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Jobs of the Future

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These stories about career paths, local jobs, programs and tales of success that highlight Elora & Fergus' diverse job market are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.

Getting students excited about skilled trades to help housing crisis

Getting students excited about skilled trades to help housing crisis

Habitat for Humanity's 'Hands on for Housing' conference to see more than 150 youth from Wellington County in workshops on housing advocacy and hands-on building projects
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Centre Wellington looks to community for new Economic and Tourism Strategy feedback

Centre Wellington looks to community for new Economic and Tourism Strategy feedback

The project seeks to define new directions, ideas and approaches to enhance economic growth, attract investment, develop Centre Wellington as a four-season visitor destination
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Minto and Saugeen Connects partnership supports student entrepreneurs

Minto and Saugeen Connects partnership supports student entrepreneurs

Now in it's fifth year, the Town of Minto continues to partner with Saugeen Connects in effort to create confidence, connection and community for young entrepreneurs
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Arthur student receives $5,000 bursary from hockey association

Arthur student receives $5,000 bursary from hockey association

Presented in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Conner Schmidt from Arthur received the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s $5,000 bursary
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Food school in high school builds confidence in the kitchen

Food school in high school builds confidence in the kitchen

With a passion to advocate for the empowerment of youth affected by the current food climate, chef Christopher Jess works to help his students build their confidence in the kitchen
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Proposed bill aims to advance agritourism, spur rural jobs

Proposed bill aims to advance agritourism, spur rural jobs

The legislation would be the first of its kind in Canada to help remove barriers to investment in the agritourism sector
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Drayton Farm Show draws 'next generation of farmers'

Drayton Farm Show draws 'next generation of farmers'

Hosted by the Drayton Kinsmen Club, the show featured over 100 vendors from April 10 to 11 at the PMD Arena in Drayton
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If the shoe fits, a CWDHS high school welding student wants to wear it

If the shoe fits, a CWDHS high school welding student wants to wear it

Emma Vervoort hopes that her struggle to find welding boots that fit will start a process to create more appropriate and suitable personal protective equipment for women going into the trades
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Wellington County Junior Farmers: ‘building communities, building leaders’

Wellington County Junior Farmers: ‘building communities, building leaders’

Wellington County Junior Farmers is an agricultural collective that aims to build future leaders through self help, community betterment, networking, volunteer opportunities and socialization for youth
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Teacher takes tech from Centre Wellington across the country

Teacher takes tech from Centre Wellington across the country

Teacher Tim King works for the Information and Communications Technology Council to promote CyberTitan and cybersecurity, with the goal to expand learning opportunities for students
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