Continuing Ed June 1

ARMA and the University of Manitoba are offering records and information management courses through the Continuing Education Department. Call Warren Otto, Program Administrator at 474-6037, fax 474-7660, or w_otto@umanitoba.ca.

Employment Assistance Resources Services assists unemployed individuals in creating resumes that get results and preparing for interviews. Free. Call 338-3899 to register.

Hospitality Industry Training Program offers a free job training and job placement program for individuals on social assistance or parents of dependent children (on a low or no income). Individuals are placed in popular hospitality locations with many jobs to choose from. Flexible hours both full and part-time. Call Judy or Len at 953-2450.

Mary Jane's Cooking School Vegan Fare & Vegetarian Classes with Diabetes in Mind, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Register: 775-2522 or mjcookin@mts.net.

Opportunities for Employment Inc. (OFE) provides free training and job search assistance to eligible social assistance (Employment and Income Assistance) recipients. OFE invites job seekers to attend an information session to learn about free job placement and training opportunities. Information sessions are held every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., 352 Donald St. (2nd Floor). Register: 925-6895.

Rady Jewish Community Centre offers adult programming and courses including Israeli dance, film classes, language classes, Jewish learning, computer workshops and more. Register: 477-7510 or www.radyjcc.com.

Reaching E-Quality Employment Services 9th youth employment project is currently recruiting for this free group-based learning opportunity, which provides pre-employment skills development followed by supported job search. If you are between the ages of 17 and 29, have a physical disability or health condition and are motivated to work, call Gregory or Lisa at 947-1609, ext. 223 or 241.

Red River College: Register now for the Summer term! Continuing Studies offers an array of flexible delivery options to fit your busy schedule. Choose from hundreds of courses including:

For additional course offerings or register, 694-1789 or www.rrc.ca/c+de.

Making Tough Decisions, May 28-29, 6-10 p.m.

Decision Making Tools, June 4-5, 6-10 p.m.

Value-Focused Thinking, June 11-12, 6-10 p.m.

Business Mathematics, Tuesday/Thursday, June 12-Aug. 23, 6-10 p.m.

Human Resource Mgmt (40hrs), Wednesday, June 13-Aug. 15, 6-10 p.m.

Basic Business Communications, Thursday, June 14-Aug. 16, 6- 10 p.m.

Marketing 1, Monday/Thursday, June 18 - Aug. 16, 6-10 p.m.

University of Winnipeg English Language Program English for Specific Purposes for Internationally Educated Professionals http://esp.uwinnipeg.ca/, a full-time English Language Program (14 weeks), and also short-term summer English programs http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/elp-programs or 982-1703.

Victor Mager Adult Education & Training has space available in literacy classes, Monday to Thursday, 1-3:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. Register: 254-1618.

Victor Mager Job Re-Entry Program now recruiting for our free job training and employment program. You may be eligible if you are either an immigrant or federally sponsored refugee, a social assistance recipient, or low income person or a parent of a low income family. We offer: Life & Employability Skills training and Computer instruction, followed by off-site work experience or vocational training, concluding with follow-up support and assistance until you are employed. Space is limited. Information: 254-1618.

Winnipeg Adult Education Centre's off campus program, River Osborne, offers grade 12 classes to students who are residents of Manitoba, free of charge. Do you want to upgrade or graduate? Fall classes: English Comprehensive 40S, English Transactional 40S, Consumer Math 40S, Biology 40S, World Issues 40S, and Seminar in Business 40S. This site, located at Confusion Corner, also offers PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) for adults who may qualify to achieve credits towards their grade 12 diplomas. Students must be 18 years of age to register. We are part of the Winnipeg School Division. Register: 947-1674 or 477-0164.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition June 1, 2012 $sourceSection0