Winnipeg – Aurora, March 3rd, 2005 – The Winnipeg Transition Centre and Career/LifeSkills Resources Inc. (CLSR Inc.) are pleased to jointly announce that CLSR Inc. has acquired the Values and Skills Assessment Cards and the Career Activity Planner. This transition ensures the continued impact of these invaluable career development tools, originally created by the late Ron Bartlette, founder of the Winnipeg Transition Centre.
Founded in 1989 by Ron Bartlette, The Winnipeg Transition Centre has been a leader in career development and employment support services. Its professional development division, Active Learning Works!, has provided training and resources to career practitioners, educators, and employment professionals across Canada. The Winnipeg Transition Centre has long been recognized for its innovative approach to career counselling and development, helping individuals clarify their career goals and make informed decisions about their future.
CLSR Inc., founded in 1998 by Denise Hughes, has been dedicated to providing high-quality career development tools and resources to professionals in Canada, and around the world. With a strong reputation in the field, CLSR Inc. has supported career professionals through a diverse range of assessment tools and training programs. This acquisition marks an important step in preserving and expanding the reach of Ron Bartlette’s vision and contributions to the career development field.
“This is more than an acquisition; it is a continuation of Ron Bartlette’s legacy and the incredible work done by the Winnipeg Transition Centre,” said Brad Whitehorn, Associate Director of CLSR Inc. “We are honoured to carry forward these resources, ensuring that they remain accessible to career professionals and individuals seeking meaningful career direction.”
The Winnipeg Transition Centre, known for its dedication to innovative career and employment support services, sees this transition as a natural evolution for these tools. “Ron Bartlette was passionate about empowering individuals in their career journeys, and we are confident that CLSR Inc. is the right organization to uphold his vision,” said Linda Bartlette, Executive Director of The Winnipeg Transition Centre. “This next chapter ensures that his work continues to support career practitioners and their clients for years to come.”
CLSR Inc. will now oversee the production, distribution, and continued development of the Values and Skills Assessment Cards and the Career Activity Planner. Customers can expect the same quality and effectiveness they have relied on while benefiting from CLSR Inc.’s extensive expertise in career and employment resources.
For more information, please contact:
Linda Bartlette
Executive Director
The Winnipeg Transition Centre
lbartlette@shaw.ca
204-338-3899
https://winnipegtransitioncentre.com
Brad Whitehorn
Associate Director
Career/LifeSkills Resources Inc.
bwhitehorn@clsr.ca
905-760-0111
https://clsr.ca