New policies will | help women From Page 44 counsellors through the Ministry of Education, to en- sure that high school girls are Open to and ready for the complete range of ‘oppor- tunities available to them. Education also means teaching out” to employers and eraployer groups, driving home the point that there is little that men ‘can do that women can’t. And technology is making. that “even more true today than it once was, says Ms. Kelly, as machines eliminate the need . for physical strength in n many” Lg i. Career improvement and on taking advantage of oppor- : tunities they might otherwise “have passed by: jobs." While~ is true” ‘that technology i is also eliminating many” women’s ‘jobs,’ Ms. Kelly emphasizes that women must’ seck necessary to get the new jobs that. technology is creating. But Women’s Programs is nor only concerned with. the "she has been build . first on their next move.’ work and” Sutton Gr ) the® retraining - “ernployment Regina ‘Schriber oe Ip — West Coast Realty 986- 9321 situation outside of govern- ment service. An important area of concern is also within government, Ms. Kelly says. | Her staff is concerned with ~ policy development and legislation as well as with employment relations within the civil service, When new programs or policies are developed, throughout government, Women’s Programs staff are concerned with how the pro- grams will impact on women. On the employee relations side, the division has developed a three-day course for women in government service. which focuses on There is also an advisory committee on training and for women, comprised of representatives of business, labor and Rovernment to advise govern- Schriber ment on policy. “It’s my job to help ensure that, in its policies and prac- «§ tice, the government does not contribute to discrimination against women,’’ says Ms. Kelly. She emphasizes that she and her staff are sensitive to the possibility that their work niay be perceived AS BEING “anti-male’’,-.as some feminists openly are. Most men are as open to changing atitudes as women are, Ms. Kelly says, but it is a question of changing deeply embedded traditions and values held in common by both sexes. She points out that it was only a short time ago, in 1929, that women in Canada were given legal status as persons. > But for compelling economic reasons, and for reasons of simple human dignity, it is important that women move from siraply be- ing persons to being equal persons, Ms. Kelly sitys. Group ~ — West Coast t Realty is isa top performing realtor. ‘Inthe competitive world of reai estate it is essential that a realtor gain the trust - of their, clients through their-expertise, knowledge and service. Regina is an ex- -. pert; she know her ‘community; she knows rea! estate values: Year after year : ga largé clientelle of satisfied homeowners who consult her ” Reginais a self-motivated and highly organized individual. Her peasant and ‘unpretentious manner.allows her to maintain a balance between her demanding business commitments, her community activities, and her role as wife and mother. Regina sets afine example as an achiever who truly enjoys the challenge of hard ntinuall service. : 929. 61 17 z #100-1124 Lonsdale Ave., N.V. 45 - Wednesday, February 27, Linda has been in hair styling for 114 years, allin B.C., and has owned the hai. Stop for 4% yéars now. When she first ¥ bought the business, she worked long J hours as she and one part- -time F employee increased their popularity: She’ now employs three full time staff and. is still working longs hours — ‘'to service my clients'' is her smiling J answer. Linda has recently installed a # Dr. Miiller Sunbed and finds it a very popular addition to her salon. She's | presently contemplating expanding toa second location to further service her.§ clientele and if that’s net enough, Linda’ } also owns a local fioor covering firm § which is also very successful. For pro- J “hai if fessional service with a smile, call Linda. a at 2 Linda Thomas THE Stan 986-1818 323 Mountain Hwy., North Van. ~ Gulshan Jamal : : Nafisa. Jamal -- J Guishan and Nafisa are the mother and daughter: team:who.own and - operate N.G. Slim and: Trim. They are octh fully qualified estheticians and Zi have acquired a skilled expertise in the field of skin'and body care. Guishan was trained in Euorpe 25 years ago in’ the field-of cosmetic | manufacturing and was involved in manufacturing over 400 products rang- - ing. from a compiete line ot cosmetics, perfumes and ‘toiletries. Both: Gulshan and Nafisa are also active members of the Professional Esthetic “B' Association for B.C. and have developed a good rapport with reconstructive qq surgeons and dermatologists in the city. The services offered at the N.G. Slim and Trim are for both men “and a women.and range from rejuvenating European facials, Laser therapy, Sun-* tanning to relaxing muscle toning treatments and electrolysis as well. N.G Slim and Trim offers a wide variety of other necessary treatments unique! ‘designed to create a new and beautiful you. |: COMPLETE SKIN & BODY CARE FOR MEN & WOMEN: ‘Laser therapy, muscle toning, Cellulite control, tanning, European facials.” manicures, pedicures, waxing, electrolysis, ear-piercing, eyebrow arching,.:& makeup artistry, lash and eyebrow tinting, body treatment, solar, nails and nail tips. 1128 Lonsdale Ave., N.V.. #1103-925 W. Georgia 669-8839 | 980-6814 D.G. ACADEMY OF ESTHETICS Registered Trade School Jointly administered by Gulshan Jamal and Dagmar Kuster, D.G. Academy of Esthetics Registered Trade School is the North Shore's first Esthetic College to be estabiished. The primary objective of the Academy is to offer an extensive training program oriented towards re- cent scientific developments in the world of Esthetics. Between Gulshan and Dagmar they have over 40 years of experience in Business Management, manufacturing of Cosmetics, Teaching and both are highly qualified in all aspects of the beauty field. Trained in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada, they are up to date on the latest technology in skin and body care. Call today and enroll in a new career! Basic Esthetic Classes Make-up Classes : Mon.-Fri. 1-8 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. 6-19 p.m. : 985-2827 § 1985 - North Shore News 1 A. 2, we O