10/02/2026
Last week was all about prepping Co-op and Careers students about interviews, resumes and health and safety awareness. Our volunteers were out in full force helping Waterloo Region students prepare for their first co-operative education placements and first jobs.
We thank the many volunteers who shared their interview expertise and practical tips on the interview process, both in person and virtual.
Grand River Collegiate co-op students participated in interactive mock interviews:
Christopher Burke, Entrepreneur/Business Owner/Manager, Kaleidoscope Realty Inc. Brokerage, Carrah Johnston, HR Professional, Region of Waterloo, and Stephanie Carruth, Founder, Primary Consultant, Human Resources Specialist, Minds for Matter.
More interview workshops were delivered by our knowledgeable friends at Artemis Canada, who spoke to 4 different classes at 2 schools. Eastwood Collegiate hosted Leigh Farlow, Partner, and Bluevale Collegiate hosted Alex Daminato, Executive Recruitment Consultant.
Health and safety talks were also a hot topic for co-op students last week. Jason Church, Account Manager, Hewson Brothers Building, talked to 2 classes at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute.
Jason Hardie, Professor of Motive Power, Automotive, Truck and Coach and Heavy Equipment Repair, Conestoga College, shared his safety expertise with Bluevale Collegiate Institute co-op students.
In addition, regular talks resumed. Chad McNamara, Education and Community Outreach Manager, Drayton Entertainment, shared his interesting career story in the performing arts with a grade 10 careers class at Eastwood Collegiate Institute.
Sheryl Scott, Independent Associate, LegalShield, shared her experiences and insights on leadership with a business leadership class at Huron Heights Secondary School.
Indira Banerjee, Employment Counsellor, 2nd Chance Employment Counselling, shared insights into resume writing with grade 10 Career Studies students at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute.
