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The Climb

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begins by staying in

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Right Steps...

. . . lowards your education.

B.C.'s top broadcaster supports the stay-in-school message

BCTV anchor Tony Parsons

BCTV anchor Tony Parsons credits a solid
education with getting him where he is
today.

In addition to anchoring British
Columbia's most-watched evening newscast,
Parsons is BCTV's vice president of news,
running a department of 85 people.

"Today, a high school diploma is the
minimum requirement for most jobs," says
Parsons. "Students who don't finish high
school enter the work force at a competitive
disadvantage."

Parsons, who studied radio and television
arts at Toronto's Ryerson Polytechnical
Institute after graduating from high school,
urges young people not to underestimate the
importance of proper trainirig.

“It helped me acquire the necessary skills
to land my first job as a radio announcer,”
says Parson. "I think,it's so i for

occupational guidance counsellor. Parsons
peaks from experience: "My high school
counsellor heard me read a paper aloud in
class and suggested I investigate a career in
broadcasting. Obviously, it was good advice.”

Parsons’ news style caught the attention
of CETO TV in Topronto while he was
working for one of the city's top radio
stations. He worked his way up the CFTO
ladder from reporter to anchor. He then
joined the CTV Network and was transferred
to Vancouver. In 1975, Parsons joined BCTV.

To anyone comtemplating a career in
news ~ or any other field — Parons offers ome
sound advice.

"It's'a more competitive business world
than it was when I started out. The best
edge you can give yourself is a good

students to take advantage of their high
school years to map out their career future.”
For those students who aren't sure what
sort of work they'd be suited for, Parsons
suggests they tap into the services of their

and it all starts with
a high school diploma,” says Parsons. "While
some of the subjects you're studying may
seem unnecessary now, you never know
when that piece of knowledge might prove
valuable.”

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