February
2008
Learning
Centre
Connection
Your gateway to life-long learning opportunities
Look whats new to Selkirk!!!
Academy of Learning
is partnering up with
the
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre
Call
June to register for the information session
on
Wednesday February 20.
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Power
Up Computer Training for Women
Watch
for our next start date in the New Year!
Power
Up teaches women the basics of using a computer, from turning
the machine on to typing a word document to accessing the
internet and sending emails. You will be taken through the
program so you can understand how to make the computer work
for you.
This program is sponsored by the
Women's Directorate.
Call
482-2111 to register.
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"Computer
Fundamentals for Job Skills"
Certificate
Course
Watch
for our next start date!
Cost:
$225
This
course provides the students with an introduction to word
processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and Internet-related
tools. The course also introduces the students to the internal
and external hardware components necessary for the operation
of the computer. Students leave the course with an understanding
of the possible uses of the computer as a powerful tool and
a basic set of skills necessary to operate the computer in
a productive meaningful manner. Call
482-2111 to register.
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Job
Quest - Career Services
482-2100
or toll free 1-866-482-2100
Daytime
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sign
up for one of our "Free" Workshops:
Daytime
Sessions:
February
5 - Interview Prep Workshop Part 1 - 9am to 4pm
February
6 - Interview Prep Workshop Part 2 - 9am to 4pm
February
7 - Cover Letter Workshop - 9am to 3pm
February
12 - Job Search Workshop - 9am to 4pm
February
13 - Resume Writing Workshop Part 1 - 9am to 4pm
February
14 - Resume Writing Workshop Part 2 - 9am to 4pm
February
19 - Career Planning Workshop Part 1
February
21 - Career Planning Workshop Part 2
February
27 - Resume Writing Workshop Part 1 - 9am to 4pm
February
28 - Resume Writing Workshop Part 2 - 9am to 4pm
Evening
Sessions:
February
26 - PLAR Portfolio ORIENTATION - 6pm to 7:30pm
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Lord
Selkirk Toastmasters
Club #3977
"For
Better Listening, Better Thinking, Better Speaking!"
Toastmasters
offers a proven way to improve your communication skills.
By participating in a fun and supportive Toastmasters group,
you'll become a better speaker and leader and gain confidence
to succeed in whatever path you've chosen in life.
We meet every other Wednesday at the Selkirk & District
Community Learning Centre from 7pm - 9pm. It is always OPEN
HOUSE! We love an audience and the coffee is free.
Our
meeting for this month is February 13 & 27 at 7pm.
If
you have any inquiries call Fred at 204-389-5985.
See
the Web site http://lordselkirk.freetoasthost.org/
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Computer
Tutor
Computer
Tutor is one-on-one training, at the Selkirk Learning Centre,
in the popular software titles. This training is individually
tailored to your needs. You can arrange to have a one hour
review of your favorite software, or a number of hours to
learn something new and relate it to your job.
If
you are interested in the Computer Tutor call the Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre at (204)
482-2111 or email reception@mts.net.
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Audio-Video
Conferencing
The
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre now has two-way
audio-video capability in three classrooms. We now have classes
started with the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development
(CAHRD) & The University of Winnipeg.
Our
first class was the Education Assistant Diploma Program /
Communication Augmentation. They graduated this past September
2007 at the Aboriginal Centre. There will be new classes starting
this September 2007 at the Selkirk & District Community
Learning Center.
For
more information call Karen Keppler, Program Manager, at (204)
482-2111.
 
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Computer
Lending Library
Our
Mission Statement
The
SDCLC sponsored Computer Lending Program is designed to encourage
the use of computers by making them accessible to those who
are unable to otherwise acquire them; thereby increasing their
quality of life, literacy, fluency and enhancing the specialty
skills that have become a requirement for more employment
opportunities - even in entry-level positions.
The
Computer Lending Library supplies you with a basic set of
computer equipment and will also offer basic instructions
for assembling and operating your computer. The training is
scheduled through the Selkirk & District Community Learning
Centre. Membership
Application
for more information contact June at the Selkirk & District
Community Learning Centre:
Phone: (204) 482-2111
Fax: (204) 785-1316
Email: reception@mts.net
Web Site: www.selkirklearningcentre.ca
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Classroom
Rentals
The
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre has
furnished Classrooms and Computer Labs for rent, which are
ideal for:
- Seminars
- Training
Workshops
- Computer
Training
- Strategic
Planning
- Off-site
Meetings
- Service
Group Gatherings
To
view room rates please click
here.
For
room bookings please contact June at the Selkirk Learning
Centre (204) 482-2111 or email: reception@mts.net
.
Hours
of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Evening
and Weekend Hours are also available to be booked.
