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Siemens Canada investing $15K in Garth Webb program by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff 7 | Thursday, September 18, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Garth Webb Secondary School's robotics room was the perfect setting for Oakville-based Siemens Canada to make a $15,000 donation to the school Monday toward a new Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics program. The donation was made to the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF), which acquires and allocates resources to improve educational opportunities and eliminate economic barriers to learning for Halton District School Board (HDSB) students. Hosted by the HLF , the announcement highlighted the work of local industry, the Canadian Manufacturing Association (CMA), Canadian Tooling and Machining Association (CTMA) and HDSB in development of a provincial classroom and program model for delivery of advanced manufacturing. "We're really raising the profile of manufacturing at Garth Webb... and in the province," said Dave Lewis, HDSB Pathways and Technological Education co-ordinator. "This generous donation and support by Siemens Canada will go a long way in creating an engaging environment for our students at the same time as creating a very positive partnership between education and the workplace. "This state-of-the art program... will provide amazing opportunities for our students," he said. "Not only are you (Siemens) going to be helping Garth Webb and the Halton District School Board, but you're setting an example for other companies to get involved with their (local) school to raise the level and profile of technological education not only in Halton but across the province." Robert Hardt, Siemens Canada president and The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) picked up $15,000 for Garth Webb Secondary School's Advanced Manufacturing and CEO, said the donation is also an investment of Robotics program from Siemens Canada. Pictured, from left, are: Robert Hardt (Siemens Canada president/CEO), school time and experience, as the partnership with the principal Larry O'Malley, Maria Ferraro (Siemens' chief financial officer), Karmel Sakran (HLF chair), Kelly Amos (Halton local school will include a mentorship program District School Board chair), and Lesley Mansfield (HLF executive director). | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver and field trips to its facilities. "It's very important for a company like us to give back and invest in the future of the Canadian manufacturing industry and in our company, too," he said. "I'm happy to see you (students) here because it's all about you, about your future, your SEPT. 20TH & SEPT. 21ST education. There's a future in manufacturing adults $6.00 Over 120 juried crafts Handmade Quality advancement... It's a completely new world... and people In the Great Children Under it all starts here (in high schools). Great Food Gambrel Barn, The 12 frEE "It's unbelievable what you can do if you just Live Entertainment Aberfoyle Town Hall and invest in your education," he added. "I think it's Parking frEE Individual Exhibitor Tents the right starting point, here, to be introduced to AT: these new technologies." "You will benefit and are going to be the example of programs like this across Canada... you're going to be a role-model for people," onE adMiSSion Kelly Amos, HDSB chair, told students. "I want Take Hwy. 25 North to Milton & follow the signs. wiTH THiS ad to thank Siemens Canada for its donation, its OB www.miltonfarmcraftshows.com mentorship and for helping make this happen." Craft Show CounTry HEriTagE Park 8560 tremaine road 905-878-8151 The Milton Farm Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $ 1 oFF $ $ 12' x 24' INgROUND KIDNEy SHAPED POOL SAFETy COVER SALE!!! FREE INSTALLATION* 899 16' x 32' RECT 999 $ 18' x 36' RECT 1199 $ 20' x 40' RECT 1299 14' x 28' RECT *Installed Similar Savings On Shaped Pools $ $ 12' 12'x24' RECT *INSTALLED 25,995 699 INSTALLED* VINyL & FIbERgLASS AVAILAbLE "...perfect match for us ...she made the journey fun ...already referred to a friend ...exceeded our expectations " "...friendly professionalism ...a true expert in her field ...expert design flare " difference 490 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE K DESIGNC ABINE TRY.COM Our designers make the Swim SpaS From $16,999 Installed* 2014 MODEL HOT TUbS* CLEARANCE $ FACTORy DIRECT VINyL LINER SALE REPLACE yOUR OLD LINER FROM 2599 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' SAVE bIg!!* x x x x x 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' $ $ 999 1199 $ 1399 $ 1599 $ 1999 Pools, Spas, Billiards 504 IROQUOIS SHORE RD UNIT #1, OAKVILLE www.leisureindustries.ca *Limited Time Offer. No Dealers Please. Quantities Limited. Not Applicable On Prior Sales Orders. Restrictions Apply, Check in store for details. Product may not be exactly as shown. 905.339.2223 905.815.5252