October
2007
Learning
Centre
Connection
Your gateway to life-long learning opportunities
Business
Management Certificate
Call
to express an interest in this program!
This
program is from (NAIT) Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
This demanding and intensive program has instruction that
emphasizes the practical aspects of solving typical business
problems by study and application of current business practices.
Class activities include case studies, simulations, problem
solving, computer applications, group analysis and discussions.
To
express your interest call 482-2111
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Power
Up Computer Training for Women
Watch
for our next start date in the New Year!
Power
Up teaches women the basics of using a computer, from turning
the machine on to typing a word document to accessing the
internet and sending emails. You will be taken through the
program so you can understand how to make the computer work
for you.
This program is sponsored by the
Women's Directorate.
Call
482-2111 to register.
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"Computer
Fundamentals for Job Skills"
Certificate
Course
November
19, 20, 21, 22 & 23
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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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
Closed:
Friday October 2 & 4
Sign
up for one of our "Free" Workshops:
October
2 & 4 - Resume Writing
Workshop - 9am to 4pm
October
9 - Cover Letter Workshop - 9am to 3pm
October
15 & 16 - Resume
Writing Workshop - 9am to 4pm
October
18 & 19 - Career Planning - 9am to 4pm
October
22 & 23 - Interview Prep Workshop - 9am to 4pm
October
25 - Job Search Workshop - 9am to 4pm
October
29 - Portfolio Work Group - 1pm to 4pm
October
30 - PLAR Portfolio ORIENTATION - 10am to 12pm
Tuesday
Evening Workshops:
October
15 - 30-Second Commercial -
6:30pm to 7:45pm
October
30 - PILOT Netiquette for Job Search - 6pm to 7:30pm
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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 7pm - 9pm. It is always OPEN
HOUSE! We love an audience and the coffee is free.
Our
meetings for this month are October 10 & 24 at 7pm.
If
you have any inquiries call Fred at 204-389-5985.
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 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 will graduate this 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
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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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Quiz
of the Month
Trivia
Quiz for the Trivia-minded
by Anonymous
Here's another short trivia quiz for the trivia enthusiasts.
This one's a bit tougher this time. Note that some of the
questions are United States focused. Have fun!
- There's one popular sport in which neither the spectators
nor the participants know the score or the leader until
the contest ends. What is it?
- What famous North American landmark is constantly moving
backward?
- Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their
own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables
must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial
vegetables?
- Name the only sport in which the ball is always in possession
of the team on the defense and the offensive team can
score without touching the ball?
- What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
- In many liquor stores, you can buy pear brandy, with
a real pear inside the bottle. The pear is whole and ripe,
and the bottle is genuine; it hasn't been cut in any way.
How did the pear get inside the bottle?
- Where are the lakes that are referred to in the "Los
Angeles Lakers?"
- There are seven ways a baseball player can legally reach
first base without getting a hit. Taking a base on balls-a
walk-is one way. Name the other six.
- It's the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold
frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form
but fresh. What is it?
- Name six or more things that you can wear on your feet
that begin with the letter "S."
Need the answer?
Click
here !
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Joke of the Month
Ghoulish
Two
men were walking home after a Halloween
party and decided to take a short cut through the cemetary
just for laughs.
Right
in the middle of the cemetary they were startled by a tap-tap-tapping
noise coming from the misty shadows.
Trembling
with fear, they found an old man with a hammer and chisel,
chipping away at one of the headstones.
"Holy
cow, mister" one of them said after catching his breath,
"You scared us half to death - - we thought you were
a ghost! What are you doing working here so late at
night?"
"Those
fools!" The old man grumbled, "They misspelled my
name!"
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Puzzle
of the Month
Car Parts - a cryptolist
puzzle
by Shelly Hazard
The list of words
below all relate to the topic of 'car parts'. The code
used for each word is the same. For example, if you determine
that the letter A is really the letter E in the first
word, this is true for every word in the list.
G F
I Y P R N P
P N D Y
E K Z Z A
X H A N Y J
Z F
O F I V Z
U I J
N C Y N G N
D Y
P U I F V
U A W C
F I J N I G
D F
E N Y J P K
N Z A J
R W T T A Z
F
Need the answers?
Click
here !
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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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