Education/training
Cambrian has your passport to FinlandCambrian's latest Passport to the World series, Discover Finland, will focus on the business, trade and tourism sectors of a modern Scandinavian country. |
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 [ 2002-05-01 ] |
Cambrian's latest Passport to the World series, Discover Finland, will focus on the business, trade and tourism sectors of a modern Scandinavian country that has a high standard of living and an advanced economy, and that offers a wide range of tourist attractions. The one-day workshop will be held Thursday, May 9, at the College's Barrydowne campus (1400 Barrydowne Rd. in Sudbury).
"Cambrian's Passport to the World workshops support the community's global focus," said Glenn Toikka, vice-president, finance and administration. "Through these one-day workshops, participants are provided with valuable information and advice from industry professionals.
They are a passport to success for companies or individuals who are interested in conducting international business or who want to find out more about the country's culture and its people."
Discover Finland is the fourth in Cambrian's Passport to the World series. The morning session will feature an overview of Finland conducted by keynote speaker Oiva Saarinen, professor, Laurentian University.
It will also include an industry panel session on doing business with Finland, and information about planning a vacation to a country that offers abundant nature, adventure and tourist activities.
The afternoon session includes details about the Expatriate Program and information about expanding one's business reach into Finland.
As well, Reijo Hayrinen, dean of the Sports Institute, Finland, will provide a glimpse of the country's Nordic culture. The day will wrap up with a cultural evening and dinner in the College's Fontaine Bleue Dining Room.
The cost of the full package, including workshop, lunch, dinner and cultural evening, is $45. For workshop and lunch only, the cost is $15 and for dinner and cultural evening only, the cost is $30.
For more information, contact Lorraine O'Brien, Cambrian International, by phone at 705-566-8101, ext. 7841, or by e-mail at ljobrien@cambrianc.on.ca.
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Scarborough's Centennial College is throwing open its garage doors next weekend to show off its popular School of Transportation programs and facilities.
The public is invited to tour the automotive labs and newly expanded aerospace hangar, filled with vehicles and aircraft supplied by such firms as General Motors, Honda, Volvo Trucks and Bombardier.
Ashtonbee Campus is Canada's largest transportation training centre, with programs and courses in everything from avionics to motorcycle riding.
Centennial's Open House is designed to provide career information in the transportation technology trades. The industry is poised to hire thousands of new technicians as a generation of skilled workers prepares to retire by 2010.
The event takes place Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The campus is located at 75 Ashtonbee Rd., one block north of Eglinton Ave. East, and just west of Warden Ave. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, visit www.centennialcollege.ca/transportation.
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Lambton College is leading an international development project that will create a stable natural gas supply and distribution system to people in northeast Brazil.
The college is helping two natural gas companies in a joint project between the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and Brazilian Agency for Co-operation (ABC), which has provided funding to transfer technology.
"Industries that are currently using wood and coal burning will be shown how to convert to a better heat source; one with a lower cost and less environmental impact," said Bob Henry, Lambton College's dean of business, industry and international services.
In the past two years, the college has been instrumental in providing training to CT Gas, a key player in the deregulated natural gas industry, which officially opened a natural gas technology training centre in Natal, Brazil, late last month.
CT Gas is taking advantage of Brazil's large natural gas reserve in an underdeveloped market with great potential to convert vehicles and small industry to natural gas. The country projects increased demand in the next century.
Lambton College has been instrumental in the project, after winning a bid to be lead partner. It is managing the project from the Canadian side, helping CT Gas develop needs identification, training plans, and identifying Canadian resources to provide training and supplies.
"The Brazilians know us and trust us. They like working with us," said Henry. This project will wind down in another year, but there may be additional projects and spin-off opportunities, he said, noting Lambton College has been working in Brazil for the past decade.
Instructors from Lambton College have traveled to Brazil to provide training, and others have come to Canada from Brazil.
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