Port Washington Continuing Education Spring 2018
CONTINUING EDUCATION & FACULTY OF EXTENSION Winter & Spring Offerings 2018
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Welcome The Continuing Education department of Portage College has teamed up with Faculty of Extension to bring you a variety of courses in Winter 2018. The College is very proud to be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2018 and our Continuing Education department has been delivering exceptional programming to Northeastern Albertans for many of those years. If you are looking to improve work skills, renew a certification or take a general interest course our instructors are ready to meet you. Don't see what you need listed in this catalogue to meet your needs? Please contact our Continuing Education Department as we are experts at developing customized training. Have a talent you would like to share with your community? We pay competitive rates for delivery of our courses and will do all the marketing and look after the scheduling. Your adventure awaits, Nancy Broadbent Executive Vice President Academic WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 3
Custom training that fits your needs. Our staff are dedicated to providing innovative solutions for your professional development needs. From safety certificates to leadership training and team building, we're passionate about engaging you or your employees on an educational journey.
Contents WHY PORTAGE & HOW TO REGISTER pg 6 COLD LAKE Driving School pg 9 Environmental & Natural Resources pg 9 Health & Wellness pg 9 LAC LA BICHE Arts & Culture pg 11 Be Fit for Life pg 12 Driving School pg 14 Environmental & Natural Resources pg 15 Public Legal Education pg 16 Safety Training pg 17 Water Treatment Operator Training pg 21 Customized Training pg 23 ST.PAUL Hospitality & Culinary pg 24 UNIVERSITY STUDIES pg 27 C.A.L.P. About C.A.L.P. pg 28 Regions and Contact Information pg 29 Canada Alberta Job Grant pg 31 Please note: prices, dates and courses are subject to change without notice. WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 5
W hy Portage? Portage ? At Portage College, we believe in empowerment. We've seen people of all ages and backgrounds grow spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally through education. Since 1968, we've played an integral role across rural Alberta in building successful, vibrant communities. From our origins as Alberta NewStart in Lac La Biche, offering courses like academic upgrading, trapping, wild fur management and oilfield management, to our current state of 7 campuses and over 30 certificate, diploma and university studies programs. Our involvement has always been geared to meeting the needs of the communities we serve. Portage College takes great pride in empowering small communities. With a small, dedicated staff, we're highly focused on providing our students with exceptional learning experiences. THE PORTAGE COLLEGE TEAM Our team of professional instructors and support staff are highly experienced in providing education that meets or exceeds your needs. They are well-versed in modern teaching methods and passionate about the subjects they instruct. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A COURSE? Give our friendly staff a call toll-free at 1-888-745-0719 or visit our website: portagecollege.ca. PLEASE NOTE: Online courses are offered daily but students must register a minimum of 24 hours in advance. STAY UP-TO-DATE! Be the first to hear about what's going on in Continuing Education. Follow us on social media @PortageConEd.
Rentals starting at / month BUSINESS INCUBATORS OFFICE SPACE FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND START UPS AT OUR ST. PAUL CAMPUS Looking for a space to grow your idea? Consider our suite of Business Incubators that come equipped with multiple workspaces, wifi connections and access to an on-call business consultant. Portage College has partnered with the Cold Lake Rural Alberta Business Centre to provide clients additional entrepreneur development supports and a direct connection to the St. Paul and District Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Bev Lockett at 780-614-6327.
