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OCASI Online Catalogue of

Professional Development and Training Resources for Settlement Workers in Ontario

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Professional Education & Training Resource Development Assistant

Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)

PET

INTRODUCTION

This alphabetically organized Catalogue has been developed as a guide to facilitate the selection of training options for settlement workers. Please note that you are responsible for reading the PET documents: “NEW Individual and In-House Training Opportunities for ISAP Funded Settlement Workers - Announcement,” “In-House Group Training Guidelines,” and the “Course Selection Criteria” before selecting courses.

A reminder that courses chosen must be completed before March 31st, 2005 to be eligible for funding. Funding is limited to a maximum of $500. Relevant courses listed act as a guideline only and are not limited to those identified. All courses relevant to the professional education and development of settlement workers’ skills are eligible for consideration, provided that they fall into one of the nine (9) identified categories in the Course Selection Criteria document:

1. Program Support and Monitoring

2. Port of Entry Reception Work

3. Initial Needs Assessment

4. Referral to Community Services

5. Information and Orientation

6. Interpretation and Translation

7. Para-professional Counselling

8. Employment-Related Services

9. Service Bridging

Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary prerequisite(s) for courses listed prior to registration. Finally, summer 2004 course enrollment deadlines have passed for all colleges and universities unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions about the selection process or the PET project, please contact OCASI.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

> > > Colleges & Universities

Toronto & Peel Colleges

5 Centennial College

6 George Brown Toronto City College

7 Humber College

9 Seneca College

10 Sheridan College

Toronto & Peel Universities

11 Ryerson University

12 University of Toronto

13 York University

Southern & Western Ontario Colleges

15 Conestoga College

16 Fanshawe College

17 Lambton College

18 Mohawk College

19 Niagara College

20 St. Clair College

Southern & Western Ontario Universities

21 Brock University

22 McMaster University

23 University of Guelph

24 University of Waterloo

26 University of Western Ontario

27 University of Windsor

28 Wilfred Laurier University

Central & Eastern Ontario Colleges

29 Algonquin College

31 Durham College of Applied Arts & Technology

32 La Cite Collegiale

33 Loyalist College

34 Sir Sanford Fleming College of Applied Arts & Technology

35 St. Lawrence College

Central & Eastern Ontario Universities

36 Carleton University

37 Queen’s University

38 Trent University

39 University of Ontario Institute of Technology

40 University of Ottawa

Northern Ontario Colleges

41 Cambrian College

42 Canadore College

43 College Boreal

44 Confederation College

45 Georgian College

47 Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology

49 Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology

Northern Ontario Universities

50 Lakehead University

51 Laurentian University

52 Nipissing University

> > > Non-College/University Institutions

Toronto & Peel

53 YWCA of Greater Toronto

54 Maytree Foundation

55 City of Toronto

56 Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter

57 The Office Workers Career Centre

58 Charity Village learning Seminars and workshops

59 Leading Edge Seminars

60 Toronto Advanced Professional Education (TAPE)

61 United Way of Greater Toronto

62 Jackman Pryde Associates

63 CTI Canadian Training Institute

64 Community Microskills Development Centre

65 TAZUMI – TECH Business and Computer College

Southern & Western Ontario

66 Across Boundaries

67 K.L. Kozar & Associates

68 Niagara Institute

Central & Eastern Ontario

69 Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution

Northern Ontario

70 None

Colleges & Universities:

Toronto & Peel Colleges

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Centennial College Office of the Registrar

P.O. Box 631, Station A

Scarborough, ON, M1K 5E9

Course calendar in PDF format:

Fax: 416-694-1503

Phone: 416-289-5300

E-mail: continuingeducation@centennialcollege.ca

Registration for courses is available online at or by mail/fax using the form available online at

Relevant courses:

CE > CE Program List



Relevant courses include those listed under Addiction Studies, ASL, Business Management, Effective Project Management, General Management, Human Resource Management, Health Promotion, Internet Applications, Microcomputer Applications for Office Administration/Business/Support, Non-profit Board Governance, Organizational Dynamics and Leadership, Personal Support Worker, Project Management, Volunteer Management – Training, Web Content Development, Web Development-Design/Programming Foundation, Windows 2003, and Working with Dementia Clients.

GEORGE BROWN TORONTO CITY COLLEGE

Home page: georgebrown.ca

Continuing Education:

Address/directions to the campuses:

For more information, call 416-415-2000 or 1-800-265-2002 or e-mail coned@gbrownc.on.ca.

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the link below for instructions and options for registering (online, in-person, drop-box, mail, fax)

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Relevant courses:

Continuing Education > Subject Areas



Relevant courses related to settlement work are listed under Business Skills and Management, Communications, Community Services (including ASL courses), Computer Applications, and Information Technology.

Continuing Education > Distance Education (Office Computer Applications)



Current courses are on MS Access.

