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Computer By Dianne Cornish The Georgetown office of the Canada Employment Centre (CEC) identified the need for more com- puter literacy and the Toronto School of Business responded with just the right formula. The School, headquartered in Brampton, came, up with an extensive computer training program geared towards helping people learn, the skills they need to enter the local workforce. Last Wednesday, the School held an open house at its Georgetown location in the Professional Arts Building on Sinclair Avenue. The purpose of the event was to make companies in town aware of the training course and promote the job placement program which is an integral part of the course. Heather Matthews, the School’s project co-ordinator of government contracts, told open house guests the four-week placement with the host company is advantageous to student and company alike. The adult student gets an opportunity to use their newly-acquired computer skills in an office setting and the host company provides a communi- ty service by providing an environ- ment where the student can effec- tively use those skills. Since 1990, the Brampton cam- pus has been awarded five major programs to train unemployed adults with a view towards getting them back into the workforce. The courses are funded by Employment and Immigration Canada and are geared to meet job-skill training needs as identified by local CEC offices. School director Alan Packard said the five government contract programs were offered in Brampton, Georgetown and Orangeville. Four courses, each 14 weeks*long, were offered last year in Georgetown. This year, another contract has been signed for anoth- er four courses in computer skills training in Georgetown. “The majority of our student body is made up of women and includes a significant number of Happy Belated 40th to SMILING DEB of Acton March 11, 1993 We knew you wouldn't be smiling if we used a real photo of you skills are sole support parents, visible minori- ties, new immigrants, mature stu- dents, and men and women who need retraining as a result of being laid off because of the recession,” Packard said. Matthews explained the School U PHONE PROS NEEDED For aggressive and professional individuals seeking to gain an income. working environment combined ith top commissions are available with for full and part time reps. Management postions available. works hand-in-hand with the local CEC office. This year, the program was expanded to 16 weeks to accommodate a two-week review of the course for students before they go on job placement, she added. p to $1,000 for Mort Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday,’March 17, 1999 - Page 5 The training program includes keyboarding, WordPerfect 5.1, Lotus 1-2-3, MS-DOS and the host company placement. Instructor Elaine Robertson said students enjoy the course and “feel comfortable” in the school environ- needed for today’s workforce ment. She said former students often come back for a visit. ‘The Toronto School of Business is the largest private career college in Canada and has 20 campuses in Ontario and a total of 31 campuses across Canada. gages Transfer or take out a mortgage with Municipal Trust before April 30, 1993 and we'll give you: =>Upto$750 cash _ ($5 per $1,000 to a maximum of $750) > No property evaluation fees (approx. value $200) >> No CMHC fees (value $235) => No service fees for the first six months with our Ast Rate Freedom Plan including free, unlimited chequing ($60 value) = Valuable coupons. for discounts on Municipal Trust products (e.g, up to 1/2% off Personal Loans) Now, more than ever, it pays to C’mon Over to Municipal Trust. Drop by or call your local branch for complete details. Meee LOO CMON 3)EVER! we . $< municipal trust 27 branches exclusively in Ontario—Over $1.3 billion in assets. Georgetown 28 Main St. S. 873-4077 Mon-Thurs 8:30-5:00 Friday 8:30-6:00 Saturday 9:00-12:00 All rates are subject to change. All mortgages and rates are subject to our credit approval and regular credit terms. Complete terms and conditions are available at the branch. Offer ends April 30, 1993.