Aurora College

Strategic Planning Session - Thebacha Campus Stakeholders
2022-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Inuvik) | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.

Stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Friday, December 9 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

Unable 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!

Strategic Planning Session - Thebacha Campus & Fort Smith Community
2022-12-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.

Community members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Thursday, December 8 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

Unable 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!

Spread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster!

Strategic Planning Session - Thebacha Campus Students
2022-12-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.

Students are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Thursday, December 8 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

Unable 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!

Spread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster!

Strategic Planning Session - Thebacha Campus Faculty
2022-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.

Thebacha faculty and staff members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Thursday, December 8 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

Unable 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!

Spread the word! CLICK HERE to download a printable poster!

WRITING EFFECTIVE PROPOSALS – INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE SERIES - Virtual Courses
2022-12-07 09:00 - 2022-12-08 16:00
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.

Date: December 7 & 8, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00. p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION (10TH COURSE IN SERIES)
2022-12-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
This is the tenth and final course in the Project Management Certificate program. This course provides an intensive review of the subject matter tested on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. You will improve your test-taking skills by completing Sample Exam questions and by discussing the rationale behind both correct and incorrect answers. This course will help you identify personal strengths and weaknesses in each of the PMBOK knowledge areas and develop a personal strategy for passing the exam. Aurora College does not offer the PMP exam.

Date: Friday, December 2, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $350.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Aurora
2022-12-01 11:45 - 13:30 | Aurora Campus, Inuvik
Aurora College will be hosting the Inuvik launch of the new Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal. The Inaugural issue theme is Education in the North.

Join us on December 1 from 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM in the Aurora Campus main foyer to enjoy bannock and coffee/tea while contributors exchange stories, research, philosophy and art from the inaugural issue. We will have an outdoor gathering space, as well as an indoor space, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!

About the Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal:

What is Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal?Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal is a new, Northern-based, and open access journal that publishes work in multiple genres on topics important to Northern peoples. The journal aims to share, strengthen, and celebrate Northern peoples’ relationships to land, languages, cultures, and ways of life. Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal is a collaborative project led by partners from Aurora College, Hotıì ts’eeda: NWT SPOR Support Unit, and Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning. Development of the journal was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC).What does Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ mean?Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ means “having a campfire” in Tłı̨chǫ Yatii (Tlicho language). This word was chosen by Tłı̨chǫ Elder Rosa Mantla. This name was chosen because a campfire is where people gather to share stories, seek warmth, and cook food. Like a campfire, the journal is a space to exchange information and bring together voices from across the North.What is in the first issue?The first issue contains artwork, research and review articles, interviews, personal experiences, program reports, book reviews, and pieces that memorialize Northerners. These works were submitted by youth, Elders, scholars, artists, writers, teachers, and students from different regions. The Co-Editors are Drs. Lois Edge (MacEwan University), and Sara Komarnisky (Aurora College).When can I read it?The first issue of Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal on the theme of “Education in the North” will be released online and in print in late November 2022. We will have launch events in Fort Smith (planned for Nov 28), Yellowknife (planned for Nov 29), and Inuvik (planned for Dec 1). The journal website is: https://xagotseehkojournal.comHow often will new issues be published?We are hoping to publish 1-2 issues per year.Who can contribute/how can people contribute?Anyone can contribute work to the journal via our website or by email to the editors (xagotseehko@auroracollege.nt.ca). We accept a range of submissions and if you’re not sure if something would be right for the journal, please reach out. Other ways to be involved are to participate in Editorial or Advisory roles in the journal, or to serve as a reviewer for a piece.What led to the creation of the Journal? The creation of the journal started with a research grant application by a team from Aurora College and Hotıì ts’eeda: Pertice Moffitt (Principal Applicant) with Co-Applicants Kerry Lynn Durnford, Jessica Dutton, Kim Lemky, Perez Oyugi, Stephanie-Irlbacher Fox, and John B. Zoe. A graduate student, Janat Ibrahimi, was hired to coordinate the development of the journal. Support for the project was provided by Hotıì ts’eeda, Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, Aurora Research Institute, the Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board, and the Government of the NWT. The journal concept

EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS (9TH COURSE IN SERIES)
2022-12-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
This is the ninth course in the Project Management Certificate program. Effective initiation processes are key to launching effective projects. This course explores specific tips and strategies you can implement during the preparation and start up phases.

Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $350.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises

Strategic Planning Session - Faculty & Staff
2022-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Aurora Campus, Inuvik
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.Aurora College staff and faculty are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Thursday, December 1 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

Help spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!

Strategic Planning Session - Tuktoyaktuk
2022-11-30 13:15 - 16:15 | Aurora College Community Learning Centre, Tuktoyaktuk, PO Box 148, Tuktoyaktuk, NT, NT, X0E 1C0, Canada
We’re coming to Tuktoyaktuk!Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.Community members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Thursday, December 1 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS (8TH COURSE IN THE SERIES)
2022-11-30 09:00 - 16:00
This is the eighth course in the Project Management Certificate program. Meeting cost and time constraints within a project often compromises quality. This course explores how to maintain your quality standards through a balanced approach to quality time and cost. The focus is on developing and applying a quality framework that works for your own projects.In this course, you will learn:-Defining quality.-The quality approach.-Prioritizing key quality metrics.-The quality management plan – establishing metrics.-Applying practical tools and techniques.-Applying industry-standard techniques.-Applying quality control tools and techniques.-Compiling and documenting lessons learned.-Sharing best practices.

Dates: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Cost: $350.00

Strategic Planning Session - Aurora Campus Students
2022-11-29 12:00 - 16:30 | Aurora Campus, Inuvik
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.

Aurora College students are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Tuesday, November 29 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. Lunch will be provided from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.

Discover – Explore the successes of the last strategic plan.

Dream – Envision educational possibilities for the NWT.

Design – Help plan Aurora College’s next steps.

Help spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!

Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Yellowknife
2022-11-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Dechinta Dechinta Centre for Research & Learning, 233 Utsingi Dr, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 0E7, Canada
Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning will be hosting the Yellowknife launch of the new Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal in collaboration with Aurora College and Hotıì ts’eeda. The Inaugural issue theme is Education in the North.

Join us on November 29th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the Dechinta Office to enjoy soup, bannock and coffee/tea while contributors exchange stories, research, philosophy and art from the inaugural issue. We will have an outdoor gathering space, as well as an indoor space, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!

About the Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal:

What is Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal?Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal is a new, Northern-based, and open access journal that publishes work in multiple genres on topics important to Northern peoples. The journal aims to share, strengthen, and celebrate Northern peoples’ relationships to land, languages, cultures, and ways of life. Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal is a collaborative project led by partners from Aurora College, Hotıì ts’eeda: NWT SPOR Support Unit, and Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning. Development of the journal was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC).What does Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ mean?Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ means “having a campfire” in Tłı̨chǫ Yatii (Tlicho language). This word was chosen by Tłı̨chǫ Elder Rosa Mantla. This name was chosen because a campfire is where people gather to share stories, seek warmth, and cook food. Like a campfire, the journal is a space to exchange information and bring together voices from across the North.What is in the first issue?The first issue contains artwork, research and review articles, interviews, personal experiences, program reports, book reviews, and pieces that memorialize Northerners. These works were submitted by youth, Elders, scholars, artists, writers, teachers, and students from different regions. The Co-Editors are Drs. Lois Edge (MacEwan University), and Sara Komarnisky (Aurora College).When can I read it?The first issue of Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal on the theme of “Education in the North” will be released online and in print in late November 2022. We will have launch events in Fort Smith (planned for Nov 28), Yellowknife (planned for Nov 29), and Inuvik (planned for Dec 1). The journal website is: https://xagotseehkojournal.comHow often will new issues be published?We are hoping to publish 1-2 issues per year.Who can contribute/how can people contribute?Anyone can contribute work to the journal via our website or by email to the editors (xagotseehko@auroracollege.nt.ca). We accept a range of submissions and if you’re not sure if something would be right for the journal, please reach out. Other ways to be involved are to participate in Editorial or Advisory roles in the journal, or to serve as a reviewer for a piece.What led to the creation of the Journal? The creation of the journal started with a research grant application by a team from Aurora College and Hotıì ts’eeda: Pertice Moffitt (Principal Applicant) with Co-Applicants Kerry Lynn Durnford, Jessica Dutton, Kim Lemky, Perez Oyugi, Stephanie-Irlbacher Fox, and John B. Zoe. A graduate student, Janat Ibrahimi, was hired to coordinate the development of the journal. Support for the project was provided by Hotıì ts’eeda, Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, Aurora Research Institute, the Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board, and the Government of the NWT. The journal concept