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DRIVING SCHOOL Class I & III Truck Transport This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Class I & Class III licensed drivers. The course provides practical training in the operation of modern tractor-type truck and trailer. Students advance through a series of practical exercises involving rural, or city traffic circuits under actual driving conditions. Contact us for group rates and pricing. HEALTH & WELLNESS ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Solar or Not to Solar ASIST provides practical training for caregivers seeking There are changes coming to how we generate and to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Working mostly use power. Solar is quickly becoming a front runner in in small groups of one to 15 students, ASIST uses many future power generation and there are many different different teaching processes to create a practice-oriented panels and configurations making it hard to decide and interactive learning experience. This course is eligible which method is best for you. A bigger question still for advanced credit in the Community Social Work remains: does it work this far north? Al Bertschi, Diploma program. All sessions in Alberta are coordinated Coordinator of the Natural Resources Technology by a Centre for Suicide Prevention certified trainer. (NRT) program at Portage College, invested in solar panels for his house and would like to share his Date(s): May 3 & 4 thoughts and power bills to help make "cents" of it all. Days/Times: Thurs. & Fri. / 8:30 - 4:30 Cost: $200 Date(s): January 25 Days/Times: Thurs. / 7 - 9 pm Cost: $40 WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 9
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ARTS & CULTURE Art Club for Adults This fun and relaxed studio class is for individuals that want to explore their creative ideas in various art materials. Learning under the guidance of an experienced instructor in a collaborative learning environment, students will have the opportunity to develop a number of artworks through a variety of art forms including: painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and mixed media. All levels of art making experience welcome. Date(s): Mar. - Apr. 5 Days/Times: Thurs. / 5 - 7 pm Cost: $80 + materials, $50 + materials for students Brick Stitch Beadwork Soap Stone Carving In this course you will learn the basic Brick Stitch by creating numerous projects; a key chain, two Carving courses introduces students to carving soapstone. pairs of earrings and a zipper pull. Along with the Basic techniques will be covered as well as tools, supplies techniques you will learn about the different tools, and safety concerns. materials and supplies that are used. Date(s): Apr. 21 & 22 Date(s): Apr. 30 - May 31 Days/Times: Sat. & Sun. / 8:30 am - 5 pm Days/Times: Mon. & Thurs. / 6 - 8 pm Cost: $250 Cost: $150 Peyote Stitch Beadwork This course introduces you to Tubular Peyote beadwork. The basic odd and even techniques will be covered as well as graphing, different tools, materials and supplies. Date(s): Mar. 5 - 29 Days/Times: Mon. & Thurs. / 6 - 8 pm Cost: $150 WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 11
BE FIT FOR LIFE Early Rider Better Body Bootcamp Energize your day with this early morning indoor cycle Have you reached a plateau with your progress or bored workout with speed drills, hill climbing, and interval with your routine? Break free with the principle of muscle training. No class Feb. 19. confusion – that's what you'll get with this effective & efficient total body workout that combines cardio, Date(s): Jan. 15 - Mar. 21 muscular strength & endurance, core, and flexibility. Boost Days/Times: Mon. & Wed. / 7 - 7:45 am your metabolism first thing in the morning to build that Cost: $165 better body! No class Feb. 15. PiYO LIVE! Date(s): Jan. 16 - Mar. 22 Days/Times: Tues. & Thurs. / 7 - 7:45 am For those who don't fit into a traditional yoga class, Cost: $70 this one's for you! Set to great music and non-stop fluid movement inspired by Yoga, Pilates, and bodyweight Strike Force training. This action-packed workout combines a series of Date(s): Jan. 16 - Mar. 20 punching & kicking combinations and conditioning drills Days/Times: Tues. / 12:05 - 12:50 pm that improves your strength & endurance, plus relieves Cost: $70 stress! Using a variety of equipment, including punching bags, you'll feel empowered and energized when you join BB Burn the Strike Force. Need to bring your own boxing gloves & wraps. Feel the burn with this strength conditioning class that No class Feb. 14 & 19. utilizes the BodyBar & Big Ball with a variety of tempo & interval training. No class Feb. 15. Date(s): Jan. 15 - Mar. 21 Days/Times: Mon. & Wed. / 5 - 6 pm Date(s): Jan. 16 - Mar. 22 Cost: $162 Days/Times: Tues. / 12:05 - 12:50 pm Cost: $70 All Be Fit for Life classes are free for Portage College students (based on availability). 12 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
