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Fanshawe College opens new site
in Huron County
January / February 2016
Fanshawe College to establish new site and programming in Goderich GODERICH – Fanshawe College is pleased to announce the establishment of a new site in downtown Goderich. Scheduled to open in February 2016, the location at 33 St. David Street in the ‘Kings-
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ton Block’ will provide Fanshawe the opportunity to offer a selection of post-secondary courses in a prominent setting. Most significantly, Fanshawe will introduce a two-year Business – Entrepreneurship and Management diploma program at the site beginning in September 2016. Students will be able to access Fanshawe Continuing Education programming as well. The Corporation of the Town of Goderich and the Goderich Business Improvement Area (BIA) provided essential support for this project. Fanshawe has committed to collaborating with the Town, the BIA, as well as local businesses and other community stakeholders to promote economic development and offer ongoing training opportunities for young and mature learners alike. Specifically, the Business – Entrepreneurship and Management program will provide students with the knowledge required to launch a small or medium-sized business, or to manage an existing business, by emphasizing courses that focus on management principles, marketing strategies and conducting market research and feasibility studies. A special event will be held in Goderich in the New Year to celebrate the opening of the new site. Susan Cluett, Dean of the Faculty of Regional and Continuing Education at Fanshawe, anticipates building strong relationships in the community. - press release / edited for length
LEARNING & TRAINING NEWSLETTER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016
Featured:
Plus courses and learning opportunities offered by the following providers: • The Zone • Huron & Bruce Safe T Training • Lake Huron Learning • The Centre for Employment & Learning • Emergency Services Training Centre • Alyson Nyiri Private Career Coaching & Resume Development • Conestoga College: Canada-Ontario Job Grant • Huron SBEC • Huron Business Development Corporation
HBDC Business By Design workshops The 2016 Business By Design Workshop series runs the last Friday of every 2nd month beginning in January. Also, the long-running Better Business Workshop Series will publish its list of seminars and workshops for 2016 shortly. Contact Jim or Lisa at HBDC for more info at 519-527-0305. The Huron Business Development Corporation
Transcendental psychology courses The Zone offers a variety of psychology courses for self-development and self-actualization such as “Basic from transcendental psychology”, “The union of modern physics and official psychology”, “Basic for teachers”, and “Psychology course for Yoga students”. For more information Contact Katarina Kerekes Kercov at kkerekes35@hotmail.com or phone: 519-271-7432.
Huron & Bruce Safe T Training, providing health and safety training Huron & Bruce Safe T Training, located in Wingham, is dedicated to providing quality health and safety training throughout Southwestern Ontario. We believe illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. Currently we offer public courses for: • WHMIS 2015 • Working At Heights: Preventions in Fall Protection - MOL approved trainer and course • 0-8 Ton Mobile Crane Operator • Safe Operations of a Lift truck Participants can book online or by phone. Private courses are available for: • WHMIS 2015 • Working at Heights
• 0-8 Ton Mobile Crane Operator • Lock out and Tag out • Hoisting and Rigging • Safe Operations of a Lift Truck • Supervisor Training • Workplace Violence & Harassment • Confined Space Contact CANADIAN CRANE RENTALS LTD. Office: 519-357-3721; Cell: 519-357-0811; Fax: 519-357-2051 Visit their website: www.canadiancranerentals.com
Photography classes How to Make the Most of Your DSLR Camera This three hour class will show you how to use the other features, other then AUTO, on your DSLR camera. There will several easy to do photographers' secrets revealed in this class. Guaranteed several personal 'AH HA!' moments. The aim of this class is to take the mystery out of your camera and gain confidence at the same time.
January 13th, 6pm to 9pm
How to Take Great Family Photos This is the perfect class to learn about taking eye catching 'Family Moments' with your own camera. You will learn how to set up your camera for several situation that occur with family activities. Composition is *Pre-registration is required. talked about throughout the class.
January 20th, 7pm to 9pm $20 per class or take both for $35. Classes will be held at the MacKay Centre in Goderich.
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Please contact Angie at 519-524-4154 or
info@lakehuronlearning.ca
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Reach for
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each for Success is an employability through work experience program, funded by the Federal Government Skills Link Program, to help youth overcome barriers to employment.
Who Is Eligible? Youth can access Reach for Success if they are: Between 15 and 30 years of age; Out of school and in need of assistance to gain workplace skills and experience; Legally entitled to work in Canada.