READING & UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Virtual Courses
2022-11-29 09:00 - 2022-11-30 16:00
You pay all kinds of money to your accountant to prepare annual financial statements for your business, but do you really know how to read them? This workshop goes through the sections of basic financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and supporting documents to give you a thorough understanding of the information they contain. You will learn how to use common ratios used by lenders and investors to determine the health of your business, as well as ways to thoroughly analyze the information contained in the statements.

Course Objectives

To learn how the double entry accounting system worksTo develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statementsTo learn what information is included in a balance sheetTo learn what information is included in an income statementTo learn how to analyze the information in financial statementsTo learn how to prepare a statement of cash flows

Course OutlineA. Bookkeeping Basics

Double entry accounting – a simple explanationAssets, liabilities, equity, income & expense accountsDebits and credits

B. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Common GAAPs used in accountingHow does this apply to your business?

C. Basic Financial Statements

Balance SheeTIncome StatementStatement of Cash Flows

D. Understanding the Financial Statements

How can you use this information to manage your businessWhat do the numbers tell you?Using financial ratios to analyze the business

E. Be the Banker

Practice sessions analyzing a variety of businesses

Date: November 29 & 30, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Aurora College, Yellowknife CampusCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS, JOINT VENTURES, AND PARTNERSHIPS (7TH COURSE IN SERIES)
2022-11-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
This is the seventh course in the Project Management Certificate program. Running a successful project is more than just aligning your project team to project goals. It also requires a clear and conscious focus on aligning corollary team participants, contractors and subcontractors through contract management and administration.

Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $350.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Strategic Planning Session
2022-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Aurora Campus, Inuvik
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.Community members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session to discover, dream, and help design the direction of Aurora College through the transformation to a polytechnic university.

Help spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!

November 28, 20226:30 PMAurora College87 Gwich’in Rd, InuvikINVUIK, NT X0E 0T0

Stakeholders: Click here for your Strategic Planning Session

Students: Click here for your Strategic Planning Session

Tuktoyaktuk residents: Click here for your Strategic Planning Session

Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Thebacha
2022-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
Aurora College will be hosting the Fort Smith launch of the new Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal. The Inaugural issue theme is Education in the North.

Join us on November 28th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM in the Thebacha Campus main foyer to enjoy bannock, coffee and tea while contributors exchange stories, research, philosophy and art from the inaugural issue. We will have an outdoor gathering space, as well as an indoor space, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!

About the Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal:

What is Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal?Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal is a new, Northern-based, and open access journal that publishes work in multiple genres on topics important to Northern peoples. The journal aims to share, strengthen, and celebrate Northern peoples’ relationships to land, languages, cultures, and ways of life. Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal is a collaborative project led by partners from Aurora College, Hotıì ts’eeda: NWT SPOR Support Unit, and Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning. Development of the journal was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC).What does Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ mean?Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ means “having a campfire” in Tłı̨chǫ Yatii (Tlicho language). This word was chosen by Tłı̨chǫ Elder Rosa Mantla. This name was chosen because a campfire is where people gather to share stories, seek warmth, and cook food. Like a campfire, the journal is a space to exchange information and bring together voices from across the North.What is in the first issue?The first issue contains artwork, research and review articles, interviews, personal experiences, program reports, book reviews, and pieces that memorialize Northerners. These works were submitted by youth, Elders, scholars, artists, writers, teachers, and students from different regions. The Co-Editors are Drs. Lois Edge (MacEwan University), and Sara Komarnisky (Aurora College).When can I read it?The first issue of Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal on the theme of “Education in the North” will be released online and in print in late November 2022. We will have launch events in Fort Smith (planned for Nov 28), Yellowknife (planned for Nov 29), and Inuvik (planned for Dec 1). The journal website is: https://xagotseehkojournal.comHow often will new issues be published?We are hoping to publish 1-2 issues per year.Who can contribute/how can people contribute?Anyone can contribute work to the journal via our website or by email to the editors (xagotseehko@auroracollege.nt.ca). We accept a range of submissions and if you’re not sure if something would be right for the journal, please reach out. Other ways to be involved are to participate in Editorial or Advisory roles in the journal, or to serve as a reviewer for a piece.What led to the creation of the Journal? The creation of the journal started with a research grant application by a team from Aurora College and Hotıì ts’eeda: Pertice Moffitt (Principal Applicant) with Co-Applicants Kerry Lynn Durnford, Jessica Dutton, Kim Lemky, Perez Oyugi, Stephanie-Irlbacher Fox, and John B. Zoe. A graduate student, Janat Ibrahimi, was hired to coordinate the development of the journal. Support for the project was provided by Hotıì ts’eeda, Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, Aurora Research Institute, the Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board, and the Government of the NWT. The journal concept

PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL (6TH COURSE IN SERIES)
2022-11-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
This is the sixth course in the Project Management Certificate program. In this course students will learn to establish a baseline from which to measure results.

Date: Monday, November 28, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $350.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 29, 2022

Upcoming Events - November/December
2022-11-28 00:00 - 2022-12-01 23:59
November 28, 2023 – Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch, Fort Smith

November 29, 2023 – Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch, Yellowknife

December 1, 2023 – Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch, Inuvik

November 28, 2023 – Strategic Planning Session Public – Inuvik

November 29, 2023 – Strategic Planning Session Students – Inuvik

November 29, 2023 – Strategic Planning Session Stakeholders – Inuvik

November 30, 2023 – Strategic Planning Session Students – Tuktoyaktuk

December 1, 2023 – Strategic Planning Session Students Staff – Inuvik

SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT
2022-11-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
Surveys indicate that many people list public speaking as their greatest fear – while fear of death is listed farther down the list! If you are someone who would rather die than speak up in public, this one-day course is for you. In addition to learning what it takes to be effective in any public speaking situation – whether making a formal presentation or just offering an opinion in a meeting, you will gain valuable experience in facing your fear and moving through it.

In-person delivery at Yellowknife North Slave Campus.

Date: November 24, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $300.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR AND AED
2022-11-22 08:30 - 2022-11-23 17:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
There are two offerings of this St. John Ambulance course, which includes Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (adult/ infant/ child) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED). It is for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics are covered, from basic cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level C and prevention of disease transmission, to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.

Date: November 22-23, 2022

Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM both days

Cost: $350.00

Instructor: Blyth and Bathe

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 10, 2022

BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL CLERK/ASSISTANT TRAINING – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING - Virtual Course
2022-11-15 09:00 - 2022-11-17 16:00
This class is designed to enhance the knowledge of people presently employed in a bookkeeping or finance position, or interested in pursuing a career in a bookkeeping position.

Course Description

This 3-day course looks at the theory and the steps involved in preparing books for a business or organization in the NWT. Using an accounting simulation consisting of actual source documents from a fictitious business, students will enter one month of financial transactions for a small company using the five-journal system. This course will show students who use a computerized software program what is actually happening behind the entry screens on their computer and will give them a better overall understanding of the accounting process. Please note: This class includes intensive, hands-on work that will require your full attention. It is strongly suggested that if you are participating in these on-line sessions, you take the class in an environment where you can focus solely on the class. You will need a calculator or adding machine for this session.

Course objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:Better understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting system

Be familiar with the steps involved in the annual accounting cycleUnderstand the five account categories used in accountingUnderstand Debits & Credits

Dates: November 15 – 17, 2022Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Aurora College, Yellowknife CampusInstructor: Heather LyonCost: 750.00

EXCEL EXTRAS - Virtual Courses
2022-11-10 09:00 - 12:00
You 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:

Working with graphicsInserting a screenshotSorting & FilteringUsing hyperlinksUsing commentsDrop-down listsGrouping & SubtotalsQuick Analysis

Date: November 10, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

ABOUT EXCEL TRAINING – INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE SERIES

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.