HUMBER COLLEGE

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Distance Education:

Contact Information:

Humber North Campus: 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 5L7

Humber Lakeshore Campus: 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 1K8

Phone 416.675.5000 • e-mail enquiry@humber.ca

Registration for courses is available online. For more information on registration options, see:

Relevant courses:

Continuing Education > Accounting Studies



Relevant courses include Accounting, Database, Network, and Project Management for Financial Managers classes, and Personal Computer Applications.

Continuing Education > Business and Management



Relevant courses include Business Management, Human Resources, Office Administration, Ontario Management Development Program,

Continuing Education > Social Services



Relevant courses include crisis intervention, counselling, case management, cross-cultural skills, community development, sign language and augmentative communication, group work skills,

Continuing Education > Volunteer Management



Relevant courses include fundraising, human resources and volunteer program improvement programs.

Continuing Education > Computer and Internet Studies



Relevant courses include those that relate to the settlement worker’s job.

Continuing Education > Media Arts/New Media > Fundraising and Volunteer Management



Relevant courses address fundraising-related skills development.

Continuing Education > Media Arts/New Media > Public Relations



Courses, workshops and seminars related to Public Relations skills-building.

Continuing Education > Personal and Professional Development



From Assertive Communication and Building Self-Esteem to Public Speaking and Leadership, these courses offer a wide range of opportunities for personal development.

Continuing Education > Language Studies > French



Advanced level French courses are available, including business applications of the language. Only those with basic fluency in French selecting advanced level courses for practical use with clients will be approved.

SENECA COLLEGE

Home page: senecac.on.ca

Faculty of Continuing Education:

Map and locations of the ten campuses:

To register, see:

Relevant courses:

CE > Business Studies



Relevant courses range from accounting and business studies to human resources and management.

CE> Community Services



Relevant courses include those listed under the Social Services Worker program.

CE > Computer Specializations



Relevant courses include MS Office applications, web design and project management.

CE > English Skills



Relevant courses include those listed under the Professional Communications Enhancement program

CE > Legal and Public Administration



Relevant courses include those listed under the Immigration Practitioner program.

CE > Office Administration



Relevant courses include those listed under the Administrative Assistant and Secretary programs.

SHERIDAN COLLEGE

Home page: sheridanc.on.ca

School of Continuing Education and Corporate Training:

Address and Maps:

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road, Box 7500

Brampton, ON  

L6V 1G6

905-459-7533

Skills Training Centre

407 Iroquois Shore Road

Oakville, ON, L6H 1M3

905-845-9430

Trafalgar Road

1430 Trafalgar Road

Oakville, ON, L6H 2L1

905-845-9430

To register, see:

Relevant courses (course search engine not limited to Part-time or Distance Education):

Part-time Career Education courses (500+ courses):

Distance Education courses (150+ courses):

Please note that hundreds of courses are listed. A reminder that only those courses relevant to settlement work are eligible for consideration.

Toronto & Peel Universities

RYERSON UNIVERSITY

Home page: ryerson.ca

G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education (profile page):

G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education (home page):

Continuing Education (CE) Course Calendar:

Continuing Education Key Contacts:

Student Advising Services:

Ryerson University

G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

350 Victoria Street

Toronto, Ontario

M5B 2K3

Phone: 416.979.5035

E-mail: ce@ryerson.ca.

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant courses:

CE > Courses, Seminars and Workshops > Courses by Subject



Relevant courses address accounting, fundraising management, project management, non-profit and voluntary sector management (accountability, advocacy, strategic planning, diversity and public policy), and public relations.

CE > Distance Education



Relevant courses can be found under Accounting, Communication, Family Studies/Supports, Finance and Financial Planning, Food Security, Fundraising Management, Health Services Management, Human Resources, Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Management, Project Management, and Public Relations.

CE > Weekend Courses



Relevant courses available on weekends are listed here.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Home page:utoronto.ca

School of Continuing Studies:

Contact Information:

Office of the Assistant Director and Registrar

School of Continuing Studies

University of Toronto

158 St. George Street

Toronto, Ontario M5S 2V8

Phone: 416-978-2400

Fax: 416-978-6666

Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

E-mail: scs.registrar@utoronto.ca

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Courses are available at locations throughout the GTA including: Aurora, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, Orangeville and the downtown Toronto St. George Campus. See individual courses for registration location options and/or consult for the list of courses available in each location.

Relevant courses:

Business



Includes courses that cover Communications for both native and non-native speakers of English, Dispute Resolution, Leadership and Management, and Technology.

English Language Program > Part-time courses and Distance Learning



Relevant courses in the section seek to improve Business and Professional applications of English

International Languages and Translation:



Only those selecting courses for practical use with clients will be approved.

YORK UNIVERSITY

Home page: yorku.ca

Centre for Distance Education (CDE):

Room: 2120 TEL building

Phone: 416-736-5831 Toll Free in North America:1-866-261-1790

Fax: 416-736-5637

E-mail: akcde@yorku.ca

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant Business, Finance, Administration and Law correspondence/internet courses for 2004-5 available in PDF format:

Continuing Education options



Options include the Atkinson Division of Continuing Education (DCE), English Language Institute, Glendon Extended Learning, Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development Program, and Schulich School of Business Division of Executive Development.

