BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aurora College - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Aurora College X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aurora College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Inuvik BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230116T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221219T180916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T222104Z UID:10000229-1673859600-1673870400@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Yellowknife - Staff & Faculty DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStaff and faculty are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session at the Northern United Place Auditorium on Monday\, January 16 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! \n\n\n\nSpread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-yellowknife-staff-faculty/ LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yellowknife North Slave Campus 5004 54 St Yellowknife NT X1A2R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5004 54 St:geo:-114.376353,62.4514546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230116T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230116T161500 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221219T174923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T222138Z UID:10000228-1673874900-1673885700@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Yellowknife North Slave Campus - Students DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStudents are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session at the Northern United Place Auditorium on Monday\, January 16 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nCome early for free lunch! 12:15-1:15 PM \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! \n\n\n\nSpread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-yellowknife-north-slave-campus-students/ LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yellowknife North Slave Campus 5004 54 St Yellowknife NT X1A2R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5004 54 St:geo:-114.376353,62.4514546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230117T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221219T204158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T221940Z UID:10000231-1673946000-1673956800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Yellowknife - Stakeholders DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session Union of Northern Workers building on Tuesday\, January 17 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-yellowknife-stakeholders/ LOCATION:Union of Northern Workers\, 4910 53 St #400\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 1V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230117T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221219T200550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T222040Z UID:10000230-1673980200-1673989200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Yellowknife - Community DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nCommunity members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session at the Union of Northern Workers building on Tuesday\, January 17 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! \n\n\n\nSpread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-yellowknife-community/ LOCATION:Union of Northern Workers\, 4910 53 St #400\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A 1V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230118T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230118T161500 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221219T222832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T225051Z UID:10000233-1674047700-1674058500@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Behchoko DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nBehchoko stakeholders and community members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session at the Aurora College Community Learning Centre on Tuesday\, January 17 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! \n\n\n\nSpread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-behchoko/ LOCATION:Behchoko Community Learning Centre\, Behchoko\, NT\, X0E 0Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230120T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221219T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T210157Z UID:10000232-1674205200-1674216000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Dettah DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session in the Council Chambers of the Chief Drygeese Conference Centre on Tuesday\, January 20 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-dettah/ LOCATION:Chief Drygeese Conference Centre\, Council Chambers\, Dettah\, NT\, X1A 2P8\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230123T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230112T224228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T233930Z UID:10000234-1674464400-1674475200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Hay River DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session in the Council Chambers of the Chief Drygeese Conference Centre on Tuesday\, January 20 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-hay-river/ LOCATION:Wright Centre\, 62 Woodland Dr\, 1st floor\, Hay River\, NT\, X0E 1G1\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230123T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230123T161500 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230113T213850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T233723Z UID:10000235-1674479700-1674490500@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION – KÁTŁ’ODEECHE FIRST NATION DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session in the Daniel Sonfrere Adult Learning Centre on Monday\, January 23 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-katlodeeche/ LOCATION:Chief Daniel Sonfrere Learning Centre\, Kátł’odeeche First Nation CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230125T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230125T161500 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230116T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T213655Z UID:10000238-1674652500-1674663300@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION – FORT SIMPSON DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nStakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session at the Community Learning Centre on Wednesday\, January 25 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-fort-simpson/ LOCATION:Aurora College Community Learning Centre\, Fort Simpson\, Fort Simpson\, NT\, X0E 0N0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230201T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20220819T141149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T165850Z UID:10000199-1675069200-1675267200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS – FACE TO FACE DESCRIPTION:This workshop will examine project management from conceptualization through to completion. You will learn: setting up an effective plan\, applying project planning steps\, developing the project plan and implementing it\, managing work in progress\, monitoring controls\, and reporting status. \n\n\n\nDate: January 30 – February 1\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Janet