Monday, 23 November 2020

Construction Academy at F.J.B.



The Masonry Construction Academy students just finished their co-op term and are back at the Masonry Training Academy.  To kick off their training they each received a new set of workboots and a hard hat!  

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Quadmester 1 Outstanding Co-op Students

Jewel Dillon

St. John Vianney Catholic Elementary School | Facebook


Placement:  St. John Vianney School


Strengths and Accomplishments

  • Jewel was able to establish an excellent rapport with the grade 1 students.  

  • She was responsible and dependable.

  • She showed excellent initiative.

  • Jewel was able to showcase her artistic talents by making art samples, planning her own Halloween craft, and she also drew numerous pictures for the students at lunchtime.

  • Jewel also had perfect attendance during her co-op placement.  


"Jewel is an excellent addition to the class.  She shows great initiative and has picked up on the routines of the classroom very well."  


Way to go Jewel!




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Quadmester 1 Outstanding Co-op Students

Colby Pilon





Rose City Ford Windsor / New & Used Car Ford Dealership  



Placement:  Rose City Ford Service Department


Strengths and Accomplishments

  • Colby is able to perform a number of tasks independently such as an oil change, transmission fluid change, and tire rotation.  

  • He fits in really well with the other staff members.

  • Colby is reliable, dependable and manages his time very well.

  • He's eager to learn and always looks for new learning opportunities.

  • He always displays a positive attitude.


"You show Colby how to do something once and he's got it.  He's going to make an excellent mechanic."  


Keep up the great work Colby!!!


Homepage - OYAP  



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Quadmester 1 Outstanding Co-op Students

Kayla Bethune


Thompson House menu in Windsor, Ontario, Canada


Placement:  Thompson House


Strengths and Accomplishments

  • Kayla was a conscientious and very hard worker.

  • She went to work with a great attitude and eagerness to learn.

  • Kayla was able to make several items from the menu such as reubens, fish tacos, salads, and a variety of sauces.  

  • Kayla had perfect attendance at her placement throughout the term.

"Kayla has a great attitude and is a very hard worker.  She catches on quickly and is always ready to take on new tasks."  


Well done Kayla!!!


SGDSB - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program  


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Quadmester 1 Outstanding Co-op Students

Jordanne Bachmeier



Michael Difazio Reclaim Artistry - Furniture and Tables | Wescover




Placement:  Michael DiFazio Reclaimed Artistry


Strengths and Accomplishments

  • Jordanne is able to use a variety of tools such as a drum sander, belt sander, jigsaw, angle grinder, and domino tool to name a few!

  • She is able to complete projects from start to finish...cutting, sanding, and staining

  • Jordanne is able to make some of DiFazio's signature items such as charcuterie and cutting boards

  • She takes direction well and works well with all staff 


"Jordanne fits in really well with the team at Michael DiFazio's Reclaim Artistry.  She has a natural ability when utilizing tools."  



Great work Jordanne!  



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Quadmester 1 Oustanding Co-op Students

Deklin Bryant




Contact - Con-Tact Masonry Ltd.


Placement:  Con-Tact Masonry


Strengths and Accomplishments

  • Deklin has learned how to grind out joints, wash bricks, mix and bag mortar and refill joints.  

  • He can also operate a scissor lift and is a certified operator.  

  • Deklin is a great listener.

  • He catches on quickly and gets along really well with all employees.  


"Deklin is outstanding.  He has picked up many skills very quickly and he is a natural fit with the other employees."  


Excellent work Deklin!


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Friday, 16 October 2020

2020/2021 Business & Co-op Department Update

Welcome back from the F.J.B. Business & Co-op Department



The Business Studies & Cooperative Education Department is running full steam ahead this school year!  We offer a variety of business courses and cooperative education placement opportunities. 


2020/2021 Business Courses running at F.J.B. are …


Grade 9 & 10  Information and Communication Technology in Business - BTT1/2O

Grade 10 Introduction to Business - BBI2O

Grade 11 Financial Accounting Fundamentals - BAF3M

Grade 12 Financial Accounting Principles - BAT4M

Grade 11 Marketing:  Goods, Services, and Events - BMI3C

Grade 12 Entrepreneurship:  Venture Planning in the Electronic Age - BDV4C

Grade 12 Business Leadership - BOH4M


2020/2021 Cooperative Education Courses are …


  • Construction Academy OYAP Program (Masonry) which includes a cooperative education placement as well as 2 dual credit courses

  • Full day cooperative education placements in various employment sectors throughout the city

  • OYAP full day cooperative education placements in apprenticeable trades

  • Designing Your Future & Navigating the Workplace (GWL3O/GLN4O)

  • School to work transition cooperative education placements in various employment sectors


Our department consists of Mrs. Sokoli, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Mezei & Mr. D'Amore




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