Career Training in Canada

Police English as a Second Language Training

2009-04-11T12:28:00.004-04:00

Suggestions for Police English as a Second Language Training

Looking at language training for any profession can not be viewed from a single perspective.

The Canadian police perform a vital and ever-changing role and function in a very complex society.

The historic function of walking a beat and catching street criminals is still performed along with employing aggressive softwares to thwart cyber crime.

The police have inherited several roles which include parenting, the care of victims and the disadvantaged.

The impact of local gang violence and international criminal mercenaries is present in almost every country.

Professional police officers have to be full time students.

The politicians acting as either leaders or followers change the laws and the police have to keep up to date.

Criminals are constantly developing new techniques to steal and elude detection and evade capture.

To be a professional police officer you have to have a tremendous volume of general knowledge and at least one or two specialties. To work in a professional police force you have to be both independent and a team player and able to work seamlessly with other agencies.

In Canada the police have to be able to work fluently in English or French.

In Canada to function as a professional police officer you have to understand both the language, the culture and community.

For police candidates who lived in other countries for the first 25 or 30 years before moving to Canada - they have a tremendous amount of studying to undertake to understand the language, the culture, how the community operates, the Canadian laws and functions of the police.

Everyone’s nightmare is be on holiday and rushed to a hospital somewhere with chest pains only to be greeted by the doctor who stopped learning forty years ago and does not know what nitroglycerin pills are or the intern who can not read the English instructions for the internal heart defibulator. Everyone expects Canadian doctors to be current and professional. Everyone expects the police to be the same.

Police candidates should be able to constantly study and understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve. The full time studies should have started long before becoming police candidates, accelerated when training and increase again when given their badge.

For police candidates who lived in other countries for the first 25 or 30 years before moving to Canada - the sooner they start the accelerated study program the better prepared they will be when out on the street.

If you are interested in a Police Career in Canada go to our new Police Careers page

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Training for Police Careers in Canada

2009-04-03T16:31:00.006-04:00

Many Canadian police departments hire and train candidates directly without any extra or special training or pre-requisite police fundamental programs.

First candidates should decide which police force they wish to work for: national, provincial or municipal.

Second candidates should meet with the official recruiting officers and obtain the exact steps necessary to qualify for the force and be hired.

According to the Canadian National Occupation Codes - Police Officers (Except Commissioned) are NOC 6261.

The police occupation includes: bodyguard, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) investigation officer, canine team member, coast guard officer, community relations officer, community services officer, constable, crime prevention constable, desk officer, detective, diving supervisor, dog master, drug investigator, evidence technician, harbour police officer, headquarters duty officer, highway patrol officer, identification officer, investigator, military police officer, morality officer, motorcycle patrol, mounted police constable, patrol officer, peace officer, plain clothes officer, police corporal, police diver,
police salvage diver, police sergeant, Ports Canada police officer, railway police constable, railway police officer, RCMP officer, recruitment and training constable, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, safety patrol officer, school liaison officer, school safety officer, scuba diver, secret service, security constable, security officer enforcement, military security officer, staff sergeant, station duty officer, station officer, traffic patrol officer and others.

Police officers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety and order and to enforce laws and regulations

- Investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law

- Arrest criminal suspects

- Provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters

- Participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs

- Supervise and co-ordinate the work of other police officers.

What You Need To be a police officer:

You must have a high school diploma, and may be required to complete a college diploma or university degree in law or security or in social sciences. You must also complete a three- to six-month training program.

You must meet physical strength, agility, fitness, and vision requirements as well as some psychological or language, communications or academic tests.

To be a detective or sergeant, you need experience as a constable and to have completed specialized courses.

With additional training and experience, you may move up the ranks to become a commissioned police officer.

According to the Canadian National Occupation Codes the related police jobs are Protection and Correction Services classified as NOC C841.

What You'll Study

This program covers policing, security & protection services, penal & correction services, and paralegal & legal assistance services. You'll study subjects such as the Canadian correctional system, correctional programming, criminology, abnormal psychology, young offenders, group dynamics, and multiculturalism. You'll also undertake physical fitness and wellness training.

Some institutions offer a co-op program, combining work and study.

What You'll Need

Requirements vary depending on the institution and the program. In general, you need a high school diploma with courses in mathematics and English or French, depending on your language of study. Most institutions require a medical examination and letters of recommendation.

Graduates usually worked as police officers and firefighters, as paralegals and as social services workers.

Some of the Career College courses offer Law Enforcement Courses provide you with professional training in:
Sociology
Psychology
Ethics
Contemporary Social Problems
Community and Social Services
Issues in Diversity
Canadian Government and Politics
Law and the Legal System
Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
Criminal Code and Federal Statutes
Young Offenders in Canada
Police and Security Operations
Community Policing
Introduction to Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Career Opportunities include:
Private Security and Investigations firms
Campus Enforcement Agencies
Corporate Loss Prevention
Conservation Officers
Park Wardens
Railway Police
Police Officer
Parole Officer
Public Security Guard
Private Detective
Private Investigator

If you are interested in a Police Career in Canada go to our new Police Careers page

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Training for the IFRS

2009-01-12T08:59:00.004-05:00

Publicly accountable enterprises in Canada will be required to switch from Canadian GAAP to IFRS financial statement preparation standards. These changes are required to comply with the IFRS.

International Accounting Standards Committee was founded in June 1973 in London and replaced by the International Accounting Standards Board on April 1, 2001. It was responsible for developing the International Accounting Standards and promoting the use and application of these standards.

The IASC was founded as a result of an agreement between accountancy bodies in the following countries:

Australia - Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the CPA Australia - formerly known as Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (ASCPA)

Canada - Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA))

France - Ordre des Experts Comptable et des Comptables Agrees (Order of Accounting Experts and Qualified Accountants)

Germany (Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland (IDW) - Institute of Auditors in Germany and the Wirtschaftsprüferkammer (WPK) (Chamber of Auditors))

Japan - Nihon Kouninkaikeishi Kyoukai - Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA))

Mexico - Instituto Mexicano de Contadores Publicos (IMCP) (Mexican Institute of Public Accountants

the Netherlands - Nederlands Instituut van Registeraccountants (NIVRA)
(Netherlands Institute of Registered Auditors))

United Kingdom and Ireland - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI), Association of Certified Accountants, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, and the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants.

