While the Great Village Community Learning Network is situated in Great Village, its aim is to encompass everyone in the West Colchester area from Debert to Five Islands. The first event of workshops in April was a huge success, and plans are underway for a reverse job fair in October where employers can inform the public what their business entails, what type of employees they hire, and what qualifications a person needs to have to obtain a job with them. This will then lead into the function of our network to increase the employability of the residents of Colchester County. This will include many types of courses from computer, to stress management, time management, resume writing, up-grading, literacy, how to survive the interview, etc. Our computer courses will include introductory computer for men and women, as well as Access Database, Excel, Desktop Publishing, etc. There will be special rates for these courses, so everyone will be able to take advantage of them. We are also looking at some other creative learning ideas, such as a learning café and used clothing store where people would learn all aspects of running a business while also up-grading their learning skills and earning a wage. If you have experience, or training in these types of businesses and would like to be in on the organization of these ideas, please give us a call. Two projects we already sponsor are the new Great Village Farmers Market and a summer time Corner Café.
Hey, we’re wireless. Great news, our Centre now has the internet and is set up as wireless computer. If anyone would like to volunteer for an hour to two a week, we would be able to open the centre to the public so that people without the internet could come to check their email, do research, or just browse the internet. Just let us know. There’s no work to it just as long as someone is there in order for the centre to be open.
There will be other employment related courses starting in September. For more information call Anne Barkhouse 668- 2890, Heather McKay 668-2501 or Terry Francis 668-2766.
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Free Computer Classes for Women |
Although IT Works for Women is primarily for Women who receive Income Assistance, others are welcome! Learning to use a computer is simple and fun. We offer free classes in:  Basic Computer Skills Using Internet/Email Intermediate Computer Skills  For more information or to register, contact Bonnie at 899-8991 bcotter@weesociety.ca or Kim at kbyrne@weesociety.ca Sponsored by the www.weesociety.ca ~ Funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services |
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