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SECTION A THE HERALD Wednesday July IB Page program opening up new possibilities Escarpment Commission jobs just what Karen and Richard needed Karen spent one boring summer working at a deadend Job as a store clerk nothing very exciting for a student wbo hopes to be a writer but the pay did help finance her journal Ism studies for yet another year Richard worked on inventory at a textile firm In Montreal for one Bummer Once again the job just didnt seem to match the capabilities and potential of an urban and regional planning student Like Karen and Richard most summer students cons Id summer jobs simple means of getting together just enough money to finance their studies for another school year School tuition books housing and food have hit students hard the past few years and each summer It a mad scramble to raise the cash Students can therefore be found working during the summer in all areas of the work forces in offices facto ries restaurants or stores doing anything and every thing For most the weekly pay cheque Is the only lure to the job The job Itself is tedious Yet not all students have boring Just jobs this summer Some students are fortunate enough to be working this summer at a job they not only find interest tng but one that also helps them with their studies by providing on the- job training Thanks to the sponsored Experience Bl program over 10 Ontario students are working this sum mer at jobs that offer more challenge and are more perti nent to what theyre studying In college or university Above all the work they do gives them a sense of accomplish ment and the best experience they 1 need upon joining the work force permanently perhaps two or three years down the road THREE GOALS Operated through approxi mately ministries the nine- year old program a objectives are threefold Most important ly it hopes to offset the high unemployment that plagues most Ontario students during the summer months Second it tries to provide meaningful work experience for the students to enable them to plan their careers or even give them the necessary experience they will need when it cornea time to look for a permanent job And finally the provincial government hopes that through its program it can assist the various ministries In providing services to Ontario communities Three student are taking advantage of the Experience SI program at Niagara Escarpment Commission offices in Georgetown and they re already reaping tbe benefits Twenty two year old Karen Ian filing making coffee or photocopying This summer shes using the skills shea already learned and is boning them with onthejob training Karen is spending this summer researching and writing for the NEC Karen la working in the Information department at the NEC doing something she not only likes But what obviously Is very applicable to what she Is studying A fourthyear Journ alism student at versify shes spent previous summers working at a local store and a nearby conserve No people placet and events roundlng the Niagara Escarp ments past Karen a job Is to do research for the and write some of the articles that will be printed in it Chief information officer David says Karen done a firstclass job He added that she has displayed exceptional talent with the historical research and the issuing of press releases Karen is perhaps a perfect example of the many success ful students who are benefitt from their Job thanks to the provincial program For Bl has been a complete success Two other students hired by he NEC through Experience SI are just as enthusiastic about their jobs which are also giving them good experience in their chosen job field and Michael are working in the Development Control section at the NEC offices In George town HELP OUT The young men are using heir university educations In geography to help out the NEC planners during tbe summer months As part of their jobs the two are studying permit applications that come Into the commission offices from people living on the escarp ment who nope to build some thing on their property In studying the applications the two visit the sites and examine bylaws involved and area maps keeping in mind the commissions concern for maintaining the beauty of the escarpment and preserving the environment Both hope to be doing this for a Uvingwhen they leave school and have found the job to be a big help in expanding on their knowledge Richard a third- year urban and regional plann ing student at Ry arson 81 Karen has taken agn of It before working as a tour guide at tbe Ontario Agricultural Museum Vet for obvious reasons this job Is one she enjoys tbe most even though It means a daily trip from her home to Georgetown REAL CHOICE Karen has always been Interested In writing through out nigh school and Journal- bra was her first real choice as a career She feels that she couldnt hare found a better job to suit her capabilities since any type of writing is good practice With the environment and science being her mam inte rests Karen hopes to work later for a or make documentaries on environ mental and scientific issues Cuesta seems to be tailor- made for Karena goals annual publication produced by NEC which supplies information about tbe historical about Escarpment Commission publication Karen also writes many appear in the annul and has Issued press releases She a writing is good experience and Is looking forward to working far a graduates from University Niagara thai win my types simitar once she Cayley sod Dan Stewart offer up to the family of Georgetown on bow they be safer more prepared for pool mishaps this The two staieats ire working for the llalton Hills Recreation and Parks department as part of the Experience Bl program to make area residents more aware about pool safety and to teach various safety techniques Cayley and Dan are going to homes In Hills offering free demonstrations that include lifesavlng techniques as how to rescue someone has suffered a spinal injury while theyre la the water Herald photo Pool safety All you need to know Backyard pool accidents are Increasing alarmingly to area residents now that the Hills Recreation and Porks Department is offering a Water Safety Awareness program As part of the Experience Bl program offered In conjunction with the Ministry of Culture and Recreation two students in Hal ton Hills are working this summer as water safety technicians giving area poo owners a chance to brush up on their water safety techniques and poolslde safety awareness Grcsswell and Dan Stewart are making the rounds this summer among homes with Inground or ground pools In their backyards to give tree demonstrations If and Dan come to your pool they U demonstrate first aid artificial respiration treatment of spinal Injury and possible means of rescue They also provide pamphlets regarding area pool bylaws and artificial respiration So far Halton Hills residents have responded with enthusiasm to the offer of free demonstrations 100 Acton and Georgetown residents have completed the questionnaire with displaying an Interest in having a demonstration If family would like a demonstration call Monday to Friday Outdoors with BUILDALL vjnvcuwnm A Q LANDSCAPE TIES SAKRETE MIXES SAND MX 3 3141 CONCRETE MIX 255 Just ask MtvBuildalls team of experts already has a Bachelor of Arts In geography from University During previous summers hes worked for a textile firm doing Inventory and provided recreation facili ties in his home town of Montreal Since he plans on working in the field of planning carto graphy and design once but studies are completed Richard said this Job has been fantastic for him providing him with insight and expert that he could never nave gotten anywhere else Michael baa not bad the usual IneralU types of jobs that most students seem to be holding each year native has had a very Illustrious line of summer Jobs la past years He has worked in tbe University of Guelphs special events department concerts for four years and for tbe Department of Energy and Conservation as a construction worker His summer jobs have taken him across Canada to the Yukon and British Columbia Yet here more or leea on his home turf Michael has found the job that seems to suit him best He is currently doing grad work on rural land use and planning at tbe University of having already gotten a Bachelor of Arts In geography from tbe unlversl RURAL LAND His work at the NEC could hardly be more ideally suited to his studies since Michael is Interested in the natural environment and hopes to work later in rural land use and planning Working along with Richard Michael can Indulge In his fascination for working with the environment Pat senior planner Tor he NEC said the two are really getting into the mainstream work of the commission and are adapting well to their job With staff vacations occurring with regularity throughout the summer months the bulk of the responsibility Ilea on their shoulders It seems that tbe students the only once who benefit from the Experience- SI program Nothing but praise has been heaped upon the studenta working at the NEC who the staff say handle more than their share of tbe workload and have been help ing them a great deal Yet it all boils down to tbe students themselves They have the most admiration for the program was formulated to provide them with not only jobs but valuable work experience They give It an A plus not only continue their education during the summer months they get paid for It too Herald stories and photos by Astra Pape Everybody wants to find the easy cure for Inflation Why not use the old cure CARING and at Ryders TV we care QUASAR Cares Our Quasar with 3 year warranty We advertised 20 Quasar In 1 at 54900 TOSHIBA of CANADA Cares Check us out anytime with our 50 month on COLOR TV SANSUI Cares Our Canadian speakers sell for approximately 30 off List because we want you to buy Canadian when the product and service are good RYDERS TV Cares Depot service on our premises for 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