United States of America - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Objective of Financial Statements
The IFRS framework states that the objective of financial statements is to provide information about the financial position, performance and changes in the financial position of an entity that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions,and to provide the current financial status of the entity to its shareholders and the public in general.

IFRS Start Date in Canada
The use of IFRS will be required in 2011 for Canadian publicly accountable profit-oriented entities. This includes public companies and other profit-orientated enterprises that are responsible to large or diverse groups of shareholders.

Organizations must start their collection of comparative financial information by January 1, 2010 for inclusion with 2011 financial statements.

Is your accountant ready?

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Start and Manage your Own Business

2009-01-08T22:46:00.002-05:00

Rich entrepreneurs live in a different world, just watch any of the "The Donald" or Martha Stewart Apprentice shows to see them recruit a junior entrepreneur. Each week the business projects illustrate "winners and losers" and "team players and loose cannons" and "real skills and pretenders" for all to see.

In TV land the "losers" get booted. In real life career entrepreneurs have to work at their craft. Entrepreneurs have to expand their knowledge of effective corporate management and self-employment by learning, practicing and experiencing the diverse skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive marketplace.

Business internships are ideal for individuals who have the drive to tackle the challenges of self-employment in today's rapidly changing business environment.

Business internships are an interactive experience that integrates new ideas into proven formats and helps graduates gain the knowledge, confidence, and experience they need to succeed.

For future corporate executives and self-employed entrepreneurs the educational benefit and experience to create, plan and launch a real live business with help is huge.

Business Incubator

The purpose of the Business Incubator is to help interns start successful businesses.

The initial review process is designed to streamline the business launch process.

Students prepare initial outlines explaining the business opportunity, products or services, existing competitors or unserviced niches, licenses, registrations, incorporation, marketing research, pricing, margins, operations, logistics, import/export, wholesale/distributors/retailers, initial cash requirements, potential sources of financing, cash flow projections and time lines which include a detailed implementation plan.

Business executive mentors, experts and coaches will review the initial outlines.

The project incubation process is structured with primary market research, market analysis, operating and financial planning overlaid with project benchmarks that must be achieved.

Mentoring and instructional support includes experienced businessmen, early-stage legal, accounting, and administration services, technical experts with shipping, logistics, engineering, packaging, advertising, sales training and business coaching.

Link to Business Internship Program

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Apprenticeship Training to be Upgraded in Ontario

2008-12-30T16:30:00.002-05:00

Apprenticeship is hands-on training, the process of learning by doing.

Apprenticeship training is a combination of on-the-job learning and in-class instruction.

Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience. Apprentices are workers and earn a salary for the work they do. Apprentices' salary increases in step with their increased knowledge and skills.

The Ontario Ministry of Education has a number of ways to help you get started in an apprenticeship program. In Ontario, there are more than 150 skilled trades ranging from auto mechanics to arborists; and from early childhood educators to chefs.

Approximately 110,000 apprentices are currently learning a trade in Ontario.

Ontario is taking steps to promote the skilled trades and modernize the apprenticeship training system by establishing a new College of Trades. The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation in spring 2009 that, if passed, would implement the new College of Trades.

The College of Trades would promote careers in skilled trades while ensuring Ontario's skilled trades system meets the growing needs of the economy. The College would put skilled trades on a similar footing with teachers, doctors and nurses, who have their own professional colleges.

If you are considering real work experience as an apprentice you have to look at the job, job description, length of time to train and courses and skills to help prepare for your career.

To look at the List of the Ontario apprenticeship trades go to:
http://199.71.28.118/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/allTradeSearch.asp

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JVS Services in Toronto

2008-12-30T16:27:00.003-05:00

Originally founded by the Jewish community at the end of the Second World War, JVS evolved into a broad-based community organization whose name is synonymous with helping people of diverse backgrounds to meet their educational and employment goals. We have grown from a staff of three to approximately 200 talented and committed professionals, and are still growing to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Through our responsive career, employment, training and psychological services - we assist more than 20,000 people annually - newcomers, youth, women, people with disabilities, mature workers, the unemployed and the underemployed.

JVS Toronto proudly continues the tradition of bringing services to people in their own neighbourhoods, and now operates out of 14 locations in the GTA. Our clients and our staff are a true mosaic of the changing face of Toronto.

Link to JVS Job Calendar
http://www.jvstoronto.org/uploads/File/pdf/Job%20Fair%20calendar%20-%20May%2008%20pub%20new%20logo%20final%20.pdf

Link to JVS Education and Assessement services
http://www.jvstoronto.org/uploads/File/pdf/Program%20Guide%20internet.pdf

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CMA Registrants can Evaluate English Skills

2008-12-28T10:16:00.003-05:00

Certified Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA Ontario) announced that internationally trained professionals pursuing the CMA designation will now have the opportunity to evaluate their English language skills.

"Internationally trained professionals comprise a significant proportion of CMA graduates, and that number is on the rise," said Merv Hillier, President and CEO of CMA Ontario. "We recognize that effective communication skills are essential to a prosperous management accounting career."

Registered CMA candidates will have access to an online ESL self-evaluation program and those interested in building their English skills will be directed by CMA Ontario to appropriate programs - so they can enhance their English proficiency prior to beginning CMA studies.

The Certified Management Accountants of Ontario is a self-governing professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. With some 24,000 members, CMA Ontario is an integral part of a profession that is 50,000 members strong across Canada and around the world. CMA Ontario maintains rigorous standards of accreditation and professionalism in management accounting to protect the public interest.

For further information: Angie Brennand, Director of Public Affairs and
Communications, CMA Ontario, (416) 204-3141

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Measuring ROI of HR Training Expenditures

2008-11-04T11:35:00.003-05:00

Quantify, Track, Capture, Calculate & Report Every Cost and Benefit around Training!

This strategic business measurement workshop will:

Improve the credibility of the training function by quantifying training’s worth to the organisation.

Better manage training costs and make more cost-effective decisions regarding training expenditures.

Plan a successful strategy for implementing evaluation strategies and techniques in your organisation.

Increase training benefits by focusing more on achieving results which have worth to the organisation.

Improve the credibility and power of the training function by becoming PROFIT instead of COST centered.

