Reflections on 33 years of HIEC Kelly Hoey, Executive Director, HIEC-ApprenticeSearch.com Today, HIEC is celebrating its 33rd anniversary. From our humble beginnings as a volunteer-run organization – a committee of our Halton Chambers of Commerce, in fact. Since then, we have grown to become a leading provider of career exploration programs and services for young … Read more
For decades now, companies across Canada have been opening their doors to grade 9 students on what has become known as Take Our Kids to Work Day. This day is an annual event where children are given the opportunity to job-shadow their parents or another adult relative/family friend for a day. For many students, it … Read more
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 is #GivingTuesday, a day to celebrate and encourage giving in all its forms. Founded in 2012 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the day was created to encourage people to give back through charitable donations, volunteerism, and other acts of kindness. As we approach Giving Tuesday, we think about the … Read more