Whitby Free Press, Wecknesctay, Deoember 29. 1993. Page 19 Colege gets ftmdi'ng to promote econoniic renewal Durhama Colege will receive $344,260 from the province to fund increased enrolments in four prograis aimed at promoting economic renewal in the community. The money will help the college meet a demand for job ready training and basic skills upgrading for workers who have been affected by the recession. The training will be offered at skçill areas which support economic renewal at local and provincial levels. "Durham Colege has been extremely active' in consulting with local employers' and labour organizations te determine. their workforce needs," said Durhamn Centre MPP Drummond White. "As a resuit, the training programs being offred are designed the suit the needs of Trent prograrnmS at College Trent, University wiIl offer a 12-week spring academic progranI from Jan. 31 te, April 26 at Durham College in Oshawa. Four introductory-level courses in history, Enlishpschology and scology lI eoff'ered Each course meets two eveningsaa weeek. The session is open te al part-time students, but is scheduled particularly for the cnvernience of high school students graduating in January. Information about courses, admission renuirements and registration wi1 be avalalIe at an information session Jan. 6 in the Oshawa Public Library auditorium from 3 te 8 p.m. For further information or te obtain a copy of tho spring prograin brochure, eall Trent's part-time studios office in Oshawa at 905-723-9747 or in Peterborough at 705-748-1229. Computer courses The Durhamn College continuous learning division is ofl'ring advanced computer courses in January. Courses include Autolisp: automated drafting, on Wednesdays, Jan. 19 te, April 6, fee (including supplies) $340.26; pen-ed Cptr technology, oTesdays, Jan. 18 te April 15, fee $203.30; SmartCan Version 7, on Thursdays, Jan. 20 te, April 7, fee $136.43. For more information cal 721-2000. To register calI 721-3000. Secxtirity selririr o>ffelredl .The Durhamn College continueus learning division and Durhamn Regional Police offer selminrs min hane soecuity, persoeal workers and employers." The program areas selected for enrolment growth reflect the current and emerging job opportunities in the manufacturing sector located in Durham Region. Through the support of the Economic Renewal Fund, enrolmerit increases are occuring in the college's technology division in the areas of environinental technology, mechanical engineer- ing, food and drug technology and electronics. Increased numbers of students in these progranis will be complemented by renewed emphasis on Durhamis student retention and job placement Graduating students of the Oshawa and Pickering caxnpuses of the Toronto School of Business and their familles attended a gaduaton ceremony at General1 Sikorski Hall on Nov. 25. More than 500 people attended. Barbara Wood, principal of the Oshawa achool, opened the :9stivities as students, gowned in red, were piped into the auditorium. The welcome was presented by diroctor Esme Gotz and valedictorians were 011ff Roffey, honours microcomputer electronie technology (MCET) graduate and Valerie Lloyst, hotel and restaurant management honours gradate Thekeyotespeaker Awadswer pesnted by instructors to Monica Dilella, hotel and restaurant management; Lisa Stogwin and Debra Kelly, legal secretarial; Catherine Freire, banling and financial servioes; Lynda Bandel, travel and tourism; Lori Woodrow, medical office assistant; Rona Siklos and Melodie Silburn, microcomputer business applications (MOBA); Jane Groes, bar and beverage management; Sheila Hayes, general secretarial; Hermattie Bisnauth, executive secretarial; Wilma Evans, dental chairside assistant; Jennifer Serrano, accounting and computers; Heather Siratty, computer programmnrg and systenis analysis; Ernest Wrightman, niicrocomputer electronie tech- nology. The Principal's Awards, for exceptional academic standing and overail personal endeavour, were presented by Barbara Wood te Ami Sharma and Chris Reynolds, MCBA graduates. "Durham College's post- secondary enrolment has risen by 22.7 per cent in the past 15 months, and our technology enroment by 72 per cent in the past four years," said Durham College president Gary Polonsky. "These additional resources wil reinforce our two goals of quality and accessibility." The funding for Durham Coilege is part of a $13 million Economic Renewal Fund that was established this year by the Treasurer te support college programmning decisions that will help meet the immediate training needs of Ontario's restructuring economy. Chelan Scot DURHAM ADULT LEARNING CENTRE The spirit of Christmnas had run rampant through the school. Student and teachers gave generously of their turne and money. Everyone was geared ufor the second annuat childrns Christmnas party put on by the Entrepreneurship clasa. Presents were wrapped and labeled. Gaines were set up for the children te play while they waited for Santa Claus te appear. Two hundred children aged six months te 10 years poured through the doors te see Santa and collect their gifts. The children were busy playing gaines with pajama clad drama students. While the children waited te see Santa, Granny --played by Jennifer Hodgeson --told the Christmas classic « The Night Before Christmnas!.' Santa Claus -- played convincingly by Ken Harpeil, a DASE student -- appeaed at 5 p.. te a chorus of 'Here Comes waClaus' and the cheers of the children when ho was spotted. When asked why ho wanted te play Santa, ho simply sai'd, "ltes for the kida." The party- was a success and the children went home happy, welI fed and full of hope. Home study courses offiered 'Distance education,' consisting of various home study courses is available through Durham dol- loge. A home study kit is sent and a personal tutor is assigned. The tutor is available, by phono, for guidance, feedback and assis- tance. Assignments are rnailed or faxed te, the Durham College continueus learning division for marking. Mid-terrn and final exains are written at the college or at a designated out-of-town Courses available through dis- tance education include DO S 5.0 (two levels), WordPerfect 5.1 (four levels), WordPerfect 5.1 desktop publishing, personal cemputer overview an dbusiness math i. * CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FITNESS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS Classes begin January 8th Hurry In Class Space is Limited Register at Civie Recreation Complex 555 Rossland Road East Cali 666-1991 for more information Community School Program Registration Begins January 8th For more information cal] the Comnmunîty School near you. MOONLIGHT OPEN HO USE* At the Civic Recreation Complex 555 Rossland Road East JANUARY 7 6:00tol10:00pm ___ Fun For The Whole Famîly And Bring Along A Fniend Free swimming - give the slide a ride OR Try the Health Club for a workout. Join in the Free Aquafit from 9:00 to 9:45 pm Step & Sculpt Aerobics, Line Dancing, and Karate Demonstrations Babysitting Available from 6:00 to 9:00 pmr Refreshments. Door Prizes and a Totaill Awesome Experience Cail 666-1991 for more information RECREATION AT ITS BEST !! MIE. 7S