Apply measurement techniques strategically to improve the cost effectiveness and impact of training on operational results.

From a survey conducted by our workshop leaders of Chief Learning Officers, these are some of the reasons they choose to attend this workshop.

Top management requires it 30%

I have pressure to justify budget 30%

I know I will need to demonstrate more accountability 25%

I want to show increased accountability for T & D 10%

I want to explore with new techniques 5%

Workshop Coverage

Human Resource Development expenditure is a unique form of business expense. Unlike other expenses, training costs represent an investment by the firm in their employees. As with any other investment, a commitment to training is directly related to the expected returns from each dollar invested.

Assessing the value of these returns has been the subject of a large body of international research. Almost unanimously, studies have concluded that enterprises are interested in training as a means of securing improved workplace performance and greater profitability.

Measuring these benefits, and relating them to the costs of training in a way that reveals the rate of return on a firm' s training outlay (investment in human resource development), is not yet widespread among many companies. Many firms may both be aware of the significant increase in their bottom line that could occur if they were to identify and pursue the highly profitable training opportunities like this one.

Measurement of training ROI starts with defining the reasons and goals for the training determining how much the training costs and verifying the amount of return.

Questions you may have on this are:
· What is the reason for the training?
· What is the investment in training?
· How is the return measured?

This workshop is designed for individuals who are interested in and responsible for measuring results of training and performance improvement programs. After attending the program, participants will realize that measuring ROI is possible and that a logical, rational way to approach it exists within the constraints of budgets and resources.

This in depth two days measurement workshop will cover:

“Training” or “Learning”, the fact that although enterprises invest in training, it is learning, skill development or attitude change that results in the returns; and these are not always associated with training.

How traditional ways of thinking about Return on Investment are appropriate to training and learning.

Selection of output measures.

The different ways of measuring key variables.

The Pre and Post training analysis.

Analysis of the impact of training on efficiency and productivity.

How the many changes that can be made within a company can contribute to performance improvements and profits.

How to provide guidelines for interpreting training' s impact on profits and competitiveness.

How to prove that training leads to performance improvement.

How to pilot, test, deliver and evaluate your program.

How to put together behavioral audits.

Ways of calculating the Return on Investment.

Interesting Findings

How much of the $58.6 billion budgeted by U.S. companies for training last year actually paid off?? How can such return on investment (ROI) be measured?

Training executives today are more concerned about these questions than ever; in fact, the National HRD Executive Survey conducted by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), showed that “determining the impact of training on financial performance” was the top challenge for more than half (55.9%) of the HRD professionals surveyed. However, bottom line accountability is elusive, and some say it' s down right impossible. According to Donald Kirkpatrick - a world authority in measuring training effectiveness, it' s not as elusive as it may seem to be!

To register via fax, please fax this form to 021 6270 8513
Workshop dates: 18 & 19 Nov 2008
Location: Xin Tian Di, Shanghai

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Private career college FAQS

2008-11-01T12:19:00.007-04:00

A private career college is a school that prepares students for a specific job, or gives them specific skills. There are more than 500 private career colleges in Ontario.

Career colleges are private organizations. Some operate for a profit, as a business. Some career colleges are non-profit organizations.

Private career colleges operating in Ontario must be registered, and have their programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

The Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 governs private career colleges. This act ensures that private career colleges meet certain standards for the programs they offer, as well as advertising, refund policies, and instructor qualifications.

Private career colleges offer certificate and diploma programs in many fields such as: Business, Health services, Human services, Applied arts, Information technology,
Electronics, Services and Trades.

Private career colleges usually have smaller groups of students and offer: more flexible schedules, different start times during the year and intense programs that deliver training over a shorter time.

It is important to note that if you register in an unregistered career college or an unapproved program, you will not be covered by the protections provided by the Ontario government under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.

It's also important to be aware that there are a number of private organizations offering education or training programs that are not regulated by the province. These include language training programs, programs that are less than 40 hours in length, programs that cost less than $1,000, professional development and single-skill training programs.

By law, every private career college must have a student complaint procedure. If you are not satisfied with a filed complaint response, you may then complete a Student Complaint Form and submit it to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Link to Ontario PCC Student Complaint Form
http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/AttachDocsPublish/022-58-1399E~2/$File/58-1399E.pdf

It is important to understand all FAQS before signing with a career college in Ontario.

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Constructions of the Other in Cultural Stereotypes

2008-10-21T09:05:00.003-04:00

The "Constructions of the Other in Cultural Stereotypes" conference seeks to examine the constructedness of stereotypes from the angles of many disciplines.

The focus is on cultural relations between Europe and anglophone cultures and on patterns of preconception within the anglophone world.

Language, literature and the arts are major construction sites of stereotypes and cultural identities as are children`s and classroom books.

Translation activities may be considered an original border country of cultural encounters and so are (inter) cultural studies. While media tend by their very nature to foster stereotypes, recent intercultural teaching strategies in the foreign English language classroom strive for the opposite.

The English Philology Department of Szczecin University is pleased to announce a conference on the issues of identity, stereotypes and linguistic rights.

Twenty years after the fall of the Iron Curtain the organizers conclude that the city of Szczecin, at the crossroads of important European transit routes and located in a sensitive cultural border zone, seems to be an ideal site for this conference. Formerly under the rule of Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Prussia, Germany and France, the city has always adjusted well to its inhabitants and their ways of life. Szczecin is ready to bring together East and West and North and South!

Constructions of the Other in Cultural Stereotypes
Perceptions, Challenges, Meanings,
University of Szczecin,Poland,
May 6-8, 2009

CALL FOR PAPERS

Registration fee: 75 Euro
Abstract: 200-300 words
Deadline for abstracts: Dec 15, 2008
Sent to: kfaconference@gmail.com

Organizing committee:
dr. hab. Kamila Turewicz, Prof. US
Prof. Uwe Zagratzki
dr Anna Gonerko-Frej
dr Małgorzata Sokół
dr Joanna Witkowska

dr Małgorzata Sokół
Department of English Philology, Szczecin University

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National Adult Literacy Database for Work

2008-05-24T20:32:00.005-04:00

Individuals must have a firm foundation of literacy and essential skills to participate fully in the Canadian workforce and in a democratic society.

