July 2006
 
Learning
Centre
Connection
"Your
gateway to life-long learning opportunities"
Educational
Assistant
Diploma
Program/
Communication
Augmentation
Introduction:
The
Educational Assistant Diploma Program (EADP) supplies both
the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become
an effective an confident teaching assistant. Students
in this program will acquire the necessary training and skills
to assist students and teachers in the classroom and within
the school system.
The
Communication Augmentation provides specific training in specialized
areas including Language acquisition and development, developing
reading and writing skills, Sign Language and Braille.
Course
Length:
10 Month Duration
Start
Date:
August 8, 2006
Course
Address: Selkirk Learning Centre, 511 Robinson
Ave.
Tuition:
Assessed
on an individual basis.
Funding may be available!
Application
deadline is July 5, 2006.
Funding
Applications are available at the Selkirk Learning Centre,
511 Robinson Ave. For information please call
(204) 482-2111.
Partner
Institutions:
The
University of Winnipeg
The
Winnipeg Technical College
Centre
for Aborigianal Human Resource Development (CAHRD)
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So,
what is PROOFREADING anyway, and why
should
I bother?
When
you take a Job Quest Résumé Writing
or Cover Letter Writing workshop,
your facilitator will tell you to proofread
your résumé or cover letter before submitting
it to a potential employer.
So,
what is proofreading anyway, and why should you bother?
to find out!
Check
out the
proofreading
online resources and links below!
OWL
at Purdue ? Online Writing Lab
(An excellent resource for any writing?I've used this resource
for years as a university student and as a Business Education
teacher and like it very much)
Proofreading
Your Writing
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/01/
Also check out the information on Job Search Writing:
Cover
Letters 1: Quick Tips and Résumés
1: Introduction to Résumés
University
of Calgary ? Assistive Technology for Written Language Difficulties
(Check
out the very cool online tasks to test your proofreading abilities?under
the Editing and Proofreading Tasks section of the page)
Self-Assessment of Writing Strengths and Needs
http://commons.ucalgary.ca/atwld/students/WritingDiff01_21st.html
University
of North Carolina ? Writing Center ? Handouts and Links
Proofreading
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/proofread.html
CMU
proofmarks image you can print
http://www.cmu.edu/styleguide/proofmarks.gif
Either print the image on legal-sized paper or
save the image to
your computer, insert the image file into a Word
(or other word
processing program) document and size to fit
a letter-sized page,
then print.
Free
online article
The Proof is in the Proofing: 7 Tips to Develop
Great
Proofreading Skills
http://dhtmlnirvana.com/michiebaby/archives/231-The-Proof-Is-
In-The-Proofing-7-Tips-To-Develop-Great-Proofreading-Skills.html
Contact
Job Quest Career Services for more information at
(204)
482-2100 or toll free (866) 482-2100.
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Power
Up Computer Course
For
Women
The
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre will be holding
another Power Up Computer Course For Women! The course
will start in September 2006.
When:
September 2006 (3 Saturdays TBA)
Where:
Selkirk & District Community 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 and emails. 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.
There
is limited enrollment for this computer course Register
Now!
For
more information, or to register for the computer course call
482-2111,
or email reception@mts.net
.
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Quote
of the Month ....
"Wisdom
doesn't necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just
shows up all by itself." ~Tom
Wilson
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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 6:30pm - 8:30pm. It is
always OPEN HOUSE! We love an audience and the coffee is free.
Our
next meeting is July 5, 2006 at 6:30pm. If you have inquiries
call Fred at 204-389-5985.
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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 Janice at the
Selkirk & District Learning Centre (204) 482-2111 or email
reception@mts.net.
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Audio-Video
Conferencing
The
Selkirk & District Learning Centre now has two-way audio-video
capability in three classrooms. There is a plan to start remote
classes with Brandon University in December 2006. University
Courses offered through the Centre could include nursing and
music.
For
more information call Karen Keppler, Program Manager, at (204)
482-2111.
 
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Computer
Lending Library
New
for 2006! The Selkirk & District Community Learning
Centre is launching a Computer Lending Library!
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.
for more informtion or contact Janice at the Selkirk 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 , which are deal
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 Janice 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 available to be booked.
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CAP
Computers
Free
Public Access to Computers
The
Selkirk & District Learning Centre has 6 computers that
can be used to access the internet, check emails, type out
a word document, or job search. All 6 computers have
Microsoft Office '97.
Hours
of operation is Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Drop
in to the Selkirk Learning Centre, 511 Robinson Ave., to get
on a computer and cruise the information highway!
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InkBank
Recycle
your empty printer 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 eligible cartridges you use at home, workplace or business.
- Ask
friends, family, employers to help support our fundraising
efforts.
- Collect
only eligible cartridges (All Epson cartridges are not eligible).
- 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 Community 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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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 Learning Centre with your ideas at 482-2111 or
email reception@mts.net.
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ESL
Course:
Call
the Selkirk Learning Cente if you are interested in an ESL
Course (English as a second language) . Phone: (204)
482-2111 or email reception@mts.net.
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TRIVIA
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Which sport is played for the Davis Cup?
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How is hydrophobia better known?
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What word is opposite to serious, dark and heavy?
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What can be hunter and half hunter?
- What
sort of creature is a lumpsucker?
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How was Frederick Bulsara better known?
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Who were Athos, Porthos and Aramis?
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Which is the hardest form of carbon?
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Of what is hippophobia a fear?
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In the US it's the hood. What is it in the UK?
Click
here for Trivia answers!
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Questions/Comments
for the editor:
We
value your feedback, please send your questions or comments
to the editor of the "Learning Centre Connection"
at the Selkirk & District Learning Centre, 122-511 Robinson
Ave., Selkirk, MB, R1A 1E5, or by email: reception@mts.net.
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Contact
Us:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
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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