Aboriginal Career Symposium at Education Centre
North Bay, ON, October 9, 2007 — Nipissing University and Canadore College are hosting the Fifth Annual Future Is Yours Career Symposium for Aboriginal Students from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday October 10, 2007, in the Nipissing University Theatre (F213).
The one-day event invites students to explore career opportunities, speak directly to professionals in the workforce, and gather current and relevant information on post-secondary programs, studies and careers.
More than 100 Aboriginal students are coming from Nbisiing Secondary School (Nipissing First Nations), Wasauksing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, F. J. McElligot Secondary, West Ferris Secondary and St. Joseph Scollard Hall Secondary School.
The keynote speaker is Jamie Moses, Youth Chief of the Cree Nation of Eastmain and Chair of the Local Youth Council, Cree Nation. He will speak at 10:30 a.m. in the Theatre.
The fair is organized to increase awareness for Aboriginal youth on post-secondary education options and to address issues that students face when choosing a career field.
