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| Did you know that VegMin Learning Society is YOUR learning council?
If you would like to learn something - let us know. We'll do our best to try to make it happen! |
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Welcome to VegMin Learning Society
| | VegMin Learning Society is a non-profit organization funded by Alberta Advanced Education, Community Programs.
VegMin Learning Society Council consists of agencies and members of the community who are dedicated to lifelong learning and offering quality non-credit courses in Vegreville and the County of Minburn.
If you would like to become a member of the Council and help maintain a wide variety of learning opportunities for adults in this area, please contact us. |
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2012 Upcoming Courses & Dates to Remember
| Jan. 19 - Dealing with the Narcissist (2 hour VC)
Jan. 23- Outlook (3 hour session)
Jan. 25- Family Literacy Day Celebration @ Vegreville Centennial Library Jan. 30 - Intro to Computers (5, 3 hour sessions)
Jan. 31- Annual General Meeting – Everyone Welcome!
Feb. 4 & 5 - First Aid & CPR
Feb. 7 - Twitter (3 hour session)
Feb. 7 - Health Info for New Canadians- Talk to Dr. (2 hour VC)
Feb. 8 - How to Use Video Testimonials to Increase Sales (1.5 hour VC)
Feb. 14 - Success Factors in Raising $$’s in Non-profit Organizations (1.5 hour VC)
Feb. 16 - Hello Guilt, Goodbye Joy (2 hour VC) Feb. 2- Health Info for New Canadians – Too much info! (2 hour VC)
Feb. 22 - Meeting Skills for Results (1.4 hour VC)
Feb. 23- Positive Change – Doing What Works (1.5 hour VC)
Feb. 27 - Word 7 (5, 3 hour sessions)
Feb. 28-Social Media (2 hours)
Mar. 1- Quick & Dirty Feasibility Plans (1.5 hour VC)
Mar. 6 &7- First Aid & CPR
Mar. 5- Learner’s License Prep (5, 1.5 hour sessions)
Mar. 14- Basics of Grant Proposals (1.5 hour VC)
Mar. 15- I Always Wanted to be a Procrastinator (2hour VC)
Mar. 15- Excel (5, 3 hour sessions)
Apr. 14 & 15 - First Aid & CPR
Apr. 2- PowerPoint (2, 3 hour sessions)
Apr. 11- Yoga with Bev (10, 1.5 hour sessions)
Apr. 16- Publisher (2, 3 hour sessions)
Apr. 23- Outlook (3 hour sessions)
May 26 & 27- First Aid & CPR
June 9 & 10- First Aid & CPR
Senior’s Drop-In Computers: are now on Wednesday Afternoons
English Language Learners: attend classes or 1:1 tutoring
Citizenship Preparation Classes: we are taking names for the next session
Instructors required for the following: Cooking (French, Japanese, Italian, etc.); Tablescapes; Orienteering; Cake Decorating; Floral Arranging; Stained Glass; & Culinary Artistry.
Volunteer Tutors Required: Tutors are required to assist learners in various areas (English, reading, writing, numeracy, computers & technology).For more details about course content and registration fees, contact VegMin Learning at 780-632-7920 or visit www.vegmin.com or www.aroundvegreville.com/vegminsociety
Note: For more information, call 780-632-7920
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Citizenship Preparation Classes
| We are now taking names of those interested in participating in this NEW class.
The new instructor has developed a cirriculum that will assist the newcomers to understand the terminology and content of the study guide.
Note: To register for this session . . . call 780-632-7920.
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Community Portal - a great communication tool for Volunteer Non Profit Organizations.
| Did you know that there is a Community Portal in Vegreville?
October 2008 VegMin Learning brought one to the area.
This portal www.aroundvegreville.com is for non-profit, volunteer organizations within the area to be able to have a web presence at a reasonable cost.
If your non-profit, volunteer organization would like to learn more, call 780-632-7920 and we'd be happy to explain the benefits of the portal to you.
Note: If you would like to know how you can advertise your business on the community portal -we'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. Call 780-632-7920
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News: tuition tax credits
| We are now able to provide official tax receipts for learners to claim the fees paid to VegMin Learning Society for the purposes of the tuition, education and textbook tax credits provided that the fees toal more than $100 and qualify for tuition expenses. Additionally the learners must be 16 years before the end of the year and the course/program supplied must provide the learner with sufficient skills to enable them to work or improve their skills in a recognized occupation.
(We can not guarantee that the Canada Revenue Agency will atuomatically accept receipts for all courses or programs offered.)
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Video Conferencing at VegMin Learning
| We just received confirmation of our sessions for 2012 - note that classes marked with a VC are video conference sessions.
Keep your eyes & ears open for the exciting learning opportunities this technology will bring to our community - as sessions may pop up quickly.
If you or your business require video conferencing for professional development opportunities, give us a call and we'll see if we can help make this happen.
Note: Call 780-632-7920 for more information.
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WANTED: Language Instructors
| Are you fluent in another language (other than English)?
Would you like to earn some $$'s while teaching others your language?
Note: If you are interested in sharing your language with others, please call VegMin Learning at 632-7920.
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| Just a Reminder |
VegMin is located at
4923 - 50St
Vegreville,AB
T9C 1R4
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday
9am-12pm
1pm-4pm |
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