What Are The Benefits To Youth? 30 hour per week 4 week paid Group Employability Skills workshop series; 24 hour per week 8 week paid job placement with a local employer; Participants will be paid the equivalent to the Ontario Minimum wage; Develop life skills, employability skills, job search skills, career decision making abilities and job maintenance skills; Opportunity to obtain the following certification: First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling, WHMIS, Smart Serve. What Are The Benefits To Employers? Wage reimbursement for 8 weeks, 24 hours per week placement at the minimum wage rate; Participants apply what they learn in workshops to their work experience.
Session Dates at the CEL Clinton – 10 Participants per session: October 12, 2015 to December 31, 2015
January 4, 2016 to March 25, 2016
March 28, 2016 to June 17, 2016
For more information contact: Lindsay Kieffer: lindkief@fc.amdsb.ca Randy Chapman: randchap@fc.amdsb.ca
519.482.1700 x 203
This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Skills Link Program
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Emergency Services Training Centre upcoming courses Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Two Course Date: January 28 & 29, 2016 and March 8 & 9, 2016. Cost: based on certification required- see below (lunch not included). Dependent on what you need, attendance is listed below: A) CPR only -January 28 or March 8 only 9 am - 3 pm:
$69 + tax B) Emergency First Aid & C CPR- Jan. 28 or Mar. 8 - all day: $99 + tax C) Standard First Aid & C CPR- all day both days: $129 + tax D) HCP CPR (added half hour training to above): $25 + tax This course is a comprehensive two day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Certification is valid for 3 years. Please note that we will be hosting a Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Level C every other month so be sure to check in often for upcoming dates!! Red Cross First Responder - Recertification Two Course Dates: April 2 & 3, 2016 or April 23 & 24, 2016 (Sat & Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm). In-class Session: 2 days Cost: $250.00 (lunch not included) Does not include textbook, please bring from original certification course and your valid certificate. From emergency professionals such as firefighters and patient transfer, to industry workers in high-risk environments, the First Responders program can provide you with additional skills to save a life when serious injury occurs. Red Cross First Responder Two weekends. Course Date: April 8 eve only, 9, 10, 2016 & April 15 eve only, 16, 17, 2016. (Friday evening 6:00pm- 9:00pm and Saturday/ Sunday 9:00am- 5:00pm) In-class Session: 5 days (2 1/2 per weekend) Cost: $475.00 (***lunch not included***) Includes textbook and pre course material. From emergency professionals such as firefighters and patient transfer, to industry workers in high-risk environments, The First Responders program can provide you with additional skills to save a life when serious injury occurs. PSHSA Joint Health and Safety Committee - Certification 1 & 2 Train before March 1, 2016 and be certified for life before new standards are in effect. January and February - registration fees on sale! PSHSA Joint Health & Safety - Basic Certification Course Date: January 29 (eve only 6-9), 30, 31, 2016- 8:30am- 4:30 pm (Sat & Sun). In-class Session: 2- ½ days Cost: $387.50 (includes lunch) This program is the first part of the training process for individuals to be certified under guidelines established and enforced by the Ontario Minister of Labour. This 3-day program assists JHSC members with issues particular to
their work environment. Management and worker members receive training in the significant hazards found in their workplace. At the end participants will: 1. Understand relevant legislation. 2. Understand their legal rights and responsibilities. 3. Learn about common workplace hazards. 4. Learn key steps to addressing these hazards. This knowledge will prepare participants to carry out workplace inspections, accident investigations and enable them to function effectively as JHSC members. PSHSA Joint Health & Safety - Fire Workplace Hazard Specific - Part 2 Certification Course Date: February 13 & 14, 2016 (Saturday & Sunday - 8:30am 4:30 pm), In-class Session: 2 days Cost: $325.00 (includes lunch) This course is the second part of the training process for individuals to be certified under guidelines established and enforced by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. This 2 day course assists JHSC members with issues particular to their work environment. Management and worker members receive training in the significant hazards found in their workplace. At the end participants will be able to: 1. Identify the hazards commonly found in fire services. 2. Describe how they may cause injury or illness. 3. Effectively recognize and assess these sector specific hazards. 4. Outline methods for controlling them. Participants will also learn about relevant legislation, standards and guidelines. PSHSA Joint Health & Safety - Municipal Workplace Hazard Specific - Part 2 Certification. Course Date: February 23 & 24, 2016 (Tuesday & Wednesday - 8:30am - 4:30 pm). In-class Session: 2 days. Cost: $275.00 (includes lunch). This course is the second part of the training process for individuals to be certified under guidelines established and enforced by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. This 2 day course assists JHSC members with issues particular to their work environment. Management and worker members receive training in the significant hazards found in their workplace. At the end participants will be able to: 1. Identify the hazards commonly found in municipal and provincial government settings. 2. Describe how they may cause injury or illness. 3. Effectively recognize and assess these sector specific hazards. 4. Outline methods for controlling them. Participants will also learn about relevant legislation, standards and guidelines. continued on page 6
Contact the ESTC today for more information: www.estc.ca or call 226-523-9500
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Workshops Discover Yourself - This full day, fun filled workshop helps you discover yourself and the careers that suit you. Includes a Meyers Briggs Personality assessment. Preregistration required 519-524-2515 x 200. January 29, 2016 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Centre for Employment and Learning – Goderich 41 West Street, Goderich. Free How to Pop your Life – This half day workshop helps you identify the areas of your life that you’d like to pop. Covers goal setting, managing change and helps you focus on how to improve your life. Preregistration required – 519-524-2515 x 200 February 12, 2016 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm The Centre for Employment and Learning – Goderich 41 West Street, Goderich. Free
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop – Learn how to develop a resume that showcases your skills and leads to interviews and job offers. Offered one to one or in small groups. Please call or drop in to register. Free Goderich – Monday 1:00 – 4:00 and Friday 9:00 – 4:00 by appointment (519-524-2515). Exeter – Tuesday 9:00 -11:00 by appointment (519-235-0471). Wingham – Wednesday 9:00 -12:00 by appointment (519-357-4995).