Atkinson Division of Continuing Education (DCE)



Phone: 416-736-5616

Fax: 416-650-804

Division of Continuing Education,

Rm 107, Atkinson, York University

4700 Keele Street,

Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3

Email: dce@yorku.ca

English Language Institute

Winters College, Suite 287, 4700 Keele Street

Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 CANADA

Tel: 416-736-5353

Fax: 416-736-5908

yueli@yorku.ca

Recruitment and Liaison Services

Glendon College, York Hall C102

2275 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, ON, M4N 3M6

Tel.: 416-487-6710

Fax: 416-487-6813

liaison@glendon.yorku.ca

Professional Development Program

Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

1 Dundas Street West Suite 2602, P.O. Box 42

Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1Z3

tel: 416.597.9724 / 1.888.923.3394

fax: 416.597.9736

pdp@osgoode.yorku.ca

Schulich Executive Education Centre

Tel: (416) 736-5079

Fax: (416) 736-5689

E-mail: execdevinfo@schulich.yorku.ca

Relevant courses:

DCE > Professional Development



Non-profit Fundraising, Domestic Violence assessment/screening, woman abuse, and Harm Reduction workshops available.

English Language Institute > Yueli Professional Programs



Glendon Extended Learning > French For French Speakers



Glendon Extended Learning > High Availability: Theory, Business, Design and Technology



Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development Program > In-House Training



Schulich School of Business Division of Executive Development



Includes the Schulich Executive Education Centre and the Sustainable Enterprise Academy.

Schulich School of Business Division of Executive Development > Schulich Executive Education Centre > Public Seminars, Conferences, and Professional Programs



Please note that only those courses that develop skills for non-profit sector employees and related courses are eligible.

South and Western Ontario Colleges

CONESTOGA COLLEGE

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Information Centre at geninfo@conestogac.on.ca.

Or by phone : (519)748-5220 ex.3656

FANSHAWE COLLEGE

Home page: fanshawec.on.ca

Continuing Education:

Contact information located on the left sidebar of the above webpage for individual departments.

Room A1021

1460 Oxford Street East, P.O. Box 7005

London, Ontario N5Y 5R6

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Phone: (519) 452-4439

Fax: (519) 452-1343

E-mail: ce@fanshawec.ca

Registration information available here:

Distance Learning courses:

Relevant courses:

CE > Business and Management



Relevant courses include, but are not limited to accounting, public relations, facilitation skills, needs assessments, risk management, occupational health and safety, disability management, internet research/web design, excel, labour/employment law, labour relations, organizational leadership, assertiveness training, business writing, minute taking, proposal writing, and leadership.

CE > Human Services



Relevant courses include some of those listed within the Crisis Intervention and Conflict Management, Supported Employment, Child and Youth Worker, and Social Service Worker programs.

CE > Information Technology



Relevant courses include internet research and web design, MS Office applications (Access, Excel, Word, etc.), Windows 2000/XP, computerized accounting, and project management.

LAMBTON COLLEGE

Home page: lambton.on.ca

Continuing Education:

On-line/Distance Learning:

Corporate Training:

Registration for courses is available online. Registration information is available here:

Relevant courses:

CE > Fall 2004 Preview



Relevant courses include some of those listed under Business, Career/Professional Development, Computer Training, Language and Writing, and Post-secondary Courses.

MOHAWK COLLEGE

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology

P. O. Box 2034, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3T2

Contact information:

Registration Options for Continuing Education (online, mail, phone, fax, in person):

Course Catalogue in PDF format:

Course Catalogue by section/subject in PDF format:

NIAGARA COLLEGE

Home Page:

Continuing Education:

Continuing Education, Niagara College

300 Woodlawn Road,

Welland, ON, L3C 7L3

Call the Continuing Education Department using the toll-free number for your area and ask for ext. 7510 or ext. 4419.

Welland, Port Colborne, and Stevensville, Call 905-735-2211

Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Call 905-374-7454

St. Catharines, Beamsville, Fort Erie and Ridgeway, Call 905-641-2252

Grimsby and West Lincoln, Call 905-563-3254

Distance/On-line Education:

To register for Distance/On-line Education:

At this point, the courses have not been listed beyond the summer of 2004. Please check back for updates.

Registration for courses is not available online. To register by phone, fax, mail or in-person, click here:

Relevant courses:

Continuing Education > Courses



Relevant courses include those listed under Accounting and Finance, Business and Human Resource Management, Computer Seminars, Computer Studies, Computer Workshops, Web Development, Community and Geriatric Mental Health, Personal Support Worker, Counselling, Developmentally Handicapped Services Worker, Language Interpreter, and Sign Language.

