Learning & Training in Huron County July/August 2015

In this issue 4 Interview workshops 4 HealthKick Career Connections 4 Working at Heights Training 4 Fashion Arts & Textile Studio 4 Fanshawe College 4 Safe Food Handling 4 Get a grant to train your workers!

4 Huron SBEC 4 Georgian College courses

Local adult training and learning opportunities in Huron County, Ontario

Learning & Training in Huron County Featured training provider

July / August 2015

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS

2 Interview Workshop in Wingham: Learn how to ace the interview and land the job! This workshop presents the tips and tricks to be successful in your next interview. Next session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15.

2 Employment & Job Development Services: We offer job matching, job trials, customized workplace training, access to funding opportunities such as the Canada Ontario Job Grant, Adult Education Co-op placement opportunities and ongoing job retention supports. continued on page 2

Emergency Hands-on training available locally is proud to be offering our handsField Placement-Food Service Worker Services Training Fanshawe on training right in your backyard at our Foodsafe Clinton, Goderich, Stratford and Kincardine Footcare for Personal Support Worker Centre locations. Whether you’re looking to upgrade Life Transitions

August 20: PSHSA Joint Health & Safety - Working at Heights Training. Cost: $195 (includes lunch). As of April 1, certain workers need to complete a working at heights training program that has been approved by the Chief Prevention Officer before they can work at heights.

August 26-30: OFC NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 Program. This course prepares studentlearners to deliver training effectively by analyzing and applying principles of adult education, assessing learner needs, planning lessons, and conducting evaluations. In-Class Session: 5 days. Cost: $325 (includes lunch each day)

or start fresh, our programs are convenient, close to home and focused on careers in your community. Take a look through some of our offerings and please contact us and let us know how we can help get you started. Our programs, courses and workshops offered in Clinton include:

Programs

Early Childhood Education (Diploma) Food Service Worker (Certificate) Health Care Office Assistant (Certificate) Human Resources Management (Certificate) Personal Support Worker (Certificate)

Courses and workshops

Customer Service & Communication Skills Driver Ed-Motorcycle

PSW Community Practicum Self & Others for PSW Special Diets

Class times

Daytime classes run 9:00-3:30pm Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

Evening classes run 6:30-9:30pm Tues and Thurs or Mon and Wed evenings.

Continuing Education Course Guide

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Lake Huron Learning Safe Food Handling Certificate: Lake Huron Learning in Goderich will be partnering with the Huron County Health Unit to offer a Safe Food Handling Certificate course on October 6. Contact Jennifer at 519-524-4154 or info@lakehuronlearning. ca to register today! Click here for more information.

You will find a number of Huron County literacy program student testimonials and more.

General Business and Human Resources Management certificates: Fall 2015 will be busy at with new accelerated career certificate programs in General Business and Human Resources Management. A credit course in Payroll Administration is also scheduled. Earn college credits and a career certificate close to home! Click here for more information.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS

2 English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) 2 Free Computer Training Adult Education: We offer full credit High School courses to complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or upgrade for post-secondary education.

Contact us for more information, your Grade 12 Diploma may be closer than you think!

Visit QUILL Learning Network on

Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre The Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre offers small business owners and entrepreneurs resources and services to assist with business growth and success.

A one-stop destination for business information and support services to help entrepreneurs and small business owners, Huron SBEC is the local source for business start-up advice and guidance.

The Fall 2015 Huron SBEC Better Business workshop series has been finalized and the flyer is now available on their website.

Call 519-527-0305 for information on the services Huron SBEC provides or on the fall workshop series or visit www.huronsbec.ca.

Get a grant to train your workers Visit our CEL Events Calendar for a full listing of classes & workshops including registration information & fees (if applicable)

Ontario’s workforce is our most valuable asset. As the economic environment evolves, so do the skills needs of employers.

Experience shows that employer involvement in training improves business performance. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant gives businesses funding to help train workers. No one knows better what skills your team needs to succeed... you

choose the workers and the training! For more information, phone Vicki White at 519-482-1700 ext. 212 or email vickwhit@ fc.amdsb.ca.

Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Job Grant Programs delivered by the Government of Ontario.

GENERAL INTEREST COURSES

2 Skills Upgrading & Readiness Program (SURP): Evening hours are available in Exeter and Goderich.

2 Destination Employment in Exeter: This workshop engages learners to consider and further develop their individual employment goals and explores the Essential Skills necessary to gain and secure employment. Click here for more information.

2 The LearningHUB: Watch our new video to learn more about this online upgrading program!

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HealthKick Huron workshop & Georgian College courses New programs and courses from Georgian College

Career Connections workshop HealthKick Huron is presenting a Career Connections workshop in July for people considering a career in healthcare.

Assistant Team Lead Jenny Van Dorp explains the event is not limited to secondary students but also includes post-secondary students who might already be taking courses in healthcare but want to get a better look at the options available.

She adds it’s also open to young people who are considering a career in healthcare but haven’t made up their mind yet.

Van Dorp says they’ll have representatives from a wide range of healthcare fields explaining what they do and it will also give students a chance to connect with healthcare providers.

The event takes place on July 11 at the Huron East Health Centre and registrations are being accepted now at HealthKick Huron in Seaforth.

Program: Teaching and Training Adults This is designed for people interested in teaching and training in industry and/or in an academic environment. It will develop the skills and knowledge of novices and refine the skills of current practitioners.

Both industry trainers and classroom teachers are suitable candidates for Teaching and Training Adults. Location: Huron East Health Centre, Seaforth Modules & Dates -Introduction to Teaching and Training Adults: Sept. 19 & 26 from 9-4pm -Engaging Adult Learners: Oct. 3 from 9-4pm -Teaching Clinic: Oct. 17 from 9-4pm -Teaching and Training Methods: Oct. 24 from 9-4pm -Preparing a Lesson or Workshop: Oct. 31 from 9-4pm -Synopsis: Nov. 7 – Dec. 19 -Coaching: Nov. 14 from 9-4pm -Workplace Training: Nov. 21 from 9-4pm -Engaging the Multi-Generational Classroom: Nov. 28 from 9-4pm

Course: Lifestyle Management course This course introduces students to the concept of wellness and provides practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle.

Students explore issues such as stress management, nutrition, mental and physical fitness, and self-responsibility.

Dates & Time: Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 15 from 6-9pm .

Location: Various locations across Huron and Perth Counties, i.e. Seaforth, Clinton, Zurich, Goderich, Stratford.

•Course outline information •Registration information HealthKick is located at 32B Centennial Drive, Seaforth, Ontario.

Email: healthkick@smallbusinesshuron.ca Phone: (519) 600-2273 ext. 502

Course Information Link: Full catalogue description of the Teaching and Training Adults Recognition of Successful Completion.

Huron Business Development Corporation The Huron Business Development Corporation is pleased to provide this bi-monthly newsletter that features the variety of adult learning and training opportunities available right here in Huron County. We strive to share this valuable information with business owners, professionals, community organizations, adult learners and training providers. Each edition will feature

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current and upcoming training and learning opportunities. Let us know if you, your business, or your organization have training opportunities that you would like included.

Next issue: September / October 2015 Publication date: September 4, 2015 Deadline for submission: August 28, 2015

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If you or your organization would like to have your local adult learning and training opportunities included in the Learning & Training in Huron County newsletter contact the Huron Business Development Corporation at 519-527-0305 or email infohbc@smallbusinesshuron.ca. We are located at 138 Main Street South, P. O. Box 1120, Seaforth, Ontario, N0K 1W0.