Here’s some of what participants had to say about last year’s Summer Skills Academy…

Jill Ferguson, Manager, University of Guelph

“The topic was very timely for our institution and the takeaways were relevant and can be easily adapted.” 

Dave Foster, Employment Counsellor, Skills for Change

“Very practical and inspiring. Helped me rethink how I want to approach my job and best assist my clients.”

Melissa Morrison, Employment Solutions Provider, YesYouCan Employment Consulting

“It was highly interactive and user-friendly. Hands-on tools and exercises were given that could be used as-is or accommodated based on needs.” 

Angie Mallory, Employment Counsellor, Employment Hamilton

“Thought it was great that breaks and lunches were shared with all participants so we could network with people in other sessions. I really enjoyed this, I thought it was not like any typical conference that I’ve been to in the past.” 

Kim Lawson, Community Living, Owen Sound and District

 “Just fabulous!!! Was even better than I had hoped it would be.” 

Stephanie Agosta, Career Services Co-ordinator, Interval House

“Empowering. A profound experience with long-lasting influence on my facilitation of workshops, interactions with clients and choices of new studies to pursue.” 

Shannon Wardeh, Employment Specialist, Region of Halton

“Fabulous experience, great tools and networking opportunity!”