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Some moments are simply too special not to revisit. ✨As we look back on this year's Business Hall of Fame celebration, ...
06/18/2026

Some moments are simply too special not to revisit. ✨

As we look back on this year's Business Hall of Fame celebration, we're grateful to have these incredible moments captured through the lens of talented local photographers and 👏🙌

From heartfelt connections and well deserved recognition to unforgettable celebrations, these photos tell the story of a community coming together to honour excellence, leadership, and impact.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so memorable. We hope you enjoy reliving some of the highlights with us. ❤️

From the first spark of curiosity to mapping out a real career plan, our recent French Skilled Trades Summits at Boreal ...
06/17/2026

From the first spark of curiosity to mapping out a real career plan, our recent French Skilled Trades Summits at Boreal College in Sudbury helped students see a future for themselves in high-demand trades careers. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

With over 50 high school students from North Bay in attendance, these students got to step into hands-on learning experiences, experimenting with tools and techniques, and hearing directly from professionals who work in the trades every day. 🛠️

With every conversation and activity, these students were building technical and transferable skills, learning how training and education pathways work, and using labour market insights to shape their next steps.

RBC , Enterprise Mobility and Imperial Oil – thank you for investing in skilled trades exploration and helping young people discover rewarding, real-world careers that keep our communities running! 🤝

Behind every student empowered, every skill developed, and every future inspired is a community partner helping make it ...
06/16/2026

Behind every student empowered, every skill developed, and every future inspired is a community partner helping make it possible. 💚

A heartfelt thank you to for their continued support of Junior Achievement and our mission to prepare young people for success. 🌟

Through their investment in JA programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, Capital One Canada is helping students gain knowledge, confidence and skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. 🚀

Thank you Capital One, for believing in the potential of young people and for helping us create lasting impact in our communities. 💙 🍀

Some people leave a lasting impact not through headlines or recognition, but through the countless lives they help shape...
06/15/2026

Some people leave a lasting impact not through headlines or recognition, but through the countless lives they help shape along the way. 🌌
This year, we are proud to congratulate Derek Abrams and Jenny Pink on being named the 2026 Spirit of Achievement - Educators of the Year at JANEO's Peterborough Business Hall of Fame. 🎉🌟
For every student encouraged, every opportunity created, and every lesson that inspired confidence & curiosity, Derek and Jenny influence extend far beyond the walls of a classroom. Their dedication to education have helped young people believe in themselves, pursue their goals, and discover what is possible. 🌱
Today, we celebrate not only outstanding educators but also mentors, a leaders, and individuals who have made our community stronger through their commitment to others. A special thank you to and for supporting educators who inspire, empower, and help shape the next generation.
Congratulations, Jenny & Derek, and thank you for the difference you continue to make in the lives of so many. 💖🏅

Over 160 Grade 8 students from Grafton Public School, Dr. M.S. Hawkins Senior Public School, and Kent Public School came...
06/11/2026

Over 160 Grade 8 students from Grafton Public School, Dr. M.S. Hawkins Senior Public School, and Kent Public School came together in Cobourg on April 20 for a day filled with curiosity, connection, and career exploration at Junior Achievement's World of Choices program. 💡✨

World of Choices is about more than learning about jobs; it's about helping young people discover what's possible for their future. Through meaningful conversations with professionals from a wide range of industries, students had the chance to ask questions, hear real stories, and begin imagining pathways they may never have considered before.

From community leaders and emergency responders to healthcare professionals, business mentors, and creatives, every person who showed up helped make a lasting impact on the next generation. These moments matter more than we sometimes realize. 🚀

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible investors and community partners who made this experience possible for students.

☀️ Breakfast Investor: The Corporation of the Township of Hamilton
🤝 Community Investor: Ontario Power Generation

And thank you to all of the organizations who generously gave their time, mentorship, and support. ❤️

To learn more about Junior Achievement's World of Choices program, visit www.ja-neo.org

Missed the Hall of Fame or would like to relive the celebration? We’re excited to share that YourTV will be airing the f...
06/11/2026

Missed the Hall of Fame or would like to relive the celebration? We’re excited to share that YourTV will be airing the full 11th Annual Peterborough Business Hall of Fame ceremony tonight at 7:00 p.m. We invite you to tune in and celebrate the remarkable inductees, inspiring stories, and special moments that made this year's event so memorable.

Every career journey starts with a moment of discovery. ✴️Students from Lively District High School had the opportunity ...
06/10/2026

Every career journey starts with a moment of discovery. ✴️

Students from Lively District High School had the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and into the world of manufacturing, logistics, sales, and operations through Canada's Pouring Potential: A JA Job Shadow Experience. 🌟

By connecting with professionals, exploring real workplaces, and seeing firsthand how ideas become products that reach communities across the country, students gained valuable insight into the many paths their futures can take. These experiences do more than introduce careers; they build confidence, spark curiosity, and help young people see what's possible for themselves. 🌱

Thank you to Bottling Limited and every team member who shared their time, knowledge, and passion. Together, we're helping the next generation turn potential into opportunity. 🚀

More than 130 Grade 10 students from St. Patrick High School, St, Ignatius High School, and Westgate Collegiate & Vocati...
06/09/2026

More than 130 Grade 10 students from St. Patrick High School, St, Ignatius High School, and Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute came together in Thunder Bay on April 30 for an inspiring day of connection, career exploration, and possibility at Junior Achievement's World of Choices program. 💡🚀

Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of industries, ask meaningful questions, and hear honest stories about career journeys, challenges, and opportunities. These conversations may seem small in the moment, but they are often the spark that helps a young person begin to picture a future they didn't even know was possible.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible investors, mentors, educators, and community partners who helped make this experience possible and invested their time, knowledge, and support into the next generation.

☀️ Breakfast Investors: Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Levaero Aviation, LH North, Thunder Bay Police Services
🤝 Community Investor: Nuclear Waste Management Organisation
🍴 Lunch Investors: North Star Air and Clow Darling Ltd.
📍 Location Investor: Confederation College

And thank you to all of the organisations and volunteers who helped bring this event to life through mentorship, participation, and support.❤️

To learn more about Junior Achievement's World of Choices program, visit www.ja-neo.org

The 11th Annual Peterborough Business Hall of Fame was a memorable celebration of leadership, entrepreneurship, and comm...
06/08/2026

The 11th Annual Peterborough Business Hall of Fame was a memorable celebration of leadership, entrepreneurship, and community. 🌟

As we reflect on this special evening, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to many investors and partners who helped make the event possible. Your support played an important role in creating an unforgettable experience for our inductees, guests, and community. 💚

Your commitment to celebrating local business excellence helps ensure that the stories, achievements, and legacies of Peterborough's business leaders continue to inspire future generations.

Thank you for your partnership, generosity, and belief in the power of community. We are proud to have celebrated alongside you. 🫶

06/08/2026

Thank you to Global Peterborough for covering the 11th Annual Peterborough Business Hall of Fame.

Congratulations once again to this year’s inductees for their outstanding contributions to our community. 💐🙌👏

Watch the coverage below. 👇

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