To help individuals in Canada the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) has expanded its focus to encompass the world of work.

NALD@Work is an online repository containing program models, teaching and learning materials, assessment tools, research documents and educational articles.

Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, NALD@Work is a key resource you can use to develop workplace education programs. By offering a digital library, the latest news items, a calendar of events and links to websites, organizations and providers, NALD@Work is your link to the world of workplace literacy and essential skills.

Link to the NALD Library
http://library.naldatwork.ca/search

Link to the NALD Library by Subject
http://library.naldatwork.ca/browse/subject

Link to the NALD Library by Keyword
http://library.naldatwork.ca/browse/keyword

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Understanding Professional Teaching

2008-05-17T10:12:00.003-04:00

the primary ethical test is the teacher’s capacity to put students’ interests first .

- Donald Kennedy, 1997

Publicly Funded and Professionaly Supervised Schools have well documented policy and procedures available to all staff in manual form.

Most of these schools evaluate these policies and evaluate the actual performance of both policy and procedures. Most professional schools have development committees to review and create procedures to improve the school's performance.

Usually all staff, teachers, administrators, deans and directors are evaluated and asked to develop better practices as teachers, researchers and administrators.

Many schools will hire outside consultants to provide input, work with accreditation organizations, and collaborate with peer schools to maintain and if possible raise standards for academics.

This is an example of a professional school manual index for teaching staff.

1. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

A. The Responsibilities of the Director

1. Curriculum
2. Quality of Instruction
3. Faculty
4. Administration and Management
5. Intellectual and Academic Leadership
6. Working with the Dean of the Faculty

B. Programs vs. Departments

C. Initiation to the Role of Director

II. ORGANIZATION AND CALENDAR

A. The Office of the Dean of the Faculty

1. Organization
2. Channels of Responsibility and Communications

B. Governing Documents

1. Faculty Handbook
2. By-Laws of the Faculty
3. Faculty Manual
4. Constitution and By-Laws of the Faculty Assembly
5. Other Important Publications and Documents

C. Calendar

1. Planning Calendar
2. Academic Calendar
3. Summer Session Calendar
4. Faculty Elections

D. Committees

1. Faculty Affairs Committee
2. Dean’s Advisory Council
3. Educational Policy Committee
4. Committee on Graduate Studies
5. Committee on Degrees
6. Committee on Academic Status
7. Advisory Committee on Retention, Promotion, and Tenure
8. Dean’s Administrative Group
9. Other Standing Committees
10. Ad Hoc Committees

E. Non-School Committees

1. College-wide Committees

III. POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES

A. Faculty Personnel Procedures

1. Faculty Searches

B. Faculty Evaluation and Review
1. Personnel Files
2. Probationary Reviews
3. Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure
4. Promotion to Full Professor
5. Post-Tenure Review
6. Merit Evaluation for Salary Increase
7. Selection for and Continuance of Eminent Scholars and Named Chairs
8. Joint Appointments
9. Retirement
10. Permanent Medical Disability
11. Outside Offers of Employment

C. Other Matters Relating to the Faculty

1. Obligations of Faculty Members
2. Paid Faculty Leaves
3. Leaves without Pay and Buy-Outs
4. Faculty Exchanges
5. Teaching Evaluations
6. Faculty Travel
7. Overloads
8. External Activity for Pay (Consulting)
9. Academic/Professional Misconduct
10. Consensual Amorous Relationships between Students and Faculty
11. Grievances
12. Difficult Faculty

D. Specified-Term and Part-Time Faculty Personnel Procedures

1. Definitions and Terms of Appointments
2. Authorization for Replacement Hiring
3. Search Procedures
4. Evaluation Procedures for Merit and Re-appointment
5. Leave Policies
6. Obligations of and to Specified-Term and Part-Time Appointees
7. Grievances
8. Voting Rights

E. Budget Issues

1. Fiscal Responsibility
2. Budgets
3. One-Time Allocations
4. Overhead and Other Non-State Funds under Unit Control
5. Start-Up Funds for New Faculty
6. Eminent Scholars Funds

F. Faculty & Staff Computers

G. Summer School

H. Program Assessment

I. Development

1. Role of Department Chairs and Program Directors
2. Role of Faculty in Development
3. Relationship to A&S Development Officer
4. Unit Solicitation and Stewardship
5. Newsletters

J. Reporting and Accountability
1. Unit Reports
2. Audits
3. Faculty Vitae
4. Grants

K. Professional Conduct and Legal Issues

1. Seeking Legal Advice
2. Legal issues
3. Alcohol Use Policies
4. Academic/Professional Misconduct
5. Private Use of State Property and Facilities

L. Supervision of Office Staff

There are tremendous differences between the public and private sector schools.

The public schools realize the world is constantly changing and have created huge procedures to constantly monitor amd include these changes into their subjects. Most public schools pay 40% for logistics, 40% for staff and 20% for research, testing, evaluations, community outreach, community services and lose money every year.

Most private schools (99% of the ones I have been in) spend no money on research, testing, evaluations, community outreach or community services. Most of them spend 20 to 30% on logistics, 10% (or less) on teachers, 20 to 40% on marketing and sales and try to earn 20% profits every year. I would love to hear from any private schools that break this mold.

Say what you will about the big universities and colleges - they still offer the best options and best education value for money spent for students.

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Computers Technology Trades Training in Canada

2008-04-24T12:03:00.004-04:00

Introducing the Service Canada Site: Jobs etc

The second section of the "What is your favourite Subject"

If Computers, Technology & Trades are your favourite subjects,

Then You Enjoy Things Like computers, applied sciences and trades. You are good at working with your hands, trouble shooting problems, and coming up with creative solutions using appropriate techniques and tools.

