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Before: Apparel Skills Training poster

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It's hard to figure out what this poster is about and it is difficult to read. Here's why:

the main point is not emphasized
too many subpoints are given equal emphasis, instead of being ranked by priority
the all-caps headlines are difficult to read
there's no contrast between the serif headlines and the serif text
the headlines are too small - only slightly larger than the text
there's no graphic interest (no interesting type or illustrations)

THE LEARING EXPERIENCE CENTRE OF UNITE LOCAL 459
presents
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING
for the
APPAREL INDUSTRY
NO SEWING SKILLS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME
PURPOSE:
This 8 week training program will provide participants with the skills
and knowledge necessary for entry level employment in the apparel Industry.
Upon completion participants enter:
- Sewing skills training program
- Employment.

COURSE CONTENT:
PHASE ONE: 8 Weeks Pre-Employment Training
- Team Building and Interpersonal Skills
- Balancing Work & Home
- Problem Solving
- Management; Personal, Conflict, Stress & Time
- Work expectations & Work ethics in the Apparel Industry

TRAINING LOCATION:
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE CENTRE OF UNITE LOCAL 459
503 -138 Portage Ave. East
START DATE:
Thursday September 10, 1998
ELIGIBILITY REOUIREMENTS:
This training opportunity is being offered to people who are interested
in working in the Apparel Industry.
APPLICANT MUST - be on social assistance or eligible for social assistance
- be willing and able to start work at 7:30 a.m.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Eligible Applicants will attend an information session followed by a Dexterity Assessment.
INFORMATION SESSION: AUGUST 31. 1998
TO REGISTER PHONE: Dana Janson or Donna May Morin 946-1750
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE CENTRE of UNITE LOCAL 459,
508 -138 Portage Ave. East