August
2005
Learning Centre
Connection
"Your
gateway to life-long learning opportunities"
A.I.M. for Work
is
a unique ACTION oriented Employment Program
for Persons with Disabilities
Our
aim is to promote the equality of employment opportunities
for persons with physical disabilities by providing a full
range of the highest quality Vocational Rehabilitation interventions
available, with a special focus on Employment Services.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE?
You
Must:
- Have a chronic medical condition or physical disability
- Live in the area served by the Selkirk Human Resources
Centre and the Interlake Employment Centre
- THERE IS NO COST TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
WHAT IS
A DISABILITY?
- Any medical condition that causes some restrictions in
day to day living
- Some examples of physical disabilities or chronic medical
conditions are:
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Crohn's Disease/IBS
- Back Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Asthma/Allergies
- Hearing/Visual Impairment
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Work Related/Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
WHAT CLIENT
SERVICES ARE OFFERED?
- Transferable Skills Analysis
- Career Exploration
- Assessment of Vocational Interests and Aptitudes
- Exploration of Training/Education programs
- Assessment of Physical Capabilities
- Research Labour Market Trends
- Quality Resume Writing and Cover Letters
- Job Search Techniques
- Special Equipment and Technical Aids
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Access to Suitable Employment
- Individualized Job Placements
- Referrals to Community Resources
WHAT SERVICES
ARE OFFERED TO EMPLOYERS?
- Referrals of qualified employment candidates
- Employment Equity Consultations
- Assistance in arranging Wage Subsidies (if applicable)
- Ergonomic Assessments of Workplace
- Information on Workplace Accommodations
For
services call: (204) 482-2130 or 1-800-494-4179
The
A.I.M. for Work office is located at :
101-511
Robinson Avenue, Selkirk, Manitoba, R1A 1E5
This
is a community-based program funded by
The
Government of Canada, and Manitoba Advanced Education and
Training
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InkBank
Recycle
your empty inkjet and laser cartridges
to
help us earn money!
The
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre have enrolled
in a wonderful new fundraising program called InkBank Cartridge
Recycling. 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 used printer,
fax and copier cartridges that were destined for the trash.
Here's
How You Can Help:
- Save
your inkjet or laser cartridges you use at home, workplace
or business.
- Ask
friends, family, employers to help support our fundraising
efforts.
- Collect
only eligible cartridges.
- Drop
off the empty cartridges to the Selkirk Learning Centre
or call to arrange for pick up (204) 482-2111.
- NOTE:
Previously recycled or remanufactured cartridges cannot
be accepted.
Drop-Off
Site:
Selkirk
& District Learning Centre
511
Robinson Ave., Selkirk, MB
Contact:
Janice
Keller
To
get a list of all eligible
ink cartridges click
here. For more information on InkBank, please
contact Janice at the Selkirk Learning Centre:
Phone:
(204) 482-2111
Fax:
(204) 785-1316
Email:
reception@mts.net
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Power
Up
Computer
Course for Women
When:
Septempter
24, October 1, & October 8
Where:
Selkirk & District Learning Centre
511
Robinson Ave., Selkirk, MB
Cost:
$40.00
Power
Up your skills
Power
Up teaches Manitoba women the basics of using a computer.
From turning the machine on to typing a word document to accessing
the Internet. Your Power Up instructor will take you through
it so you can understand how to make the computer work for
you.
Power
Up for opportunity
It
is estimated that at least basic computer skills are needed
in two-thirds of jobs in Manitoba - twice as many as 10 years
ago. If you want to try something new - perhaps a job with
more challenge, better pay or more responsibility - the skills
you learn in Power Up can increase the opportunities available
to you, and help you reach your goals.
Power
Up for options
The
Power Up course will leave you feeling more confident using
a computer. You may even feel inspired to continue on to take
more advanced courses. Regardless of your goals or ambitions,
you will be more self-assured and comfortable with technology.
In short, you will be "powered up" with more knowledge,
information and options.
For
more information or to sign up for the computer course call
482-2111, or email reception@mts.net.
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Computer
Training:
Are
You Interested in
Computer
Training?
Let
us know which type of computer course and level you would
be interested in. You can contact Janice at the Selkirk
Learning Centre.
Phone:
(204) 482-2111
Email:
reception@mts.net
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Red
River College - Gimli Campus:
Full-Time
Day Programs offered in Selkirk!
*Health
Care Aide Certificate - Sept. 7, 2005
*Business,
Accounting & Management Certificate - Sept. 12, 2005
*Early
Childhood Education Diploma Program - Sept. 19, 2005
*Applied
Counselling Skills Certificate - Sept. 26, 2005
To
learn more about these programs and available funding you
can contact the Gimli Campus:
Phone: (204) 642-5496
Fax: (204)
642-4189
Email:
gimli@rrc.mb.ca
For
Registration Information for the above programs
click
here.
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A
Thought ....
"Learning
is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
~Chinese Proverb
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for the editor:
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value your feedback, please send your questions or comments
to the "Learning Centre Connection"
editor,
(Click
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Contact
Us:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre Inc.
Unit
122-511 Robinson Ave.
Selkirk,
MB R1A 1E5
Phone:
(204) 482-2111
Fax: (204) 785-1316
Email:
reception@mts.net
The
Selkirk Learning Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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