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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 24 Halton Region has 16 internship positions for youths by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Halton Region has launched a new Internship and Apprenticeship Program to support and attract emerging talent. It's offering 16 one-year internship positions for a variety of roles across all departments of the organization of local regional government. Meant to help young people begin their careers, the program provides them with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field, benefit from the mentorship of seasoned professionals and increase their understanding of government. "Our new Internship and Apprenticeship Program supports Halton youths in advancing their careers and helps us engage emerging talent to foster a stronger community for everyone," stated Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr in a media release. Halton Region is an employer of choice that invests in its people and attracts the best in the business. "This program presents a fantastic opportunity for young people to grow and learn by working alongside Regional staff to maintain and enhance the high quality of life in Halton." By introducing young talent to the organization, the Region also hopes to leverage new ideas and approaches in its delivery of high-quality programs and services, the release states. Internship opportunities are currently posted on the Region's website. The positions are intended for individuals with a recognized degree, post-graduate certificate or diploma earned between January 2015 and June 2016. The positions will run from May 2016 to May 2017. To apply for the new internship positions or view other job postings at Halton Region, visit halton.ca/jobs. 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On Sat., Apr. 23, guests will meet and mingle with internationally-acclaimed artists Maya Eventov, Pietro Adamo and Mark Berens while enjoying an exceptional evening of food, wine and great conversation. This exclusive event sponsored in part by Genworth Canada, promises to be a unique evening for those who love art, fine wine and dining. While guests get up-close-and-personal with the artists who will be at the gallery to talk to about the creative process behind their distinctive paintings, Sommelier Rebecca MeirLiebman and Chef Eyal Liebman of Chef and Somm Bespoke Dining will be serving a bespoke food and wine pairing that has been meticulously prepared to highlight each artist's work. From 6-9 p.m., guests will visit three art stations where they can view the paintings of our featured artists and experience an unparalleled dining event: hors d'oeuvres made from market fresh ingredients paired with the perfect wine from our sponsors. "This is the first time we have introduced an event like this," says Habitat Halton-Mississauga CEO, John Gerrard. "We are bringing an evening like no other to those who not only love art, food and wine but who also support our building initiatives for the families we serve in our communities." All three featured artists are well known on the international art scene. Eventov has exhibited in many ofthefinestgalleriesinNorthAmericaandherpaintings can be found in private collections such as that of Jean Chrétien. Her work evokes the rich, bold and bright colours of the Mediterranean. Adamo is a Toronto artist who uses textured surfaces and rough contours to create his abstract artwork. His works can be found in galleries throughout Canada, Europe and the U.S. Berens, also a Canadian artist, has a passion for painting natural surroundings and is noted for his ability to capture depth and light through textured dabs of a well-calculated colour palette. A special highlight of the evening will be the auctioning of an Eventov original painting, valued at $800 (framed) that the artist has donated for this event. Don't miss your chance to have this gorgeous painting hanging in your home! "Habitat now has six build projects in Burlington, Halton Hills, Mississauga and Milton and more projects are on their way," adds Gerrard. "With such Get tickets for Habitat Halton-Mississauga's Exceptional Evening Out: home is where the heART is on Sat., Apr. 23 at the Crescent Hill Art Gallery in Mississauga. an ambitious build program, we need the support of our community and corporate partners to help us grow in each community. Supporting this exceptional event will go a long way towards helping us achieve our goal of providing more families than ever before with a safe, decent and affordable place to call home." A limited number of tickets are available for only $75 per person with proceeds from ticket sales going directly towards our builds. Crescent Hill Art Gallery is located at 2575 Dundas St.W., Unit 10 in Mississauga. For more information and to purchase tickets visit habitathm.ca habitathm.ca/donate/events/ or email events@habitathm.ca.