And you can add some of these skills to your resume:

Critical and flexible thinking - creating original solutions
Computing (systems, hardware, & software) skills
Systematic problem solving & trouble shooting skills
Integrating and adapting to new information and systems - continuous learning
Analyzing & determining necessary strategies or repairs by employing required tools, techniques, and materials
Building, manufacturing, assembling

Careers that require these skills:

Artificial Intelligence Programmer
Auto Service Technician
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Chef
Computer Game Designer
Computer Service Technician
Computer Programmer
Computer Systems Technician
Dialysis Technician
Electrician
Fire Protection Technician/Technologist
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Internet Consultant
Laser Technician
Management Information Systems Specialist
Medical Informatics Consultant
Metallurgical Technician/Technologist
Multimedia Designer
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Plumber
Robotics/Automation Technologist
Technical Writer
Telecommunications Engineer
Tool Maker/Designer
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Webmaster
Web Site Designer

To get a list of careers related to a specific education level go to:
http://www.jobsetc.ca/pdf/favourite_subject/computers/options_e.shtml

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Effective Communication Skills Certificate Training Course

2008-04-18T14:17:00.003-04:00

The Art of Excellent Communication for Business or Pleasure

June 7th & 8th, 2008 - Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Are you lacking clarity and confidence in your communications?

Do you have trouble understanding people’s true meaning behind the words?

Does your true intended message get conveyed, or are people getting confused by what you say and write?

Raise both your personal and professional communication skills to the top 10% of the world – and that is where you will find the most successful people in business and in life. Want to join them?

If you really want to be successful in your personal and professional life, you need excellent communication skills. Nothing less will do, and there is no getting around that fact.

3V Communications is now offering a 2-day weekend certification course on the art of excellent communication for business or pleasure.

Here is a short list of things greatly improved after completing this unique and powerful training course: Interviews, promotions, team management, teaching, coaching, training others, networking, presentations and speeches, conflict management, forming new friendships, dating (on-line or in-person), charisma and raising your personal confidence to a brand new level.

Take a look at our agenda:

Day One: (Inter)personal Communications

By the end of Saturday you will:

Use the 3V effect of communication to control your 'vibe'
Understand the process of (mis-) communication
Generate small talk easily – know what to say to anyone
Create winning first impressions – every time
Sky-rocket charisma and leadership qualities
Have stress-free, enjoyable networking and social functions
Have real active listening skills with true empathy
Apply the fundamentals of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Understand someone else’s view of the world
Speak with the 3 language modalities – and use them to communicate with different types of people
Build rapport quickly on all communication levels
Have a body language and face-reading presentation and practice

Day Two: Professional Communications

By the end of Sunday you will:

Incorporate the 3Ps of effective communication
Use emails with efficiency and with proper email etiquette
Excel your telephone rapport
Re-think and manage conflict
Use the key fundamentals of sales psychology
Run smooth, productive and inclusive meetings
Give and receive negative feedback in a positive way
Advance your public speaking and presentations, including:
Deal with the fear of public speaking
Organize a winning presentation or speech
Use speaking techniques used by the pros
Understand the art of persuasion and influence
Avoid bad PowerPoint presentations

Be a CERTIFIED Excellent Communicator!
(great for professional or personal development...)

Materials will be provided and you can count on a fun, informative and interactive course. This program is $800.00 (plus G.S.T.), but you can take advantage of our "early-bird" special now and only pay $649.00. This early-bird special will expire at the end of this month, April, so "get it while it's hot!"

Registering now will also entitle you to one complimentary coaching session (one hour, in person or over the phone) after completion of the course. This too is a limited time offer, so go ahead and sign up below.

Registration is limited to the first 20 people who complete their payments. Registering online is safe and easy - use this link to go directly to the communication coach website.

Details:
This certificate course will be held at a the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (123 Queen St. W.) on June 7th and 8th.

I look forward to meeting you and taking you to the next level of confident communications. Any questions please do not hesitate to call or email me:

Ric Phillips, B.A.
President & Trainer

ric (@) communicationcoach.ca

416.429.7935 (messages can be left)

(Ric Phillips has been training others in communications since 1997. He holds a degree is Sociology/Psychology, is a certified coach and NLP practitioner with the CCF - Certified Coaches Federation, and is a member of HRPAO - Human Resources Professionals Assoc. of Ontario. For more details of Ric, his media appearances and this company, please visit the 'About Us' page.)

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Accent Reduction - Top 10 Tips

2008-04-09T21:59:00.003-04:00

Immigration is up in some countries, especially Canada, where the government has now incorporated more support, more programs and more funding to ensure that immigrants who arrive here can get employed a lot faster than what is currently the case.

However, most students and immigrants will tell you, that their perceived lack of English capability and their self-imposed shyness with using it can create a real barrier to not only employment, but all around enjoyment of their new or host country.

I have come to rely on a few tips to help learners reduce their accent quickly.

1 – Imitate the desired accent and expressions of the people around you e.g. co-workers, T.V. and film characters, teachers, etc. This is not silly, it is vital (i.e. very important!)

2 – Record yourself and check your progress continuously. This way you can actually see/hear your progress, because it is easy to think that you are not making progress over time.

3 – Memorize useful North American or British slang, depending on where you are, and current idioms and expressions, etc. to integrate them whenever possible. If you are not sure if an idiom or expression is appropriate, ask a teacher, tutor or coach, or a trusted native English speaking friend.

4 – Buy a pronunciation book. Check for CDs in the back and whether they are British or American English. Adapt to your environment as best as you can with your accent. I have recommended a couple in the free download on accent reduction you see to the right of the blog (Important Links).

5 – Use a mirror to observe your lips, tongue and teeth positions, and observe others for correct positioning. Practice in the mirror every day. A good time is right after you are finished brushing your teeth.

6 – Control your volume, and stress key content words to keep listeners focused. Content words are nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, numbers, and other descriptor words.

7 – Control your rhythm and pace. It is not a race! Use medium speed, and medium volume.

8 – Practice with tongue-twisters, alliteration and poetry. Get control of your speech!

9 – Keep a list of trouble spots (words, sounds) to practice morning and night in a logbook or diary. Build your own personalized textbook to practice every day.

10 – When in doubt of the correct pronunciation, use a good North American dictionary or British English dictionary, depending on where you are living or studying, to check the phonetic instructions of sounds and syllable stress.

Enjoy learning English, enjoy your new surroundings, and by all means practice accent reduction tips every day until your confidence in communication improves. Then, you will be able to speak with clarity and will find that your accent is no longer holding you back from achieving your goals. Learn to improve your accent, and then learn to speak through your accent!

Go to Speak English Better for additional Info

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Introducing the Service Canada Site: Jobs etc

2008-04-08T08:38:00.004-04:00

Introducing the Service Canada Site: Jobs etc

The first section is the "What is your favourite Subject"

We will exhibit one section:

If Arts & Languages are your favourite subjects, then You Enjoy Things Like drama, visual arts, music, English, creative writing and learning foreign languages. You enjoy expressing your ideas and feelings through written and visual media.

