If you need some help to learn computer basics, the Computers for Life program is for you!

In level 1 you will learn to:

• Each level is 4-weeks long (3 afternoons/evenings per  week, 2 hours per day)
• Take home a FREE desktop computer when you complete 1 level!
• Childminding and interpreters provided
• For clients with limited English (CLB 1-4) with no / little computer experience

For more information or to register, click here.

Join your Language Training Centre Student Support team on Friday, September 25 for a drop-in Meet and Greet.

Lauren, Jillian and Larissa will be online to say hello, chat, and answer questions.

o   Friday, September 25, 2020

o   Anytime between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

o   Please connect to MS Teams at the specified time by clicking here.

All students (and staff) are welcome ?.

• Do you need a space to do your on-line studies? 

• Do you need access to Wi-Fi? 
• Do you need to use a computer? 

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you will be happy to learn that Language Training Centre students can go to the Exchange District Campus (EDC) or the Notre Dame Campus (NDC) to use a computer and/or Wi-Fi to study. 

The spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis.  For more information, click here. 

The Language Training Centre (LTC) staff would like to give a warm welcome to all of the students who will be joining us for online learning this term. Although online learning can be challenging at times, it is important to remember that you will have the support of your instructors, classmates and student support team at the LTC as you develop your language and computer skills. 

For general information, you can contact eal@rrc.ca or phone 204-945-6151 and leave a message. Clearly state your name and telephone number.  

Please check this site regularly for information about special events for students. You can even subscribe to the LTC News, so that the information will be sent directly to your preferred email every Thursday at noon. Click here to subscribe the LTC News. 

We are looking forward to working with you. 

Have a great term! 

Check out these great opportunities to improve your computer skills:

1. Opportunities for Employment (online)
2. Edge Skills: Community Computer Classes (face to face)
3. Altered Minds Inc. (face to face)
4. Winnipeg Public Library (online / independent study / info guides)

If you need help to apply for these or other computer classes, they can contact ljoyce@rrc.ca  or jhoogland@rrc.ca for assistance.

Have you been enjoying our eSkills videos about computer skills? Did you know that the videos are only part of a full, free eSkills course – where you can learn more vocabulary and practice through fun, interactive activities and simulations? If you’re interested in taking the eSkills course, please go to our website and sign up for updates. We will email you when the eSkills course is ready. https://www.eskills.ca/register

This is a free virtual anti-racism training session hosted by Elmwood Community Resource Centre and Immigration Partnership Winnipeg.

DATE: Thursday, June 11
TIME: 5:00-7:30PM (Training from 5:00-7:00, 7:00-7:30 for questions)
LOCATION: Zoom Online
REGISTRATION: Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-uprD4pGtd1vRnaHL1DGzSa54EbRYWm (once you register you will be sent a registration link)

TOPICS:

• Understanding racism
• Root causes of racism
• How racism manifests
• How to address racism
• How to talk to your children about racism and other resource tips

This is the first part of a two-part training series on anti-racism. The second training, Being an Effective Ally Training, will be held on June 25th from 5:00-7:30pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/260764098495028/). You are not required to attend both, but we do encourage it.

If you have any questions, please email:Jessica Praznik at jpraznik@spcw.mb.ca

Current students in the Intensive English for Permanent Residents program must fill out their registration forms by tomorrow (Friday, June 5th). Students should check their email for the form. If you have not received the registration form, please contact the Academic Coordinator, Pauline Black at pblack@rrc.ca.

If you are an older adult (senior) or person with a disability who is socially isolated or lonely and would like to talk to a counsellor, contact TALK 2 NICE Community Outreach .

If you know an older adult (senior) or person with a disability who you are worried about and who you think could use a free, friendly check-in call, fill out the referral form here.