Dean URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-management-fundamentals-face-to-face/ LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yellowknife North Slave Campus 5004 54 St Yellowknife NT X1A2R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5004 54 St:geo:-114.376353,62.4514546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230207T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230116T175554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T222808Z UID:10000236-1675760400-1675771200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Norman Wells DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nNorman Wells stakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session in the Edward G Hodgson Building Boardroom on Tuesday\, February 7 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! \n\n\n\nSpread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-norman-wells/ LOCATION:Edward G Hodgson Building Boardroom\, Norman Wells\, NT\, X0E 0V0 CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230208T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230116T194728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T222939Z UID:10000237-1675861200-1675872000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Session - Tulit’a DESCRIPTION:Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. \n\n\n\nTulit’a stakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session in the Norman Wells Community Centre on Monday\, February 6 to discover\, dream\, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. \n\n\n\nDiscover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan. \n\n\n\nDream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT. \n\n\n\nDesign – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps. \n\n\n\nUnable to attend in person? You can still help us take Aurora College to the next level. Follow this link to complete a survey and make your thoughts known! \n\n\n\nSpread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/strategic-planning-session-tulita/ LOCATION:Tulit’a Community Learning Centre\, PO Box 171\, Tulita\, NT\, X0E 0K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-StratPlan-Ad_Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230428T153000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221214T184237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T213801Z UID:10000227-1676381400-1682695800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Start Your Own Small Business DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nNWT Residents! Gain the knowledge you need to explore the idea of starting a small business.  \n\n\n\nThis is a literacy and essential skills course. \n\n\n\nTopics Covered in the Course: \n\n\n\nAn overview of Entrepreneurship     How to get a business idea                Basic Market Research skills             Basic costing and pricing skills           How to build a small business plan.\n\n\n\nAdd-on content: \n\n\n\nIntroduction to proposal writing  Funding supports and funder requirementsWorking in partnershipsStaying focused for success\n\n\n\nThis program will be a 11 weeks long and available through distance learning \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Taig Connell 867 952 2551 tconnell@auroracollege.nt.ca or Tatiana Frederickson 867 978 2224 Tatiana.Frederickson@auroracollege.nt.ca URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/start-your-own-small-business/ CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SYOSB-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230217T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T195204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T195207Z UID:10000207-1676538000-1676649600@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation DESCRIPTION:Creating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy\n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\nIntroduction SequenceTraditional lecture vs. skill based learningDe-escalation OverviewGoals of the course\n\n\n\nPart I: Realizing Expectations \n\n\n\nBeing a professional brings expectations from:– The organization\, the public\, the media and the courtsNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze– Exceptions are those who benefited from: great parents\, great mentors\, the Anvil of Experience (making mistakes) or effective training Experience Alone is No Guarantee of Success – Ericsson’s 10\,000 hr. principleIntergenerational Communication– For the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary DonahoeThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication– Video Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational– People under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational– Their attacks can be very personal and offensivePeople Don’t Mean What They Say …– Words and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different– We need to ignore the words and search for the correct meaningsDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our ReactionEGO Is the EnemyUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!Compliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behaviorThe Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance\n\n\n\nPart III: The Learned Response Confidence In Conflict – Confidence comes from skill acquisition and skill development Aristotle – ‘Audiences Are Made\, Not Found’ and the 3 Appeals Emotional Intelligence:Knowing who we are and what our role is (moral compass) Recognizing our emotions (and only perform the positive ones) Recognizing the emotions of others (empathy) Using this awareness to start building a relationship THE 93% RULE – It’s not what you say\, it’s how you say it! \n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ youC.O.R.E. Philosophy– By recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathyPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationshipPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ youC.O.R.E. Philosophy– By recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathyPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationshipPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\nActive Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the wordsThe Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication toolDigging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate timeProviding Real Options – The essence of persuasion\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– ProxemicsDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contactC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConcludeCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual eventsScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – VerifyThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– ProxemicsDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contactC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConcludeCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual eventsScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – VerifyThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\nDate: February 16 & 17\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $750.00Instructor: Darcy Pennock URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation/ LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yellowknife North Slave Campus 5004 54 St Yellowknife NT