Help for Families
School children, mental wellness, Expanded support for children with Autism
| Enhanced Safety Measures in Place as In-Person Learning Resumes Across Ontario As in-person learning resumes in all remaining Public Health Units, including Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the safety of students & staff remains our top priority. The reopening incorporates new safety measures, & is supported by the Chief Medical Officer of Health & local Medical Officers of Health. Learn more at Enhanced Safety Measures in Place as In-Person Learning Resumes Across Ontario | Ontario Newsroom |
| Ontario Increases Mental Health Funding for Post Secondary Students COVID-19 has been a difficult time for college and university students, especially on their mental health. That’s why we’re investing an additional $7 million to help students access the mental health supports and services they need. Learn more at Ontario Increases Mental Health Funding for Postsecondary Students | Ontario Newsroom |
| Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism The Ontario government is moving forward with the implementation of the new needs-based Ontario Autism Program by launching core clinical services. Starting in March, the province will begin offering core clinical services based on a child’s individual needs. Learn more at Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism | Ontario Newsroom |
Business Mentor & CEO at Grow Vantage & Ask For Directions Training
Business Mentor at Ask For Directions Training and Grow Vantage
Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 6,500 coaching and training sessions in-person and online. Through Ask For Directions Training, her entrepreneurial training program (and parent company Grow Vantage), and as a business coach, she works with start-ups who are new (or who have lost traction) to design, launch and grow their businesses. Along with 20 other expert instructors she teaches strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, as well as practical techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, everything entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, and avoid the costly mistakes they can't even see coming - that lead to delays in growth and getting stuck.
Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 6,500 coaching and training sessions in-person and online. Through Ask For Directions Training, her entrepreneurial training program (and parent company Grow Vantage), and as a business coach, she works with start-ups who are new (or who have lost traction) to design, launch and grow their businesses. Along with 20 other expert instructors she teaches strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, as well as practical techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, everything entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, and avoid the costly mistakes they can't even see coming - that lead to delays in growth and getting stuck.
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