Second Career Expo is truly a community event, made possible by the sponsorship of The Academy for Technical Education and Vocational Training and funding of Employment Ontario. However, it simply would not happen with any degree of success if it were not for the participation and support of over 40 local businesses and organizations. With such widespread participation and high visitor counts there is a sense of community ownership of the event. As well, it is clear from the evaluations received from exhibitors and visitors that this event has value from both perspectives.

Diane Schwartz-Williams

Second Career Expo Coordinator

Reach Marketing & Business Services

As the sponsoring organization for the past 3 Job Fairs and now for this premiere event, The Academy for Technical Education & Vocational Training has again contracted with consultant, Diane Schwartz-Williams of Reach Marketing and Business Services to plan and coordinate the delivery of Second Career Expo 2010 in Kenora. Diane has, for the past 8 years,… more »

Jeremy Suke

Assistant Event Coordinator

There is a relatively small segment of leaders in the business world; individuals who seem able to build relationships, trust, and rapport with almost anyone, and then are able to broker the relationships and make connections between people, creating partnerships and alliances, and motivating forward momentum to ‘get things done.’ Jeremy Suke is one of… more »

Carol Leduc, Executive Director

Second Career Expo Project Sponsor

Academy for Technical Education and Vocational Training

The Academy for Technical Education & Vocational Training is a non-profit Ontario Corporation with charitable status. The Academy operates under the direction of a Board of Directors, and day-to-day operations are overseen by Carol Leduc, Executive Director. The Academy is committed to providing quality employment related program delivery and has a strong background in the… more »