RUN, KICK, & CLIMB Brought to you by: Fundamental Soccer AKS - PLAY Society Skills Workshop with (Active Kids & Physical British Soccer Coach Literacy and You) FREE Indoor Rock Climbing Workshop with Be Fit For Life No School Friday GIRLS, age 6-12: 9:00am-12pm January 19 GIRLS, age 13-18: at Portage College 1:00-4:00pm TO REGISTER CONTACT Be Fit For Life Centre at 780-623-5542 or deb.menard@portagecollege.ca WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 13
DRIVING SCHOOL Class I & III Truck Transport This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Class I & Class III licensed drivers. The course provides practical training in the operation of modern tractor-type truck and trailer. Students advance through a series of practical exercises involving rural, urban or city traffic circuits under actual driving conditions. Contact us for group rates and pricing. Class 5 Driver Training Learn the skills you need to pass the Class V Drivers Practical Exam. Class V training at Portage includes 15 hours of theory and 10 hours of hands-on training behind the wheel. At the end of the 25 hours, you'll be ready to embrace the freedom of the open road. Date(s): Feb. 10 & 11; May 5 & 6 Days/Times: Sat. - Sun. / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $900 Defensive Driving This theory course is designed to inform students of the importance of safe driving practices. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn a credit to have 3 demerit points removed from their current driver's licence record for up to 2 years following the course date. Contact us for group rates and pricing. 14 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES Bird Watching - Level 1 Mushroom ID & Cooking Course Bird watching is one of the fastest growing activities Can I eat that mushroom? Join mushroom expert and in Canada, and it is estimated that 1 in 5 people are Natural Resources program instructor Mike Schulz as birding, and can be enjoyed by all ages. Lac La Biche we learn about the edible and poisonous mushrooms is recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA), and of the Lac La Biche area. The course will include an Churchill Island has been a designated Bird Sanctuary introduction to mushroom identification and foraging, a since 1920. This makes Churchill one of the best places foray in a nearby natural area, and cooking and sampling to see and hear many bird species. Dr. Everett Hanna, any found edibles. Students are encouraged to bring in with the Natural Resources Technology (NRT) program, their own mushrooms for identification, and purchase a is an expert Ornithologist who can guide you through copy of "Mushrooms of the Northwest North America" or all stages of birding and will introduce you to required "Mushrooms of Western Canada" by Helene Schalkwijk- equipment, mobile apps, and field guides. This short Barendsen. course will consist of lecture time and a field trip to Churchill Island. Date(s): June 30 Days/Times: Sat. / 9 am - 4 pm Date(s): May 25 & 26 Cost: $100 Days/Times: Fri. / 6:30 - 9 pm Sat. / 6 - 10 am Solar or Not to Solar Cost: $100 There are changes coming to how we generate and use power. Solar is quickly becoming a front runner in future power generation and there are many different panels and configurations making it hard to decide which method is best for you. A bigger question still remains: does it work this far north? Al Bertschi, Coordinator of the Natural Resources Technology (NRT) program at Portage College, invested in solar panels for his house and would like to share his thoughts and power bills to help make "cents" of it all. Date(s): Jan. 24 Days/Times: Wed. / 7 - 9 pm Cost: $40 Busy January 24? You can catch Solar or Not to Solar at our Cold Lake Campus on January 25. WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 15
PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION About Public Legal Education Understanding Indigenous Identity & Dispelling Myths and Stereotype The Portage College Public Legal Education Indigenous identity remains inextricably linked with Program (PLE) is a public service initiative government legislation, colonial efforts to eradicate offered by Portage College in partnership with Indigenous identities as a part of the colonial project in Canada and the continued stereotyping of Indigenous the Alberta Law Foundation. Our services range people in the media and Canadian history. The social and cultural legacies of this history continue to be from providing seminars and workshops on experienced very profoundly today. This workshop legal and justice related topics, to networking will examine the role of the Indian Act, the Métis Settlements Act and court cases in determining and partnering with service agencies within Indigenous Identity and will make space for discussions the region to address justice/legal needs on dispelling myths and sterotypes in respect to Indigenous peoples. of area residents, to providing a legal resource directory and public legal education Date(s): Jan. 11 & 18 Days/Times: Thurs. / 1 - 4 pm information (PLEI). Cost: Free Settler-Colonialism, Indigenous Resistance & Reconciliation 780-623-5680 Legal History - a framework for examining the settler- /portagecollegeple colonialism narratives and providing insight to today's issues: @pleonline International Laws; The Indian Act; Indigenous Rights; Indigenous Resistance; Are Treaties Still Relevant? What is Historic Trauma?; What is Reconciliation? Do I have a role in this? Date(s): Jan 25 & Feb 1 Days/Times: Thurs. / 1 - 4 pm Cost: Free 16 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
