Grade 9 students across Canada to participate in The Learning Partnership’s Take Your Kids to Work(TM) program

    TORONTO, Nov. 6 /CNW/ -
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    WHAT:  On Wednesday, November 7, thousands of Grade 9 students from
           across the country will join a parent, relative or volunteer host
           for the opportunity to experience a day at work by participating
           in The Learning Partnership's Take Our Kids to Work(TM) program.
           Now in its 13th year, Take Our Kids to Work focuses on the
           importance of education, skills development and training while
           giving students the opportunity to experience the world of work
           and see first hand the variety of career opportunities that will
           be available to them.
           Since 1994, more than 1.5 million young Canadians and tens of
           thousands of workplaces have participated in the program.
    WHO:   Thousands of Grade 9 students across Canada and thousands of
           workplaces across Canada from all sectors, including corporate,
           technology, healthcare, government and non-profit.
    WHEN:  Wednesday, November 7, 2007
    WHERE: Log onto www.takeourkidstowork.ca/participate/search3.cfm, for a            list of participating workplaces in communities across Canada.     >>     BACKGROUND:     Established in 1993, The Learning Partnership is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing a strong public education system in Canada through innovative programs, credible research, policy initiatives and public engagement. Since its inception, more than three million students and teachers have participated in one or more of TLP's programs, including Welcome to Kindergarten(TM), Take Our Kids to Work(TM) and Canada's Outstanding Principals. For information on TLP, log onto www.thelearningpartnership.ca. -30- /For further information: and media interviews: George James, The Learning Partnership, (416) 440-5124 (w) or 416 402-3783 (c), gjames@thelearningpartnership.ca/