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Take our Kids to Work Day returns following pandemic break

ST. PAUL - A number of Grade 9 students spent the day away from the classroom and on the job site on Nov. 2, Take Our Kids to Work Day returned after a two-year break brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ST. PAUL - A number of Grade 9 students spent the day away from the classroom and on the job site on Nov. 2, Take Our Kids to Work Day returned after a two-year break brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The annual event is described as is an experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students. The initiative was launched in 1994 by The Learning Partnership. It offers students the chance to "see the world of work firsthand, explore a variety of careers and sectors, and look at what skills are important to thrive in the world of work," according to information from The Learning Partnership. The Learning Partnership has recently announced that it will be winding down its operations and transitioning its programs to new host organizations, which includes Take Our Kids to Work Day. 

The Students Commission of Canada is taking over the long-running national program and says it will continue to "encourage schools, employers and families to open up their world of work to curious young eyes."

In St. Paul, students were scattered across the community on Nov. 2. Some spent the day working in a pharmacy, others spent time at grocery stores, automotive businesses, the hospital, and other schools in the community.

At Shoppers Drug Mart, Anicio Alvarez, Kadane McKenzie, and Carl Felix got to put medicine on shelves, help prepare items for customers, and more, as they saw firsthand many of the day-to-day tasks that are included in running a pharmacy. 

McKenzie says he felt it was a useful experience.

Not far away, at the Cornerstone Co-op Deli, Janeia Pamintuan spent the day with her dad. She got to prepare sandwiches and other food, while her dad showed her around the store. 

She says while she already knew what her dad, Jorich, did for work, she did learn how hard working he is. 


Janice Huser

About the Author: Janice Huser

Janice Huser has been with the St. Paul Journal since 2006. She is a graduate of the SAIT print media journalism program, is originally from St. Paul and has a passion for photography.
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