X1A2R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5004 54 St:geo:-114.376353,62.4514546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230216T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T203945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T224003Z UID:10000209-1676552400-1676563200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Intro to Excel - Online DESCRIPTION:This series of 3-hour sessions are delivered in a live\, online session where students and the instructor can speak and interact with one another. Students will need a computer with internet access and a microphone/speakers for this class. A headset with a microphone is ideal\, but not required. As the instructor demonstrates the exercises\, students can complete the exercises on their own computer\, providing they have a copy of the Excel program installed on their own computer. Otherwise\, they are welcome to take the class and observe the instructor. \n\n\n\nIntro to Excel\n\n\n\nThis 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheetsMoving around the screenUsing the ‘Ribbon’Entering dataCreating basic formulasSelecting cellsWorking with workbooksViewing & printing\n\n\n\nDate: February 16\, 2023Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-online/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-Ed-Accounting-Stock-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230220T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230221T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230126T221154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T221156Z UID:10000240-1676881800-1676995200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Starting a Small Business DESCRIPTION:Thinking of starting your own business? Need basic information and direction? \n\n\n\n\nHelp determine whether self-employment is right for you!\n\n\n\nLearn the steps required to turn your idea into reality\n\n\n\nGet details you need about starting a business in your community\n\n\n\n\nNo cost to register \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: Friday February 10\, 2023 \n\n\n\nFor More information: \n\n\n\nJanice Walker \n\n\n\nContinuing Education\, Thebacha Campus \n\n\n\njwalker@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\n867-874-6455 URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/starting-a-small-business-2/ LOCATION:Chief Daniel Sonfrere Learning Centre\, Kátł’odeeche First Nation CATEGORIES:Community Learning Centres END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230222T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230223T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230126T220834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T220837Z UID:10000239-1677054600-1677168000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Starting a Small Business DESCRIPTION:Thinking of starting your own business? Need basic information and direction? \n\n\n\n\nHelp determine whether self-employment is right for you!\n\n\n\nLearn the steps required to turn your idea into reality\n\n\n\nGet details you need about starting a business in your community\n\n\n\n\nNo cost to register \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: Friday February 10\, 2023 \n\n\n\nFor More information: \n\n\n\nJanice Walker \n\n\n\nContinuing Education\, Thebacha Campus \n\n\n\njwalker@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\n867-874-6455 URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/starting-a-small-business/ LOCATION:Thebacha Campus\, Fort Smith CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230302T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T204537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T224412Z UID:10000210-1677762000-1677772800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions - Online DESCRIPTION:This series of 3-hour sessions are delivered in a live\, online session where students and the instructor can speak and interact with one another. Students will need a computer with internet access and a microphone/speakers for this class. A headset with a microphone is ideal\, but not required. As the instructor demonstrates the exercises\, students can complete the exercises on their own computer\, providing they have a copy of the Excel program installed on their own computer. Otherwise\, they are welcome to take the class and observe the instructor. \n\n\n\nIn this 3-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulasMathematical operatorsCommon functionsConditional functionsAbsolute & relative cell referencesProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\nDate: March 2\, 2023Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-online/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-Ed-Accounting-Stock-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230314T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T221039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T221043Z UID:10000215-1678784400-1678809600@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Minute Taking - Online DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\nA. Your Role \n\n\n\nMeeting PreparationWorking with the ChairRecordingDistribution\n\n\n\nB. Meeting Preparation \n\n\n\nAgenda PreparationNotifying & Confirming AttendancePreparing the Room\n\n\n\nC. Working with the Chair \n\n\n\nImproved CommunicationUnderstanding ObjectivesFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\nD. Recording \n\n\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)Level of formalityEnhancing your listening skillsRules of OrderWhat to keep\, what to leave outUsing a templateStaying “on track”Identifying decisions and action plansEditing and ProofreadingApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\nE. Distribution \n\n\n\nWho gets a copy?Storing the originalPreparing for next meeting URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-online/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Minute-Taking-from-BA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230316T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T205000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T171323Z UID:10000211-1678957200-1678968000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Formatting the Worksheet - Online DESCRIPTION:This series of 3-hour sessions are delivered in a live\, online session where students and the instructor can speak and interact with one another. Students will need a computer with internet access and a microphone/speakers for this class. A headset with a microphone is ideal\, but not required. As the instructor demonstrates the exercises\, students can complete the exercises on their own computer\, providing they have a copy of the Excel program installed on their own computer. Otherwise\, they are welcome to take the class and observe the instructor. \n\n\n\nMake your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this 3-hour session\, you will learn how to work with: \n\n\n\n\nFormatting dates & numbers\n\n\n\nCell alignment\n\n\n\nFonts & sizes\n\n\n\nBorders\n\n\n\nColours and patterns\n\n\n\nFormat painter\n\n\n\nThemes & Styles\n\n\n\nConditional formatting\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 16\, 2023Time: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formatting-the-worksheet-online/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-Ed-Accounting-Stock-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230330T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T205310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T171402Z