With the amazing volunteers and partners that help us each day, we’ve got a lot of stories to tell!
We publish new Ottawa education-related stories each month. Follow along to learn about the great things happening in your community.
Our fourth 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa alumnus and volunteer, Jordan Vecchio. “In 2018, Jordan was recognized as the JA Achiever of the Year. He was recognized for his leadership, dedication and indominable spirit. A true ambassador for the program, Jordan has always stepped up when we’ve asked. He’s been a JA mentor, a…
Our second 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa, Horizon Growth Company mentor, Sam Turgeon-Brabazon! Read on to learn more about Sam and why he decided to become a volunteer in our JA Ottawa program. Robyn Lester, JA Company Coordinator, wrote: “From the moment Sam started volunteering with ONFE, it was evident that he had an…
Foci solutions provided Ottawa Network for Education with a user-friendly, custom-made solution for our complex volunteer tracking problem and it has increased our efficiency and ability to serve students and teachers in Ottawa. Throughout the process, they were always open to feedback and welcomed questions and consultation. They had patience with our level of technical…
This month we’re proud to feature a JA Ottawa volunteer: Jason Hunt! JA Ottawa teaches financial literacy and entrepreneurship to students from grades 6 through 12, and we rely on virtual volunteers to share their skills with the next generation. 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Ottawa and…
15 WEEKS. 1 VIRTUAL COMPANY. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. Are you creative? Do you want to learn how to start and run a business? Are you looking to spice up your college and university applications or gain experience? Do you want to learn about e-commerce and how to create a Shopify online store? JA’s Company Program…
Denise Andre joined the ONFE Board of Directors in 2015, following her appointment as Director of Education of the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB). Denise’s career in education spans four decades, and has included the role of teacher, vice-principal/principal, Superintendent, and Associate Director. As the Director of Education of a board serving over 83…
Written by Russell Fisher, JA Ottawa volunteer for 20 years When I started with the Ottawa Network for Education in 1999, I really did not know what I was getting into. Twenty years, and many sessions later, the children and classroom experience still impress and enthrall me. My origin story begins like most volunteer…
Are you creative? Do you want to learn how to start and run a business? Are you looking to spice up your college and university applications or gain experience? JA Ottawa is pleased to announce a new entrepreneurial program for students in grades 9-12 in partnership with V!VA Barrhaven! This exciting intergenerational program…
Gerrie Trotman first became involved with the JA program in Montreal, and it’s been part of her life ever since! Around this time last year, Gerrie joined ONFE’s Neighbourhood as a monthly donor to give back to JA Ottawa. When the Executive Director of Junior Achievement in Montreal dropped by Gerrie Trotman’s high school to…
Rob Campbell has been a dedicated mentor in the JA Ottawa program, delivered by the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE), for nearly five years. ONFE is proud to feature his efforts to prepare tomorrow’s leaders as part of our Volunteer Month. As a sales and marketing guru and an experienced businessperson, Rob Campbell has an…
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