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Success Stories 2006


Summer Company 2006 proved to be a rewarding experience for the Renfrew County students in the program. The program allowed each of these students to provide work for themselves over the summer where otherwise they might not have found employment.

There were many lessons learned where each of the students were concerned. The most valuable one being the time and commitment involved in running a business.

The Arnprior Ice Shack Inc
“in retail or any customer service job it is essential to be a good talker and to portray a good image for you and your business.”Paul Rusheleau Renfrew  Paul spent his summer ‘cooling down’ customers by selling freezies, drinks and iced coffee from a structure resembling an ice-fishing shack. In operating his business, Paul learned the importance of excellent customer service, as “in retail or any customer service job it is essential to be a good...
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Golden Wake Water Ski and Wakeboard School
“almost every client book a follow-up lesson after their first experience”Jared TerMarsch Pembroke What better way to spend a summer than enjoying the outdoors and enjoying the cool waters of Golden Lake? For 18 year-old Jared, starting Golden Wake Water Ski and Wakeboard School provided him with an opportunity to earn money and enjoy the sunny summer skies. Because his business was weather dependent, Jared had to...
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