July
2008
Learning
Centre
Connection
Your gateway to life-long learning opportunities
We're
Astounded by our Luck!
And
we are Celebrating
By
inviting you to a
OPEN
HOUSE BBQ
Please
join us on
Wednesday
AUGUST 6, 2008
at
Noon for lunch
and
at 1:30 for our announcements
Selkirk
& District
Community
Learning Centre
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Northern
Alberta Institute of Technology
and
the
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
are
proud to announce their partnership
in
a New Program
"Introduction To The Trades"
Starting
September 15, 2008 to February 20, 2009
Application
deadline September 2, 2008
Are
you interested in becoming an APPRENTICE???
The
program will include Job Maintenance Skills Training, Personal
Development Skills, Math, Science, English Upgrading for Apprenticeship,
Safety Certification and Shop Training in 4 Trade Areas (Carpentry,
Electrical, Plumbing and Drywall).
Call
482-2111 to register.
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"Computer
Fundamentals for Job Skills"
Certificate
Course
One
week course this August 2008
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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Herzing
College
Administrative
Assistant
Starts
September
8, 2008
This
program provides students with the necessary computer skills,
knowledge of accounting, and office procedures for entry-
level positions in a business office environment. Discover
if your future is working as a Receptionist, Accounting Clerk,
Secretary, Office Clerk, Customer Service Representative or
an Administrative Assistant!!!
Call
for your appointment today!
482-2111
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Academy
of Learning
Continuous
Intake
Academy
of Learning has training starting in Business, Office, Accounting,
Health Care, Information Technology, Customer Service, Home
Inspection and MORE.
One
on One Support , 100% Hands On, Flexible Schedule, Learn at
your own Pace, Start Anytime, Nationally Recognized and Provincially
Accredited
Check
out our web site and see what we have to offer you!!
www.aolnorth.ca
Call
June for information at
482-2111
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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
Closed
on August 4 for the Civic Holiday
Sign
up for one of our "Free" Workshops
or
sign up for our "New Condensed Workshop"
oneway
or another we can help you.
Daytime
Sessions:
July
14 - Resume Writing Workshop Part 1 - 9am to 4pm
July 15 - Resume Writing Workshop Part 2 - 9am to 4pm
July 16 - Interview Prep Workshop Part 1 - 9am to 4pm
July 17 - Interview Prep Workshop Part 2 - 9am to 4pm
July
22- Cover Letter Workshop - 9am to 3pm
July
24 - Job Search Workshop - 9am to 4pm
July
28 - Career Planning Workshop Part 1 - 9am to 4pm
July 29 - Career Planning Workshop Part 2 - 9am to 4pm
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Lord
Selkirk Learning Centre
A
"Lifelong Learning" Program
Do
you need some high school credits?
Do
you want a grade 12 diploma?
Do
you want to create more opportunities for yourself?
The Lord
Selkirk Learning Centre is a program designed to assist adults
in upgrading high school courses or completing a grade 12
diploma. We offer most of the core high school credits
for grades nine through 12, (senior 1 to 4).
LSLC
web site
Call
for information at 482-2111 or 482-2121
We
will CLOSED for the month of July and will be
returning
on August 5th, 2008.
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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 will meet during the summer on July 23, August 13 &
27 at the Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre
from 6:45pm - 8:45pm. It is always OPEN HOUSE! We love an
audience and the coffee is free.
If
you have any inquiries call Doreen at 204-389-4177.
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
Business
Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
We
will be open for RER ewaste on the following
Saturdays
from 10am to 3pm
June
21
July
26
August
30
September
27
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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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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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