A note from the Network...

This past week, I was reminded of an old adage that goes something like this: the only constant is change. How true that is! As I witness the changing colours of leaves, the shorter days and cooler weather, it seems appropriate to reminisce of the not so distant past when things were greener, longer and much warmer!

The Network office has changed dramatically with respect to the staff housed within its walls. In July, Bonnie not only completed her 1- year Partnership Outreach Project, but also relocated back to her native Calgary. And to refer to yet another well worn cliché, as one door closes, another opens – and in walked Melanie Remonde to very aptly fill the Administrative Assistant position! In addition, the Network received approval from HRDC for a JCP application that was submitted, and once again a hiring blitz was on! In October, we welcomed Paul Tamblyn to the network staff as our Sponsorship/ Fund Development Coordinator.

As you know, the Network also houses the staff of the Road to Reading Festival, and we welcomed Janet Carmichael as the Marketing Coordinator in July. Michele Newton completed the event coordination of the 2nd festival, and left in October to complete the last phase of her MBA. In Michele’s place, we have welcomed Sue Bannon who has extensive experience with both event coordination and this project in particular.

The Network has also been the very grateful recipient of some very welcomed talent contributed in a variety of ways. For instance, several student volunteers (drawn from our LBS programs as well as local high schools) have offered their much appreciated services for a variety of tasks within our office. We would also like to acknowledge each of our programs for their contribution to the success of the Network through the time and talent their staff continue to donate to our Board of Directors, committees, training events and network meetings. Thank you all for your continued support!

Next issue: Spring 2004

NOC Career Handbook –2nd Edition ...Now Available

The Human Resources Partnerships Directorate is pleased to announce that the second edition of the Career Handbook is now available. It provides 923 occupational profiles for counselling based on NOC 2001.

To obtain copies of the new Career Handbook, call 1-800- 635-7943. The catalogue number is MP53-25-5-2003(E) for English and (F) for French and the cost is $99.95 plus shipping and taxes.The on-line version will be available soon on HRDC's Web site at: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/noc

Karen Naylor
LMIA Assistant for Lakeland HRC (705) 326-7831

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