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Online Information Session – Register by May 24: Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
Online Information Session – Register by May 24: Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
On May 27th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. During this event,…
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Building Intercultural Competence Workshop (Online)
Building Intercultural Competence Workshop (Online)
As Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse, we all need to learn how to welcome and work with immigrants and build a better community together. In this full-day workshop, you will: Increase your understanding of settlement and integration barriers Explore practical ways to welcome and support new immigrants Develop intercultural relationship-building skills for working with…
Online Business Development Series: Unlock Success – Essential Skills for Business and Life (Monthly from June 5 – July 10)
Online Business Development Series: Unlock Success – Essential Skills for Business and Life (Monthly from June 5 – July 10)
Join Suhel Shaikh, Business Development Trainer, for an immersive, three-part workshop series designed to empower you with the vital skills you need to thrive in both business and life. The sessions for this series will take place on three different days. When you’ve attended all three sessions, you will be awarded a certificate of participation…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on course, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and…
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On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 4 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on, typing course, you will learn how to: Get comfortable with the keyboard Learn where to put your fingers while typing Learn how to sit in the correct position while typing Learn how to type without looking at the keyboard Identify and practice…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on course, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and…
Online Business Development Training: Do Business with the Government of Canada
Online Business Development Training: Do Business with the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada wants to help smaller and diverse businesses sell to the government. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), as part of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), is here to make it easier for smaller businesses to bid on federal contracting opportunities. In partnership with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), ISANS Business Services is delighted…
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On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 4 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on, typing course, you will learn how to: Get comfortable with the keyboard Learn where to put your fingers while typing Learn how to sit in the correct position while typing Learn how to type without looking at the keyboard Identify and practice…
Online Legal Information Session: Motor Vehicle Law
Online Legal Information Session: Motor Vehicle Law
Join the Partners for Legal Education (PLE) – ISANS, the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia – for free legal information sessions. Driving in Nova Scotia can be different from the driving culture and rules of other countries. Join this session to learn about safety requirements, speed limits, traffic signs and signals, driving in school…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on course, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on course, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and…
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On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 4 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on, typing course, you will learn how to: Get comfortable with the keyboard Learn where to put your fingers while typing Learn how to sit in the correct position while typing Learn how to type without looking at the keyboard Identify and practice…
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Building Intercultural Competence Workshop (In-person)
Building Intercultural Competence Workshop (In-person)
As Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse, we all need to learn how to welcome and work with immigrants and build a better community together. In this full-day workshop, you will: Increase your understanding of settlement and integration barriers Explore practical ways to welcome and support new immigrants Develop intercultural relationship-building skills for working with…
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on course, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and…
Online Business Development Training: Opportunities in Nova Scotia’s Emerging Kelp Sector
Online Business Development Training: Opportunities in Nova Scotia’s Emerging Kelp Sector
Are you curious about kelp? Join this session with the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) to learn more about Nova Scotia’s emerging kelp sector and opportunities to farm kelp, process and transport kelp, and create kelp products. EAC will also share upcoming opportunities to support small-scale entrepreneurs interested in participating in the Kelp Kurious project’s product…
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Newcomers and Recreation Workshop (Online)
Newcomers and Recreation Workshop (Online)
Join us for a 3-hour, online training program on creating inclusive, diverse, and welcoming recreational communities for newcomers. As Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse, we all need to learn how to welcome and work with newcomers and build a better community together. During this training, you will increase your cultural humility to support more…
On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
On-Site Computer Training: Keyboarding (Tues & Thurs, June 11-20)
Number of Sessions: 4 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on, typing course, you will learn how to: Get comfortable with the keyboard Learn where to put your fingers while typing Learn how to sit in the correct position while typing Learn how to type without looking at the keyboard Identify and practice typing on…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Word (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 10-21)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this hands-on course, you will use Microsoft Word to learn how to: Create, print, edit, and save documents such as resumes, cover letters, and reports Use fonts, cases, alignments, and line spacing Format painter Change the page layout including margins, orientation, paper size, and…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Excel I (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 24 – July 8)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Excel I (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 24 – July 8)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2016 to learn how to: Create, open, save, print, edit, and close worksheets and workbooks Insert, copy, move, delete, and rename worksheets Add headers and footers and prepare print layout Select, insert, define width/height, and delete…
Online Information Session: Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) – Register by June 21
Online Information Session: Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) – Register by June 21
On June 24th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. During this event,…
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Online Computer Training: LinkedIn
Online Computer Training: LinkedIn
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 1 Session Length: 3 hours In this hands-on course, you will learn how to: Create your LinkedIn account Build your professional identity online. Discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures. Learn about LinkedIn vocabulary and basic functions. For more information, and to register, please contact: Anne McKenna | …
Online Business Development Training: Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses
Online Business Development Training: Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses
Energy efficiency means more than just savings on bills – by being efficient with your use of energy, your small business can gain a competitive advantage with additional benefits. Join us to learn how you can save energy costs for your business with energy-efficiency upgrades that will pay off in the future. Our experienced guest…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Excel I (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 24 – July 8)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Excel I (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 24 – July 8)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2016 to learn how to: Create, open, save, print, edit, and close worksheets and workbooks Insert, copy, move, delete, and rename worksheets Add headers and footers and prepare print layout Select, insert, define width/height, and delete…
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Onsite Business Information Session: Business Networking through BNI
Onsite Business Information Session: Business Networking through BNI
Do you need to grow your business? Never has it been so easy to network and do business worldwide! Business Network International (BNI) is a leading, global business-networking and referral organization for small businesses. BNI currently provides referrals and networking opportunities to about 270, 000 members worldwide. Please join Dalene Allen, Executive Director of BNI…
In-Person Legal Information Session in Ukrainian and Farsi: Employment Laws
In-Person Legal Information Session in Ukrainian and Farsi: Employment Laws
Join the Partners for Legal Education (PLE) – ISANS, the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia – for a free legal information session. Learn about employment laws in Nova Scotia, including: labour standards pay and wages hours of work and breaks vacation and holidays sick days and leaves employee rights To participate in this workshop,…
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On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Excel I (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 24 – July 8)
On-site Computer Training: Microsoft Excel I (Mon, Wed, & Fri, June 24 – July 8)
Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 6 Session Length: 2 hours In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2016 to learn how to: Create, open, save, print, edit, and close worksheets and workbooks Insert, copy, move, delete, and rename worksheets Add headers and footers and prepare print layout Select, insert, define width/height, and delete…