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"WEEKEND STAR" On May 25 more than 30 Durham Region employees spent the day in class- rooms across Durham Region, to deliver Junior Achievement's Economics of Staying in School (ESIS) program to almost 1000 grade seven and eight stu- dents. The ESIS program is divided into four lessons: success, independence, employ- ment and futures. Volunteers deliver the lessons over the course of one full day. A business volunteer uses his or her They work in conjunction with board Durham employees deliver stay in school message own experience to guide students in defining success, recognizing the expense of living independently, identifying the qualifications required for various career choices and developing job interviewing skills. The purpose of the program is to help students recognize the importance of an education for their future success. "The ESIS program is unique in its abil- ity to not only reach at risk students, but also to positively influence those young & Power Equipment We keep good, companies! Hwy. 30 at Queen St., Lindsay 705-324-5672 { 0 1 Bl n ALA 171GC 4 Donaa Wed. June 6 o Tan SPHIRT \ ». ty Over $50,000 in people already on the right track," explains Donna Raetsen-Kemp, Executive Director of Junior Achievement of Durham Region. Junior Achievement provides volun- teers with all necessary material and con- ducts a two and a half hour training ses- sion in preparation for the program. Although the ESIS program is aimed at grades seven and eight, it is just one of many programs Junior Achievement offers to students from grades five to 12. aXe FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2001 - An interpational non-profit organiza- tion, Junior Achievement has been in Durham Region since 1970. All programs are developed around the organization's mission: "To inspire and educate young Canadians to value free enterprise, understand business and economics and develop entreprenourial and leadership skills." Durham Region is proud to be able to assist Junior Achievement in encouraging our youth to stay in school. cash to be won! 1 5