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CAP
Computers
Free
Public Access to Computers
Hours
of operation is Monday to Friday
8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre has 6 computers
that can be used to access the internet, check emails, type
a word document, print documents, or job search. All 6 computers
have Microsoft Office '97.
Drop
in to the Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre
at 511 Robinson Avenue to get on a computer and cruise the
information highway!
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RER
"Responsible
Electronics Recycling"
We
take just about any kind of Electronics
!
Why? Because ewaste is extremely toxic when not disposed
of in an approved manner! The RER was first conceived four
years ago when it was noted that electronics waste or ewaste
often found its way into landfills throughout Manitoba.
You
can help save our earth by recycling your old electronics!
Call
the centre for more information at 482-2111
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The
Selkirk & District
Community
Learning Centre
now
accepts all makes of cartridges !
Recycle
your empty printer, fax copier cartridges and your old cell
phones to help us earn money and to help save the earth!
We
have joined in a new fundraiser called
This
program offers us an almost effortless way to raise money
to support our projects - and to protect
our planet.
We
earn money simply by recycling the eligible used printer,
fax and copier cartridges that were destined for the trash.
We
help save the earth by collecting all the ineligible cartridges
that end up in our landfills.
Here's
How You Can Help:
- Save
your cartridges you use at home, in the workplace or at
your business.
- Ask
friends, family, employers to help support our fundraising
efforts and save our earth.
- Collect
all makes of cartridges.
- Collect
old cell phones.
- Drop
off the empty cartridges and cell phones to the Selkirk
Learning Centre or call to arrange for pick up (204) 482-2111.
- NOTE:
Previously recycled or remanufactured cartridges will
now be accepted.
Please
drop off at:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
511
Robinson Ave., Selkirk, MB
Contact:
June
Phone:
(204) 482-2111
Fax: (204)
785-1316
Email:
reception@mts.net
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Instructors
Wanted:
Do
you have a skill or a hobby you would like to share with others?
We are always looking for instructors and new ideas for courses
and workshops.
Call
the Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre with
your ideas at 482-2111 or email reception@mts.net.
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Polly Parrot
A lady is walking down the street to work and sees a parrot
in a pet store. She stops to admire the bird.
The parrot says to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
Well, the lady is furious! She storms past the store to her
work.
On the way home she saw the same parrot in the window and
the parrot upon seeing her says, "Hey lady, you are really
ugly."
She was incredibly ticked now. The next day on the way to
work she saw the same parrot and once again it said, "Hey
lady, you are really ugly."
The lady was so furious that she stormed into the store and
threatened to sue the store and have the bird killed.
The store manager apologized profusely and promised the bird
wouldn't say it again.
The next day, when the lady walked past the store after work
the parrot said to her, "Hey lady."
She paused, scowled with an icy and deadly stare, and said
with a hoarse voice, "Yes?"
The bird, strutting back and forth on its perch in a cocky
manner,
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Word
Wizards - Small Pets
Can you name each pet using the clues provided?
1.
Find a common 3-letter word using the clues below.
- COD has one letter in common with
it; in the correct place
- ANT has two letters in common with
it; one in the right place and one in the wrong place
- DON has no letters in common with
it
What is the word?
2. Find a common 3-letter
word using the clues below.
- NOD has two letters in common with
it; one in the right place and one in the wrong place
- EGG has one letter in common with
it; in the right place
- TEN has no letters in common with
it
What is the word?
3. Find a common 4-letter
word using the clues below.
- FREE has one letter in common with
it; in the right place
- MOSS has one letter in common with
it; in the right place
- MORE has no letters in common with
it
- SHIM has three letters in common
with it; all in the wrong place
What is the word?
4. Find a common 4-letter
word using the clues below.
- FONT has two letters in common with
it; one in the right place and one in the wrong place
- GRUB has two letters in common with
it; one in the right place and one in the wrong place
- BUNT has no letters in common with
it
What is the word?
5. Find a common 5-letter
word using the clues below.
- CRACK has two letters in common
with it; one in the right place and one in the wrong place
- SEVEN has three letters in common
with it; one in the right place and two in the wrong place
- VICOR has no letters in common with
it
What is the word?
Need the answers? Click
here !
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Questions/Comments
for the editor:
We
would like to know more about what your needs are?
We
value your feedback, please send your questions or comments
to the editor of the "Learning Centre Connection"
at the Selkirk & District Community Learning
Centre, 122-511 Robinson Ave., Selkirk, MB, R1A 1E5, (204)
482-2111 or by email: reception@mts.net.
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Contact
Us:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
122
- 511 Robinson Avenue
Selkirk,
Manitoba R1A 1E5
Phone:
(204) 482-2111
Fax: (204)
785-1316
Email: reception@mts.net
Hours
of operation are Monday to Friday from
8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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