All those career choices to consider...

Larissa Auger, 13, puts electrodes on Katie Browne as part of a defibrillator demonstration. Auger was hesitant to participate in the demonstration, but she found it interesting. She may be a paramedic or a veterinarian after graduation.

Mac Olsen
South Peace News

Hundreds of students filed through the gym at St. Andrew’s School March 7 to consider their future. Many organizations were there with information displays and representatives to discuss what they have to offer, including Const. Barry Ledoux, an RCMP recruiter from Edmonton. Ledoux explained many types of careers the RCMP offers, including forensic identification and how to apply. He also discussed his 17 years of being on the force. Const. John Budgell, who graduated three months ago from RCMP Depot in Regina, attended the fair with Ledoux. He shared his training experiences with students. Sgt. Troy Eady attended to provide information for students considering a career in the Canadian Armed Forces, He says there are 100 career opportunities in the Forces, but all officers must hold a university degree. The recruit can get their degree through the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont., or at another post-secondary institution. The federal government will pay for all degrees. The Forces also has a program specific to aboriginal youth called Bold Eagle. It is funded in partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. It’s run out of Wainwright as a six-week summer program and meant to give aboriginal youth a taste of military life without making a formal commitment. In the first week, two elders work with the youth on aboriginal cultural issues. They spend the remaining five weeks in boot camp. The career fair wasn’t all about talk and information. Katie Browne, an emergency management technician for Emergency Medical Services, was hooked up for a defibrillator demonstration. Browne lied in a stretcher while one of her counterparts explained to students how to put electrodes on her arms and legs. Wires from the defibrillator were attached to the electrodes, the unit was charged up and the students pushed the button. Browne wasn’t defibrillated, but she jolted her body as though she was. For students interested in becoming entrepreneurs, Deen Flett, owner of Gift Lake-based Curves sporting apparel, was on hand. Several years ago, Flett designed a logo specific to his apparel and had it trademarked. Since then, Flett has made connections with NHL players, such as Jordon Tootoo of the Nashville Predators, who wear his apparel. Flett tells students he followed his dream and encourages them to do the same.

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