March
2007
Learning
Centre
Connection
"Your
gateway to life-long learning opportunities"
The
2nd Annual Interlake Job and Career Fair
Wednesday
March 21 st , 2007
9:30
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Selkirk Recreation Complex
180
Easton Drive , Selkirk , MB
This
event will provide your organization contact with the current
and future workforce within the Interlake area. This fair
is a great tool to create awareness of the explosive growth
happening right now in the Interlake Region! New opportunities
are being created daily within the community. Employers can
be pro-active by increasing their future workforce. Advertise
the skills and educational requirements your employees should
have.
LIVE
HERE, WORK HERE!
Your
participation is valuable to the Interlake's workforce, providing
guidance and direction to those making career choices. There
is no charge to register as an exhibitor this year.
If
you are unable to spend the day at the fair, please take advantage
of the application table. We are accepting your companies
Employment applications, providing a space for the public
to sit and complete the application. We will collect the completed
applications and return them to you.
Contact
Patty to reserve your booth. Act quickly as there are a limited
number of booths available and they are filling up fast. Phone
204-785-1672, by fax 204-785-1316 or by email pattye@mts.net
Registration
Form
The
Career Fair is being funded by Competitiveness, Training and
Trade (formally Education and Training) and Manitoba 4 Youth.
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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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Job
Quest - Career Services
482-2100
or toll free 1-866-482-2100
NEW
HOURS & SESSIONS
NOW open every Tuesday evening:
5:00
pm - 8:30 pm
Come
in to use our Resource Area,
meet
with staff for your scheduled appointment,
or
attend a scheduled information session!
Daytime
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
March
2007 - FREE
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Tuesday
evening sessions now available! Call
us at 482-2100 or toll free 1-866-482-2100 to confirm your
attendance.
Tuesday,
March 6, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Using
CAREER CRUISING, an Online Resource
INFO
SESSION
(Limited
number of computers available, reserve your spot
now!)
A
hands-on information session taking you through the key features
of the Career Cruising website - an excellent tool to help
you with your career planning. It's full of very useful
information!
Tuesday,
March 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
PLAR
Career Portfolio Building Workshop ORIENTATION
Building
a career portfolio requires a lot of work and dedication on
your part. Before you register for the 2-part workshop, Job
Quest requires you to attend a short 2-hour orientation session.
Its purpose is to give you more information about what the
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process is
all about and to decide if you have the time and effort to
do it at this time.
COME
SEE US
Wednesday,
March 21, during the Interlake Job & Career Fair
(9:30
am - 7:30 pm at the Selkirk Recreation Complex)
30-SECOND
COMMERCIAL PRESENTATIONS
by Job Quest
A
30-second commercial (or elevator speech) is your most important
networking tool. Do you know how to sum up your most valuable
skills and tell a potential employer about yourself in 30
seconds? This presentation will help you figure out what to
say - so you are ready when you need it!
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Our
Programs:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
Computer
Fundamentals for Job Skills
Week
Days - March 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30
Time
- 9:00am to 4:30pm
Cost
- $225.00
Do
you need to learn how to make your computer work for you,
this is an introduction and overview of word processing, spreadsheets,
presentation software, and internet related tools. Students
leave the course with a fundamental understanding of the possible
uses of the computer in a productive and meaningful manner.
Call
482-2111 to register.
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The
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development
&
The
University of Winnipeg
&
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
are
pleased to announce the
Educational
Assistant Diploma Program / Communication Augmentation
Full
Time Day Program
Call
the centre for details
482-2111
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Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
will
be starting up the next:
Beginner,
Intermediate & Advanced
Word
& Excel
Call
482-2111 to register.
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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
meetings for this month are March 7 & 21,
2007 at 6:30pm. If you have any 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 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 Learning Centre now has two-way audio-video
capability in three classrooms. There is a plan to start remote
classes with Brandon University 2007. 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
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.
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, 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 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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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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The
Frightened Nun
A
guy is walking up to the doctor's office when a nun comes
running out screaming and crying.
The
guy walks in and says, "Doc, what's with the nun?"
The
doctor says, "Oh, I just told her she's pregnant."
The
guy says, "The nun's pregnant?"
The
doctor says, "No. But it certainly cured her hiccups."
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Quiz
of the month
1.)
What sort of creature is a gannet?
2.) Which dog breed is named after a region on the Adriatic?
3.) According to the bible, where was Jesus born?
4.) Who did Madonna tell not to preach?
5.) Which is the world's largest inland sea?
6.) Which US national holiday falls on July 4th?
7.) Which animal is named in one of Shakespeare's play titles?
8.) What was the name of Dick Turpin's horse?
9.) What sort of insects live in a vespiary?
10.) How did Buddy Holly meet his death?
11.) Where would a prisoner wear fetters?
12.) Which volcano's eruption buried Pompeii?
13.) In which US state would you find Las Vegas?
14.) Which organs are affected by renal failure?
15.) Which British actor directed the film "Ghandi?"
16.) How many balls are used in a game of snooker?
17.) Other than a dance, what is a bolero?
18.) Who ordered Samson's hair to be cut off?
19.) What is a young kangaroo called?
20.) What was the name of the last Russian Royal Family?
Answers
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Questions/Comments
for the editor:
Would
you like to see any new courses at the centre?
If
so, what kind of courses are you looking for?
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, 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
Hours
of operation are Monday to Friday from
8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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