Over 600 girls in Grades 7 to 9 from regional school boards will attend

Oshawa, Ont. – On Monday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 23, Durham College (DC) will host 600 girls in Grades 7, 8 and 9 from several regional school boards for a program of exploration and inspiration that will connect these young women with careers in science, technology and skilled trades.

Students will attend a keynote presentation from serial inventor and speaker Ann Makosinski, and entrepreneur and HGTV designer Jo Alcorn. They will then participate in hands-on workshops in DC’s industry-grade facilities and innovative learning spaces to help each girl better see themselves in the fields of science, technology and trades. 

The conference has been developed by DC in partnership with Ontario Power Generation.

Day 1
When:
Monday, October 22, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Welcome remarks and keynote speaker:
Ann Makosinkski
9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Interactive sessions
10:40 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Where:
2000 Simcoe St. N.
Oshawa, ON, Canada L1G 0C5

Day 2
When:
Tuesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Welcome remarks and keynote speaker:
Jo Alcorn
9:45 to 11 a.m. (Group A)
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. (Group B)

Interactive sessions
10 a.m. (Group B) and 12:30 p.m. (Group A)

Where:
1610 Champlain Avenue
Whitby, ON, Canada L1N 6A7

For more information contact:
Shelly Kowalski
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 6219
shelly.kowalski@durhamcollege.ca