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'20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -'Wedhestiay, August's, 1990 WOW teaches youths life skills Thirteen uths are learning job, social, and life skills, while at the same time making money, and having a lot of fun. The YMCA of Durham Re- gion started a new program this summer entitled WOW (Work Orientation Work- shops). WOW is a YMCA program designed to provide a positive summer experience of personal development and employment for children aged 14-16. The program is funded through a federal Employment and Immigration Canada con- tract. The students are paid $4.15 an hour. It is of no cost to the partici- pants or their employer. The program received good response from the community in its first year. There were 55 referrals filled out by interest- ed students, of which only 14 could be chosen. The students work for six weeks, and also attend work- shops where they learn how to present themselves for an in- terview, as well as learning so- cial skills, and interviewing techniques. "It not only gives them job ex- perience, but they learn life and social skills. Many are learning self-esteem, and how to talk and work in a group," said Gerri Walton, who runs the WOW program with partner Lori Gowans. Some of the workshops in- clude guest speakers, or trips to see what kinds of jobs are out there for these students. The group has visited Much Music, City TV, and the Skydome. Ac- cording to Miss Walton, on the trips they learn in a fun way how people work as a team, and the techniques different indus- the Wow i e program is spon- sored by the Durham Youth Employment Service. The pro- y ) gram was put in place in gog Township because of the i lack of things for kids in the 14- 16 year old age group to do. The students themselves are having a great time. 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At the above event, people from many Island areas will be talking PORT PERRY] Pictured are several members of t Studies show that the average dollar is passed around at least five times before it leaves your community. terviews," said Kevin Paton, whois working at ValuMart. Robert Anthony, stated the job has also prepared him on ow to deal with customers, as well as interviews. The program has changed one students' career goals. Keri Honey, who is. working at Stonemoor Day Care stated she was going to go to school for an Pid br baad NL i about the Children's Bible School for the following week for 3 to 12 yr. olds and also an Adult Bible Study. Many people have been enjoy- ing vacations and travel and we think of Margaret and Vernie Morrow who have enjoyed many family celebrations in Canada and U.S. While on their travels, Don and ECE (Early Childhood Educa- tion) diploma, Dut shia Work ex- rience changed her mind. P Miss Walton is hopeful the program will be in Scugog once again next year. "There is definately a need for it (the program) and I think it will continue torun as long as that need is there," she added. fa iis he first WOW program in Scugog. WOW gives the students job experience, and life skills to prepare them for their future. For more informa- tion on this new program please see story. Reserve your barbecue tickets Doreen Ashbridge visited four museums, as they are extremely interested in antiques and early history of the country. There should be a large crowd at the home of Nelson and Betty Reader on Sunday, Aug. 19 when the Scugog Pastoral Charge will hold a joint worship and con- gregational: picnic. So plan to bring your friends: ACUI I Yes, it's peach season again, a very special fruit illustrating great beauty in colour, tenderness to touch and a joy to the taste ald has a place in generations of folklore = to express onés _ affections. rds" THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SAVE $18.36 In a comparison study, travelling costs for a round trip from Port Perry to Oshawa are $18.36. (Based on current CAA rate for own- ing and operating a mid-size vehicle). Don't pave the road to the nearby city with your hard-earned dollars. Once they're spent away from home, they're gone forever. Local business is the heart of our community. These are the businesses that pay local taxes, provide jobs for friends and neighbours, and support community projects and fund drives. SHOP at HOME - PORT PERRY