Retail Council of Canada announces 2013 Retail as a Career Scholarship Recipients
$5,000 Top Prize to be awarded at STORE 2013 - Canada's Retail Conference
TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Twenty-four post-secondary students from across the country will each receive $1,000 as part of Retail Council of Canada's Retail as a Career Scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to students working in retail who are entering or currently enrolled in a retail-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. The top applicant will also receive a $5,000 award from Interac Association.
"It is heartwarming to see so many students pursuing careers in retail and it speaks to the vibrancy of the retail sector and its important role in job creation in Canada," says Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO, Retail Council of Canada. "The submissions we received from students this year demonstrate their passion for the industry and the value of a career in retail. The future of our industry is indeed in capable hands."
The Retail as a Career Scholarship program is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and to date has awarded more than $585,000 in scholarships and award benefits to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the future of retail. "The scholarship program continues to grow year after year," added Brisebois. "In 2013 we received a record number of entries and we also saw increased participation and funding from our retail members. It's clear both students and retailers understand the value of the program to our industry."
Applicants are judged by retail industry experts in three categories: academic performance, reference letters and a personal essay highlighting their experiences and educational pursuits in the retail industry.
In addition to the scholarships, recipients will receive an all-access pass, including travel and accommodation, to attend STORE 2013 where they will have the opportunity to meet with some of Canada's most prominent retail industry professionals. Recipients will receive their awards at the prestigious Excellence in Retailing Awards Dinner, an event honouring the most respected leaders and innovative companies in retail. For more information on STORE 2013 visit: www.storeconference.ca.
The 2013 Retail as a Career Scholarship winners are:
Sponsor | Name | Employer | School | Program |
Canadian Retail Hall of Fame | Jean-François Verreault | Walmart Canada Corp. | Université Laval | Sciences de la consommation |
Canadian Retail Hall of Fame | Jenna Spatafora | Best Buy Canada Ltd. | Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Business Administration |
Canadian Retail Hall of Fame | Jerica LeBlanc | Groupe Dynamite Inc. | Mount Allison University | Bachelor of Commerce |
Best Buy Canada Ltd. | Hannah Marvin | Lululemon Athletica Inc. | University of Alberta | Bachelor of Commerce |
Crate and Barrel | Amanda Dossett | Out On A Limb Hosiery Boutique Ltd | Ryerson University | Bachelor of Commerce - Retail Management |
Comark Inc. | Ruyi Li | Staples Canada, Inc. | University of British Columbia | Bachelor of Commerce |
Costco Wholesale Canada Limited | Kayla Patzer | Culture Craze | Athabasca University | Bachelor of Management |
Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd | Amanda Moss | Ricki's | Humber College | Advertising Copywriting |
Future Shop | Riley Campbell | Cineplex Entertainment | Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration |
Golf Town | Morteza Mokhtari | Staples Canada, Inc. | Ryerson University | Bachelor of Commerce - Retail Management |
GS1 Canada | Kyla Schnellert | Call it Spring Shoes | University of Victoria | Bachelor of Commerce |
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. | Cristian Palameta | Zehrs Great Foods | University of Windsor | Honours Business Administration |
IKEA Canada | Jessica Tufnell | Loblaw Companies Limited | Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration |
JRoss Retail Recruiters | Aprille Balsom | Brandy Melville | George Brown College | Fashion Management |
Lowe's Canada | Davis Campbell | Cineplex Entertainment | Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration |
PetSmart Canada, Inc. | Rachel Pang | Stitches | Simon Fraser University | Bachelor of Business Administration |
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. | Jacob Pullia | Staples Canada, Inc. | Western University | Honours in Business Administration |
Sears Canada Inc. | Daria Trybus | Lolita | Fanshawe College | Business Purchasing |
Staples Canada, Inc. | Kim Allin | Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc. | Humber College | Bachelor of Commerce (Fashion Management) |
The Bargain! Shop Holdings Inc. | Kirsten Osmond | Best Buy Canada Ltd. | Saint Mary's University | Bachelor of Commerce |
The Home Depot Canada | Johvanna Trench | Foot Locker Canada and Urban Planet | George Brown College | Fashion Management |
Toys 'R' Us (Canada) Ltd. | Lauren Jaques | Pinecone of Westport | Ryerson University | Bachelor of Commerce - Retail Management |
Walmart Canada Corp. | Graham Filek | Summerland Sweets | University of Victoria | Bachelor of Commerce |
TJX Canada | Stefan Gyocsi | Pro Hockey Life Sporting Good Inc | McMaster University | Bachelor of Business Administration |
About Retail Council of Canada
Retail Council of Canada is the Voice of Retail in Canada. Founded in 1963, RCC is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association representing more than 45,000 store fronts of all retail formats across Canada, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent stores, and online merchants. We speak for an industry that touches the daily lives of Canadians in every corner of the country — by providing jobs, career opportunities, and by investing in communities.
Media are invited to attend STORE 2013.
SOURCE: Retail Council of Canada
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Devon Pool
Retail Council of Canada
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