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

Home page: stclairc.on.ca

St. Clair College, Windsor Campus

2000 Talbot Road West

Windsor, ON N9A 6S4

Phone: (519) 966-1656

Fax: (519) 972-3811

Thames Campus

1001 Grand Ave. West

Chatham, ON N7M 5W4

Phone: (519) 354-9100

Fax: (519) 354-6914

Wallaceburg Campus

920 Elgin Street

Wallaceburg, ON N9A 3E1

Phone: (519) 627-8336

Fax: (519) 354-5496

E-mail: info@stclaircollege.ca.

Continuing Education:

For information call (519) 972-2711 or in Chatham (519) 354-9100

eCampus On-line/Distance Education:

Registration information: . Registration forms are available on the CE main page.

CE Course catalogue for Windsor and Thames (Chatham) campuses are available for download in PDF format on the CE main page.

Relevant courses:

eCampus (On-line/Distance Education) > courses



Relevant courses include Ethnic and Minority Relations in Canada, Issues in Personal Support and Organizational Behaviour, Civics: Community Service.

South and Western Ontario Universities

BROCK UNIVERSITY

Home page:

Department of Community Services – Continuing Education:

Continuing Education, Brock University

500 Glenridge Ave

St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1

For information or to register, call 905-688-5550 ext. 4775.

Marion Hansen, Program Coordinator

Phone: (905) 688-5550, ext. 3011

E-mail: mhansen@brocku.ca

Registration form in PDF format:

Course listings:

Relevant courses include Team Building, Dealing with Difficult People, and Self-Defense for Women.

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

Home page: mcmaster.ca

Part-time Studies and Continuing Education:

Centre for Continuing Education:

Registration information for courses is available online at

The Centre for Continuing Education

Downtown Centre, 2nd Floor

50 Main Street East, Hamilton

Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24321

Toll-free voicemail: 1-800-463-6223

Fax: (905) 546-1690 (registration form available here: )

E-mail: conted@mcmaster.ca

Relevant courses:

Centre for Continuing Education > Distance Education



Relevant courses and their descriptions are available under Addiction Education, Case Management, and Accounting.

Centre for Continuing Education > General Interest Courses > Microcomputer Software Training



Relevant courses cover Microsoft applications and Web Design. In-House training opportunities are also available for these courses.

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Home page: uoguelph.ca

Office of Open Learning (continuing and distance education):

Office of Open Learning

160 Johnston Hall, University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1

Phone: 519-767-5000 or 519-824-4120 Ext. 55000

Fax: 519-824-1112 or 519-767-1114

E-mail: info@open.uoguelph.ca

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Registration for courses is available online. Click on the semester you wish to enroll in beside the course title/description and follow the instructions to register (link at bottom of page).

Course offerings search:

Relevant courses include some of those listed under Business and Management, Computing and Information Studies and Family Relations and Human Development.

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Home page: uwaterloo.ca

Distance, Continuing, and Part-Time Education:

Distance Education, University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1

Phone: 519-888-4050

Fax: 519-746-4607

E-mail: distance@uwaterloo.ca

Continuing Education

University of Waterloo

200 University Ave West

Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Phone: (519) 888-4002

Fax: (519) 746-4607

E-mail: conted@uwaterloo.ca

The Part-Time Studies Office is located at 335 Gage Ave. in Kitchener, Ontario. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Part-Time Studies

University of Waterloo

200 University Ave West

Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Phone: (519) 888-4002

Fax: (519) 746-4607

E-mail: conted@uwaterloo.ca

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Distance Education:

Browse and search for courses:

Course Calendars in PDF format:

Course Calendar request (personal and business):

Continuing Education:

Course Calendars in PDF format: (Registration form available for download here as well)

Includes Professional Development, Computing Skills, Business Communication, and Mediation Skills courses.

Continuing Education > In-House Training



Includes courses for your organization that cover topics such as Leadership and Management, Business Writing and Communications, and Computer Skills.

Part-time Studies:

Registered part-time students may take the same courses as all other students. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for further information:

How to apply:

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

Home page: uwo.ca

Distance Education:

Distance Studies, Office of the Registrar

Phone: (519) 661-3982 Fax: (519) 661-3615

Room 16, Stevenson-Lawson Building

Email: dist.studies@uwo.ca

Continuing Studies:

The Western Centre for Continuing Studies

Downtown Campus - Galleria London 240

355 Wellington Street

London, ON N6A 3N7

Phone: (519) 661-3658

Fax: (519) 661-3799

Email: cstudies@uwo.ca

Continuing Studies Fall 2004 Brochure:

Part-time and Distance Fall/Winter Catalogue in PDF format:

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant Courses:

Continuing Studies > Professional Development



Professional Certificate programs in a range of fields including Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Writing, Communications and Public Relations, Leadership, Management, and Not-for-profit/Project Management

Continuing Studies > Professional Development > English as a Second Language for Advanced Learners of English



Designed to help non-native speakers both in professional and daily life to acquire and improve their English language skills.

Continuing Studies > Professional Development > English for Business Purposes



Designed to help you be more effective in communicating, in both written and spoken English, in the business world.

Continuing Studies > Customized Training



Provides groups and organizations with training including Risk Management, Leadership, Public Relations, etc.

