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Course
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Date, Time, Location
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Course Information
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Academic Upgrading
Online and In-class
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Two sessions each year:
September to January / January to June
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 12:00pm or 9:00am - 2:00pm
(Must be able to attend classes 5 days a week)
Location:
Continuing Education Centre, 440 Albert St.
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- Study English reading & writing
- Learn complex grammar, punctuation, spelling and effective vocabulary
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Write properly linked well-developed paragraphs
- Build your computer skills
- Develop study skills necessary for high school
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Certificates for Employment
Online and In-class
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Three courses available.
Take one or take them all:
Soft Skills Solutions
January 4 - February 12 / May 10 - June 11
Monday - Friday 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Standard First Aid
February 15 - April 1
Monday - Friday 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Safe Food Handling Certificate
April 6 - May 7
Monday - Friday 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Continuing Education Centre, 440 Albert St.
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- Add certificates to your resume
- Prepare for employment
- Learn about workers rights
- Understand health and safety
- Learn about employment culture and opportunities in Ottawa
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Employment Preparation for Childcare Assistants
In class only
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Two sessions each year:
September to January / January to June
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Continuing Education Centre, 440 Albert St.
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- Prepare to find childcare Assistant jobs in childcare centres or to run your own home daycare
- Learn about child development, behaviour guidance and safety issues
- Learn to plan and lead songs and activities
- Participate in a job placement (100 hours)
- Complete First Aid and CPR certification
- Complete Food Handler certification
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Math Upgrading for High School, Employment or Everyday Life
Not currently offered at this time
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Two sessions each year:
September to January / January to June
Tuesday - Thursday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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- Review and improve basic math skills that you will need to know before starting high school math: (Addition (+), Subtraction (-), Multiplication (x), Division (÷) Decimals (0.325), Percent (25%)
- Review and improve basic math needed for everyday life (money, banking, shopping, and paying bills), and employment (handling money, measurement, schedules, and pay stubs)
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PSW
Preparation & Healthcare Training Course
In class only
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Two sessions each year:
September to January / January to June
Monday-Friday. 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Continuing Education Centre, 440 Albert St.
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- Complete certificates in Standard First Aid/CPR/AED, Food Handler, WHMIS
- Prepare to pass job interviews and PSW entry tests
- Study health care, anatomy, common diseases, and caring for older adults
- Learn communication and problem-solving strategies for working in the healthcare sector
- Enter Personal Support Worker or other college program
- Work as a Home Support Worker in the healthcare sector
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Eligibility:
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Must have strong oral communication (CLB 5+)
- Must have less than a grade 12 level of education (Canadian equivalent).
How to Register:
You must make an appointment to register for any of these courses. (No drop-ins please).
Please email alison.trusty@ocdsb.ca to make an appointment to register.
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