Here are some excerpts from our February DALA newsletter:
Fish Philosophy
What is Fish Philosophy? It is one of our newest workshops offered at the Career Resource Centre. Fish Philosophy is based on real people working in Seattle at a place called Pikes Fish Market and is a way of life following 4 principles: Be there, play, make their day and choose your attitude. These principles can be tailored to your own life and at work. When you choose to make these principles a part of your life, you will notice a positive difference in your relationships (personal and work). Discover how the Fish Philosophy can make a positive change in your life and how it can help with team building skills. For more information or to register, phone 245-7540 or 245-7442.
Festival of Trees
The DALA “Generations of Learning” tree was one of 26 trees placed at Sissiboo Landing in Weymouth as part of their 3rd annual Festival of Trees. Over 600 people dropped in to view the trees. People were asked to vote for their favorite tree. First place went to Foodland with their “Wonderful World of Gingerbread.” Second place went to Weymouth Consolidated School for ” Literacy, Frosty the Snowman.” Jeanne Nesbit, festival organizer, passes on her thanks to all those who made the festival such a success.
Essential Skills
The Essential Skills program begins on February 15th and will concentrate on training in Construction Trades and Hospitality/Tourism. The program will include 12 participants and will be held for a total of 5o weeks.
Participants have the opportunity to work towards completing grade 12, gaining valuable work experience and receiving certified training in their chosen trade. Students will also have job placements in the community, helping organizations with limited resources.
Customer Service
DALA begins a customer service workshop on February 15th. This is in partnership with the Department of Community Services. The workshops will consist of 9 weeks of instruction for 30 participants. Training will take place in Cornwallis, Bridgetown and at the Weymouth Job Search Centre with 10 participants in each location.
Career Fair
Robyn Hanson has been hired for 8 weeks as the Career Fair Coordinator. The Career Fair is a service provided by the Digby Career Resource Centre. The Career Fair will be held at the Digby Legion located at 92 Mount St., Digby:
Wednesday, Feb. 17th from 12:00 – 7:00 and Thursday, Feb. 18th from 12:00 – 6:00
Participants you can expect to see at the Career Fair – Service Canada; Digby Community Education Centre; Nova Scotia Community College; Tideview Terrace; Upper Clements Park; Employment Opportunities; Nova Scotia Dept. of Labour and Workforce Development …and many more!
Need more information? Call Robyn at 245-6207.
TIOW – Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
Coordinator, Dane Berringer, has been working with 10 participants since November 29th. The first 12 weeks of the project consist of classroom training including GED preparation, as well as computer instruction. This is followed by 13 weeks of on the job training. The training is held at the Career Resource Centre and the goal of the project is to help older workers re-enter the workforce. There will be another group of 10 participants starting on June 7, 2010.
For more information on the next project, phone Jen at 245-7540 or Jeanette at 245-7442.
Check back with the blog for more updates!!!