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

Home page:

Office of the Registrar

University of Windsor

401 Sunset Ave.

Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4

(519) 253-3000 ext. 3315

fax - (519) 971-3653



Student Information Resource Centre (S.I.R.C.)

Room 179 CAW Centre

519-253-3000 ext. 1414

e-mail: askme@uwindsor.ca

Marty Lowman, Director



Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 7:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Flexible Learning/Distance Education > Distance Education > Courses

Includes courses in Management, Accounting, Finance, and Organizational Behaviour

WILFRED LAURIER UNIVERSITY

Home page:

Distance Education:

Continuing Education:

Part-time Studies:

Part-Time, Distance & Continuing Education & Instructional Development

75 University Ave W.

Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5

Phone: (519) 884-0710 x 3505

Fax: (519) 884-0181

E-mail: 22disted@wlu.ca

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Registration forms (online and paper):

Relevant courses:

DE > Fall/Winter > Introduction to Financial Accounting



DE> Fall/Winter > Introduction to Social Welfare



CE > Risk Management Certificate



PTS > List of Courses by Discipline (availability on 3 campus locations shown)



Relevant courses include Interpersonal Communication, Accounting, Management, Social Welfare, Sociology and Women’s Studies.

Central and Eastern Ontario Colleges

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

Home page: algonquinc.on.ca

Centre for Continuing Education and Life-long Learning:

Registration options:

The Centre for Continuing Education and Life-long Learning is located on the third floor of the Police and Public Safety building, Room P310 of the Woodroffe Campus in Ottawa.

Linda Rees, Director, Continuing Education

(613) 727 4723 ext. 5140

reesl@

Distance Education:

Algonquin College Off-Campus Learning – Woodroffe Campus

C420 - 1385 Woodroffe Avenue

Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1V8

Voice: 613 727-4723 x7098

Fax: 613 727-7727

Toll free: 1-888-684-4444

To register, follow the instructions on this page:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

e-learning (for online distance education):

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant courses:

Continuing Education > School of Health and Community Studies > Professional Development



Relevant courses include Dealing with Difficult People.

Continuing Education > School of Health and Community Studies > Community and Social Services



Relevant courses address Crisis Management, Social Services, volunteer management, and art therapies.

Continuing Education > School of Health and Community Studies > Fundraising



These courses address management of fundraising.

Continuing Education > School of Business > Computer and Office Applications



Relevant courses on Office XP, Computer Accounting, Word Perfect, IT Management, and various Web Applications.

Continuing Education > School of Media and Design > Corporate Communications



Relevant courses include Designing a Website, Writing for Media, Media Relations, and other more advanced web/graphic/layout design courses.

Continuing Education > School of Media and Design > Web Design



Various web design courses at different skill levels are offered.

Continuing Education > School of Advanced Technology > Operating Systems



Courses on Windows 2000 and Linux operating systems are taught.

Continuing Education > School of Advanced Technology > Computer Series



Basic computer courses are offered.

Continuing Education > Language Institute > Sign Language



Varying levels of sign language courses are offered to improve accessibility.

Distance Education > Courses



Over 500 online and print-based courses are offered here. Please keep in mind that while you are free to choose from this list, you are restricted by the criteria set forth by the funding provided and by the course’s relevance to settlement worker skill development.

DURHAM COLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Home page:

Continuing Education:

The website is currently closed for maintenance. Please check back for updates.

LA CITE COLLEGIALE

Home page:

French College located in Ottawa.

LOYALIST COLLEGE

Home page: loyalistc.on.ca

Continuing Education:

For more information, call 1-613-969-1913 ext. 2240/2243

On-line/Distance Education:

Off-Campus Learning: (click here to download Off-Campus course calendar in PDF format and view locations)

Registration information:

Relevant courses:

Continuing Education > Business



Relevant courses range from accounting to project management.

Continuing Education > Computers



Relevant courses range from web design to MS Office applications.

Continuing Education > Languages > Sign Language



Continuing Education > Law Enforcement



Relevant courses include those listed under Race Relations.

Continuing Education > Social Service Worker



Relevant courses include Philosophy and Practice.

Distance Education > Course Index



Relevant courses include accounting, training and development, human relations, intercultural communication, management/leadership skills, occupational health and safety, office procedures, organizational behaviour, project management, public relations, Computers, interpersonal and group dynamics, issues in diversity, and racism and discrimination.

SIR SANDFORD FLEMING COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Home page:

Contact information (online form):

Campus locations: Cobourg, Haliburton, Lindsay, and Peterborough

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Continuing and Part-time Studies: (course calendar available for download in PDF format here)

Search for courses online:

How to apply (online):

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Home page: sl.on.ca

Continuing Education:

Address and contact information:

Brockville Campus:

2288 Parkedale Ave., Brockville, ON, K6V 5X3

345-0660 (press 60) or 1-888-622-8880

Cornwall Campus:

2 Belmont Street, Cornwall, ON, K6H 4Z1

933-6080 (press 60) or 1-866-276-6600

Kingston Campus:

King & Portsmouth, Kingston, ON, K7L 5A6

544-5400 (press 60) or 1-866-276-6601

In-House Training:

CE > Distance Education:

CE > On-line Education > Ontario Learn:

CE > On-line Education > Non-credit:

Registration information:

Relevant courses:

Continuing Education



Relevant courses include some of those listed under Business, Computer Studies, and Human Studies. Please click on the campus in your region for course availability.

