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Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
32 companies join Orange Jordan workshop on safe, sustainable work environment
As part of its firm commitment to promoting a culture of occupational health and safety, Orange Jordan organized a two-day specialized workshop at the Orange Training Center, with the participation of over 32 local and international partner companies, and in the presence of representatives from relevant ministries and national institutions. The workshop was held under the patronage and in the presence of Dr. Ibrahim Harb, Chief Legal, Regulatory, Sourcing & Supply Chain Officer / Chief Human Resources Officer. It was organized by the Human Resources Department – Compensation and Benefits Management, with the aim of promoting a culture of occupational safety and enhancing preventive practices among contractors and business partners, in line with national and international regulations. The workshop covered several important topics, including health and safety regulations, workplace hazards and prevention methods, social security and work injuries, personal protective equipment, road safety and first aid, in addition to positive thinking in the workplace. It also highlighted Orange Jordan's success story in developing its occupational health and safety system. Representatives from official entities, including the Ministry of Health (Occupational Health Department), Ministry of Labor (Occupational Health and Safety Directorate), Ministry of Environment (Ozone Unit), Ministry of Agriculture (Forestry Directorate), Social Security Corporation (Occupational Health and Safety and Work Injuries Directorate), as well as the Public Security Directorate – Civil Defense and the Jordan Traffic Institute, along with occupational health and safety experts, commended the leading role of major companies in fostering a culture of occupational health and safety and protecting lives. Chief Legal, Regulatory, Sourcing & Supply Chain Officer / Chief Human Resources Officer at Orange Jordan, Dr. Ibrahim Harb, emphasized that the health and safety of all employees and partners is a top priority and a core part of the company's culture. Workshop, through this workshop, we aim to raise awareness, share expertise, and enhance preventive practices and compliance with health and safety standards to achieve a safe and positive work environment for all. The workshop concluded with a call to all partners and contractors to continue adhering to the highest occupational health and safety standards, along with thanks and appreciation to all attendees for their support and active contribution to the success of this important event. To learn more, please visit our website: About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy 'Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). To learn more, please visit our website: About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Saint John ‘Toon Dojo' offers stress-free course on finer points of animation
A new dojo in Saint John, N.B., doesn't teach students how to chop through boards of wood with one mighty blow or how to land precise kicks on enemies, but it is aiming to give their fingers a workout. The 'Toon Dojo' is offering a new route for people to explore the craft of animation in a workshop-oriented format. 'Although college is a really good path for people, I wanted to offer a more accessible path,' said Brian Finlay. 'Very tiny classes with only four students per class. That just allows for one-on-one time and gives students time to put in the line mileage.' Finlay, who worked as an animator with Disney, is the founder of Drawn to It Studios, which has been involved in projects like the Saint John-based 'Ug Wug' film. He's taught animation at different levels for the last 20 years. 'I'm very passionate about the craft,' he said. 'I take it as seriously as you can take something that involves you drawing cartoons all day.' Finlay designed the program to provide an outlet for people to delve into animation without the rigorous demands of a college-level course. 'Level up without the stress of accomplishing specific things at certain times,' he said. 'None of that stress.' Brian Finlay Brian Finlay, who runs the Toon Dojo, is pictured. (Source: Brian Finlay) Toon Dojo is not just a name for the workshop; Finlay is incorporating elements of martial arts into his teaching philosophy. 'Students begin with white pencils and graduate with black pencil,' he said. 'They move from pencil colour to pencil colour until they reach the industry standard of entry level.' Finlay offers one key tip for everyone considering working in animation: Don't be afraid to fail. 'Everybody who gets into it, the hardest part is to forget what they think they know about drawing,' he said. 'A lot of students approach it like every line has to be perfect. They don't like using erasers. We try to deprogram that. The best way to get better is to fail.' The Toon Dojo will offer sessions for teenagers and adults starting in August at the studio's office space on Carleton Street. 'We're definitely starting small and humble,' Finlay said. 'The hope is to grow the classroom size by a few workstations. We don't want to grow too big because that can cut down on the one-on-one time. 'We hope it will be part of an animation industry growth in Saint John.' For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Raising awareness for invasive species
Atlantic Watch The head gardener from the Fredericton Botanic Garden discusses an upcoming invasive species workshop.