You will want to develope these skills:

Creative expression through a variety of media
Critique, interpret and evaluate work
Attention to detail, colour and design
Presentation skills, including portfolio building
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Structure and combine ideas
present in a logical written or oral format to suit a particular audience
Listening Skills

Careers that require these skills:

Advertising Account Executive
Cartoon Animator
Copywriter
Fashion Buyer
Film Editor
Florist
Graphic Designer
Information Officer
Interior Designer
Jewellery Designer
Medical Illustrator
Music Therapist
News Anchor
Promotions Manager
Set Designer
Sign Language Interpreter
Special Effects Technician

To get a list of careers related to a specific education level go to:
http://www.jobsetc.ca/pdf/favourite_subject/arts/options_e.shtml

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Fluency for Speakers of English as a Second Language

2008-03-17T11:42:00.001-04:00

Do you communicate comfortably in English, with native speakers?

Do you believe your accent no longer holds you back from gaining employment?

Are you a clear speaker, every time, under any circumstances?

Are you using the appropriate industry-specific vocabulary clearly?

Are you avoiding mixing up British and American English expressions at work, confusing your co-workers?

Can you speak knowledgably about the true differences in British, American and Canadian culture?

If you answered “no” to any of the above, then you need to improve your professional English communications.

Here is what together we can train you to do:

Reduce your accent

Improve clarity and confidence with public speaking - Understand the true aspects of North American corporate culture and Specific Canadian and American cultural awareness guaranteed to win friends and improve comfort levels

Practice ‘Business English’ in use, which is quite different from everyday English

Dramatically improve ability to gain employment and promotions

How does this coaching work?
One-to-one tailored program
(after free assessment is completed)
Group or team workshops
Seminar or Keynote address
International training contracts welcome!

Go To English Fluency Communications for additional info:
http://www.communicationcoach.ca/pb/wp_0ac80acc.html?0.9408787833799883

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Career Training with a Future

2008-03-08T18:17:00.006-05:00

The entry job search can be extremely difficult and you need to have the most demanded skills and current knowledge to succeed in your career search.

Working experience is also mandatory and with the wide variety career training programs for occupations, you can start then expand the required skills and knowledge needed for the development of your career as well as better pay.

Deciding on your ideal career training program is the first and most critical initial step in the process. In choosing your career training program, you must look at the basic training program criteria such as it's quality, costs and reputation in the training industry. Most important is the success rate of the career training program graduates.

Introductory career training programs will teach the required basic knowledge and skills that are necessary for you to start your career.

Investigate study criteria such as location and commuting convenience so that you can manage your study schedules in the most economical manner possible.

Professional training courses should cover every facet of development in your career and they should prepare you for the highest paid jobs in the profession.

The career training programs teachers should have work experience, and skills in key areas of strategic management, human resources, sales and marketing management, administration, professional training, project management, financial management, business management, communication skills and leadership training.

Good career training will help you be more skilled and job-ready than other applicants and this will make your initial job more achievable.

After obtaining the initial entry level job then consider advancing your career with additional training. There are two reasons to consider advanced career training - career promotion and additional knowledge about the latest developments in the industry.

As a summary - pick a good program - get the initial job - continue the education process with advanced training and current practices.

Good Luck.

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Professional Executive Communications

2008-02-10T21:04:00.001-05:00

Are you a manager who is competent in all your communications?

Do you feel you run meetings highly effectively?

Do you perform dynamic, relevant presentations for your team?

Are you sure the people who work for you respect your management style?

Are you skilled in conflict management techniques?

If you answered “no” to any of the above, then you need executive training: professional communications for (new) managers.

Here is what together we can train you to do:

Understand the H.R. rules and philosophies of ‘people management’

Develop true leadership at the workplace

Run smooth, efficient meetings

Impress people with dynamic, appropriate presentations

Manage conflict and aggressive behaviour

Persuade, influence and convince others without bullying them to get ‘buy-in’

Feel better about your duties as a person in control of others

If this sounds good then you have come to the right page.

I welcome your call or email.

How does this coaching work?
One-to-one tailored program
(after free assessment is completed)
Group or team workshops
Seminar or Keynote address

International training contracts welcome!

Go To:
http://www.communicationcoach.ca/pb/wp_d22ba60e.html?0.6454155117843677

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Business Internship Program

2008-02-01T20:43:00.001-05:00

Start and manage your own Business

Business Incubator

The purpose of the Business Incubator is to help interns start successful businesses.

The initial review process is designed to streamline the business launch process.

Students prepare initial outlines explaining the business opportunity, products or services, existing competitors or unserviced niches, licenses, registrations, incorporation, marketing research, pricing, margins, operations, logistics, import/export, wholesale/distributors/retailers, initial cash requirements, potential sources of financing, cash flow projections and time lines which include a detailed implementation plan.

Business executive mentors, experts and coaches will review the initial outlines.

The project incubation process is structured with primary market research, market analysis, operating and financial planning overlaid with project benchmarks that must be achieved.

Mentoring and instructional support includes experienced businessmen, early-stage legal, accounting, and administration services, technical experts with shipping, logistics, engineering, packaging, advertising, sales training and business coaching.

Business Questions

What is an idea?

What is a business plan?

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Advanced (Inter)personal Communications

2008-02-01T20:20:00.001-05:00

Do you communicate to the best of your ability?

Do your friends say you have loads of confidence and charisma?

Are you a clear speaker, every time, under any circumstances?

Are you confident around strangers, always knowing what to say?

Can you 'read' people's faces and body language well enough to anticipate their thoughts and actions?

If you answered “no” to any of the above, then you need to advance your (inter)personal communication skills.

Here is what together we can train you to do:

Create winning first impressions – every time

Generate small talk effortlessly – with anyone

Build rapport quickly and covertly

Improve real active listening skills and genuine empathy

Dramatically increase personal confidence that people can see and feel

Sky-rocket charisma and leadership qualities

Make networking and social functions stress-free and enjoyable

If this sounds good then you have come to the right page.

I welcome your call or email.

How does this coaching work?

