Continuing Education News                                       Winter 2009

One-day Workshops:
Leadership and
Project Management


Need to update your project management skills? Looking for tips on accountable leadership? Get on track with these winter workshops.

Decorate it. Build it.
Install it. Fix it.

The DIY series can help you with your home decorating and improvements, specialty cooking, personal finance and more. Have a look and discover what you can do this winter!

All Digital Photo Safari:
Winterlude Nights


Take a tour of Winterlude and learn to operate your digital camera like a pro.
Other downtown courses.

For First aid or CPR requirements:
Part-time Studies offers:
First Aid and Level C CPR
Basic CPR Recertification

Groups can be accommodated by calling Roxane Helie at 613-727-4723 ext. 6515.

Career Samplers for Adults
Find out where a career as a police officer, carpenter, cabinetmaker, firefighter or paramedic would take you, with one of these one-day workshops.

Know someone laid off?
Tell them about Second Career and other government funding initiatives.

Basic Broker Preparation
Learn about the insurance industry and prepare for the Registered Insurance Broker of Ontario Level 1 exam. This course teaches you the details of indemnity; interest; personal property, automobile, and travel insurance.
Find out more

Have Fun Cooking!

Thought do-it-yourself only applied to nails and plywood? Whether you're just starting out, or are more advanced, these culinary courses will make your kitchen come alive. Including:
New Italian Cooking at Home

Jazz up your Winter!
These music courses will give you something new and creative to keep away the winter blues.

Includes the new
Cape Breton Style Fiddling!

Orleans New Location
Our Orleans location has moved to 2025 Lanthier Drive (the Med2020 building near 10th Line and Innes). Find out what we're offering this winter in Orleans and Downtown

Begin With Bookkeeping
Look where a certificate in bookkeeping can take you. And it's all available part-time to fit into your busy life.

Links to Bookmark
Part-time Studies
onCourse catalogue
Distance Education
Language Institute

 

Free Information Sessions:

Autism and Behavioural Science and Behaviour Analysis and Interventions
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Questions? Contact Julie Caissie at 613-727-4723 ext. 1457.

Greater Ottawa Truck and Heavy Equipment Operator Training
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Questions? Call Ashlie Jazlowiecki at 613-667-9676.

Become a Professional DJ
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Questions? Contact Rick Lazzara at 613-727-472 ext. 5799.

ESL and FSL free
placement testing dates

(No appointment necessary)
ESL Day Courses:
February 9, 16, 23, 2009.

FSL Evening and Weekend Courses:
January 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15, 2009
Questions? Call the School of Part-time Studies at 613-727-7655.

Coming this Spring
• Groomer Assistant Certificate
• More Career Samplers for Youth
• Summer Academy of the Arts
• Chef de Cuisine (CCC) Certification

More Motorcycle Training

Get ready for spring with your M2 or M2 Exit licence, available April/May.


Remember: The spring catalogue website and course registration goes live March 17, 2009.

Walk Safe Services
Staying late?
Contact Walk Safe, a volunteer program in partnership with Security. They will arrange for someone to walk you to your car, the bus, or the Algonquin Residence.

To arrange a Walk Safe escort, simply drop by the Security Office (C128) or call 613-727-4723 ext. 5010.

Stuart Cranston Winners
Congratulations Anca Zamfir and Denise Lachance for winning the Stuart Cranston Award for 2008. The award is given annually in memory of Mrs. Stuart Cranston to students who have excelled academically and artistically in the Creative Arts program.

Spring Convocation
Completed all your courses and ready to graduate? Fill out the certificate or diploma application form.

Graduating?
Stay in touch with the Algonquin College Alumni Association.
Hectic schedule? Student Services are extending hours to better serve you. Check it out!

Congratulations Grads!