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9 to 5-ish: An open letter to pandemic grads of 2021
25 June 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Columnist Jenna Aquino talks to some 2020 university graduates about how they addressed the challenge of starting their careers in the midst of a global pandemic. Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Is Gen Z at risk?
28 May 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Communitech columnist Jenna Aquino responds to a bold claim made in a recent article by Microsoft and seeks the opinions of her peers to paint a broader picture. Read more
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Start this train: The Build Strong Cities tour stops in Waterloo Region
23 May 2021 | By Kayleigh Platz in:
The Build Strong Cities campaign stopped in Kitchener. Kitchener City Councillor Berry Vrbanovic talks about transit systems while Kevin Tuer of CDMN, Kadie Ward of Build Strong Cities and Steve Woods… Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Six key learnings from six co-op terms
30 April 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Columnist Jenna Aquino shares advice based on her personal experiences as a co-op student and new graduate facing the future of work. Read more
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9 to 5-ish: 'Sell yourself' as an individual
15 April 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Gen Z Columnist Jenna Aquino argues that a personal brand is about more than your work history and that an online portfolio is a powerful way to sell yourself as an individual. Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Shifting cognitive gears on life's multi-lane highway
02 April 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
9 to 5-ish is a Gen Z perspective on various topics work related topics. This edition is on juggling various projects, such as jobs, volunteering, gigs, and school. Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Finding our way in the future of work
19 March 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
9 to 5-ish is a new column that examines the career ladder and the workplace from a Gen Z perspective. Read more
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Making words make a difference
30 November 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Community member Donna Litt is also a writer and decided to use a different pen name for other genres to raise money for local initiatives. Read more
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FUZEnation, explained
17 August 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Opinion, Tech About Town
FUZEnation brings technology and music together into a jam-packed 4-day event in Waterloo Region. Read more
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Cool blues fest hits right note on a warm weekend
27 July 2016 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Communitech sits down with Rob Deyman, Executive Director of the TD Kitchener Blues Festival, to discuss the exciting 4-day event in Waterloo Region. Read more