CBC
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Fredericton workshops teach people how to be good DJs
Two Fredericton artists have created a workshop series for community members interested in DJing. Disco Nexion is a collective that takes would-be disc jockeys from their first lesson to playing their own set at one of the organization's featured dance parties. "We see the value in running workshops and teaching people," founder Oscar Tecu said. "We have been running free workshops around the city teaching people how to DJ and the people who we teach perform at our Disco Nexion events." Lessons begin with a large "trial workshop," where students are introduced to fundamental DJ skills such as beat matching, transitioning, volume control and adding effects to the music. If participants are still interested, Tecu and his partner, Natasha LeBlond, will provide one-on-one sessions. "It's for beginners, from beginners," Tecu said. "I am not a pro DJ myself, and I think we all teach each other." WATCH | 'We wanted to have more dance parties,' workshop founder says: Take a step behind the DJ booth with new workshop series 3 minutes ago DJing is the art of song selection. When performing, it is the job of the DJ to observe the crowed and play the style of music the audience is responding to. Though the the instruments have changed over the years from vinyl records, CDs and now digital music players, the skill of "reading the room" has remained the same, students learn. So far, the crew has hosted workshops at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, the Cap and CHSR FM. Rey Cascante, who performs under the alias DJ Reyving, began DJing in December as a hobby. He connected with Disco Nexion, did some one-on-one sessions with Tecu and played his first event in February. "It was nerve-racking but in a good sense," Cascante said. "Just having that community and Disco Nexion behind me, felt like I had a stepping stone and somewhere to fall back to." He said that DJing is like any other musical pursuit; and practising every day is the key to growing your skills. "I think I've built some type of confidence in how I carry out my life," Cascante said. "I've learned that DJing is like any other discipline, you have to trust in your capabilities." Part Disco Nexion's goal with the workshops is to create a pool of trained DJs to play at their monthly events at the CAP, contributing to their vision of having an underground-rave scene in the city. "We wanted to have more dance parties," LeBlond said. "I think Oscar saw my vision for DJing and he said we mesh really well together." LeBlond was also trained by Tecu. The pair hoped that by empowering new DJs, they could create a niche event, focused on electronic music and dance. "I think there are a lot of dance scenes in Fredericton, but I think we're bringing one that people might not have had before," LeBlond said. "To me, Disco Nexion is about disconnecting from your body and your thoughts when you're dancing." Emilio Reyes regularly attends Disco Nexion events and has watched the community grow. "I think it's important to give local artists the opportunity to shine," Reyes said. "Through collaboration you experience growth and I think that's something that the Fredericton night life can really be benefiting from." Reyes attends these events to support his friends who DJ. He says that the Disco Nexion nights are unique among things he's attended in the city. "I was not really sure what to expect but it's a vibe when you walk in the door," Reyes said. "A bunch of DJs are showcasing their music in genres that, I don't want to say are not established, but need to be a little reinforced."
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Women's Skilled Trades Workshop provides opportunity to explore future career path
WEST Inc. of Windsor in partnership with UNIFOR Local 444 is hosting a week-long skilled trades workshop for women at the union HQ on Turner Road in Windsor. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) An in-depth look at learning a skilled trade is the focus of a week-long workshop in Windsor for women. It's a free event this week for women aged 18 and up allowing participants to get an idea of trades training, apprenticeship opportunities and career paths. This project is a collaboration between Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST Inc.) and UNIFOR Local 444. On Tuesday, students were writing tests on some of the hands-on instructional work. 071525 WEST Inc. of Windsor in partnership with UNIFOR Local 444 is hosting a week-long skilled trades workshop for women at the union HQ on Turner Road in Windsor. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) Stephanie Allen is the program manager of skilled trades at West Inc. Allen is pleased with the turnout so far and excited to see women interested and engaged in this opportunity. 'So they will be with other women that might want to pursue this and build a community of women in the trades and how they can support each other,' said Allen. 'And they can work together to help break down that barrier of what has been seen for a long time as a male dominated workplace, and how to create a safe space for women to do that.' So far this year, WEST has celebrated a milestone, helping 376 women gain technical skills and empowering them to pursue careers in the skilled trades locally and abroad. WEST Inc. has been educating, mentoring and supporting women in Windsor Essex. Their programs aid women in enhancing skills and securing employment. On average each year WEST Inc. assists over 3,000 women in preparing for the labour market. The organization's programs are funded in part by the government of Canada and the government of Ontario.
