Media Advisory - Toronto Hydro Puts Grade Nine's to Work

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Nov 06, 2013, 04:38 ET

2013 Take Our Kids to Work Day

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2013 /CNW/ -

WHAT				Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited ("Toronto Hydro") is hosting the 11th annual Take Our Kids to Work™ day. Grade nine students will learn the 'ins and outs' of the business by participating in sessions including fleet operations, electrical awareness, driver training, emergency preparedness and engineering.

WHO				Toronto Hydro employees and participating grade nine students.

WHERE				Toronto Hydro - 500 Commissioners St. (at Carlaw).

WHEN				Wednesday, November 6 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHY				Last year, Toronto Hydro received an honourable mention in the Learning Partnership Canada's Outstanding Employers Award, which champions Take Our Kids to Work. As well, Toronto Hydro was recognized as one of Canada's and Toronto's Best Employers. Through programs such as Take Our Kids to Work day, Toronto Hydro stresses the importance of education. Collaboration with the educational system has helped to build awareness of apprenticeships and technical job opportunities to address aging workforce challenges.

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SOURCE: Toronto Hydro Corporation

Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro
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