Human Resources Professionals Association, Halton chapter awards three scholarships to top Sheridan Human Resource program students

March 30, 2009
Left, John Hardisty, xxxx, xxxx, yyyy, Mike Bennett

Left, John Hardisty, Elinor Shinehoft, Ernest Wong, Jo-Ann Mandau, Mike Bennett

Three Sheridan School of Business Human Resources Management students were the recipients of a $1000 scholarship, compliments of the Halton Chapter of Human Resources Professional Association (HRPAH). Second year Human Resources student Jo-Ann Mandau, third year year student Ernest Wong, and Graduate Certificate student Elinor Shinehoft each received the stipend from HRPAH President, Mike Bennett, who is also a Sheridan College Human Resources graduate.

Jay Brown, Sheridan Post-graduate alumnus speaks with....

Jay Brown, Sheridan Post-graduate alumnus offers some employment advice.

Networking at the Sheridan - HRPAH event

Networking at the Sheridan - HRPAH event.

The annual networking event, hosted by the executive of the HRPAH was held at the Holiday Inn Conference Centre in Oakville and featured a wide selection of refreshments and plenty of time for Sheridan students to network with local human resources professionals in attendance.

“The key to the success of this type of event is to ensure that our students have a good selection of local human resources professionals to network with,” said John Hardisty, Coordinator, Sheridan School of Business Human Resources programs.

Hardisty, also a Board of Directors member for HRPA, said that the annual event was an important event for the local HRPAH members to get a chance to meet students in the program and make connections with the new crop of Human Resources talent being graduated from the Sheridan School of Business.

Attendees at the HRPAH networking event included students from Sheridan’s undergraduate and graduate Human Resources Management programs and members of the Halton Chapter of the Human Resources Professional Association.

HRPAH members included Jay Brown, Manager, Recruitment and Selection, The Cumis Group, Ivan Buzzelli, Career Management Consultant, Right Management, Sarah Esau, Recruitment Coordinator, Blockbuster Canada, Jennifer Knutsen, AMEC, Sabrina Mathewson, Engage Human Resources Solution, Sherri Rossi, Findability Solutions, Pam Ross, Manager, Talent Development, Montana’s Cookhouse, Lindsay Sleightholm, Employment Coordinator, Petro-Canada, Emily Shaw, Corporate Training Coordinator, Atomic Energy of Canada, Irene Lis, President, Aligned People Strategies, Lin Tian, Consultant, Human Capital Services, and Marilyn Kezele, Recruiter, Erie Personnel Corporation.

The lively event sponsored by the HRPAH chapter also featured a great selection of prizes for Sheridan Human Resources students and professionals willing to share their thoughts about the the importance of the event.

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Sheridan School of Business and Virox Technologies to host Virox Future Forum 2009

March 16, 2009

The Virox Future Forum 2009, the first of four, by invitation only, Virox Technologies sponsored forums for Sheridan School of Business students targeting the future of employment in emerging areas is to be hosted at the Sheridan School of Business at Sheridan College, in the SCAET Theatre on Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Randy Pilon, President and CEO of Virox Inc, and a Sheridan School of Business Alumnus.

Randy Pilon, President and CEO of Virox Technologies, and a Sheridan School of Business Alumnus.

The Virox Future Forum will focus on future skills, career trends, and opportunities that may yet emerge, stimulating educational options, and entrepreneurial opportunities beyond what current students may see as possible. This, by invitation only, student-centred conference series was created as a result of a generous donation by Virox Technologies CEO, and Sheridan School of Business alumnus, Randy Pilon who has funded this opportunity for Sheridan School of Business students to have access to exciting speakers and new ideas. Speakers will include Rick Spence, Ian Portsmouth, and Sean Wise.

RICK SPENCE
Rick Spence is a Toronto-based writer, speaker and marketing consultant who specializes in helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. His clients include government and economic-development agencies, professional service companies, marketing firms, manufacturers and software developers.

Rick Spence, writer, speaker, and marketing consultant.

Rick Spence, writer, speaker, and marketing consultant.

Spence is the long-time former editor and publisher of PROFIT, The Magazine for Canadian Entrepreneurs. He currently writes regular columns on entrepreneurship and related issues for the National Post, PROFIT, and MoneySense magazines.

Spence has taught “New Venture Start-up” at the undergraduate level and currently sits on the board of directors of a Toronto-based geophysical software company. His weblog, Canadian Entrepreneur, is must reading for Canadian business owners.

IAN PORTSMOUTH
Ian Portsmouth is the editor of PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success. Profit magazine has been serving Canada’s entrepreneurial business community for over 20 years Portsmouth has won several awards for his business writing, including three National Magazine Award nominations. He is also the editor of Marketing Masters: The Best Ideas of Canada’s Savviest Marketers

Ian Portsmouth, editor, Profit magazine

Ian Portsmouth, editor, Profit magazine

and is a frequent media commentator on the management issues and best practices of Canadian growth companies.

As a keynote speaker, Portsmouth’s presentations draw on the annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies and other research to reveal strategies for business success. Using real-life examples and anecdotes, he delivers practical and proven ideas for improving your products, processes and profits.

SEAN WISE
Entrepreneurial evangelist, lawyer, professor and business mentor, Sean Wise – MBA, helps make entrepreneurial dreams come true. Wise specializes in helping emerging and high growth potential organizations raise funds, turn a profit and be successful. His intense, entertaining and direct approach has earned him a loyal following of disciples who swear by his lessons and best practices for business success.

