Academos at Hooked on School Days Activities
Calendar of activities by region
Bas-Saint-Laurent February 17
5 pm in Rimouski, at the Coopérative de solidarité Paradis, 274 Rue Michaud
Hooked on School: everyone's concern, every day!
The Coopérative de solidarité Paradis is having a 5 pm–7 pm get-together in Rimouski. Invited guests include Rimouski Mayor Éric Forest, MP Irvin Pelletier, partners for staying in school, the e-mentor guest speakers, and the students of École Paul-Hubert. Important news, in support of young people in the region staying in school, is also on the agenda.
Information: Marie-Claude Lapierre
Capitale nationale February 16
8:30 pm on Télémag, Canal 10
La persévérance scolaire c'est Capitale ! Ça nous tient à cœur !
The organization Jeunes Explorateurs d'un jour presents its mission, which is similar to the Academos mission, of helping young people to think about choosing a career. The interview will be broadcast (in French) on Dossier actualité, live on Télémag, on Canal 10.
Information: Phone Inthavong
Estrie February 14
11 am at the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Sherbrooke
Registration (live) of political e-mentors on Academos
Key political figures in the Eastern Townships (federal and provincial MPs, wardens, mayors, municipal councillors, school commissioners, etc.) make a concrete gesture by becoming e-mentors for Academos, thereby asking citizens to do the same to support staying in school!
By invitation only.
Information: Thomas Dandurand
Laurentides and Lanaudière February 18
10 am at iWeb on Île des Soeurs
Giving yourself the means to consider your future
Five students from two schools in the Laurentians visit a company called iWeb. Three of them have dropped out of school, and the other two want to interview an e-mentor to compile a list of little-known occupations.
Information: Catherine Landry-Larue
Laval February 17
12:45 pm at École Leblanc, 1750 Montée Masson, Duvernay, conference room
Partnership to support our young people in Laval!
Academos will hold a press conference to present the details of a partnership with the Fondation Jean-Michel Anctil. This initiative will help Laval youth to stay in school.
Information: Liane Lévesque
Mauricie 14 au February 18
Toute la semaine sur le site d'Academos
Soyons entreprenants... C'est gagnant !
Vox Pop en ligne présentant des jeunes dynamiques qui s'impliquent dans des micro-entreprises qui leur permettent de se motiver à poursuivre leurs études, à décrocher un diplôme et à s'impliquer dans leur communauté. L'entrepreneuriat, ça motive, ça déniaise et c'est l'fun !!!
Information: Geneviève Bédard
Montérégie February 17
10:15 am at École Secondaire Participative l'Agora in Greenfield Park
A crazy occupation, but I love it!
Jean Sawyer, renowned Radio-Canada journalist, gives a realistic and inspiring account. This passionate e-mentor has invested his time for more than six years in helping our young people. Students in Secondary V majoring in French journalism are invited to come and hear him talk and take part in the discussion.
Information: Sonia Pépin
Montréal February 14
10 am at Lindsay Place High School, (LBPSB) in Pointe-Claire
Special Valentine's Day meeting with students in the Genesis Program
Together with the Montreal Hooked on School network, a conference will be presented via Skype, and Hooked on School ribbons will be distributed.
Information: Anne Farrell
Montréal February 17
12:40 pm at École La Voie secondary school in Côte-des-Neiges
E-mentees at École La Voie will receive Hooked on School honours!
Salim Idrissi, a new Quebecker, is invited to this discussion and tells the story of his own path, an inspiring story for young people. Salim is the political attaché of Finance Minister Raymond Bachand in the Outremont riding. Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal will also hand out ribbons in support of staying in school.
Information: Anne Farrell
Outaouais February 16
17h00 Cégep de l'Outaouais
5 à 7 régional - Participons aux couleurs de leur réussite !
Un rassemblement de personnes du milieu scolaire, politique et entrepreneurial pour souligner l'importance d'appuyer la relève dans ses projets et ses rêves! Des témoignages de jeunes et de moins jeunes sur leur cheminement ainsi que la possibilité de devenir cybermentor en s'inscrivant sur place seront à l'ordre du jour... soyez-y!
Information: Marie-Hélène Taillon
Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean February 18
11 am in Jonquière, at 2155 Rue de la Peltrie
Civic involvement open to you!
In order to interest young people in civic action, a registration of e-mentors will take place at the Maison (youth club) of the region. In partnership with the Regroupement Jeunesse du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, elected officials (MPs, heads of organizations, etc.) will be on hand to register. Also on the agenda is the announcement of important news in support of staying in school for the young people in the region.
Information: Louise Desjardins
Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean February 14 to 18
All week long on FM 98 radio
Chasing after my dream job!
Together with the FM 98 radio station, Academos will have a promotional registration featuring young e-mentees from the Saguenay region talking about their dream jobs.
Information: Louise Desjardins