SAFETY TRAINING Aerial Platform ATV & ARGO Training This course will give students hands-on training in the This course is designed for employees who use ATVs and/ safe operation, pre-operation inspection, regulatory or ARGOs in their daily work routine to access backcountry requirements and general maintenance of Aerial Work work sites. With hands-on course, we put heavy emphasis Platforms up to 150 ft. Equipment used may include on topics such as personal protective gear, environmental scissor lift and boom lift. concerns, local laws, operational technique, maintenance and troubleshooting. Date(s): Feb. 6; May 15 Days/Times: Mon / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Contact us for group rates and pricing. Cost: $200 Pre-requisite: OSSA accredited Fall Arrest Certification Online Safety Training We facilitate a number of online courses daily, including Construction Safety Training System, Pipeline Construction Safety Training, TDG, WHMIS, and more! Give us a call for more information. WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 17
Chainsaw Training ENFORM Confined Space The objective of Level One – Chainsaw Basics Learn to identify and assess confined spaces. Upon (ENFORM Chainsaw Faller Competency Program) is to completion of this course, you will know the information learn the basics of chainsaw handling and operations needed to understand the potential hazards of working in and gain an understanding of personal and work site these spaces and the elements necessary to control those safety. hazards prior to entry. Contact us for group rates and pricing. Contact us for group rates and pricing. Chainsaw Safety – Woodland Trainers Fall Arrest/Protection Association (WTA) This one-day course provides participants with the Gain the skills and safe practices required for legislated requirements of fall protection systems, slashing, bucking and falling. Students must including identifying potential fall hazards, hazard analysis demonstrate proper safety procedures and proficient and risk assessment, selecting and using a personal fall chainsaw use in bucking, limbing and basic tree falling. protection system as well as inspection, maintenance and This 3-day course includes certification with Woodland storage of FPS equipment. Students will also review the Trainers Association (WTA). governing bodies, which control fall protection regulations and standards. This course includes both a theory and Contact us for group rates and pricing. practical session. Date(s): Feb. 5; May 14 Days/Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $175 18 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Flag Person Ground Disturbance/Excavation Designed for those involved day-to-day operations This one-day course provides participants awareness of where workers and the public are exposed to hazards the legislation and responsibilities when performing any created by vehicles and/or equipment, students type of excavation. Proper safety methods for excavating cover safety precautions that must be in place for and trenching are taught, as well as, identifying and the protection of those who come into contact with carrying out appropriate emergency measures. Includes construction zones. Level I and II. Contact us for group rates and pricing. Date(s): Jan. 2 Days/Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm First Aid/CPR Cost: $160 This course is designed to prepare an individual to H2S Alive - OSSA Approved recognize and provide intervention for life threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives, includes artificial This one-day course provides information on the health respiration, how to help someone whom is choking, hazards and physical properties of hydrogen sulfide gas how to deal with shock and unconsciousness, severe (H2S). In this course you will also learn how to protect bleeding, head and spinal injuries, fractures of the upper yourself with the use of personal protective equipment and lower limbs and CPR for an adult casualty. (PPE) and basic rescue techniques. Date(s): Jan. 15 & 16; Mar. 12 & 13; Apr. 9 & 10; Date(s): Jan. 25; Mar. 15; May 10; Jun. 14; May 7 & 8; June 4 & 5 Days/Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Days/Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $170 Cost: $170 Forklift Operator Topics covered include: Labour Standards, Pre- Operation Checks, Refueling and Battery Care, Safety Operations, Forks, Mast, Loading & Unloading, Stacking, Traveling, Load Types, Ramps, Inclines, Dock Safety, Parking and Stability. Certification upon successful completion of exam and operator evaluation issued from the Liftruck Institute of Canada. Date(s): Feb. 8; Apr. 5; June 7 Days/Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $200 WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 19