Courses Introduction to Computers. Goderich: Drop in computer upgrading. Beginner and Intermediate levels available. Call or drop in to register – 519-524-2515. Wingham: Beginner computer classes to start January/February. Monday and Wednesday afternoons and/or evenings. Please call or drop in to register – 519-357-4995. continued on next page
Jet Start Your Job Search - Experts say only 25% of jobs are ever advertised. This workshop teaches you how to find those hidden jobs. Please call 519-524-2515 x 200 to register. January 28, 2016 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm February 25 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The Centre for Employment and Learning - Goderich 41 West Street, Goderich. Free Interview Workshop - Learn how to ace the interview and land the job. This interactive workshop presents the tips and tricks that you need to know to be successful in your next interview. Please call to register. Free The Centre for Employment and Learning – Goderich January 14, 2016 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm February 11, 2016 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 41 West Street, Goderich 519-524-2515 x 200 The Centre for Employment and Learning – Wingham January 27, 2016 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm February 24, 2016 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 152 Josephine Street, Wingham 519-357-4995
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Centre for Employment & Learning courses continued from page 5 Exeter: Beginner computer course runs February 2 to March 10. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Please call or drop in to register – 519-2350471.
Programs Youth Job Connection - a new Employment Ontario Program to assist local youth between 15 and 29 prepare for employment. Please contact 519-2350471 for more information. Reach for Success - an employability through work experience program for young adults 15-30 to help them overcome
barriers to employment. Funded by the Federal Government Skills Link Program. Please call Lindsay or Randy at The Centre for Employment and Learning in Clinton for more information – 519-482-1700. Next intake starts March 28, 2016. Skills Upgrading and Readiness Program (SURP) - assists adults in Huron County improve reading, writing, math, computer and other essential skills to prepare for personal goals such as employment, apprenticeship, finishing high school, attending college or for improving daily life. Classes are available at The Centre for Employment and Learning in Wingham, Exeter, Clinton and Goderich. Check
out the website for class times: www. thecentreforemploymentandlearning.ca The LearningHUB: The LearningHUB is an online upgrading program that helps adults in Ontario improve their reading, writing, math, computer and other essential skills to prepare for goals like employment and returning to school. Online learning allows you to access upgrading at the times that work best for you! Check out our new Course Bundles on Personal Growth; Retail and Customer Service; GED Prep; Apprenticeship; College Readiness. For more information or to register, visit www.learninghub.ca.
