77777711,77-77 7-- ,- PAGE 8. WITIY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMvBER 13-1991 whitbybusees Region: Financial benefit through joint venturing The new' 'Profits Through Joint Venturing study will be rêleased at Durbain Region headquarters in room B4 at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. The study bas been designed to assist Durham manufacturers increase their product lime and profit picture through joint venturing. New buzz words such as joint ventures, licensing arrangements, manufacturing arrangements, technology transfer and strategic alliances are changing the nature of total economic devlopment. Fuil details on the study, and a breakdown of necessary company co-operation, will be released. On Jan. 1, 1992, 12 nations will become the European Community. The size of the new joint-venture nation will provide unparalleled ojpportunities for Durhamo manufacturers through the medium. of joint venturing. Durhamn firms will have to co-operate and become a part of the 'Profits Through Joint Venturing' study, if they are going to benefit financially., Shopper's Driig Mart, Durham College' internship agreement signed Shopper's Drug Mart at 1615 Dundas St. E., WVhitby recently signed an internship agreement with Durhamn College for the empîcyment cf business students during their sununer terms. The-agreemont provides entry level jobopportunities for college students at the companies. It will b. an opportunity for students ta, gain experience in management positions. Shopperse Drug Mart wîll provide one or more internsbi positions. Durham College -f assiat the companies in the selection process of applicants from the operations management programi. The summer internship with General Motors, signed ini the sprîng of 1991 with Durham College, bas been sucb a success that it will be used as a model for these new agreements. We are taking steps to belp our students find their way successfully in the business community," said Gary Polonsky, president of Durham College. The signing of the internship agreement involved Tony CYCLAMEN Popular fîowering houseplant with a profuision of colourful blossoms. Reg. $6.95 SPECIAL 450 Gagliese, Shoppers Drug Mart, Guy Walton, operations management program cco-odinator, and Polonsky. ONTARIO Education Minister Tony Silipo speaks at a conférence in Oshawa. He says learning must continue through one's lifetime to keep pace with the jobs of tomorrow. & *~..*.*.*-~*..«......... ..:' By Mark Beesor Today's s tudents can nover Stop lea rning if they want to be successful in tomorrow's work- place. That's the message from Ontario Education Ministor Tony Silipo who spoke to the Durhamn Industry-Education Council con- ference last week in Oshawa.* Silipo says employees will have to constantly learn new skills to cope with ever-changing Teloy are clearly behind us when a, high school or university diploma is the end cf one seducation.» To meet the challenge, Silipo says his ministry is restructuring the education system. An impor- tant part of that change is the revamping of technical programs. "We believe that all stdont muet. learn to use the.,tools of~ tec 'hnology to deal with the tre- mendous chan ges iii the work- place. «Those technological akilis must be portable, so as jobs change, workers can change with. them.» More than 60 different techni- cal subjects used to be taught in schools. Silipo says they'ro being streamlined into five major cate go *s communications, con- stto, rnanufacturing, -ser- vices and transportationi. Another challonge is building student confidence. Silipo says the tremendous changes in family life and the necessity for part-time jobs means studonts need help ini developing attitudes that will lead ta success on the job. To encourage family inte'raction Imagine, McDonald's team up for program McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited and Imagine are joining forces across the country. At participatirur McDonald&s Emplôcyment terms and conditions outlined in survey by association Are you an employer interested in reducing turnover and keeping a, stable, motivated workforce? If you are, and if you are committed te remaining competitive, the 1991 Durham Region Compreensive Survey is an essential management tool. Just released by the Human Resources Professionals Assoiation of Durhamn, the survey provides compréhensive coverage of the ternis and conditions of empîcyment for 13,000 employees and 65 flrms in Durhamn Region. The information covers fulI-time, part-time, manage- ment, union membership and salariegl and bourly designations. It contains such belpful data as contract duration, h ours cf work and sbift premiums. It covers positions from junior clerks te, maintenance mechanics. This is an essential tool for any employer who wants te competently address such issues as compensation, group bealth benefits, vacations and paid holidays. .The survey is available on a cost recovery basis fromn the association. Call Rébecca Lauzon at 721-9564 for further information. ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE SHIPPINO BY TRUCK? AN INFORMATION SEMINAR WILL BE HELD ON SHARED RESPONSIBILITY for Axie Weight Compliance AT: PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, Ontario DATE: November 20, 1991 TIME: 8:30 a.m. CONFIRM AlTENDANCE PHONE NO.: (416) 728-7505 or 728-7506 (Gloria Armstrong) SHIPPERS AND CARRIERS SHARING THE WEIGHT 0F RESPONSIBILITY M inistry- Ministère of des Transportation Transports Ontario across Canada, the 'Care & Share Bank~ from Imagine is now featured as a specal McDonald's treat-of-tbe-week The 'Care & Share Bank' is designed te encourage family interaction. Parents can use the bank te, talk te their children about caring and sbaring wbat tbey have with others, Children will have fun assembling the colourful paperboard ' Care & Share Bank,' and thon filling the bank for the individual or cause of their choice. "McDonald's bas a long history cf supporting community causes in the Whitby area, especially those that benefit children" says Ray. Gilchrist, owner/operator cf the Whitby McDona.ld's. 'Were very excited- about our partnership with Imagine." Martin Conneli, chairman cf Imagine, says, "In partnering witb McDcnald7s, Imagine can bring the ' Care-& Share Baike to cbildren aeros Canada. The 'Car. & Share Bark& gives Cana<ian families a fun, easy way to help children experience the joy of sharing and&;helping those in need." ImagineP an initiative cf the Canadian . Contre for Philanthropy, is a -national public and corporate awareness program to encourage giving and volunteering. fimagine is neither a fundraising campaign nor a charity. The Imagfine vision is to crate 'a new spirit of giving' in Canada, providing Canadians with practical tips that help make giving meaningful and manageable. One million 'Care & Share Banksd will be distributed- te children througb McDonald&s restaurants. Real estate board: Houses more affordable to average renters Increased average bousehold incomes, lowor mortgago rates and lower average bouse prioes have combined te make housing more affordable te the average renter in the area, says tfe Osbawa & District Roal Estate Board. Almost 20 per cent cf the homos listed on the Oshawa & District Real Estato Board's Multiple Listing Service (MIS). are within the reach of local rentera, compared to, only 4.7 per cent last year. That means 638 of the current 3,257 total residential listings. In the month of October, the average housing price decreased by five per cent from September te, $145,,285, as 34" homes were sold by ODREB members. ."The londing rates have dropped again," says ODREB president Anne Briscoe. "There is a wide selection cf bornes for botb the first-time bomeébuyer and those wishing to, move up. "The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has predicted a rise of the average bouse price during 1992 te about $164,000, so, now is the time te, buL Oshawa & District Roui Estate Board is a trade association thatrepresents aboit 'il200 realtors .througl>out tbe "êýý .,, l à ,a.4 The Future is REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE with WASTE SYSTEMS Cail Derrick, 4 22