Expanded Ontario Association of Broadcasters’
5th Annual Career Development Day
A Winner with Ontario Schools!

Career Day 2010 was oversold! The Ontario Association of Broadcasters’ Career Day 2010 owes its success to the many broadcasters, educators, students and sponsors who continue to contribute their time and efforts to make this event worthwhile. On March 8th Ontario College and University students were again invited to the Rogers Campus on Bloor Street to meet industry representatives from Radio and Television for the 5th Annual OAB Career Development Day. The event was enjoyed by students and broadcasters alike. Student comments included; “liked learning real life experiences in the industry”, “easy to interact with all of the professionals” and “coming face to face with successful industry leaders gave me great insight”. Thank you Rogers for graciously allowing the OAB to use your facilities for Career Day 2010 and to our sponsors The Canadian Press and Broadcast Dialogue.

At Career Day 2010, the Ontario Association of Broadcasters presented the Michael Monty Scholarship Award to Michelle Quinn from Mohawk College. This Scholarship is awarded each year to a student who's not only strong academically but also gives back to their school and community by volunteering.

The OAB introduced two new initiatives for Career Day 2010, a Panel Discussion, entitled “Starting Out” and a Job Board, sponsored by Media Job Search Canada. The Job Board included postings from OAB members for internship, part-time and full time jobs. The Panel Discussion featured Corey Fuchs, President, Media Job Search Canada; Crystal Emmitt, HR Director, SUN-TV; Andrew Forsyth, Independent Consultant; Jennifer Taran, HR Manager, Rogers Media. Also in attendance to speak with students about getting their first job will be Isabelle Mayrand, HR Director and Laure Mareau, Admin. Asst. HR from Astral Radio Group. Thank you to our panelists and Human Resources staff for participating in Career Day 2010.

The highlight of Career Day featured broadcasters on hand to speak candidly with soon-to-be graduating students about the industry and their field of expertise. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to join us (in alphabetical order): York Bell-Smith; Nancy Brown Dacko; Maureen Bulley; Pat Cugliari; Paul Cugliari; Ross Davies; Keith Davis; Chris Dunlop; Don Gaudet; Laurie Graham; Peter Gross; Azeem Haq; Matt Jennett; Steve Kassay; Steve Kowch; Don Kollins; Anne Lavrih; Jim Macdonald; Carolyn MacKenzie; John McKenna;Scott Metcalfe; Jim Nelles; Sabrina Pirillo; Chris Pottage; Arthur Reinstein; Pierluigi Roi; Ken Rutledge; Paul Schmidt; Jamie Schouela; Suzy Soares; Geoff Thrasher; and Fred Walker. In gratitude, the OAB has made a donation to the National Advertising Benevolent Society, a charitable organization that assists professionals in need from the communications and related industries.

Career Day 2010 would not be possible without the efforts of the OAB Education Liaison Committee consisting of Jim Carr, Seneca College, Chair; Rob Brignell, Bayshore Broadcasting; Jerry Chomyn, Humber College; John Hinnen, Rogers Radio; Jim Macdonald, Broadcast Consultant; and special thanks to Allegra Lindala, Rogers Radio.

For more information, please contact Val Skivington, OAB 905.554.2730 or memberservices@oab.ca.