October 2006  

    "Think Pink Month"  

Help the fight against breast cancer,   

wear a pink ribbon this month!   

Learning Centre
Connection

"Your gateway to life-long learning opportunities"

Open House & RER Launch 

Be Responsible "Recycle"

The Open House & The Responsible Electronics Recycling Launch was held on Oct 3, from 10am to 3pm with an 11 o'clock ribbon cutting ceremony.

CTV news and CBC radio were on hand to take pictures and interview the people responsible for the great success!

What a good day for a celebration and cake!                                                                Karen Keppler , Program Manager

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Look Whats 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 Excel - $60

November 16, 2006 - 9am to 5pm

Advanced Word - $60

November 13, 2006 - 9am to 5pm

Beginner Powerpoint - $80

November 6 & 7, 2006 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm

MS Publisher - $80

October 16 & 20, 2006 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Intermediate Excel - $60

October 19, 2006 - 9am to 5pm

Intermediate Word - $60

October 17, 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 continuous intake program

Educational Assistant Diploma Program / Communication Augmentation

Full Time Day Course

Starting November 3, 2006

Call the centre for details

482-2111

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Herzing College

&

Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre

Presents

"Clinic Office Assistant Program"

Full Time Day Course

Starting October 30, 2006

Call us at 482-2111

to make your appointment

with our Herzing College Specialist !!!

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Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre

is offering

Power Up Computer Course for Women

October 14, 21 & 28

9:30am to 3:30pm

3 Saturdays for $40

Call 482-2111

to register.

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Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre

is offering

Halloween Makeup Workshop

October 17 & 24

6:45pm - 8:45pm

2 Tuesday Evenings for $40

Call 482-2111

to register.

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Job Quest

Résumés

They're not that scary if you have your very own ?Résumé-buster? to call on for help!

Does writing your résumé set you shaking and shivering with fright?like meeting that ghost or goblin out haunting on a dark and stormy Halloween night? Whoooooooo!

Job Quest's Résumé Writing workshop is here to get you focussed on the wealth of skills and knowledge you have to offer any potential employer. By the end of the second workshop day, you will have a completed résumé that is:

• Word-processed and professional-looking
• No more than 2 pages in length
• Written using your words to describe past tasks performed
• Targeted to your chosen job or career objective
• Summarized to highlight your qualifications that best match those required by the targeted position or field

Job Quest's Résumé Writing workshop will not only provide you with a résumé that fits you, but also:

• Help you identify the key qualifications to present in your cover letter
• Prepare you much better for the interview to follow
• Set you thinking about other job or career possibilities, as you rediscover the hidden treasures of your workplace relevant skills and abilities

Job Quest? Career Services limits the number of participants in its 2-day workshop to ensure we can help you one-on-one as needed within this small group setting. Job Quest's experienced and highly qualified ?Résumé-Busters? will blast away your fears and concerns, and help you write a concise advertisement that really catches employers' attention and makes them want to meet you . So . . .

Who're you gonna call? Job Quest at 482-2100 . Register for one of our regularly scheduled Résumé Writing workshops today.

Learn and Succeed!

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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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