One-to-one tailored program
(after free assessment is completed)

Group or team workshops

Seminar or Keynote address

Skills a la carte

International training contracts welcome!

Go To:
http://www.communicationcoach.ca/pb/wp_17b65c44.html?0.06668636260001931

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Links to our favourite websites:

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Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

How to become a Pilot in Canada

2008-01-29T19:36:00.002-05:00

Steps to become a Pilot in Canada

Step 1
Obtain your English Language assessment at ESL in Canada
If necessary register for ESL for Aviation

Step 2 Medical Exam for Student Pilots

Before investing time and money it is important to ensure that you are fit to act as pilot in command of an aircraft. In order to fly in Canada, you must obtain a Canadian Aviation Medical. You can obtain a list of Civil Aviation Medical Examiners by checking the following link.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/cam/CamSearch.asp

Transport Canada will issue you with a medical certificate in addition to your student pilot permit. This process can take from 2-3 weeks. Canadian schools cannot issue you a letter of acceptance until you have passed your medical.

All ICAO countries have medical examiners approved by the Canadian government to provide pilot medical examinations. A medical examination may also be conducted by an Aviation Medical Examiner designated by the CAA or (ICAO). The appropriate medical form can be supplied by Health Canada.

Step 3 Select a Canadian school

Flight training organizations have different specialties. equipment, prices, staff and locations. A list of questions for the schools should include:

· Schedules for courses (private, commercial, IFR, multi, instructor, etc.)
· Costs for training and expenses
· Payment policy (deposits, bank accounts, etc.)
· Airport and school training facilities and equipment
· Age, types and quantities of aircraft
· Local accommodations, living costs and distance from training facility

For more information on how to choose a flight school, please visit this link.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/Flttrain/Mis/Selection.htm

Step 4 Letter of Acceptance

You will need to obtain a letter of acceptance to obtain a student visa. The letter of acceptance should contain: program description, location, start date, duration estimated costs of course.

Step 5 Obtain student visa

With student pilot permit and letter of acceptance from a Canadian Flying School, the next step is to obtain a student visa from the department of Citizenship and Immigration.

Step 6 Travel to Canada

Licensed Pilots Upgrading Ratings in Canada

Transport Canada will now issue a Limited Term Pilot License and Medical Certificate (LTPL/MC) or Limited Term Pilot License (LTPL). The LTPL/MC is based on a valid foreign pilot license and the medical document validating that license. The LTPL is based on a valid foreign pilot license. As a result this will permit foreign pilot license holders to fly Canadian registered aircraft internationally for private recreational purposes (such as hour building). The holder of this LTPL/MC or LTPL may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of his or her own flight training or flight test. This document may also be endorsed with additional ratings.

English Language Training: Intensive English programs available for foreign students at ESL in Canada.

ESL for Aviation

There are several benefits for international students to consider Canada for flight training. Every year thousands of pilots from around the world train in Canada. These successful pilots enjoyed the very favourable exchange rate reducing training costs by almost half. North American flight experience is essential for many positions and the internationally recognized Canadian licenses are highly valued by employers.

Flight Training Simulators:

Elite Flight Simulator: This flight training device also simulates a variety of aircraft, depending upon the experience level of the student. To allow for more efficient training, all Toronto-area approaches have been programmed into the database. The Elite simulator also has the capability to print out the student's flight path in map format. These printouts may be filed and referred to during subsequent lessons, in order to track student progress.

Audio-Visual training aids: Cessna's Computer Based Instruction program, Power Point Groundschool classes, Internet weather reports, instructional videos and computer workstations.

Ground School Courses:
Career Pilot Ground School Program
Private Pilot Ground School Program
Commercial Pilot Ground School Program
IFR - upon demand
ATPL - upon demand
GPS - upon demand
CRM - upon demand
* We will work towards your schedule and customize programs as well.

Accommodation:
Multiple housing options are available in downtown Toronto hotels, university residences, hostels, shared accommodation and room and board facilities. ATI will help direct students in their search for accommodation.

Link to registration form:
http://www.eslincanada.com/registration.html

Aviation Organizations

Air Transport Association of America
Air Transport Research Group
Airports Council International
American Association of Airport Executives
Canadian Airports Council
Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council
Canadian Transportation Agency
Federal Aviation Administration
International Air Transport Association
International Civil Aviation Organization
Transport Canada
Transportation Safety Board of Canada

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Jobs in Canada can be permanent jobs, temporary jobs, contract jobs, professional jobs, administration jobs, technical jobs or internship work experience. Info includes work visas, job openings, work permits, criteria for health and medical clearances, language proficiency, employment standards, education requirements, work experience requirements, job skills, job duties and responsibilities. Email jobs to best.canada.education at gmail dot com

Job Specific Language Training Key To Success

2008-01-19T22:18:00.001-05:00

One of the key barriers immigrants face in Ontario is that their English or French language skills may need improvement to help them get jobs and settle.

English as a Second Language, French as a Second Language and Citizenship and Language Training for adults is offered by school boards throughout Ontario.

There are many supports to help you improve your language skills. To find out more about assessment, referral and language training, visit the Learn English page on OntarioImmigration.ca.

Newcomers in Ontario will have a better chance at success thanks to new English-as-a-Second-language training programs that put the focus on learning workplace terminology specific to their field. Fifteen Ontario school boards are currently receiving Ontario government funding through the Specialized Language Training Pilot Project to provide language training that responds to the needs of local employers.

Occupational Specific Language Training:

In addition to general English as a Second Language and French as a Second Language Training, the Ontario government funds programs which assist newcomers with job-related language skills.

The Ontario government supports programs that can help newcomers get their license or certificate in their profession or trade so that they can work in Ontario.

These programs have been put together by employers, colleges and universities, occupational regulatory bodies, and community organizations. They are called Bridging Programs.

