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Paul Seibel had a vision for steel fabrication and that vision became a reality when he graduated from the Civil Engineering Technology program in 1975. Paul has had a passion for steel fabrication as far back as the day he started as a student at Conestoga. It was Paul’s strong dedication as a student, along with the superior education he received at Conestoga, that fueled his desire to succeed. After graduation in 1975, Paul started working within the steel fabrication industry for XDG Ltd. and in 1988, was offered a chance to become part owner in the business. XDG Ltd. had separated itself into three sections which included: general construction, steel fabrication and exporting, but it wasn’t until 2000 that Paul was given the opportunity to buy the assets of the steel 6 Connections - winter 2006 Grad Profile Paul Seibel... PAC Chair and Donor of Steel Teaching Aid by Sam Egleston* It’s Back Paul Siebel addresses guests at dedication ceremony fabrication branch. Since the name of the branch was still closely suited to the XDG family, Paul decided to change the name to ACL Steel Ltd. The title ACL Steel Ltd. was created from the names of his three children: Amy, Craig and Lindsay. The name ACL Steel Ltd. has only been in circulation for five years but the roots of the company grow much deeper and longer than that. Paul has employees that began their careers with XDG but have made the journey with him to ACL Steel Ltd. ACL has employees with over 15 years of experience and this is a true testament to the work environment provided and the dedication of these employees to the company. Paul currently sits on the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Architectural Construction Technology Engineering program at Conestoga and enjoys the idea of contributing back to the school that started his career. In 2004, Paul approached the school about the fabrication of a steel teaching aid, which exhibits all steel fabrication joints used in today’s modern and growing construction industry. The College agreed that this would be an excellent opportunity for students and Paul was in contact with Bernie Melloul (Architectural Construction Engineering Technology alumnus and President of Melloul- Blamey Construction). With the help of both Paul and Bernie the steel teaching aid was constructed and on September 22, 2005 the official dedication ceremony took place unveiling the teaching aid. The steel structure stands over 14ft. tall and can be viewed outside the Woodworking building of the Doon Campus. Paul has recently moved his company to a new Kitchener location due to upsizing and has over 50 employees, which include many from the college system. ACL Steel Ltd. has created steel structural frames for many places including the Home Depot, Walmart, the Future Shop and the Conestoga College “E wing” addition. Paul’s daughter, Lindsay, is a recent graduate of the Public Relations program and a recipient of the “Welcome Home Award”. The award is offered to students with parents who are graduates of Conestoga. Paul is proud of his family connection to the school and is very grateful for the education he received throughout his three years at Conestoga. Paul Seibel is another true example of a Conestoga alumnus succeeding in the workforce and contributing back to the community they cherish. The Ontario Government has just announced that it will match all donations to endowed student bursaries in Ontario Colleges. The match is 1 - 1, and in some cases maybe 3 - 1! For more details, please contact Ingrid Town at itown@conestogac.on.ca or Beatriu Canet at bcanet@conestogac.on.ca
In 1980, Steve Tangney completed his apprenticeship at Conestoga as an Automotive Service Technician. In September this year, he began employment as an Education Officer with the Ministry of Education. Amazing what can be achieved when an individual demonstrates an unwavering commitment to on-going professional development and community service. Steve is a self-effacing fellow who has progressed through a myriad of interesting roles since beginning in a full-time position as an auto mechanic. Initially, he worked at Epoch’s Garage in Kenilworth, next in Toronto at McBride’s Delivery, then at Arthur Chrysler Plymouth. As a licensed tradesperson, Steve discovered he enjoyed working with apprentices and this led to the next step in his professional development. In 1988/89, Steve spent a year at Althouse Teacher’s College, University of Western Ontario to qualify as a secondary school technological studies teacher. In addition to Journeymen and teaching credentials, Steve now holds a Bachelor of Arts in Adult Studies from Brock University, a Diploma of Education in Technological Education with an Honours Technological Studies Specialist designation from the University of Western Ontario. Steve discovered he enjoyed working with apprentices and this led to the next step in his professional development. These qualifications are only a few among the list of the additional qualifications he has acquired over the years. As well, Steve is affiliated with several professional organizations which support technological education, co-operative education, school guidance counsellors and teachers’ professional development. It is clear that Steve has demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning and the value of education that began with his apprenticeship and that has moved full speed ahead since then. Upon graduation from teacher’s Grad Profile Beyond an Apprenticeship by Lynne Kattenhorn* Steve Tangney, 2004 Alumnus of Distinction Award Recipient college, Steve’s first position was one year spent as a secondary school teacher at Galt Collegiate where he taught not only Transportation Technology but Construction Technology, as well. In 1990, Steve joined the Waterloo Catholic District School Board where he spent the next fifteen years. His first position was with St. Mary’s High School and here he began his involvement with co-operative education. His responsibilities included marketing the program, setting up suitable workplaces for students in grades eleven and twelve and visiting each student during the course of the coop work term. Steve enjoyed witnessing the students’ success in the workplace and this led to involvement with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). In 1998, Steve’s role focused on OYAP activities full-time. In 2002 Steve took on a new challenge at the WCDSB, as a program consultant for Guidance, Co-operative Education and Technological Education. His enthusiasm was evident as he described the challenges around balancing the needs of the guidance, technology and co-op subject areas. In 2004, the provincial government allocated 45 million dollars for equipment renewal in secondary Technological Education programs. Steve worked with school program heads to up-date inventory, devise equipment standard lists and develop priorities in the nine subject areas that include Transportation, Construction, Communications, Technological Design, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Health and Personal Services, Computer Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences. Steve quickly realized how important it is to liaise with all community partners to help create successful and sustainable programs for our secondary students. The Waterloo Region is blessed with people and organizations willing to assist with this endeavour and Conestoga is a great example of this generosity. Examples of this support are industry student awards such as the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company – Motive Power Award of Excellence, the Linamar Corporation – Precision and Tooling Award of Excellence and the Landscape Ontario – Waterloo Chapter, Horticulture Technician Scholarship. Another achievement was the creation of the Motive Power and Precision Machining Articulation Agreements with Conestoga and the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. “I hope I can make a difference by improving curriculum for students. To me, the project is about students.” His current secondment to the Ministry of Education is to support a review and revision of the Technological Education 9-12 curriculum. Steve acknowledges this new role will be a challenge, but he is pleased with the opportunities presented. “I hope I can make a difference by improving curriculum for students. To me, the project is about students.” This is the laudable attitude that Steve has held from the day he first graduated and began his multi-faceted career. When asked what he feels is the highlight of his varied accomplishments, Steve generously gives credit to the many colleagues and friends he has worked with over the years. Working in partnership with the two Waterloo Regional school boards, Conestoga College of Technology and Advanced Learning, Connections - winter 2006 7
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