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el6 - Orono Weebt ;ý imes, Wednesday July 3, 1985 -Excel in French at Kirby Public School the program is finished they let you know how they're do- ing and develop a senise of consistency whiich sme may flot have develo-ped or ex- perienced beforec," Tramner said. The programi is open to young people between 15 and 24 years of age, out of schlool at least si x month ls, unemployed for at least six months of the peiu twelve, and who haveni't conmple ted anl Ontarjo Career Action (OCAP) placement. Referrals are wýelcome from various sources including Youth Employmient Couinsellinig Centres, Residlential Centres, municipal wvelfare offices, colleges, sehools and social serv ice agencie-s. -These -are spec ialpeu ple who have been lost in the shuLffl," Tramner said, "Many may hiave had pro- blemns that went nnojjticd until the\ Icitovrhmd byý theml. Ateedu numbher of (thenim ar fom broken homes." t's obvious that those par- ticipating in the program cur- rently available in Ohw ar-e pleased with the program îand appreciate the oppur- itunities it provides. shwa residenit Nadine L-ockyýer, 19,- is One of the pr-ogramn's s uc-. cess stories. 1WenIcame lhere,I didn't know whiat 1I wanted to do. Now I've changed in every way - my attitude, miy dealing with people, 1 feel would deliîîîîl ei mn Shle has, applied to socill College and Nopes to attend sehol(ol in thI i,, l . $ccording to Tramer, if oilthercomunities express a neced for the prgam hen Duriham College Wittl set up satellite Youtlh Start pro- gr-ams. Anyone ineeseun becoming involved in a pro- gffl«m in this area or who knows someone whlo would bentefit from a programn of this type is encourag-ed tu contact Durhami College a[ 1-576-0210 or Jerry Tramner at 1-434-8006. A Site To Be Held. At the gr aduat ion ceremonies at the Kir-by Public School last week a number of, awar-ds were presented to students other than the graduating elass for achievements in sports and other school activities in leadership and in the case above for interest and pro- fiiceny in the french pro- gram. Melisa Colville and Daniel Valencourt were presented with Bjoard awards for their proficiency in the1french pro- grams in gradeý three and four. The awards were presenited by their french teacher, Mme. VanCamp. Program opportunity for Orono Youth By Jennifer Garland The success of the Youth Start Program in Oshawa since it's establishment last March has led Durhamn Col- lege adiniistraýtiontu con- sider setting up satellite ro- grams around Itherein Jerry Tramner, manager of the Oshawa location, is pleas- ed with the success of the programi in Oshawa. Current- ly, there are sixty-three students enrolled in the pro- gram with forty on a waitinig "At thé moment, there'is only une 1program with must peuple 'fromn the Oshawa area," Tramter said,.adding, "We know ý,there mtlst be, peuple fromn north, east and west of here who need the program." She cites lack of transpor- tation as a dleterrent preven- ting stuidents from par- ticip)ating. in the Oshawa pro- gram. Regional Counicillor Diane Hamnre sýhares this vîew. "I would hope a prugrami could bce etablished in this area," Hamnre said, adding, -"It is a very god imuve because of lack of transporta- tion for those in] this areCa. This discouragesý peuple_ from taking Advantage of these types of prog-ramis ar ound the Pr-ovincially finan.ed. Youth Start is operated by Ontarios College,(s of Ap- plied Arts and Technuology to hielp liard-to-em)ploy youth find a place in suciety. For forty,-twý,o weeks, students receive intensive employment counIIsellingL, plus up-grading, of basic so, academnic and job skills; on-the-Iob training ini business or industry and f'ollow-up counselling 'for a brief time after the training period. Thuse enrolled in the prugram receive a wxeekly allowýance of $100).00 fromn the Ontariogvenet "Many peuple \ý,ouId criticize the programi becauise the stuidents are paid for at- tending," Tramner said, "Most are living on their own. 1 think the stipend, enables them to attend." The prugram cuvers basic upgrading in reading, wrting and mathemnaties for those with academnie skills not strong enuugh for the kind of jubs they want. There is als o instruction in the life skills nieeded to find and keep a job - such as guud %work habits, how ,tu get alonig with uthers on-thie-job, decision-making and problemi-solving skills. "These peuple are learning a lot of basic things most peu- ple take for granted," Tramner said, adding, "We try to prumote sýelf discipîline and have them develop their own sense of, self-discipline and motivation. "The students do develop a lot of loyalty and family feeling with each other, They realize they're flot the only unes who haven't maintained employment," she said. Following the basic in- struction, students receive sixteen, weeks of on-the-job training. This may be in a factory, office, service sta- tion, retail store, restaurant or other business. Or it may be in a college training area offering such skilled occupa- tions as carpentry, electrical trades, machinery or office administration. "Hopefully, this will lead to fuil-time employment and if nut, they stili receive vital job experience tu place on a resume," Tramner added. The goal of t'ne program is to create an environment dif- ferent from, the regular classroom setting. The pro- gram strives, for a relaxed, friendly atmnosphere where staff can work closely with young peuple as individuals with unique needs and poten- tial. " One of the programs benefits is it's flexibility"" Tramner said. "Students work at their own level and pace, Each student has t heir own program geared towards their particular needs." "The setting is relaxed and informa," she said, "There isn't the rigidity they've ex- perienced in a regular school setting, although' hopefully they'll be able to dieal with that setting again." "It's significant tha ater T11his summer, if -you're planning to spend a night or more in one of Ontario's popular provincial parks, let us know in advance. By making a reservation, you can be sure your campsite will be ready and waiting when you arrive. And reservations can be easily arranged by phone, mail, or in persqn. Guarantee your reservation by using VISA or Mastercard. For reservation information about specific parks, consuit thne booklet "Ontario Provincial Parks 1985 Guide' or cali the toil free number below Cive use a cail, then Corne, ParkYourself. [ For more informnation write Oitario Travel-Parks. , jDcpt. N.D., Quecen's PrkToronto MWA 2R. ADDBRESS________________ CALL TOLLFREE: L -1-800-268-37-35 Ministry of Natural (5 ,Resources Ontano Hon. Michael Harns Miniser Mary Mogford Deputy Mnister