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DALA seeking new Executive Director

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Digby Area Learning Association

Location – Digby, Nova Scotia

Executive Director

Established in 1991 and located in the rural community of Digby, the Digby Area Learning Association is a not-for-profit literacy and career based organization that focuses on adult learners and learning opportunities that encourage and support healthy, sustainable communities.

The Executive Director will report to an established Board of Directors and work closely with funding agencies, stakeholders, community partners, and staff in the successful delivery of adult literacy programs and services.  The incumbent is responsible for management duties associated with the programs and services that are under the administrative umbrella of the organization.  The incumbent shall possess:

  • strong leadership and team building skills
  • extensive administrative and supervisory experience within an educational setting
  • a strong understanding of adult literacy issues
  • a collaborative approach to management and staff development
  • strong communication skills
  • strong computer skills that promotes programs and services of the organization through the delivery of presentations and networking opportunities
  • extensive experience in complex financial responsibilities

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in education, business administration (with experience in development and implementation of funding proposals), or the equivalent combination of training, skills and work experience. Experience in adult learning environments, combined with experience in the administration of public programs and services is an asset in the not-for-profit sector. This position requires someone with the ability to work well with others, to motivate, lead and mentor staff with the proven ability to manage staff issues including performance management skills. The incumbent will work independently with people from a variety of educational levels within the system.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please email your resume in confidence to:

Peter Janson

Digby Area Learning Association Board of Directors

245-7443

jobs@dala.digby.ns.ca

Deadline for this position is June 25th, 2010

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April Newsletter

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Following are a few excerpts from our DALA  April newsletter

Weymouth Job Search Centre

A traffic control course was held at the Weymouth Job Search Centre from March 8-12. Nine participants started the week with training in CPR and First Aid with Emily Carmen. On Tuesday, Yvonne Lantz began training in traffic control and signage, and ended the week with WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

Tammy Robertson, facilitator for Customer Service training, continued her work with five participants at the Weymouth Job Search Centre. Training topics included the nine essential skills, math skills, vocabulary building, self esteem exercises and the 30 Ways to Shine workbook.
The group took part in a New Career Pathways workshop, conducted daily job searching, began portfolio development, and worked on projects dealing with the Doers and Dreamers tourist guide. They also researched local attractions by visiting Bear River, Digby, Sissiboo Landing Visitor Information Centre in Weymouth and travelled along the French Shore as far as Mavillette Beach. A scrapbook from the tourist excursions will be compiled for each group member.
A Food Handler’s course as well as workshops in basic computer, interview skills, time management, budgeting, resume/cover letter writing and personality dimensions took place at the Digby Career Resource Centre.
The eight weeks of training is quickly coming to an end on April 9th. Liz Young, coordinator of the program, states that the program has been awesome, self esteems have rocketed and friendships have blossomed. She hopes that all participants in the Weymouth, Cornwallis and Bridgetown programs will find employment and she is confident that everyone will be successful in the future.

WHERE ARE THE JOBS?

Having trouble finding work? This three hour workshop is presented once a month at the Digby Career Resource Centre and the Weymouth Job Search Centre. The workshop covers ways to find jobs, the hidden job market, labour market information and training opportunities.

Presented by Celia Miller   To register for a workshop, phone 245-7442.

P. A. C. T (Parents and Children Together)

Terry Gilbert is beginning storyboarding with three classes of grade six students at the Digby Elementary School. This activity will result in a book of creative stories that the children and their families may take home.

Another program Terry and the Principal are working on involves parents with small children waiting to pick up their school aged children. Terry’s suggestion is to invite them into the school so they can read with their younger children while they wait.

Shayne Moore has volunteered to work with high school students to conduct interviews with seniors about life in our area during their youth. Shayne is a nurse at Tideview.

DIGBY COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE (DCEC)

Second term registration:

ALP 1, 2 and 3:          27

TCRSB (PSP):             57

ALP 4:                      19

Total           103

New students:

Due to an influx of students, we are now using the multi-purpose room as a classroom for the Level 1 and 2 students. Terry Gilbert has been working diligently painting and assisting with the move. The multi-purpose room has been used as a common study area, for special events, and as the program room for the PACT literacy project.

Volunteers needed:

There is always a need for volunteer tutors (especially in Math and English) for the students in our various programs. Also, anyone interested in offering creative workshops or assisting with the Art 11 program can contact Maxine MacLean at 245-7530.

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Career Fair

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Come out and visit us at our annual Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Digby Legion.
Feb. 17th - hours are 12:00 – 7:00
Feb. 18th - hours are 12:00 – 6:00

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Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The Digby Area Learning Association is pleased to announce they will be offering a Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program.

• This program will be  2 groups of 10 participants – 1st group starting December 14, 2009 to June 4, 2009  and 2nd group from June 7, 2009 – November 26, 2009
• Assistance with travel may be provided if required ( bus service / mileage)
• Participants will receive an hourly rate for 30 hours/week
• The first 12 weeks of this program will be in a classroom environment and will provide participants with essential skills and certification. It will be followed by 13 weeks of on the job placement; these hours will be EI insurable.
• Certification includes GED, First Aid-CPR, WHMIS, OH & S, Food Handlers, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Personality Dimensions, Age Advantage Workshop Series, and Computer training
In order to be eligible for this program, clients must meet the following criteria and is on a first come first serve basis.
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Age between 55-64 (In exceptional circumstances workers between 50-54 and over the age of 64 who meet the criteria above are also eligible to participate, but not to the exclusion of a participant aged 55-64
• Preference will be given to individuals who have not completed high school
• Priority to individuals involuntarily displaced due to downsizing or closure
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Live in the eligible community
• Lack the skills needed for successful integration into new employment or lack of marketable skills

To set up an appointment to determine if you are eligible for this program call Jeanette Snow @ 245-7442 or Jennifer Comeau @ 245-7540

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