February 14, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Communications “You Can Have It All!” at the 14th Annual Department 80 Sheppard Avenue East OYAP Leadership Conference

North York, Ontario – The Toronto Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the M2N 6E8 Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Leadership Conference—a celebration

Media Contact: of students engaged in pursuing careers in the Skilled Trades. This annual TCDSB event recognizes the achievement and potential of all students from TCDSB Accelerated OYAP Emma Moynihan Programs and is the kick-off to a new semester. Communications Supervisor Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2302 [email protected] The Conference takes place on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Sala Caboto, www.tcdsb.org Columbus Event Centre (901 Lawrence Avenue West).

The day will include a panel represented by former TCDSB OYAP students who have become successful in their chosen careers, workshops on Financial Literacy and What’s Next and presentations to this year’s Ring of Honour inductees. The highlight of the day will be a keynote address given by TSN’s Carlo Colaiacovo.

For more information and to view the full conference program, visit our website.

About Carlo Colaiacovo Carlo Colaiacovo is a TCDSB graduate from Father Henry Carr CSS, and a Canadian former professional . Carlo is currently co-hosting a show on Canada’s TSN 1050 radio station, First Up with Landsberg and Colaiacovo. The former

2001, first-round draft pick spent 14 years in the NHL as a defenseman with the Leafs, St. Louis Blues, , , and .

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