Sean wise, lawyer, professor, and business mentor.

Sean Wise, lawyer, professor, and business mentor.

In September 2008 his newest book will be released in the US by Penguin Publishing (NYC) titled: How to Be a Business Superhero. Sean’s first book, Wise Words: Lessons in Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship, is now in its second printing. Wise also writes a popular national online column on Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship for the Globe and Mail, and his blogs and podcasts can be found online at Sean Wise.com. The Journal of Private Equity, for March 2008, features Sean’s academic research on Secondary Variables that impact M&A Pricing.

Sean Wise has been dubbed the “Dragons’ Keeper”, for his recurring role as Online Host and Industry Advisor for CBC television’s hit business reality show, Dragons’ Den, now going into its 3rd season. Dragons’ Den originated in Japan and is an international success, including in the UK on the BBC. On the show, aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts and products to a panel of business moguls who have the cash and the know-how make it happen.

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Joy Umoafia – Sheridan College Peer Mentor – Rotary Club Youth Leadership Award Winner

March 11, 2009
Joy Umoafia points out her future direction

Joy Umoafia points out her future direction

Sheridan School of Business Human Resources Management student, Joy Umoafia knows exactly where she’s going in the future. This third year Sheridan School of Business student, now in her graduating semester, is the recent recipient of the Orangeville district Rotary Club Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), has distinguished herself as a Peer Mentor in Sheridan’s Student Services division, and finds time to work part-time as a program support person for the Sheridan School of Continuing Education at the St. Joseph’s campus.

Umoafia, a third year School of Business student and Peer Mentor has been selected to attend the 2009 International Rotary Youth Leadership Awards held June 18th-21st, 2009 in Birmingham, England, immediately preceding the 100th Rotary International Convention. Umoafia was chosen to attend the Rotary International event because she has ably distinguished herself as a student leader at Sheridan in Sheridan’s Peer Mentor Program and has actively participated in local RYLA activities in Orangeville during May 2008.

“Joy’s opportunity to be at the International Rotary Convention is well deserved. She is a hard working Human Resource Management student who shows leadership in everything she does. Umoafia has lead the way in her Applied Business Management team and as a presenter in the Small Business Workshops,” said John MacRae, professor and Sheridan School of Business Student Life Advisor.

When Umoafia returns from England she plans to begin studies through the Nipissing University / Sheridan College articulation agreement to complete Nipissing’s Bachelor of Commerce degree which allows Sheridan graduates to complete the degree in three semesters while taking classes at either Sheridan’s Davis or Trafalgar campuses.

Joy Umoafia displays her recent award from Rotary Clubs International

Joy Umoafia displays her recent award from Rotary Clubs International

Established as a Rotary Structured Program in 1971, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary’s leadership training program for young people. RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth through intensive training programs that often take the shape of a seminar, workshop, or camp.

International RYLA invites up to 150 exceptional young people to refine their leadership skills, discuss issues relevant to global citizenship in the new millennium, and share ideas on how to make a positive impact in their communities. By invitation-only, young leaders celebrate Rotary’s commitment to youth. Participants learn advanced leadership techniques through interactive training exercises. During small group breakout sessions, participants explore and discuss current issues and topics pertinent to leadership in a global society.

Throughout the program, participants will have the opportunity to meet other exceptional young leaders from across the world while learning advanced leadership techniques through training exercises.

“This is a tremendous honour for Joy and we congratulate her for her achievements. It is testament to her strong abilities and leadership qualities, said Joseph Henry, Supervisor, Student Leadership and Engagement, Sheridan College Student Services.

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Watch out for Trevor Bodogh – Extreme Athlete

March 2, 2009
Trevor Bodogh appears to fly over the Eiffel Tower during a recent visit to Paris

Trevor Bodogh appears to fly over the Eiffel Tower during a recent visit to France.

Watch out for Trevor Bodogh – literally – watch out for this extreme athlete as he powers his self designed custom-made bike through the extreme sport of BikeTrials riding. This third year Sheridan School of Business Finance program student is a top competitor in an extreme sport and an entrepreneur, juggling his own marketing, public relations and personal appearances with MetaBike.Com and CrankedTv.Com.

Bodogh has been extreme bike riding for almost ten years and has become a top competitor in bike shows and is a highly sought out performer demonstrating his skills worldwide. Recently he toured with Research in Motion performing his extreme BikeTrials demonstrations in a cross-Canada promotion heralding the launch of the new Blackberry Pearl.

Trevor Bodogh - Extreme Athlete

Trevor Bodogh - Extreme Athlete

When he’s not competing, creating, or studying, Bodogh can be found in the media. He was recently featured in an episode of “My Rush” and “How Do You Live” segments for the popular HiFi HDTV Canadian internet subscriber channel demonstrating his extreme BikeTrials skills. Check out his numerous BikeTrial videos to get just a taste of the excitement Bodogh brings to this extreme sport. Bodogh also has a series of Gravity Defying videos on the popular YouTube site.

For 2009 Bodogh will be joining forces with CrossFit to help develop training techniques for his newest offspring, TrialsTraining.com – a website devoted to teaching and developing BikeTrials enthusiasts.

flyer-1This summer Bodogh will perform with a host of other extreme athletes in a Bike Thrill Show July 9 – August 21, on the beach in sunny Santa Cruz, California.

Closer to home during the March Break, Bodogh appears in the Indoor Trials Championships sponsored by Meta Bikes at the Toronto Bike Show in the Direct Energy Building, CNE grounds March 13-15.

Go ahead – just try to catch him!


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