An assessment of your education and skills

A clinical or workplace experience
Skills training or targeted academic training programs
Preparation for a license or certification examination
Language training for your profession or trade
Individual learning plans to identify any added training you may need

Bridge Training Projects By Sector
Accounting
Agriculture
Architecture
Carpentry
Construction
Dietetics
Early Childhood Education
Employment Counselling
Employer Engagement
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Environmental Science and Planning
Financial Services
Hospital Administration
Improved College/University Access
Journalism/Writing
Massage Therapy
Medical Graduates
Medical Laboratory Technology
Midwifery
Nursing
Optometry
Physiotherapy
Skilled Trades (General)
Teaching
Tourism
Social Work
University Professors
Veterinary Medicine

The Specialized Language Training Pilot Project is being delivered by 15 Ontario school boards. The project delivers workplace-focused language training that offers newcomers the opportunity to strengthen their language skills so they can land jobs that reflect their qualifications or function more fully in jobs they currently hold.

The following school boards are participating in the pilot project:

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School Board Language Training Sectors
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Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB(*) Finance, Information Technology and
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Durham DSB Transport, Cartage and Logistics
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Grand Erie DSB Pharmaceutical
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Halton DSB Manufacturing Sector and Service
Industry
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Lakehead DSB Food Industry, Mining/Geology and
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Limestone DSB Palliative Care, Attendant Care,
Personal Support Workers, Practical
Nursing and Home Healthcare
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London District Catholic School Food and Beverage, Administrative,
Board Business and Clerical
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Ottawa-Carleton Catholic DSB Home Day Care, Accounting and
Hospitality
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Peel DSB Accounting Basic, Business English
and Customer Service
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Thames Valley DSB Health Care
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Toronto Catholic DSB Childcare, Home Daycare, Early
Childhood Education Assistant and
Early Childhood Educators
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Toronto DSB Nursing and Home Healthcare, Support
Workers and Personal Support
Workers, Cleaning, Hospitality and
Tourism
Skilled Trades - Electrical and
Carpentry
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Upper Canada DSB Safety First
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Upper Grand DSB Financial, Information Technology,
Research and Manufacturing
Management
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Waterloo Catholic DSB Professional Transport Driving

The Ontario government invests more than $50 million per year in adult non-credit ESL/FSL language training. Funding will be increased by $4.2 million for the 2008-2009 school year, bringing the funding increase to school boards for non-credit language training to approximately 22 per cent since 2003.

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Career Training in Canada Blog URL
http://career-training-in-canada.blogspot.com/

Links to our favourite websites:

Link to ESL in Canada Directory of ESL English tutors, teachers, classes, lessons, Canada universities, colleges, schools, Business English, Canadian ESL English as a second language schools, programs, instructors, free ESL English lessons, homestay, education coaching, consulting services, student resources, information and advice across Canada, North America

Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

ADOBE, MACROMEDIA, FINAL CUT-PRO CERTIFICATION

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This Vendor Certification Program is a fast track to give you sufficient knowledge and skills for Digital Media Design to become Vendor Certified.

The realm of digital media is thriving with the growth of Internet, new technologies, and other new media. The demand has created new possibilities for those who enjoy pushing their imagination to the limit.

The Digital Media Design Program is designed to enhance applicant’s techniques through lectures and labs that cover a wide range of digital visual media including 3-D modeling, animation, Web design, visual effects, lightening, and sound design.

To produce product for offline (CD-ROM) and online (the Internet) delivery, applicant will learn multimedia technology skills by combining communicative media such as words, photography, videos, sounds, and graphic images.

applicants will be engaged in series of projects in addition to a final project which is developed to demonstrate their skills in digital media design to potential employers.

Software Applications
1 Operation System (Windows and OS X)
2 Adobe Photoshop
3 Adobe Imageready
4 Adobe Illustrator
5 Adobe Premiere
6 Adobe AfterEffects
7 Macromedia Director
8 Macromedia Flash MX
9 Sound Edit
10 Final Cut Pro

Professional Portfolio
Applicant will develop a professional portfolio when studying the program. A professional portfolio which contains applicant’s best and most creative work is a showcase to prospective employers and clients so they will have a better understanding of your creative style. In the Diploma Program, a strong emphasis is placed on development of professional portfolios to help launch your career quickly.

Duration
Certificate Program in Adobe, Macromedia, Sound Edit & Final Cut Pro
26 Weeks / 300 Hours Class Time / 220 Hours Lab Time
Hands-on Classes
Design Preparatory Series
Portfolio Development

Course Outline
Above Courses are modular and applicants can choose any module or all the modules. Prices can be quoted depending on your requirements. The certification will be issued by respective vendors after passing their exams.

Student registration form
http://www.eslincanada.com/registration.html

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Career Training Blog URL
http://career-training-in-canada.blogspot.com/

Links to our favourite websites:

Link to ESL in Canada Directory of ESL English tutors, teachers, classes, lessons, Canada universities, colleges, schools, Canadian ESL English as a second language
schools, programs, instructors, free ESL English lessons, homestay, education coaching, consulting services, student resources, information and advice across Canada, North America

Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Seven Phases of Job Interviews

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1. Research before the Interview. Before you meet the prospective employer research the interviewer, the process of interviews and the steps of the hiring process. You might even contact the interviewer directly.

2. Starting the Interview. Your appearance counts. The first thing that will happen is that the interviewer will see and react to you. Dress and groom at the same professional status of the interviewer or job requirements. If you have created a reasonable positive image of yourself then the interviewer will now be interested in the specifics of why they should consider hiring you.

3. The Interview. The interview conversation usually lasts from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Most job candidates consider this conversation as the most important and most difficult task in the entire job acquisition process.

4. Closing the Interview. This is your opportunity to leave final impressions for key points of education and experience and set up the next point of action.

5. Follow-Up. Send a thank-you note. Make a summary note of the interview for your own reference and then call back when you said you would.

6. Second Interview Negotiations. They are always difficult for first time employees as many entry level employers simply offer a take it or leave it position. With experienced and skilled employees sometimes hours, salary, benefits, holidays, health coverage and bonuses can be raised or lowered depending on the shortage of labour or real value of employees skills.

7. The yes or no decision. This process is unique for each individual as they try to determine the benefits of this employment, benefits of another employment or the real costs of unemployment.

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Career Training in Canada Blog URL
http://career-training-in-canada.blogspot.com/

Links to our favourite websites:

Link to ESL in Canada Directory of ESL English tutors, teachers, classes, lessons, Canada universities, colleges, schools, Business English, Canadian ESL English as a second language schools, programs, instructors, free ESL English lessons, homestay, education coaching, consulting services, student resources, information and advice across Canada, North America

Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network for student language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services

Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English
grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.