November 2006
In Remembrance In Remembrance
In Remembrance
LEST
WE FORGET
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
In Flanders fields the
poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
That mark our place; and in the sky
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
Wear
a poppy for remembrance day!!!
Learning
Centre
Connection
"Your
gateway to life-long learning opportunities"
About
The Author
A
little bit about myself; my name
is June and I hope you are enjoying my newsletter from the
centre, because it's only going to get better! I started
my new job as the Administrative Assistant at the Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre this past July.
Part of my new job is to write and send out our newsletter,
which is full of the courses we offer at the centre.
I loved going to school at the centre and I know you would
too! Come out and see what we are all about, drop
in and see our place to be!
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RER
"Responsible
Electronics Recycling"
Be
responsible "RECYCLE" your old electronics!
We
take just about any kind of Electronics
& Ink
Cartridges!
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.
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Look
What's New!
Our
Programs:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
is
offering to teach you a lesson on:
Beginner
Excel - $60
December
8, 2006 - 9am to 5pm
Beginner
Word - $60
December
7, 2006 - 9am to 5pm
Beginner
Outlook / Email - $80
December
5 & 6, 2006 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Advanced
Word
- $60
November
13, 2006 - 9am to 5pm
Call
482-2111 to register.
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Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
is
offering
Computer
Fundamentals for Job Skills
November
20, 22 & 24 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
November
21 & 23 - 9am to 5pm
Total
Cost - $225
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 Course
Continuous
Intake Program
Call
the centre for details
482-2111
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Herzing
College
&
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
is
pleased to announce the
"Clinic
Office Assistant Program"
is
now under way.
Watch
for new programs starting soon!!!
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Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
will
soon be offering
Power
Up Computer Course for Women
watch
out for upcoming dates!
Call
us early to register.
482-2111
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Job
Quest - Career Services - 204-482-2100
TIPS
TO HELP YOU GET THAT JOB!!!
Resume
Tips
- Prepare
a targeted resume; preferably
with a career summary or highlights section at the beginning.
- Include
only information that is relevant
to the position for which you are applying. Bring any extra
information with you to the interview.
- Proofread.
Proofread. Proofread.
Cover Letter Tips
- Address
your cover letter to a specific person
- preferably the decision-maker.
- Sell.
Sell. Sell - tell the reader why he or she
should continue reading the letter and phone you for an
interview; specify, by a few examples, how you have what
they are looking for.
- Keep
it brief (one page); be targeted;
use correct grammer, spelling
and punctuation.
Job Search
Techniques
- Know
your "60-second commercial":
the skills, experience, or training you have that an employer
will want.
- Network:
tell your "commercial" to everyone you meet -
AND ask them to tell your commercial to others.
- Follow-up:
regarding jobs that closed recently; with network contacts;
with employers regarding a job for which you had previously
applied.
Interview
Tips
- Do
advance research: know yourself (your skills
and abilities); know the position (key job requirements);
know the company (mission statement / philosophy of service
/ company culture).
- Don't
rely on flying by the seat of your pants with your verbal
communication: prepare your answers
to the most commonly asked interview questions and practice
them out loud.
- Non-verbal
communication speaks volumes: be aware of
your facial expressions, handshake, body posture and language.
- Bring
your career portfolio to the interview to
"show you know".
- Send
a thank-you note after the interview - refer
to something you discussed and add another detail.
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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 October 11, 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 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 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
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 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 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
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.
Hours
of operation is Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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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InkBank
Recycle
your empty printer cartridges to help us earn money!
The
Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre has 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.
To
get a list of all eligible
ink cartridges click
here. For more information on InkBank, please
contact the Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre:
Drop-Off
Site:
Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre
511
Robinson Ave., Selkirk, MB
Contact:
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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ESL
Course:
Call
the Selkirk & District Community 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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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 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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