Distance Education > Correspondence



Relevant courses include those on communications, multiculturalism, and violence against women.

Continuing Education > Ontario Learn (On-line Education for credit)



Relevant courses include accounting, human resource management, and Train the Trainer.

Continuing Education > On-line Learning (non-credit)



Relevant courses include those on writing, computers and the internet.

Central and Eastern Ontario Universities

CARLETON UNIVERSITY

Home page:

Centre for Initiatives in Education:

Presently, there are no part-time or distance education courses available for study without the intention to pursue a degree program at the university.

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

Home page: queensu.ca

Continuing and Distance Education:

Continuing and Distance Studies

68 University Avenue

F200, Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6

Registration and course information can be found in brochures available in PDF format:

2004 Spring/Summer Brochure:

2004-5 Fall/Winter Brochure:

TRENT UNIVERSITY

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Locations:

Julian Blackburn College – Oshawa:

Julian Blackburn College – Peterborough:

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant courses:

Continuing Education > Certificate Programs



Courses available deal with Communications, Presentations, E-mail skills and Business Writing.

UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Home page:

At the time, prospective students must register on the UOIT website and sign-in, in order to access course information. Please note that part-time students are considered on an individual basis, as full-time applicants are preferred. See for part-time student information.

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

Home page: uottawa.ca

Distance Education and Professional Training:

Centre for Mediated Teaching and Learning (CMTL):

CMTL (distance education)

120 University, Room 209

Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1N 6N5

Phone: (613) 562-5787

Fax: (613) 564-7499

E-mail: maestro@uottawa.ca

Professional Training Service (PTS):

French version:

Professional Training Service

139 Louis Pasteur Street,

Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Tel: (613) 562-5802 Fax: (613) 562-5947

E-mail: sfp-pts@uottawa.ca

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant courses:

Distance Education > CMTL



Relevant distance education courses with an online component are available in English and French and can be found through the CMTL course search website. Please be reminded that when selecting courses of interest, course descriptions must demonstrate relevance to settlement work.

PTS > Writing Skills for the Workplace



Relevant courses address writing effective reports, management/design/writing RFPs, taking minutes, proofreading, writing effective speeches, writing for policies, procedures and the web.

PTS > Communication and Management



Relevant courses address interviewing skills, staff mentoring, creating partnerships, dealing with difficult attitudes and behaviours in the workplace, facilitation skills, client service skills, leading teams, mediation/conflict resolution, project and risk management, succession planning, and workplace negotiation skills.

Northern Ontario Colleges

CAMBRIAN COLLEGE

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Continuing Education, Cambrian College

1400 Barrydowne Road

Sudbury ON  P3A 3V8 

Phone:1-705-566-8101, extension 7495; toll free in Ontario at 1-800-461-7145; direct registration line at 1-705-560-0330

Fax: 1-705-524-7362

E-mail: continuing@cambrianc.on.ca

Visit the office in room 2207 on the main floor (2nd) of the Barrydowne campus in Sudbury; we are across from the Registrar's Office

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant courses (currently not available as site has not been updated):

Subject areas are listed for the Spring 2004 session. Check back for updates.

CANADORE COLLEGE

Home page:

100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5001

North Bay, ON, P1B 8K9

Tel: (705) 474-7600

Fax: (705) 474-2384

TDD: (705) 495-2862

Continuing Education:

For a list of courses and the registration form, please check the Continuing Education site for updates and PDF downloads.

Phone: (705) 474-7600 ext. 5600; toll free in Ontario and Quebec, 1-800-519-3534

E-mail: coned@canadorec.on.ca.

COLLEGE BOREAL (Bilingual)

Home page:

Please see French site above. The English site is not developed yet.

CONFEDERATION COLLEGE

Home page: confederationc.on.ca

Continuing Education:

Registration form and information:

Relevant courses:

CE > Classroom Courses



Relevant courses include accounting, communications, Excel, and Access.

CE > Distance Education Courses



Relevant courses include accounting, communications, office procedures, and dealing with difficult people.

CE > eLearning/On-line Courses



A reminder that only those courses relevant to settlement work are eligible for consideration.

GEORGIAN COLLEGE

Home page: georgianc.on.ca

Part-time Studies:

Registration information:

Maps to the seven campuses:

Owen Sound Part-time Studies:

Course catalogue is available for download in PDF format on this page. Registration from available here:

Distance Education and On-line Learning:

For course and registration information, please contact:

Campus Connections, Georgian College

One Georgian Drive

Barrie ON, L4M 3X9

Telephone: (705)722-1560

Fax: (705)722-5170

E-mail: inquire@georgianc.on.ca

Corporate/In-House Training:

Relevant courses:

Part-time Studies > Business and Management



Relevant courses are listed under Business Concepts and Culture, Business Credit, Canadian Institute of Management, Human Resources Studies, Office Administration, Ontario Management Development Program, Professional Development, and Risk Management.

