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An example of a Living Classroom in action Exploring the Growing Diversity of Living Classroom Models
With Wave 3 funding applications about to open, let’s explore a few recent Living Classroom initiatives. These examples demonstrate that the Living Classroom concept continues to evolve, strengthened by diverse models that meet the unique needs of PSW students and long-term care (LTC) homes. Recent funding has enabled partners to develop innovative approaches tailored to…
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Case Study: Fairview Mennonite Home and St. Louis Adult Learning’s Living Classroom – Shared Values, Shared Commitment to PSW Education
In October 2020, Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge, Ontario, launched its Living Classroom Personal Support Worker (PSW) program in partnership with St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education (Waterloo Catholic District School Board). Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve Pawelko, Director at Fairview Mennonite; Tammy Cantin, then-PSW Program Manager at St. Louis; Michele…
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Living Classrooms: A Fusion of Theory and Practice
Students from Mohawk College will begin arriving at Tansley Woods this Fall, as they work to apply their theoretical learning in this authentic, real-world setting. The Living Classroom at Tansley Woods is Mohawk College’s second partnership with Schlegel Villages, a leader in retirement living and long-term care in Ontario.
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Learning to Make an Impact: The Living Classroom at Providence Manor Provides Hands-On Experiences
The next generation of health care professionals are gaining hands on experience through a unique partnership with St. Lawrence College. The “Living Classroom,” located at Providence Manor long-term care home, is an innovative educational experience that sees personal support worker (PSW) students learning in a functioning, long-term care home. The collaboration with Providence Manor PSWs…
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Inspiring Future Caregivers through the Living Classroom
Among many teachings Ron Schlegel offered his three sons as they grew to eventually lead the organization he founded, he taught them to trust in the power of partnerships, but also to be sure to choose any partner in life wisely. Schlegel Villages president and CEO Jamie Schlegel shared this insight as he spoke at…
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Schlegel Villages and Mohawk College expand partnership, establish a dedicated training location in Burlington
Mohawk College and Schlegel Villages today launched a new satellite college campus location, embedded in The Village of Tansley Woods retirement and long-term care home in Burlington, ON.
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Free tuition for PSW program offered at Marianhill in Pembroke
A long-term care home in Pembroke is offering a tuition free PSW program. Linda Tracey, the CEO at Marianhill Long-Term Care and Community Services, says they are offering a five month accelerated program to train personal support workers (PSW).
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Haldimand County-Niagara College partnership brings post-secondary Personal Support Worker college program to Dunnville
Haldimand County and Niagara College Canada have once again partnered to offer the Personal Support Worker (PSW) college certificate program at Grandview Lodge in Dunnville starting in January 2023.
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Near North District School Board’s personal support worker students take gentle persuasive approach training in the living classroom at Belvedere Heights. Photo: NNDSB First School Board PSW graduates ready for work
It’s graduation month for the first personal support worker (PSW) program launched by the Near North District School Board (NNDSB). The program began in February and had 24 students enrolled. This month, all 24 graduated, and all of them have found jobs in the area.
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NNDSB’S PSW Graduates Filling Community Labour Gaps
The first graduates of Near North District School Board’s (NNDSB) personal support worker (PSW) program are already filling labour gaps in local health care.