On Jan. 26, 2023, ten exemplary employers or individuals were recognized at the 2022 Stellar Awards.
Recipients were selected by each member organization of the Education Coordinating Team (ECT), comprised of all four area school boards, both colleges, the university and several other training programs and an Indigenous training institute.
Workforce Planning for Sudbury & Manitoulin chairs the ECT, which focuses on Work Integrated Learning and promotes school-work initiatives and supports projects that bridge the transition from education/training to employment.
Held every two years, the Stellar Awards is proud to applaud exceptional employers and individuals who provide exemplary learning experiences in the workplace through apprenticeships, co-ops, internships, specialized training or other work-integrated learning opportunities.
The hands-on learning experiences they provide are invaluable for helping students stand out and employers find the skilled workers they need.
Executive Director, Workforce Planning for Sudbury & Manitoulin Reggie Caverson says, “It is important to acknowledge that this year’s, and past year’s, recipients and many other employers in our community who provide experiential learning opportunities all deserve to be recognized. Each one paves the way for the development and growth of our current and future workforce which helps drive our economy.”
She adds, “They are trailblazers who not only run their business but see the value of mentoring, as well as sharing their expertise, knowledge and time. Many go on to hire those they have trained. All of this can’t happen without their commitment to the development of our workforce.”
The 2022 Stellar Award Recipients
JULIE ZULICH, TESC CONTRACTING
Nominated by: Cambrian College
RYAN FORIGO, TOMORROW’S TRADES
Nominated by: City of Greater Sudbury, Social Services Division
VERMILION FOREST MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Nominated by: Collège Boréal
TOTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC.
Nominated by: Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
RICHARD ET KIM MCKAY, GIANT TIGRE GÉANT
Nominated by: Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l'Ontario
MANITOULIN CENTENNIAL MANOR
Nominated by: Kenjgewin Teg
CÉNO
Nominated by: Laurentian University
DEAN LUTTRELL, RUSH TRUCK CENTRE CANADA
Nominated by: Rainbow District School Board
ST. JOSEPH’S VILLA
Nominated by: Sudbury Catholic District School Board
NICOLE LAVOIE - INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 128
Nominated by: Tomorrow’s Trades
Caverson emphasizes that it is equally important to acknowledge each ECT member who often coordinates the education to employment opportunities, as well as the teachers, guidance and employment counsellors, and all others who work tirelessly to ensure that these experiences are available.
“They too deserve recognition for their desire to make lifelong learning a valuable and essential tool.”
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario
Learn more about Workforce Planning for Sudbury & Manitoulin here.