Courses 2010
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Jasper Adult Learning & Literacy Council
Annual General Meeting
All Are Welcome!
Date: Tues, April 20
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Community Learning Centre
LANGUAGE
Intermediate English Language Learning
Date: April 20 - May 27 (Tues & Thurs)
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $80
This program is designed for foreign workers who need to improve their English language skills and who are new to Jasper and Alberta. There will be focus on orienting newcomers to the community, establishing connections to reduce isolation, and, with support, lay the groundwork for participation in all aspects of community life.
Beginner English As A Second Language NEW!!!
Date: April 26 - May 19 (Mon & Wed)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
This course is for people who are able to have a basic conversation, but still need to improve grammar, increase vocabulary and have a better understanding of English. English skills will be taught in a communicative atmosphere. Improvement in these areas will help with confidence when communicating in an English speaking setting.
COMPUTERS
Simply Accounting
Date: April 19 & 20 (Mon & Tues)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $260
Prerequisites: Windows Skills
Simply Accounting is the full featured accounting solution for a small business and has been one of the leading accounting software packages for many years. In this introductory course you will learn how to set up a chart of accounts, manage credit card and bank reconciliations, learn how to work with accounts payable and accounts receivable and set up employee records for payroll.
Microsoft Excel 2007
Date: Apr 21 - May 5 (Wed.)
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $80
Prerequisites: Using a personal computer keyboard and mouse, launching/closing application programs, and some knowledge of navigating the Windows environment to manage files and folders.
Excel 2007 is designed to develop the essential business skills for using Excel in the workplace. Learners will create, modify, format, customize and enhance workbooks, organize and present data visually through tables and charts; insert graphics; print Excel 2007 worksheets; perform calculations; and manage workbooks.
EMPLOYMENT ENHANCEMENT
GPS, Mapping & Orientation
Date: Sun. Apr 25
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $60
Bring a lunch, dress appropriately.
In this workshop you will learn how to use Global Positioning Systems, understand the features of a map, and how to use a compass to plot a course and take a bearing. This hands-on training will prepare individuals with the skills and knowledge to plan a route for a backcountry trip. A part of this class will be spent outside.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Self Esteem Workshop
Date: Mon. Apr 12
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $10
Our feelings, opinions and respect for ourselves have a great impact on how we choose to handle anger and how we communicate with others and with ourselves. Learn how to improve your opinion of yourself and continue to grow to respect yourself and grow as a person who knows who they are and what they want out of life.
Safetalk Program
Date: Thurs. Apr 22
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $85
SafeTALK helps to create suicide-safer communities. safeTALK training is for everyone in the community and is designed to ensure that persons with thoughts of suicide are connected to helpers who are prepared to provide first aid interventions. Suicide alert helpers are part of a suicide-safer community.
Tutor Training Workshop: Reading
Date: Wed. April 14
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Imagine a parent who needs to give medicine to a child, but cannot understand the
instructions on the medicine bottle. This situation is real for people. One of the most effective ways to support the literacy cause is to volunteer your time helping others acquire necessary skills we often take for granted.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Body Was Made to Move
Date: April 12 - May 3 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $40
Interested in learning how to start an imaginative walk/run program to improve your health? Then this program is for you! Join Dr. Peter Boyne and learn the basics of developing a regular walking or running program with some added twist. With discussion and participation, you’ll learn why your body needs variety, what you need to know about preparation and recovery, nutrition and yes, you will actually have some FUN.
GENERAL
Edna's Thai Cooking Class 2
Date: Tues. April 20
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $50
If you enjoyed the first class then you’ll want to come back for more! Join Edna for an evening of preparing and cooking of delicious Thai foods using local ingredients. Before you know it, you’ll soon be producing delicious, authentic Thai food to the delight and envy of your friends and dinner guests!
Vision: Our community champions literacy and embraces lifelong learning
