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Need to train your employees on a computer application? Looking for some professional development?

We can:
  • Provide access to the computer lab for your group
  • Provide the instructor at your site or ours
  • Develop a training program to your specifications
  • Provide online training in topics ranging from supervision to grant writing.
We also provide assessments of computer skills and typing speed.

Contact the Continuing Education program coordinator for your individualized training needs or book the computer lab.



Professional Development

WestShore Centre offers a variety of courses for educators and small businesses for Professional Development.

Teacher Professional Development – February 19, 2010

Indoor Plant Growing Systems

For an early start on vegetable and herb plants can help ensure abundant crops in this cooler climate. Candace Thompson of Eagle Paws Organics, will show you how to construct an inexpensive indoor growing system to get these plants started. This system can be set up easily in a classroom or at home and will enable you to get a head start on the season. Plants and seeds will be provided.

Instructor: Candace Thompson

Fee: $35 + gst (Fee includes materials)

For Educators
This workshop will focus on how to set up a growing system in a classroom.

Fri     Feb 19 9 - 11:30 am     122-10ipg-1

Growing and Planting from Seeds in the Classroom

With a focus on starting seeds in a classroom environment, Candace Thompson will examine types of seeds to select for the age levels, planting, germination, the handling of seedlings, and transplanting methods that work best for selected species. Teachers will have the opportunity to work with flower, herb and vegetable seeds.

Instructor: Candace Thompson

Fee: $25 (includes gst)

Fri Feb 19     1 - 3:30 pm     122-10prod-2



Online courses for Professional Development

Computer applications

Word – Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced
Excel – Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced
Access – Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced
Publisher, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Visio, Photoshop Elements, Dreamweaver

Courses for Teachers

Integrating Technology in the Classroom
The Classroom Computer
Creating K-12 Learning Materials

Business Management in the Workplace

Project Management
Supervision Management
Administrative Assistant
Purchasing Fundamentals
Understanding Human Resources
Customer Service
Building Teams that Work

Grant Writing and Non-Profit Management

Introduction to Nonprofit Management
Marketing Your Nonprofit
Wow! What a Great Event
A to Z Grantwriting
Writing Effective Grant Proposals


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