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GRandvieW municipality: main stReet Revitalization With a completed community survey in hand, the Main Street revitalization committee is ready to analyze and move on existing opportunities in the local market. The project, inspired by the desire to enhance an already vital, vibrant business district, has specifically identified the need for a restaurant. "A local entrepreneur has embraced the idea and is currently working on a business plan to see the project through to completion," Turetsky says. financial liteRacy foR senioRs pRoject "The goals of the project are to decrease the incidence of financial abuse of elders and increase financial literacy in our senior populations," says Turetsky. The local financial institutions, community resource coordinator and project coordinator will work collaboratively with eight Parkland communities on these key topics: Awareness of financial abuse of elders; frauds & scams; estate planning; power of attorney; debit cards & ATM use; Internet banking; investments and credit cards. caReeR tRek With hands-on activities and a belief in the power of education, Career Trek exposes children to occupations and professions that ignite their passion for learning and inspires them to recognize their own potential. The not-for-profit organization will present Children Rising, an eight-year education and career development initiative that will engage 120 students annually, from 10 years of age, in exploring up to 24 occupations and professions annually during four weekend trips to Winnipeg. In addition, students are engaged in local programming within the Parkland Region. "It is truly inspiring to students to be able to try all of these occupations before they actually have to choose one come graduation," says Turetsky. This year, the program will be presented in Skownan, Waterhen, Pine Creek, Duck Bay, Camperville and Winnipegosis. junioR achievement Junior Achievement is the world's largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating young Canadians to experience free enterprise, understand business and economics, and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Community Futures Parkland, along with a group of local volunteers, will offer five business education programs at no cost to elementary, middle and high school students (grade 3 - 12). "Junior Achievement programs enable young people to develop essential life skills through participation in interactive activities and innovative business solutions," says Turetsky. poWeR up (15-houR intRoductoRy computeR couRse foR Women) Tech literacy is key for full participation in both the social and business communities. Building confidence is the first step and Power Up is designed to deliver. Training for women of all ages in a friendly environment that introduces word processing, email basics, and how to use the Internet is offered to participants at no charge. younG Women's confeRence The one-day Young Women's Conference, offered this October at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School, is intended to provide female role models in the skilled trades and technology occupations to female grade 8 students. Participants will meet mentors, participate in team-building and hands-on activities, and receive information on employment opportunities and career planning. The conference also provides guidance to advisors or parents accompanying these young women in a career planning break out. "Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis, so schools should register their students right away," says Turestsky. "It's so popular we typically run out of available spots." seed: suppoRtinG employment and economic development Ensuring people have the practical know-how to get a handle on their money is the focus of money management workshops offered by SEED. Workshop topics include: Setting goals & priorities; Where does my money go?; Making a budget and sticking to it; Understanding credit; Dealing with debt; Problem solving; Being a smart shopper; and How to get free money for your child's education. Community Futures Parkland and SEED Winnipeg deliver Train the Trainer sessions to local organizations that work with individuals who face barriers. The plan is to have certified trainers in the Parkland area to provide money management workshops to people living on a low income. "We are especially interested in working with individuals and families who face multiple barriers," says Turetsky. "The unemployment rate in the Parkland area is around 6%, and we are working to change that in our community one person at a time." additional information on these programs can be found online at cfmanitoba.ca/re- gions/parkland/services-programs/current- projects.cfm BRigHteR FutuRes communiTy projecTs and proGrams for all aGes