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In-school business at St. Charles College creates Cards swag

Co-op students gain valuable skills through venture
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Cards Customs T-shirt Shop is more than just an ordinary elective course for students at St. Charles College. 

This innovative in-school business is flourishing this year with co-op students collaborating with teacher Gregg Kolodinski to create and design logos for men and women’s apparel for sports, clubs and school spirit swag for many Sudbury Catholic District School Board schools.

Cards Customs established a community partnership with Kevin Roetscher, owner of HMR Branding in Sudbury, which has opened the eyes of students to the value in learning business skills when they move on to post-secondary or the workplace once graduated.

This has given at-risk students in the Open Doors program an opportunity to highlight their hidden talents, engage in a hands on learning experience and be a part of a growing school-wide project. 

Co-op students are using their web design and marketing skills to develop fun and unique apparel, while seeking part time job opportunities.

“My co-op placement in Cards Customs has given me a real hands on learning experience that I need to be able to work in the public sector when I graduate,” said student Damian Hanrahan, in a press release.

“I have so much fun designing my own logos and meeting new people, which is valuable to my future career plans,” student Logan Ranger added.


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