Building Our Future in Challenging Times
OYAP / PAJO Provincial Conference
November 18 and 19, 2009
Radisson Hotel, Sudbury ON
Welcome to the OYAP/PAJO Provincial Conference web site. (download this page as pdf) A call to participate and take action! Welcome, Bonjour, to the 2009, two day, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP/PAJO) Provincial Conference – OYAP/PAJO Today - Prosperity Tomorrow, Building Our Future in Challenging Times, November 18 and 19, 2009. We are very pleased to host this innovative event in the City of Greater Sudbury. This conference will provide a unique opportunity for participants to actively and passionately participate in an open space technology forum. Participants are invited to exercise their commitment to the creation of mini-plans of action in our efforts to address the future challenges facing OYAP/PAJO. Join us as we enter a new and exciting era for OYAP/PAJO. Through your active participation you will be invited to share your vision, information, ideas and best practices. Participate in the formation of mini-action plans for MTCU and Ministry of Education consideration. Hear first hand the vision, direction and opportunities concerning the future of OYAP/PAJO and apprenticeship training from our partners: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ministry of Education. Participants are invited to attend a fun-filled dinner and social at the renowned Bryson’s on the Park in addition to experiencing Greater Sudbury’s tourism events. As well, attend an OCPA meeting to further strengthen our action plan for the future of OYAP/PAJO. Please join us at the Radisson. We are looking forward to your visit to Greater Sudbury. Ginette Poulin-Vaillancourt Lise Paulin Who should attend this conference?
We will work with a participative and creative approach called Open Space. Working in Open Space will allow us to:
The success of the sessions relies on the initiative and participation of everyone present!
Be ready to raise those questions for which you want to discover ideas and strategies and think of examples of possibilities and successes you may want to share in small group discussions. Yves Doyon, our facilitator, has a long experience with group facilitation and will guide us in this creative work process. A promise: Every topic anyone cares about will be up for discussion. Your only preparation: Think about the following theme and question to identify topics you would like to discuss. “OYAP/PAJO Today - Prosperity Tomorrow, “What do we need to discuss and do together to continue making Be ready to be surprised!!! |
November 17, 2009
November 18th and 19th, 2009 Dinner and Social – November 18th, 6 PM at Bryston’s On the Park in Copper Cliff IMPORTANT: Because this conference is free of charge and because guarantees are needed at all venues, the organizing committee must receive at least 7 days notice if registered participants cannot attend. Accommodations: The Radisson Hotel, Sudbury Dress for comfort: We recommend casual attire and…bring your dancing shoes for the dinner and social. Please note: Due to limited space, registration is limited to two participants per board. The deadline for registration is 4PM, October 30th, 2009, Transportation: The Sudbury Airport Shuttle provides economical transportation to and from the Sudbury Airport. NOTE: pickup MUST be pre-arranged. $30/person/ one way, $5 extra per additional passenger. Phone Toll Free: 866.230.3332 Contact Information: Event coordinator and Open Space facilitator: Ginette Poulin-Vaillancourt - Chair
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This event is funded by the Ontario government.