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M&T Graphics Factory co-op program holds open house

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Updated July 02, 2025

M&T Graphics Factory co-op program holds open house — Excellence award – Nicole Avenido, right, from Fergus, received the Award of Excellence. Avenido also took home the gold medal at the Skills Ontario Regional in-house competition and competed at the Skills Ontario Provincial competition in Toronto on May 6. With Avenido in the photo is Katrina Musselman, who runs the co-op program.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – M&T Graphics Factory held an open house on June 19 that showcased work created by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Grade 11 students this year. “M&T Graphics Factory is a co-op program that allows WCDSB high school students to gain work experience in the marketing and promotions industry, developing real design solutions for real clients,” officials state. This semester’s class included 15 students from St. James, Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL), and Bishop Macdonell high schools, with three of those students living in Wellington County: Nicole Avenido in Fergus, Kaitlynn Hillis in Mount Forest and Miranda Custodio in Hillsburgh.

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Updated July 02, 2025