If you require assessment services to understand the difficulties that your child is facing, we provide them through Dr. Howard A. Bernstein & Associates, C.Psych. CHISHOLM EDUCATIONAL CENTRES the JS 440 Inglehart Street, Oakyville, 844â€"3240 McCormack said parents and students are aware of the jobs and career potential but few consider them in high school. prerequisite for the survival of all workers, whether they‘ve been in the labor force two years or two decades," said McCormack. Research also shows that skilled trade positions in Canada are chronically difficult to fill. & Technological advances mean higher skill levels are needed hisholm Education Centre has ‘ provided specialized educational services in Oakville for over 20 years. Many parents and educators are familiar with the after school tutorial and remedial programs for elementary and secondary students, but Chisholm offers a host of other programs. In addition to services for the corporate sector when employees require assistance with English or Mathematics, Chisholm also offers the only ongoing fullâ€" time program in Canada for adults with learning disabilities and has young adults from Quebec, Nova Scotia, P.E.1. and of course all parts of Ontario. The school is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education which allows it to grant high school credits and its staff all hold professional credentials. The Director Dr. Howard Bernstein, a psychologist explains that the psychological services of assessment and counselling are seldom advertised because of the professional guidelines followed by the Ontario Board of Examiners Chisholm Centre announces new scholarships "Eighty percent of parents expect their high school students to go on to university or community college, only one third do. The result is too many students leave high school and end up in unskilled jobs leaving employers to recruit skilled trades people from abroad," outlined McCormack. To that end, a variety of initiatives are afoot with both In their warm looking premises on Inglehart Street is a staff of over 40 people who Dr. Bernstein describes as, "those who make me look good!" The Beaver‘s supplement on Education is a particularly good forum to honour two of our staff members. For most of the 20 years of Chisholm‘s existence Joyce Fairley and JOYCE FAIRLEY MARIAN BOWDER in Psychology. In Dr. Bernstein‘s psychology practice, assessments are completed for school related problems, as well as vocational and personal issues. The HIEC is one, and its first project was the setâ€"up of the HIEC Career Centre at 5230 South Service Road in Burlington designed to break barriers between education and business/industry. Halton school boards, the Ministry of Education, and local business and industry. The centre‘s $124,000 budget is shared 55% through local business Marian Bowder have taught children with dedication and expertise that far surpasses the simple meaning of a job. In honor of their outstanding contribution to education, Chisholm Centre is pleased to announce two Scholarships. In announcing the scholarships, Dr. Bernstein points out that the community has been supportive of Chisholm for 20 years and the time has come when we must give back to the community. The presentation of the official award takes place at the Chisholm Centre Open House on May 5th. The Marian Bowder Award: is a full scholarship for one year for an elementary student requiring assistance in English or Mathematics. The Joyce Fairley Award: also provides a full financial scholarship for a complete academic year to a high school student requiring assistance with English or Mathematics. Both Scholarships are based on Financial support and 45% among Halton‘s public and separate school boards and Sheridan College â€" putting the Halton board‘s contribution at $22,500 for 1991/92. The centre is among 22 similar operations throughout Ontario catering to students, educators, parents and the industry/business community. Each year, 4,000 Grade 8 students attend a halfâ€"day program on career planning that includes job search skills workshops. Educators also attend for "training the trainer" sessions which update teachers on issues like resume writing trends. The centre liaises businesses with schools and viceâ€"versa. McCormack said students â€" and parents â€" need concrete information to make sound career choices in the ‘00s. "Students can no longer leave school and expect to gain employment," said instructional services superintendent Graeme Barrett. The superintendent noted that in 1900, when agriculture was the primary economic activity, 85% of the population produced food for the population. In 1990, 3% of the population produces enough food to feed the population twice. That‘s expected to become 2% by the turn of the century. Similarly, when the true industrial age started in 1950, about 73% of the population involved in manufacturing compared to the 18% who were employed in manufacturing just three years ago. Students can no longer leave school and expect to be absorbed, successfully, into the workplace, and education has been more firmly tied to the workplace needs and economic prosperity, said Barrett. Schools are also retaining more students. Retention rates in 1990 were approximately 95%, or double the rate several decades ago.