Part-time Studies > Communications



Any course in this section that is relevant to settlement work is a viable option.

Part-time Studies > Community Studies



Relevant courses include Developmental Services Worker, Fundraising and Resource Development, and Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations.

Part-time Studies > Computer Education Centre



Relevant courses range from MS Office applications to web design.

Part-time Studies > Computer Studies Courses



Relevant courses range form MS Office and accounting to web design and operating systems.

Part-time Studies > Justice and Public Safety



Relevant courses include Introduction to Customs and Immigration, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Part-time Studies > Languages > Sign Language



NORTHERN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Distance Education:

Continuing Education contact information by campus:

Timmins: Betty Tapson

705.235.3211, ext. 2124

tapsonb@northern.on.ca

Kirkland Lake: Wanda Strojny

705-567-9291 ext. 623

kltraining@northern.on.ca

Haileybury: Diane St. Onge

705-647-8006

stonged@northern.on.ca

Distance Learning Centre

Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology

P.O. Box 3211, Timmins, ON P4N 8R6

Telephone: (705)-235-5366

Fax (705)-235-7279

E-mail: thibeaultn@northern.on.ca

fergusonl@northern.on.ca

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant Courses:

Continuing Education > Computers Courses (Timmins campus only)



Courses on basic computer usage and applications.

Continuing Education > Computer Workshops (Timmins campus only)



Courses on computer applications like MS Office and Simply Accounting.

Distance Education > Correspondence Courses > Human Service Courses



Courses on Communications, Report Writing, Social Psychology, etc.

Distance Education > Correspondence Courses > Business Studies Courses



Courses on bookkeeping, computers, accounting, and human resources are available.

Distance Education > Web Based Courses



Courses on community and social services, computers, accounting, and management are available.

SAULT COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Home page:

Continuing Education:

Distance Education:

Contact and registration information:

After April 30, contact 705-759-2554, Ext. 730 or 731

Mail: 443 Northern Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5L3

Fax 705-759-3273

In-person: Registrar’s Office, Main Entrance, A-Wing

Registration for courses is available online. Follow the information in the links below for instructions.

Relevant Courses:

Continuing Education > Business Development



Courses on management, human resources, bookkeeping, and leadership

Continuing Education > Computer Studies



Courses on MS Office, Website Development, Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Distance Education > Audio Conferencing (Contact North) > Personal Support Worker (Part-time)



See link for more detailed information on this certificate program.

Northern Ontario Universities

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY

Home page:

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1

Telephone (807) 343-8110

Part-time Studies and Distance Education information:

Part-time status is defined as a student taking 3.5 or fewer full courses.

LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY

Home page:

Centre for Continuing Education:

Envision (Distance Education program at Laurentian):

Centre for Continuing Education, Laurentian University

935 Ramsey Lake Road

Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6

Phone: (705) 673-6569

Fax: (705) 675-4897

E-mail: cce_l@laurentian.ca

Prospective part-time students seeking academic counselling should contact the Centre for Continuing Education at (705) 673-6569. Registration instructions are available here:

2004-5 Course Offerings:

Relevant courses include those listed under Gerontology, Social Work, Sociology and Women’s Studies where related to settlement work.

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY

Home page:

There are no continuing or distance education programs available at this point in time.

Non-college/university institutions:

Toronto & Peel

YWCA OF GREATER TORONTO

Home page:

YWCA Toronto – Bongard House

80 Woodlawn Avenue East

Toronto, ON M4T 1C1

Phone: 416-961-8100

Fax: 416-961-7739

Relevant courses:

Develop a Skill > Professional Facilitator Resources



Relevant courses include Information Technology and Professional Management Training, Business Communication,

Develop a Skill > Skill Development Centre



Develop a Skill > Career Management Services



Develop a Skill > Career Assessment and Planning



MAYTREE FOUNDATION

Home page:

Maytree Foundation

170 Bloor St. W. Suite 804

Toronto, ON, M5S 1T9

Phone: (416) 944-2627

Fax: (416) 944-8915

E-mail: info@

Relevant courses:

Leaders for Change (for immigrant & refugee leaders)



CANADIAN EVALUATION SOCIETY ONTARIO CHAPTER

Home page:

Relevant courses:

Events & Professional Development



THE OFFICE WORKERS CAREER CENTRE

Home page:

The Office Workers Career Centre

365 Bloor Street East, Suite 1802

Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4

Phone: 416-925-7155

Fax: 416-925-4621

Email: owcc@

Relevant courses:

Professional Development > Career Development Workshops



CHARITY VILLAGE LEARNING INSTITUTE (references)

Home page:

Check for frequent updates on relevant training resources from independent institutes to universities/colleges across Canada. Please note that courses offered in Ontario as well as courses with the option of being taken independent of a certificate/degree program are eligible for funding (monies are available for single classes/units/modules, but not for entire programs). Participants may include a letter of explanation if they are already enrolled in a program, but seek funding for a single credit/course within their program.

