Biography

Joseph Lucchetti is a well rounded businessman who was born in Italy and moved to Canada in 1950. He has experience in a range of professions from journalism, business, military, and teaching at the college and university livel. His background, education, and experience has contributed to his success. Upon graduating from High School, Joseph volunteered to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Following basic training Joseph applied for and was accepted into the Offer Training Program. After leaving the military, Joseph started a career in journalism and began part-time studies through Laurentian University. Since he had to work to support himself, Joseph's two under graduate degrees and two graduate degrees were earned on a part-time basis. from the university, Joseph was forced to take some time off to serve his country. At the same time he continued to service in the Armed Forces in the Canadian Militia which was part of Canada's Mobile Command. He served with the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RCEME), The 49th Field Regiment, The 26th Service Battalion, and the Northern Ontario Militia District Headquarters. He retired as a First Lieutenant after a total of approximate 20 years of service. Joseph discovered his passion for teaching while in High School when one of his teachers enrolled him into a Methods of Instruction Course conducted by the Canadian Military. He did very well in the course and earned his Instructor's Credentials to teach First Aid through St. John Ambulance. He also taught first aid and a number of other courses in the Military, with various other employers and organizations. His full-time career in teaching did not begin until he had completed his careers in Journalism, and Supervisor of Public Affairs for a major Canadian Steel Corporation. In 1983 We was offered a position teaching business and economics at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. A few years later he was so teaching economic courses at Algoma University. He retired from the profession after teaching more than 30 years. Joseph also loved to give back to his community and served on Committees and Boards of Directors for various charitable organization, community and civic organization. His commitment in this area is made quite evident by the fact at age 35 he had contributed 72 person years to various organizations in his community and beyond. in teaching. He was teaching economic courses in two schools, which were Sault College & Algoma University. His specialty was in teaching management courses. Joseph loves to give back and he found that teaching economics served a purpose. He has retired from the profession but was teaching for over 22 years.