Snowmobile Safety - Student Level Skid Steer Operations Portage College and the Alberta Snowmobile This course offers hands on training in the safe Association have developed a 10-hour snowmobile operation, pre-operation inspection, regulatory safety course for industry and companies that use requirements and general maintenance of a skid snowmobiles extensively to access backcountry work steer loader. areas. The course is broken down into three main topic areas: Safety, Maintenance and Operations. To obtain This program is designed to familiarize students certification participants must pass a theory exam and through practical exercise with the operations, a competency exam. servicing, maintenance, and safety requirements when working with a skid steer. Students are tested on Contact us for group rates and pricing. their skill level and either awarded a Skid Steer Basics Certificate or a Skid Steer Operator Certificate. Snowmobile Training for Trainers Date(s): Feb. 9; Mar. 30; May 4; June 8 Days/Times: Fri. / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm This extensive 40-hour course was developed by Portage College and the Alberta Snowmobile Cost: $250 Association to provide a pool of qualified instructors to deliver the Snowmobile Safety Course. The course focuses on instructional techniques, safety and industry compliance, maintenance and operations. Contact us for group rates and pricing. 20 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Water Quality for Water and Maps, Blueprints & Drawings - 1.0 CEUs Wastewater Operators - 1.5 CEUs In this course you will be introduced to various mapping Understanding the hydrologic cycle and water related methods such as topographic, detail and aerial, and regulations are critical in identifying the appropriate how to interpret their data. You will be introduced to responses for the day to day decision-making of a water blueprint reading and identification of various structures and wastewater operator. In this course you will learn and equipment from blueprints by utilizing hands-on about the basic hydrologic cycle as it relates to water classroom activities. As well, you will learn to recognize supply and wastewater management, the concept of the most common symbols used in related engineering watershed, and key aspects of relevant regulations. drawings including process flow diagrams (PFD) and Further, you will have opportunities for field practice in process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID). environmental sampling, quality assurance and quality control to get representative water quality measurements Date(s): Jan. 17 & 18 from different water sources. Days/Times: Wed. & Thurs. / 8:30 am - 4 pm Cost: $425 Date(s): Jan. 15 & 16 Days/Times: Mon. & Tues. / 8:30 am - 4 pm Fundamentals of Water Distribution - 3.0 CEUs Cost: $425 Safe potable water distribution is an integral component Math & Chemistry for Water and of basic sanitation and modern living. This course Wastewater Operators - 2.5 CEUs covers the components of a typical water distribution system, regulatory requirements, monitoring, associated hydraulics, and common operation and maintenance Water and Wastewater Operators require a solid grasp concerns. In addition to classroom learning activities, of basic math skills. In this course you will learn essential work in a simulated lab environment will give you mathematics as well as the basic principles of chemistry problem-solving experience in the areas of operation and relating to the commonly used chemicals in water and maintenance of pump stations, water storage reservoirs wastewater operations. Learning activities will include and ancillary equipment. hands-on experience in using basic laboratory equipment to conduct routine analysis from sample to report that is Date(s): Feb. 5 - 8 part of the day-to-day duties of an operator. Days/Times: Mon. - Thurs. / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Contact us for more information. Cost: $1000 WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 21
Fundamentals of Water Treatment - 3.5 CEUs Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment - 4.0 CEUs Production of safe drinking water is paramount for a healthy community. In this course, you will learn how the In this course, you will learn state-of-the-art wastewater water is obtained from various raw water sources and treatment methods that utilize chemical, physical and then treated to meet the drinking water standards. You biological principles. You will be introduced to the will learn basic water treatment processes, their design regulatory requirements, design concepts and associated and operation. Monitoring and troubleshooting the operational techniques of wastewater treatment. In performance of individual process unit will be learned addition to classroom learning activities, work in a through interactive activities. In addition to classroom simulated lab environment will give you problem-solving learning activities, work in a simulated lab environment experience in the areas of operation and maintenance of will give you problem-solving experience in the areas of wastewater treatment systems and ancillary equipment. operation and maintenance of treatment processes and ancillary equipment. Date(s): Apr. 9 - 13 Days/Times: Mon. - Fri. / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Date(s): Feb. 