MINUTE TAKING - Virtual Course
2022-11-08 09:00 - 16:00
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.

A. Your Role

Meeting PreparationWorking with the ChairRecordingDistribution

B. Meeting Preparation

Agenda PreparationNotifying & Confirming AttendancePreparing the Room

C. Working with the Chair

Improved CommunicationUnderstanding ObjectivesFollow-up and Approval

D. Recording

Minute 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

E. Distribution

Who gets a copy?Storing the originalPreparing for next meeting

Date: November 8, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineTuition: $300.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
2022-11-07 08:00 - 2022-11-09 16:00 | Aurora Campus, Inuvik
During this face-to-face workshop you will examine project management from conceptualization through to final completion. You will learn how to set up an effective plan, apply project planning steps, develop the project plan and implement it, manage work in progress, monitor controls, and reporting status.

Date: November 7-9, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

Cost: $900.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises

Registration deadline: Friday, November 4, 2022

Open House - School of Trades, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training
2022-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
Let’s Talk Trades!

Join us at the Aurora College Thebacha Campus to learn about the exciting possibilities awaiting you in the School of Trades, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training!

Campus Tour – Get an inside peek into our extensive trads labs and facilities.

Meet the Instructors – Have a question about a career in trades? Our instructions will be on hand to help you find the answers you need!

Food & Fun – Come for the free snacks, stay for the great conversation!

Aurora CollegeThebacha Campus50 Conibear CrescentMain Foyer

For more information, contact:

Anson Daniels867-872-7574adaniels@auroracollege.nt.ca

Help us spread the word! Download a printable poster HERE!

WRITING & EDITING SKILLS - MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR - Virtual Course
2022-11-02 09:00 - 2022-11-03 16:00
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.

Spend less time writing and more time communicatingMotivate and persuade readers to take actionDevelop an active, objective and powerful writing styleWrite sensitive or negative messages in a positive wayUnderstand the importance of word choiceLearn the implications of FOIP in written documentationPrepare written information with objectivity and a results perspectiveDevelop time saving approaches to minute taking

Outline:

Why is writing so difficult to do?

Preparing to Write

PurposeAudienceTone

Choosing a Format

Emails/MemosBusiness LettersReportsAdvertising MaterialInstructional DocumentsHistorical Records

Putting it All Together

Start with an OutlineGreetings & IntroductionsMain body of the messageWrapping things upProof-reading & Editing

Effective and Efficient

Clear & SimpleVocabularySentence length & structureParagraph lengthReadabilityHeadingsLists/TablesPage NumberingUnderlining & ItalicsFont size and weightGraphics & Pictures

Mechanics of Writing

Correct word choiceCorrect spellingComma usageCapitalizationNumbersAbbreviationsLatin expressionsSubjects & VerbsColons & Semi-colons

Best Practices & Practical Application

Emails/MemosBusiness LettersReportsAdvertising MaterialInstructional DocumentsHistorical Records

Date: November 2 & 3, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

CHARTS & TABLES - Virtual Course
2022-10-27 09:00 - 12:00
In 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!

Charts vs. TablesCreating a chartChanging chart typesChanging chart layout and locationUsing sparklinesCreating a tableCreating a Pivot Table

Date: October 27, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

About Excel Training – Instructor-led Online SeriesThis 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.

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES WITH RESPECT & EMPATHY DE-ESCALATION – FACE TO FACE
2022-10-24 09:00 - 2022-10-25 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
Introduction

Introduction SequenceTraditional lecture vs. skill based learningDe-escalation OverviewGoals of the course

Part I: Realizing Expectations

Being 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

Part II: It’s Not Personal!

Rationalizing 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

Part 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!

Breath! – 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

Part IV: Communication Essentials

Active 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

Part V: Practical Application

Personal 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

Date: October 24 & 25, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Darcy Pennock

MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS (5TH COURSE IN SERIES)
2022-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
This is the fifth course in the Project Management Certificate program. Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects while maintaining the strategic values of your organization.

Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $350.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 29, 2022