Emergency Services Training Centre courses continued from page 4 Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection & Emergency Management Course Date: March 1, 2016. Cost: no cost for seminar Lunch $15.00 payable day of seminar. This one day seminar will provide you with a good overall understanding of : the structure of the OFMEM, the principals behind promoting public safety and safer communities, elements of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, various municipal requirements, enforcement of offences under the FPPA, municipally-determined fire protection service delivery considerations, fire risk management tools, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act requirements and emergency management basic principles, programs and resources - with multiple references to legislation, regulations and standards. . PSHSA Traffic Protection for Emergency Services Course Date: March 5th, 2016 (Saturday- 1:00pm- 4:30pm) In-class Session: ½ day session. Cost: $110.00 This program covers the hazards of working close to vehicles and equipment, the legislation that applies and how workers can protect themselves from these hazards. Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to list traffic hazards that may be found in their workplace, describe the legislation related to these hazards and be familiar with the newest edition to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Unplanned events. Applicable for the Emergency sector, this training is designed for workers whom are exposed to traffic hazards and work on or near roadways for emergency response purposes. Unplanned events are covered, this course is specifically designed for the Emergency services sector- there is a separate module for municipal sector clients. PSHSA Accident Investigation Course Date: March 5th, 2016 (Saturday- 8:30am- 12:00pm) In-class Session: ½ day session. Cost: $110.00 The purpose of an accident investigation is to prevent the recurrence
of the accident. When performing an investigation, it is essential to look beyond the immediate cause, searching instead for contributing factors and root causes. PSHSA has developed a revised Accident Investigation training program to assist organizations in practicing proper investigations and preventing similar accidents in the future. This workshop teaches participants how to determine causes of accidents as well as the importance of accident investigation. Appropriate for all sectors; this course was designed for supervisors and managers who have little to no experience in managing an accident investigation. The intent of this training session is to provide our clients with an understanding of the purpose of investigations, types of accidents and incidents, the importance of an effective and thorough investigation, potential contributing causes and factors of incidents/ accidents, as well as the ability to make meaningful recommendations for preventative action. A thorough documented investigation process will enhance an organization’s health and safety program and its overall safety performance. SHSA Designated Officer Course Date: March 6, 2016 (Sunday - 8:30am - 4:30pm). In-class Session: 1 day. Cost: $207.50 (includes lunch) Increasingly the threat of contracting a communicable disease is a serious risk for emergency workers. This program is designed for emergency services personnel who wish to become the designated officer within their organization, as required by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. This program will provide participants with information about the legislation and guidelines that apply, and how to recognize, assess and control common communicable diseases in the emergency services. Appropriate for the Emergency Services sector, this program is designed for emergency services personnel who wish to become the designated officer within their organization, as required by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. continued on next page
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Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre A one-stop destination for business information and support services to help entrepreneurs and small business owners, Huron SBEC, located in Seaforth, is the local source for business start-up advice and guidance. Our 2016 spring workshop schedule will be out soon! For information on upcoming events and workshops, call 519-527-0305 or visit 138 Main St. S, Seaforth.
Visit www.huronsbec.ca today! Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the last updates!
The Huron Business Development Corporation located in Seaforth, Ontario provides this bi-monthly newsletter, featuring the wide variety of adult learning and training opportunities available right here in Huron County.
NEXT EDITION:
March / April 2016 Deadline for submissions: February 26, 2016 Publication date: March 4, 2016 If you, your organization, group or business would like to have your local adult learning & training opportunities included in the next edition of Learning & Training in Huron County, please contact Sharlene at HBDC at 519527-0305 or email syoung-bolen@ smallbusinesshuron.ca.
Emergency Services Training Centre upcoming courses continued from page 6 Working at Heights Certification- offering 2 sessions Two Course Dates: April 20 & 21, 2016. Cost: $195.00 (includes lunch) Theory and practical training • Utilization of fall demonstration trailer • Hazard recognition and Control - assessment is the key- can you eliminate the fall potential completely? • Component of Fall Protection Equipment - what is an anchor point and how would you determine suitability, what is a 3 point harness and how do I select the correct make/model? What is the shock absorbing lanyard and how would I know which length to purchase. • Proper donning and doffing techniques • Anchor points and fall distance estimation- have you got the right equipment? • Rescue and after the fall considerations (suspension trauma) Carbon Monoxide Awareness - offering 2 sessions! Two Course Dates: May 6 & 7, 2016 Cost: 175.00 (includes lunch). • This course will help develop the student-learner’s understanding of the properties Carbon Monoxide and proper investigation of CO calls is demonstrated with experiments and past investigations. • Instructor has investigated many CO deaths and incidents and will use case studies to explain the how and why of each incident. Participants who take course will have the ability to evaluate each call to find sources, and will be able to call instructor if unable to find causes of future incidents for assistance in investigation. ESTC also offers Fire Extinguisher Training upon request - call for details. Perfect for Your Next Meeting or Training... The ESTC offers state of the art, climate controlled meeting rooms/classrooms with built in projectors and presentation screens. The ESTC offers comfortable classroom seating for up to 60 and lecture seating for approximately 80.
Contact the ESTC for more information: www.estc.ca or call 226-523-9500.
Alyson Nyiri, BA CDP CHRL Private Career Coaching & Resume Development Individual sessions designed to engage you in:
• building your career and personal identity • exploring ways to Þnd more satisfaction in your work • designing a resume that reßects your accomplishments Connect today! 519-580-8419 I anyiri@cyg.net Find me on Facebook: Alyson Nyiri 4 Career Coaching
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Contact us today to learn how your business can benefit from this funding opportunity.
Erika Ellis Employer Liaison
eellis@conestogac.on.ca | 519-772-4605 x5609
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