26 - Mar. 2 Cost: $1250 Days/Times: Mon. - Fri. / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $1250 Water and Wastewater Applied Project - 1.5 CEUs Fundamentals of Wastewater Collection - 3.0 CEUs In this course you will draw on and connect your knowledge of water and wastewater operations to solve In this course, you will gain a comprehensive overview problems using computer simulation and scenarios. You of wastewater discharge regulations, various types of will complete written and verbal reports on your proposed wastewater collection systems, and the major components solution to a scenario chosen from the areas of water and ancillary equipment involved. As hydraulics plays a distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and major role in efficient wastewater collections, you will also wastewater treatment. The course structure will guide you be introduced to the basic hydraulic principles as they through the topic selection, research, data analysis, and apply to wastewater collection. In addition to classroom report preparation. learning activities, work in a simulated lab environment will give you problem-solving experience in the areas Contact us for more information. of operation and maintenance of pump/lift stations, wastewater conveyance systems and ancillary equipment. Date(s): Mar. 12 - 15 Days/Times: Mon. - Thurs. / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $1000 22 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING Commercial Driving This course is a comprehensive commercial driving course that offers a refresher for individuals in need of load securement and transportation regulations. The course covers Provincial and Federal policies along with how to properly secure loads. This includes Pre and Post trip inspection, hours of service, safety fitness certificate and many other topics. Professional Development for Health Care Providers: Basic Life Support Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. It is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, and teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in pre-hospital and in- facility settings. Portage College offers both the BLS Provider Course and the BLS Renewal Course. BLS Renewal course participants must have a current Heart & Stroke BLS course completion card (taken within the last 12 months and current to the most recent Guidelines release). Try on a Trade Are you interested in the trades but do not quite know which one yet? Our week-long Try on a Trade program will provide you with hands-on experience in five trade areas. Training can take place on our campuses in Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, and St Paul or it may be delivered to your site or community. For detailed information about customized training and for pricing; call our Continuing Education office at 1. 888.745.0719. WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 23
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HOSPITALITY & CULINARY Artisan Breads Balanced Nutrition Artisan breads are incredibly popular and widely In this course you will be introduced to many of the appreciated for the variety of styles, textures and important aspects of balanced nutrition and its effect flavours. These well-made and handcrafted breads are on one's physical wellbeing and how to achieve replacing their heavily processed and mass-produced those results. counterparts in popularity. This five day course will allow you to join our full-time Baking students to learn Date(s): Apr. 20 - 21 the science of bread making. Our artisan bread course Days/Times: Fri / 5 - 9 pm & Sat / 10 am - 4 pm will help you acquire the professional techniques and Cost: $100 skills you need to produce small-batch, handmade bread from natural ingredients. Introduction to Cake Decorating Date(s): Apr. 20 - 21 Does the art of cake decorating fascinate you? Days/Times: Fri / 5 - 9 pm & Sat / 10 am - 4 pm In this two day course of hands-on industry standards Cost: $100 you will learn everything from filling and icing cakes to borders, flowers and writing. This course gives you the fundamentals required for cake decorating. Date(s): Feb. 9 - 10 Days/Times: Fri / 5 - 8 pm & Sat / 9 am - 12 pm Cost: $100 WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 25
Cake Decorating This five day course will allow you to join our full- time Baking students in hands-on industry standards training. You will learn from filling and icing cakes, to borders, flowers and writing. This course gives you the fundamentals required for the cake decorating. Date(s): Apr. 6 - 8 Days/Times: Fri, Sat. & Sun. / 8:30 am - 4 pm Cost: $228 Cooking on a Budget The course will cover how to cook healthy meals within a limited budget. Participants will look at economical ways of cooking and making food go further to meeting a healthy sustainable diet. Date(s): May 16 & 17 Days/Times: Tues. & Wed. / 5 - 9 pm Cost: $100 Intro to Wine Every time you open a bottle of wine, you embark on a unique journey. Yet for all its pleasures, wine can be mysterious and complex. Whether you're hosting a party, or simply having a glass with your dinner, unlocking the secrets of wine—its varieties, its language, the ways it's made, the techniques of tasting and shopping for it—is the key to heightening your appreciation of this intense and rewarding experience. Date(s): Apr. 27 & 28 Days/Times: Fri / 5 pm - 9 pm & Sat / 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $150 26 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Your journey begins here. Start your degree in Cold Lake, Lac La Biche or St. Paul! Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Social Work We offer the following university courses on a regular basis: • North American Aboriginals • Intro. to the History of Western Art I • Organisms in Their Environment • Principles of Ecology • Physiology II • Introductory Chemistry 2 • Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning • Communications for Health Professionals • Educational Psychology for Teaching • Intro. to the Novel and the Short Story • Canadian Literature to the Modernist Period • Personal Health & Wellness • Canadian History, 1867-Present • Intro. to Calculus I • Intro. to the Movement Activities of Children • Intro. to Psychology • Individual & Social Behaviour • Developmental Psychology • Intro. of Sociology • Sociology of Aging For more information about courses in Cold Lake call: 780-639-7109. For Lac La Biche and St Paul call: 780-623-5575 WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 27
C.A.L .P. The College is proud to partner with the Community Please use the contact information on the following pages Adult Learning Programs in its region. The CALPs, as to follow-up with the CALP in your area to determine what they are known provincially, are funded by Alberta programs and supports are available to you beyond what Advanced Education. is listed in this version of the College's extension catalogue. While services vary at each CALP, all support adult To learn more about Community Adult Learning Programs literacy and foundational learning in their programs, and for locations across the province visit www.calp.ca. services and supports. Their programming is developed based on community need and includes literacy learning, English as a Second Language, basic computer skills, and family literacy. One-on-one and small group tutoring is also available to suit learning needs. All CALPs in the region can work to connect you with local tutors, increase your skills and help you connect with post- secondary training. 28 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
REGION CONTACT INFORMATION Bonnyville Community Learning Council 780-826-2150 bonnyvillelearning@incentre.net https://bonnyvillelearning.ca/ Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement 780-689-4574 https://buffalolakems.ca/ Cold Lake Community Learning Centre 780-639-3134 coldlakeclc@gmail.com http://www.coldlakelearns.com/ Elizabeth Métis Settlement 780-594-5026 http://www.elizabethms.ca/ Elk Point & District Further Education 780-724-4101 f-e-c@telusplanet.net Fishing Lake Métis Settlement 780-943-2661 headstart@fishinglakems.ca https://flms.ca/ Kikino Métis Settlement 780-623-7868 kikinosti@mcsnet.ca Lac La Biche Regional Awasisak & 780-623-4742 Family Development Circle Association • Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement • Kikino Metis Settlement • Lac La Biche Head Start Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship 780-623-3249 Centre Association tracy@llb-cnfc.com http://www.llb-cnfc.com/ Lac La Biche Community Learning 780-623-2477 Community Learning Facilitator llbpal@telusplanet.net http://classllb.ca WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 29
REGION CONTACT INFORMATION Smoky Lake County Community 780-636-2024 Learning Council coordinator@slcountyclc.ca familyliteracy@slcountyclc.ca http://www.slcountyclc.ca/ St. Paul Family Literacy 780-645-6368 (Portage College) http://www.stpaulfamilyliteracy.ca/ St. Paul Community Learning 780-614-6346 Association spcla@mcsnet.ca spcla@mcsnet.ab.ca VegMin Learning Society 780-632-7920 (Vegreville) vegmin@vegmin.com admin@vegmin.com Community Association for Lasting 780-632-3225 Success (Vegreville) family@vcals.org 30 PORTAGE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
CANADA-ALBERTA JOB GRANT The Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) is an employer-driven training program where employers and government share the cost of training new and existing employees to increase their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of Alberta's changing economy. • NEW: CAJG now offers more training incentives to employers • 100% of training cost covered for eligible unemployed hires (up to $15,000) with incremental training requirement waived • Sole proprietors can now train their employees using CAJG • Assistance on travel costs for small and medium-sized organizations (outside of Edmonton and Calgary) when training is over 100km one way For more information, visit http://www. albertacanada.com/employers/train/jobgrant.aspx FLEXIBLE ONLINE LEARNING ED2GO From accounting to photography, Ed2Go has a wide variety of online courses you can do from home. Visit www.ed2go.com/portage for the full course list and start dates. WINTER & SPRING OFFERINGS 31
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