LEADING EDGE SEMINARS

Home page:

Leading Edge Seminars Inc.

88 Major Street

Toronto, ON, M5S 2L1

Phone: 416-964-1133, toll free: 1-888-291-1133

Fax: 416-964-7172

Email: info@

Relevant courses:

Autumn 2004 Schedule



Relevant courses include The Effective Facilitator and Social & Organizational Transformation.

TORONTO ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (TAPE)

Home page:

Relevant courses:

Programs > Management for Human Service Agencies



Programs > Workshops



Relevant workshops include those that address issues around counselling, conflict resolution, personal boundaries, fundraising, presentations, and diversity

Programs > Customized Programs



Customized programs are available. Please contact TAPE for details.

UNITED WAY OF GREATER TORONTO

Home page:

United Way of Greater Toronto

26 Wellington Street East, 11th floor

Toronto, ON, M5E 1W9

Phone: 416-777-2001

Fax: 416-777-0962

TTY/TDD: 416-359-2083

Anne Pougnet, Registrar at 416-777-1444 ext. 395

E-mail: apougnet@

Note: “United Way Campaign Workshops are restricted to employees of companies, organizations or member agencies running a United Way campaign in the Greater Toronto Area.” (Taken from website)

Relevant courses:

Workplace Campaign > Training



Relevant courses include Employee Campaign, Finance, and Canvasser Training.

Workplace Campaign > Training > Sponsored Employee Program



Contact United Way for more details.

JACKMAN PRYDE ASSOCIATES

312 Woburn Avenue

Toronto, ON, M5M 1K9

Phone: 416-484-8373

rpryde@look.ca

Please contact Rosemary Pride at the contact information above for more details.

CTI: CANDIAN TRAINING INSTITUTE

Home page:

Canadian Training Institute

50 Euston Avenue

Toronto, ON, M4J 3N3

Phone: 416-778-7056

Toll Free: 877-889-6158

Fax: 416-778-8103

Relevant courses:

Home > Courses



Relevant courses include those related to community work, conflict resolution/crisis intervention, case management, youth issues, and train-the-trainer sessions.

COMMUNITY MICROSKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Home page:

1 Vulcan Street

Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1L3

Phone: 416-247-7181

Fax: 416-247-1877

E-mail: admin@microskills.ca

Relevant courses:

Business Services > Training



See link near bottom of page for course listings.

Business Services > Training > Summer 2004 courses



Check back for updated schedules.

TAZUMI – TECH BUSINESS & COMPUTER COLLEGE

700 Lawrence Avenue West

North York, ON, M6A 3B4

Phone: 416-322-3772

Please contact the College for details.

Southern & Western Ontario

ACROSS BOUNDARIES

Home page:

51 Clarkson Avenue,

Toronto, ON, M6E 2T5

Tel: 416-787- 3007

Fax: 416-787 – 4421

E-mail: accbound@web.ca

Everton Gordon, Anti-Racism Trainer, Across Boundaries

Phone no: 416-787-3007 ext.41

Fax: 416-787-4421 with inquiries about the training and workshops, including scheduling information, or with requests.

Registration fee: $25 for each level of the training per participant.

Anti-racism training details:

K.L. KOZAR & ASSOCIATES

Home page:

215-262 Kingswood Drive

Kitchener, ON, N2E 2K2

Cell: 519-572-5924

Home: 519-569-7866

Fax: 519-569-7877

E-mail: kkozar@

Workshop registration available here:

Relevant courses:

Home > Public Workshops



Relevant workshops include “Putting The Pizzaz Into Your Workshops” and ‘Train the Trainer.”

NIAGARA INSTITUTE

Home page:

The Niagara Institute – Compass House

526 Regent Street

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0

Tel: 905-468-4271 or 1-800-663-7305

Fax: 905-468-5671

Email: registrar@

Ontario Regional Office:

The Conference Board of Canada

255 Smyth Road

Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M7

Visit the Niagara Institute’s website for a list of available courses located on the left side of the home page. Relevant courses include the Leadership Development Program, Working with Others, Optimizing Change, Reaching Agreement, Coaching for Performance, and other relevant programs.

Central & Eastern Ontario

CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION



The Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution

c/o St. Paul University

223 Main Street

Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4

Phone: 613-235-5800

Fax: 613-235-5801

E-mail: cicr@ustpaul.ca

Course schedule:

Relevant courses:

Programs > Third Party Neutral



Several Third Party Neutral courses are available including those that address facilitation & mediation. Please take note of the necessary prerequisites.

Programs > Workplace Conflict Management Certificate Program



Individual courses/modules are available without enrolling in the Certificate Program. A variety of workplace conflict management topics are covered. Please take note of the necessary prerequisites.

Northern Ontario

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