Whitby Free Presa. Wednesday, JUIY 20,1994., Page 31 Collegegradaes finigjb Durhani Colleg's graduates are gtting jobs as a result of the stronger economy and Durham's unieguarantee te employers. Vehave found that any changes in the economy have an impact on aur graduat s" said Margaret Greenley, director of placement and aumni at the collego. "Recently, we have seen a number of positive signa that point te economie renewal. First, a 200 per cent increase in the number of job leads that. we received in April '94 compared te April '93. Locffal student takes homfie gold Aleiander Kish of Whitby was one il gold modal winners from Canada at the United States Skills Olympics hold recently in Kansas City, Missouri. Ki sh, an Anderson CVI student, won gold in shoot metal one of 55 hands-on sidl and feadership contesta, with 3,200 competitors, at the evont. The Canadian teaxu waa made up of provincial, and national modal winners from skills conif- petitions held in May The Canadian teani, which won il gold, seven silver and five bronze medals, will compote in the International Skills Olyru- pics in Lyon, France in 1995. "Second, a 300 per cent increase in part-timo and summer-related jobs. This is great news for Durham Region and for our graduates. The recession and dewnturn in the economy in the past han had a major impact on the opportunity for graduates te land that all impotat firat job." Tere is a shift in the way poople are hiring. Employers are posting more contract and part-time positions. More and more businesses are using personnel companies te meet their short,- and long term needs. The centre receiveaý calse daily from personnel agencies and worka closely with them te, help fill the demand. There are many excellent contracte available that have the potential te become permanent. "In many programs at Durham College, time is dedicated to field placement. .Whilo on placement.a student works with a company in a fleld related te the course of study," says Greeley- "During this time employers have the opportunity te evalulate the student. Many studentà have been offered full time employment fr-om this experience. This year more of our graduates are coming out of field placements with full time job offers. One student in our medical socretarial program had four job offers," says Greenley. Some of the more popular areas for graduate placement in the past e months han been mechanical, electronie, secre- tarial, marketing and sales. "We are also excited about the response from the community for aur environmental technology graduates. This is the first year that we have graduates from this new program. "Given the current awarenosa and concern for environinental issues, as well .an the legal pressures that companies are facing, it looks like environinental careers will bo a wave of the ftr,*says Greenley According tote Career Reseurce Centre employers who contact them are- looking for highly slilled individuals, with excellont communication sIîls and strong interporsonal skills. Thoy want toam players who are flexible, and can succeed in the current demanding business environment. The Career Resource Centre is open ail year. When it geta requesta or postings from employers it contacts graduatea, and collecta resumdés for the employer, usually within three days of the posting. The employor thon soreens the resumnes ani, if ho or she wishes, the centre will set up interviews either on campus or at the company. Durham College gradtiates are available now and looking for employinent.> This year, for the firet time,' Durham College graduates coe with an employer satisfaction guarantee. The guarantee applies te 1994 post-secondaiy graduates who obtain fulI-time, part-time, or contract p ositions. If an employer finda that a graduate lacks a particular idli normally acquired in Mos-or ber prcgram, the college will provide additional training at no cost. "The guarantes provides a competitive edge for Durham Colloge graduates in. thejo market " says Greeinlley. It ago allows a feedback mechanium for employers. This . guarantee, conibined with economic renewal makes 1994 an excellent year for *our graduates- to ho on the market, In fact there are more opportunities this year than in the pant four years in a number of Sectors" To take advantage of the free plcement services the Career Reore Centre offers, eall Greenley at 721-3034. Ianarticle i the June 29 edition, it should have been sta- ted that a school bus orientation day isoqnlyfor Iindergarten stu- dents in Brooklin and the north-' ern municipalities of Durham R egion.. The orientation day is not* for students from the southern area of the mumicipality of Whitbyr. It is only for students in Uxbridge Brooki and Scugog townships and north Whitby. The article, from the Durham Board of Education, did not state which munieiatisweeinvol- yod in the prograre. For more information, eall Durham board manager of trans- portationCarol Johnston at 434- 5122. NO lieJ ffcatio Op g hef Dundas Street East Reconstruction Between Brock* Street .and. Hickory Street Contract W94-9 The Town ai Whitby and the Region of Durham under the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works Program will be reconstructing Dundas Street (Highway- 92) including replacement of sanitary and storm sewors, watermains, and asphait pavement in the above rfrenced locations., The works aie scheduled to commence th. week of August 1, 1994, and «xtend for a ton (10) week duration undli Octoer 7, 1994, or thoreabouts. Please be advised that traffie wiII b. restrlcted te Ofle Ian. In each direction during the construction period. Motorists are advisod te expect delays, particularly during peak hours. Temporary access ta local businessos along Dundas Street will be maintaned throughout the construction period. Alternate dotour routes along Mary Street for westbound traffic and Dunlop Street for eastbound traffla should be considered ta minimize travel delays. Vehicular acoess ta and from side streets will be closed intermittenly at their Dundas Street intersections. Vour anticipated cooperation during this extensive reconstruction project should greatly assist in minimizing any inconvenience. W. J. HANCOCK, P. ENG. DIRECTOR 0F PUBLIC WORKS Red Cross Water Safety Lessons Red Cross Water Safety Lessons have been designed to teach your children how to avoid water hazards. Teaching children how to recognize water hazards altows you to: OEnjoy water actîvtiessafely. OReduce the rlsk of water. related accidents. OBuild self-confidence swlmmers. In your young Register now for these educational swimming tessons. Cali the, summer Clvic Recroation Compiex 665-1991 or iroquois Park Complex 668-7765 Music ln The Park! Brlng your farnily for an evenlng of- entertainrnent. The Parks and Recreation Department continues a series of musical programs in The Gazebo at Rotary Centennial Park. Free Every Wednesday June to Augusti 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.rn. JuIy 20 - Southern Cornfort JuIy 27 - Chantle Davis,, Folk Singer Bring a Iawn chair and corne to enjoy an evening of famiiy funl Brass Band Concerts The Whltby Brasr Band is continuing the Summer Concert in The Parkprogram in the Gazebo at Rotary Centennial Park, during JuIy and August. Concerts are Fr..! Briniq a Iawn chair and prepare yourself to enjoy music at lis finest, performed by an award winning Brass Band. Next Concert: Thursday# JuIy 21,7:30 p.M. Don't miss this opportunlty, corne out and - support your local Brass Band. Seniors! Take advantage of out Healthy Livingi programis at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre. Cal! 668-1424. Seniors! Take advantage of our Meals program at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre. Cali 668-1424. - Il-g . Vanclalism coet the tsxpayers of Whitby $38,764 in 1993, involving 151 incidents where damage Wus caused te Townm property. Three individuals w«eappoehended for act<s) of vandalism in 1993. The Town ef Whlby lias a poLcy for authorizing the payment et a $500 rewatf for Iniformation leadmng ta the identification of the inclvicfal(s) involved in any act of vandalism. The names and identification of any persan respondig te & reward are hoid ln strict confidence. Any person reporting an act of vandalism should first contact the Durham Regional Police Service, telophone 579-1520. Subffquently. If they Wel hey could be eligible for a reward. contact Wm. H. WaLiace, Adinistratar, Town eft My. 668- 5803. 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