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8 WINNIPEG FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 URBAN CIRCLE TRAINING CENTRE INC. Professional Career Training Opportunity "A Learning Centre that Makes a Difference" Urban Circle is looking for Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Status/ Non-status) applicants who are willing to commit to quality training that includes life skills and will lead to employment and offers the following programs: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER/FASD PROGRAM – Dual Certified by Red River College (January-December) This course is a "stepping stone" into social work field. Unique learning environment! EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM – Certified by Red River College (Aug-June) This course is a "stepping stone" to a Bachelor of education degree. ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (Jan-June Apprenticeship Stream/July-Dec Academic Stream) – Allows you to obtain a mature Grade 12 Diploma - High School credits by Seven Oaks School Division offered twice a year & Employment Preparation or Furthering Education HEALTH CARE AIDE/HEALTH UNIT CLERK PROGRAM (NURSING ASSISTANT) – Dual Certified by Red River College (August - June) This course is a "stepping stone" into healthcare field. Call 589-4433 for more information OR come to 519 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg Website: www.urbancircletraining.com Funded by The Government of Canada The Manitoba Government w w w . w h e a t i n s t i t u t e . c o m i n s t i t u t e Find your place cmu.ca CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. Winnipeg, MB Canada R3P 2N2 Arts • Science • Business • Music Ideas Live in Community... Discover CMU COURSES IN: FITNESS LIFESTYLE & LEISURE COMPUTER EDUCATION GOURMET COOKING ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE LANGUAGE C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N FOR A LIST OF COURSES AND TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO: www.lrsdconed.net • Phone 204-237-8130 Bon festival! Division scolaire Louis-Riel CLASSES BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press What if providing a better education meant you could also better the world? Three schools in Manitoba not only believe this is possible — they say their students are living proof that this philosophy works. "W e equip our students to be a transforming influence wherever they go," says Marjory Kerr, president of Booth University College. "Our students make a real and meaningful difference in our community, and are inspired to make the world a better place." Each student who enrols at Booth is required to take a course called Urban Service Learning, which teaches social justice and mercy. The course involves a practicum where students must volunteer their time in various community service projects downtown. "They work in food banks, family services, daycares and drop-in programs. We make an effort to help our students find a good match for their interests," Kerr says. "We hold the course at the beginning of the students' time at Booth, so we're engaging our students early on." Booth is a Christ-based university college with open enrolment. Students of all faiths are welcome, says Kerr. "Our connection with the Salvation Army very much shapes what we do. Our focus is on education for a better world," she adds. "We produce students who will better the world through engagement and service to their communities." At Yellowquill College, students are also encouraged to give back to their communities. Specializing in aboriginal education and training, the college supports and guides indigenous students, making sure they have the skills and resources they need to succeed. Many Yellowquill graduates end up making a positive difference in First Nations communities, says director Doreen Beauchamp. One of the college's most popular courses is the First Nations Child and Family Services Worker diploma program. "There is a high need for CFS workers in aboriginal communities, and our students can go out and work as soon as they're finished," Beauchamp adds. "It's a very demanding program with a very practical approach. Students go out on work placements in both the first and second years. They get good experience." Another popular program is the Community Diabetes Prevention Worker. "A Diabetes Prevention Worker works with people in the community, promoting the awareness and prevention of diabetes. The people who take this program may be community health workers — they don't have to be nurses," says Beauchamp. "Graduates will be more familiar with what causes diabetes and how to prevent it." Yellowquill's Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager program teaches students how to help indigenous businesses succeed. BOOTH, YELLOWQUILL & BRANDON ENGAGING WITH THE WORLD The Community Diabetes Prevention Worker Program is a popular program at Yellowquill College; students at Booth College take part in a course called Urban Service Living, where they volunteer their time for community service projects.

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