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Project Admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:30:02 +0000

Social Media for Non-Profits

Outdoor Adventure Tourism Skills Program in Roberts Creek

Project Admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:30:10 +0000

Fee-free training program runs 3 days per week (Mon – Wed) for 8 weeks (July 5 – August 25)

Participants receive hands on practical experience,

plus a number of valuable certifications.

REGISTRATION:

* Register on-line here OR

* Download the Registration Form to fill in and return by email

Contact Jason for further info

Essential Skills for Immigrants Program

Project Admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:59:44 +0000

The Essential Skills for Immigrants Program curriculum is based on nine Essential Skills: computer use, continuous learning, document use, oral communication, numeracy, reading, thinking, working with others and writing.

The program also focuses on job preparedness and improvement of English as a second language.

Who can attend: People on the Coast with language difficulties or from a different background

What participants will learn at the program:

Employee rights
Performance evaluation in a work setting
Interview training
Working with others
Job training and job search on the Sunshine Coast
Non-verbal awareness
Awareness of feelings and how they affect communication
How to use feedback
Listening skills and styles
Barriers to communication

Additional courses, which require pre-registration and a minimum of 7 students, include

OFA Level One First Aid
Basic computer skills (internet, email, Word, cover letters and brochures)

When: Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Where: Community Resource Centre located at 5520 Trail Avenue in Sechelt

How much: Free

For further information please contact:

Andrea Medina 604-885-8134 Email: essentialskillsforimmigrants@gmail.com

Service With A Smile – Customer Service Training

Project Admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:13 +0000

Employers are invited to get their business “Service With A Smile” certified by having their organization participate in training in customer service excellence and workplace conflict resolution. Staff will learn the importance of great customer service and the keys to develop essential customer loyalty.

Businesses that enroll 80% of staff in this short-term training will receive certification.

A session for the Restaurant Service Industry is scheduled for March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harbour Learning Centre, 5012 Gonzales Road in Madeira Park.

In-House training can also be arranged at your place of business.

To register or for more info contact: J.M. Boyd 604-741-1003 or jmboyd@gmail.com

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Food Industry and Restaurant Service Training Program (FIRST)

Project Admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:38:00 +0000

Lighthouse Learning Network has scheduled another FREE round of the Food Industry & Restaurant Service Training program, this time in Gibsons. The program starts March 3, 2010, and runs for 10 weeks for 3 days per week, 9:30-2:30, until May 7 at St. Bart’s Anglican Church in Gibsons.

For further information or to register, contact Jason at 604-865-1494 or Martin at 604-993-0103. MORE INFO: FIRST March – May 2010

The program was developed in consultation with local restaurants and provides Sunshine Coast residents the opportunity to develop skills in the food services industry, and to learn and practice the organizing of menus, working in the kitchen, and serving the public.

The beautiful Sechelt Indian Band Hall was the site of a lunch-time restaurant catered by participant teams of the FIRST Program for three days a week during July and November in 2009. The program was offered for two 6-week sessions at Rockwood Lodge in Sechelt in the spring of 2009. Proceeds from the restaurant go towards supporting the students’ learning experience.

Youth Work: Foundations

Project Admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:09:54 +0000

Saturday, February 27^th, 2010

10am – 4pm Gibsons Community Centre

We have scheduled a one day training program for youth workers on the Sunshine Coast. This program is for people already employed (or volunteering) in the field, and will cover some of the basics. The agenda has been put together based on feedback from youth programs. Contact Jason for further info: (604) 865-1494 or J.Scott.LLN@gmail.com

Agenda

10am Icebreakers

10:30 Ethical Practices in Youth Work

11:30 Dealing with Challenging Behaviors (before they happen)

12:30 Lunch

1:00 Setting boundaries (and sticking to them)

2:00 Staff communication

2:30 What do you do if…. positive approaches to difficult situations.

Owning My Future: Starting from the Ground-Up

Project Admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:31:51 +0000

Pender Harbour Area skills workshops planned for early 2010

ABLE 2

Project Admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:35:55 +0000

February and March 2010 will see the ABLE 2 Project offering a third session of part-time short term training for small groups of learners at the Community Resource Centre in Sechelt.

This computer use training opportunity includes computer tutoring with practical business or workplace applications.

The program also involves development of self-awareness in terms of workplace essential skills. It has supported clients of Community Futures Entrepreneurs with Disabilities in accessing business learning. For further info contact Diane at Community Futures: 604-885-1959.

Local Skills Development Opportunities

Project Admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:23:28 +0000

SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY FUTURES

Community Futures is a non-profit organization focused on developing the economic and entrepreneurial capacity of the Sunshine Coast. It supports new and existing business development through business counselling and assistance, loans, and business planning. More info here.

CALL: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO LEARNING AND LITERACY

Community Access to Literacy and Learning (CALL) matches volunteer tutors with adults who want to improve their basic reading, writing or math skills in a safe and confidential environment. This program relies on a network of dedicated and caring volunteers to fulfil its mission. To become a tutor or to sign up for tutoring services, contact Carol Nielsen at the Sunshine Coast campus of Capilano University 604.885.9310, local 5903.

Employer Resources

Project Admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:01:17 +0000

FREE ESSENTIAL SKILLS TOOLS for EMPLOYERS

Employers – Receive a FREE Essential Skills tool kit, with print materials designed to help you understand Essential Skills, assess skills in hiring and in the organization, and create learning and training opportunities in the workplace.

Contact Lighthouse Learning Network – Please include name and mailing address.