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Skills for Change


SfCeNews
November 29, 2003
Volume 4  Issue 11

Skills for Change (SfC) is a non-profit agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Our mandate is to provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees so that they can participate in the workplace and wider community.
In this edition...

NPA Tickets Now On Sale
How to Apply to SfC Courses and Programs
Courses Now Enrolling
QACT Students Pass ASQ Exams
Programs and Services Updates

2004
New Pioneers Awards



Order tickets on-line
 Visa or MasterCard

Mail or Fax ticket order form
Download order form in pdf or web version
 
How to Apply to SfC Courses and Programs

You must book an appointment for an Orientation and Assessment Session.

To do this, call our...
 
  • Information Line (416 658-7090), Monday through Friday, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., or,
     
  • Main Line (416 658-3101 ext. 0), Monday through Thursday, between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., or,
     
  • Main Line (416 658-3101 ext. 0), Saturday,
    between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon.

Courses now accepting applications:

ESL/Customer Service Program
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Start Date: February 16, 2004
Length: 8 Weeks

Employment Preparation for Retail Services
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Start Date: January 5, 2004
Length: 12 Weeks

ESL/Intermediate Bookkeeping
Schedule: Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Start Date: December 13, 2003
Length: 12 Weeks

ESL/Introductory Bookkeeping
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Start Date: November 10, 2003
Length: 10 Weeks

ESL/Keyboarding
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Start Date: November 10, 2003
Length: 10 Weeks

ESL/Medical Terminology
Schedule: Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Start Date: December 13, 2003
Length: 12 Weeks

ESL/Microsoft Office
Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Start Date: November 24, 2003
Length: 10 Weeks

TOEFL
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Start Date: December 15, 2003
Length: 10 Weeks

ESL/Work Search for Foreign-Trained Engineers
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Start Date: January 6, 2004
Length: 6 Weeks

Facility Fee
Skills for Change charges a $40, non-refundable Facility Fee for each course taken.

How to Apply
Please call our Information Line (416) 658-7090 from Monday to Friday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. or call our main number (416) 658-3101 ext. 0 Monday to Thursday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. to book an appointment for the Orientation and Assessment Session.
QACT Students Pass ASQ Exams

Several students who finished the QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL TRAINING class of July 5, 2003 passed the certification exams which were given by the American Society for Quality in October 2003.

These are Mauricio Tortello, Khodor Alnaal and Ali Bin Taleb, who took and passed the Quality Technician certification exams. CONGRATULATIONS!

The next class of QACT will start in January 17, 2004. Enrollment is on-going. Those interested for the next class should attend the Orientation and Assessment Session on December 11 at 4 pm to be held at SfC, 791 St. Clair Ave. Resume should be brought to the session. Please call 416-658-3101 ext 218 or 0.
 


 

 TechSkills specializes in hands-on, instructor-led training in the latest software applications.

We offer instructors with years of real-world expertise in a fun informal setting, teaching everything from basic web site development to more advanced accounting and database design.

Course Name

Hrs

Start

Day(s)

Time

Fee

A+ Certification

45

Dec. 8

Tue/Thu

6p-9p

$699

A+ Certification

45

Jan. 10

Sat

10a-4p

699

Accounting I

50

Feb. 7

Sat

9a – 2p

$300

ACCPAC for Windows 5.0

70

Jan. 17

Sat

9a - 2p

$360
ACCPAC for Windows 5.0 70 Dec.1, Feb. 23 Mon/Wed 6p-9:30p $360

Quality Assurance & Control

50

Jan. 17

Sat

9a-2pm

$350
Excel 2002 Level 1 12 Jan. 13 Tue/Thu 6:30p-9:30p $80
Excel 2002 Level 2 12 Feb. 3 Tue/Thu 6:30p-9:30p $80
Word 2002 Essentials 12 Feb. 14 Sat 10a-3p $40
Word 2002 Level 2 12 Dec. 9, Feb. 17 Tue/Thu 6:30p-9:30p $80
Access 2002 Level 1 12 Jan. 12 Mon/Wed 6:30p-9:30p $80
Access 2002 Level 2 12 Feb. 16 Mon/Wed 6:30p-9:30p $80
PowerPoint & Publisher Essentials 5 Dec.. 6, Feb. 21 Sat 10a-3p $40
FrontPage Web Site Essentials 5 Dec. 13/ Mar. 13 Sat 10a-3p $40









 


 

To register, call 416 658-3101 ext. 218, or,
register on-line with your Visa or Mastercard

 Download application form in pdf format
 

Dufferin Mall Employment Resource Centre
www.derc.ca


 
Programs and Services Updates
View our Programs and Services Calendar on line here
n Job Search Workshop (JSW)
 From April 2002 to March 2003, the job search workshop provided services to 294 clients. Of those 208 clients (70%) found employment within 6 months after completing the program. The clients we serve are mainly IT professionals, Engineers, Accountants, Healthcare Professionals, Teachers, Marketing and Sales Associates.

The next job search workshop begins on Monday, December 8, 2003.

n Sector Terminology Information & Counselling (STIC)
Darshak Vaishnav was interviewed by radio host Andy Berry on the Metro Morning radio program, October 22, 2003. Darshak spoke about his perspective on issues and barriers faced by the internationally-trained newcomers on finding suitable employment in Canada.

n Clerical Employment Services (CES)
We say goodbye to our dedicated Volunteer Assistant, Roberto Baca who moves on to brighter pastures as a communications intern. We wish him success and will miss the tremendous help he gave to our program.

Welcome Michele Rennard, a student from Bring Employment Specialists to Tomorrow (B.E.S.T.), a pilot program developed by JVS Toronto. Michele’s four week practicum with us will focus on her developing skills as a’ workforce development consultant.
 
Acronym Soup

Confused? Don't be. Here's a list of our agency acronyms, what they mean and (where applicable) a link to the program web page.
 
CES Clerical Employment Services
CIS Cultural Interpreting Service
EAS Employment Assistance Services
EPRS Employment for Retail Services
ERC Employment Resource Centre
FOAP Finance & Office Assistant Program
IAT Intake, Assessment and Training
ITAB Internationally Trained Accountants and Bookkeepers
JSC Job Search Centre
JSW Job Search Workshop
LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
ONIP Ontario Network for Internationally-training Professionals Online
NPA New Pioneers Awards
STIC Sector Terminology Information & Counselling

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