UID:10000212-1680166800-1680177600@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Charts & Tables - Online DESCRIPTION:This series of 3-hour sessions are delivered in a live\, online session where students and the instructor can speak and interact with one another. Students will need a computer with internet access and a microphone/speakers for this class. A headset with a microphone is ideal\, but not required. As the instructor demonstrates the exercises\, students can complete the exercises on their own computer\, providing they have a copy of the Excel program installed on their own computer. Otherwise\, they are welcome to take the class and observe the instructor. \n\n\n\nIn the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location \n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-Ed-Accounting-Stock-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230406T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230313T164131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T164137Z UID:10000241-1680685200-1680796800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Online DESCRIPTION:Creating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy\n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nTraditional lecture vs. skill based learning\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Overview\n\n\n\nGoals of the course\n\n\n\n\nPart I: Realizing Expectations \n\n\n\n\nBeing a professional brings expectations from:– The organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze– Exceptions are those who benefited from: great parents\, great mentors\, the Anvil of Experience (making mistakes) or effective training Experience Alone is No Guarantee of Success – Ericsson’s 10\,000 hr. principle\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Communication– For the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication– Video Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational– People under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational– Their attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …– Words and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different– We need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the EnemyUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\n\n\n\nCompliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behavior\n\n\n\nThe Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance\n\n\n\n\nPart III: The Learned Response Confidence In Conflict – Confidence comes from skill acquisition and skill development Aristotle – ‘Audiences Are Made\, Not Found’ and the 3 Appeals Emotional Intelligence:Knowing who we are and what our role is (moral compass) Recognizing our emotions (and only perform the positive ones) Recognizing the emotions of others (empathy) Using this awareness to start building a relationship THE 93% RULE – It’s not what you say\, it’s how you say it! \n\n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. Philosophy– By recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathy\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. Philosophy– By recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathy\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\n\nActive Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the words\n\n\n\nThe Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication tool\n\n\n\nDigging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate time\n\n\n\nProviding Real Options – The essence of persuasion\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConclude\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConclude\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 5 & 6\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Darcy PennockLocation: Online via Zoom URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-online/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230413T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20221125T205557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T171458Z UID:10000213-1681376400-1681387200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Excel Extras - Online DESCRIPTION:This series of 3-hour sessions are delivered in a live\, online session where students and the instructor can speak and interact with one another. Students will need a computer with internet access and a microphone/speakers for this class. A headset with a microphone is ideal\, but not required. As the instructor demonstrates the exercises\, students can complete the exercises on their own computer\, providing they have a copy of the Excel program installed on their own computer. Otherwise\, they are welcome to take the class and observe the instructor. \n\n\n\nYou know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with graphics\n\n\n\nInserting a screenshot\n\n\n\nSorting & Filtering\n\n\n\nUsing hyperlinks\n\n\n\nUsing comments\n\n\n\nDrop-down lists\n\n\n\nGrouping & Subtotals\n\n\n\nQuick Analysis\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 13\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-extras/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-Ed-Accounting-Stock-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230603T235959 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230413T203613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T214730Z UID:10000253-1682985600-1685836799@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:BUSI 0255 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises for Local Economic Development in the Extractive Sector - ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in starting your own business in the extractive sector? This is your opportunity to get started developing your own business plan with real-world examples and mentoring! Industry experts share their knowledge\, expertise and advice as guest speakers throughout the course. \n\n\n\nSmall and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for Local Economic Development in the Extractive Sector\, aims to provide practical business/entrepreneurial skills for those looking to enter or expand their presence in the mining and petroleum supply chains. The focus is on understanding the context of business\, finance\, marketing and operations for these SMEs\, with an emphasis on the local community. Learn to integrate SMEs into the supply chain at any phase of the mine life cycle including exploration\, development\, production\, and reclamation. \n\n\n\nDates               May 2\, 2023 – June 3\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTimes               Tuesdays from 6 PM – 9 PM (May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and May 30) \n\n\n\nThursday from 6 PM – 9 PM (May 4\, 11\, 18\, and May 25 and June 1) \n\n\n\n                        Saturdays from 9 AM – Noon (May 13\, 27\, and June 3) \n\n\n\nInstructor        Dr. Kim Lemky \n\n\n\nTuition             $475.00 plus the cost of the textbook \n\n\n\nTextbook             Required : \n\n\n\nBalderson\, D.W.\,  & Mombourquette\, P. (2020). Canadian Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. 11th Edition. McGraw – Hill.  \n\n\n\nOr online e-book (student can order these online) \n\n\n\nLocation          Online via TEAMS \n\n\n\nFor information/registration\, please contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/busi-0255-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-for-local-economic-development-in-the-extractive-sector/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230622T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230420T155259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T155303Z UID:10000260-1683655200-1687462200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Business Administration Math Entry Course DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in attending the Business Administration Program but are missing the Math prerequisite or need to refresh your math skills? \n\n\n\nThis course will introduce students to the mathematical principles needed to be successful in the Business Administration Program. It will act as a pathway to admittance for students who may not currently meet the admission requirements or wish to refresh their skills before starting the program. The course will cover the concepts underlying math theories\, principles\, and usage. These fundamental skills are necessary to be successful in the BA Program for the development of numerical literacy. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDates: May 9\, 2023 – June 22\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTimes: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Joanna Hartley \n\n\n\nTuition: $475.00 plus the cost of the textbook \n\n\n\nTextbook: Foundations of Mathematics with Geometry\, Trigonometry\, and Statistics\, Third Edition\, by Kugathasan & Kox (Publisher: Vretta). Price: E-Textbook package $80 +taxes. \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: English 150 or English 30-2\, Math 145 or Math 20-2 or 20-1 \n\n\n\nLocation: Online via TEAMS/Moodle URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/business-administration-math-entry-course/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230511T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230317T214203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T224108Z UID:10000242-1683709200-1683820800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:WRITING & EDITING SKILLS - MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR - Instructor-Led Online DESCRIPTION:Good business writing leads to good business decisions\, which leads to good business. This course emphasizes business writing (letters\, memos\, emails\, documents\, web material) with the reader and readability in mind. In two days you will focus on new formats\, writing style\, tone\, clarity\, conciseness and results while exploring new skills and time saving approaches. \n\n\n\n\nSpend less time writing and more time communicating\n\n\n\nMotivate and persuade readers to take action\n\n\n\nDevelop an active\, objective and powerful writing style\n\n\n\nWrite sensitive or negative messages in a positive way\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of word choice\n\n\n\nLearn the implications of FOIP in written documentation\n\n\n\nPrepare written information with objectivity and a results perspective\n\n\n\nDevelop time saving approaches to minute taking\n\n\n\n\nOutline: \n\n\n\nWhy is writing so difficult to do? \n\n\n\nPreparing to Write \n\n\n\n\nPurpose\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nTone\n\n\n\n\nChoosing a Format \n\n\n\n\nEmails/Memos\n\n\n\nBusiness Letters\n\n\n\nReports\n\n\n\nAdvertising Material\n\n\n\nInstructional Documents\n\n\n\nHistorical Records\n\n\n\n\nPutting it All Together \n\n\n\n\nStart with an Outline\n\n\n\nGreetings & Introductions\n\n\n\nMain body of the message\n\n\n\nWrapping things up\n\n\n\nProof-reading & Editing\n\n\n\n\nEffective and Efficient \n\n\n\n\nClear & Simple\n\nVocabulary\n\n\n\nSentence length & structure\n\n\n\nParagraph length\n\n\n\n\n\nReadability\n\nHeadings\n\n\n\nLists/Tables\n\n\n\nPage Numbering\n\n\n\nUnderlining & Italics\n\n\n\nFont size and weight\n\n\n\nGraphics & Pictures\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMechanics of Writing \n\n\n\n\nCorrect word choice\n\n\n\nCorrect spelling\n\n\n\nComma usage\n\n\n\nCapitalization\n\n\n\nNumbers\n\n\n\nAbbreviations\n\n\n\nLatin expressions\n\n\n\nSubjects & Verbs\n\n\n\nColons & Semi-colons\n\n\n\n\nBest Practices & Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nEmails/Memos\n\n\n\nBusiness Letters\n\n\n\nReports\n\n\n\nAdvertising Material\n\n\n\nInstructional Documents\n\n\n\nHistorical Records\n\n\n\n\nDate: May 10 to 11\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/writing-editing-skills-making-the-message-clear-virtual-course-2/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230608T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230317T214357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T224140Z UID:10000243-1686128400-1686240000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:WRITING EFFECTIVE PROPOSALS – Instructor-Led Online DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is designed to teach students how to write an effective proposal\, whether to obtain work for a business or funding for an organization. The steps involved are covered from obtaining the needed information to prepare the proposal right to the layout of the final document. Through a combination of lecture and hands on work\, students will work through the development and preparation of an actual proposal. \n\n\n\nDate: June 7 to 8\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00. p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/writing-effective-proposals-instructor-virtual-courses/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230622T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230413T192937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T192941Z UID:10000244-1687424400-1687435200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Intro to Excel - Instructor-led Online Series DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn thebasics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate: June 22\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-instructor-led-online-series/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230706T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230413T193454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T194401Z UID:10000245-1688634000-1688644800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions - Instructor-led Online Series - Excel Training DESCRIPTION:In this 3-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel programto do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulas\n\n\n\nMathematical operators\n\n\n\nCommon functions\n\n\n\nConditional functions\n\n\n\nAbsolute & relative cell references\n\n\n\nProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\n\nDate: July 6\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-instructor-led-online-series-excel-training/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20230706T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T113050 CREATED:20230629T192801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T154014Z UID:10000283-1688648400-1688659200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Intro to Excel - Instructor-led Online Series DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn thebasics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate: July 6\, 2023Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-instructor-led-online-series-3/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR