Integration Resources Canada is proud to host the Christopher Leadership Course (CLC) which provides training for individuals who want to develop greater competency speaking in public and the workplace.

CLC has been training globally since 1957 with experience in five key areas:

1. Building confidence to speak and contribute more effectively within work environments



2. Improve Presentation Skills Eliminate stage fright, present with poise and get your point across



3. Creating friendly non-judgmental learning environments



4. Helping you realize your potential Programs are taught by dedicate, passionate and experienced volunteers



5. Great value under $200.00

Date :

Begins September 24th

Time :

7:00 pm

Location :

303 Moodie Dr., Suite 210, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9R4.   MAPQUEST link

To register :

http://www.thelumen.com/code/12.html

POWER WRITING

Learn to Write with Clarity & Confidence

You already feel comfortable communicating in English, but why is it that you spend hours on writing and feel frustrated that you can’t write better?

How we write is not just about the words we use but how well we understand the needs of our readers. Using e-mail is the most important means of communication at work. However, knowing the etiquette and do’s and don’ts of e-mailing and letter writing are very important – if not more important – than writing without errors.

The seven (7) workshops held by Tuula Lindholm are designed to build your confidence to write effectively with a clear purpose and in error-free English.

Join a group of learners to explore how you can become a more powerful writer. Learn to :-

• Write in full sentences, using English grammar rules



• Use English writing conventions: style, choice of vocabulary, expressions of courtesy



• Design, write and reply to e-mail professionally and appropriately



• Use all e-mail functions: copy, reply all, forward, cc/bcc as they should be used in business



• Learn to write effective letters and short bios of your skills & qualifications for employers

Evening only training – maximum of 12 participants: Training sessions: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Start September 2, end October 14, 2008

Requirements :

write one e-mail of 3 paragraphs to trainer for pre-assessment of existing writing skills

Location :

Integration Resources Canada Inc. offices, 303 Moodie Dr. Suite 210 (Bells Corners) Ottawa, ON, K2H 9R4.   MAPQUEST link

Registration :

By telephone at 613-321-2483 or by email info@integrationresourcescanada.com

Workshop Fee: $250.00 (7 sessions of two hours each, homework with individual feedback and coaching on progress) Payable in advance by cash or cheque. Trainer will provide a state-of-the-art textbook & handouts for an extra $20.

Tuula Lindholm, Communication and Language Skills Trainer & Coach

MA Adult Education (U of T/OISE), Honours BA Linguistics/French Translation (York University)

Background as a Human Resources Consultant in workplace diversity and employment equity programs in the automotive industry, public and private sectors nationally (1991-1999)

Communication and Soft Skills Coach and Trainer

• Coached executives and managers, sales and marketing personnel in Canada and the Czech Republic in the IT industry, management consulting firms, manufacturing and the public service. Assisted individuals in their career advancement by developing their communication skills to allow them become better public speakers and writers in English in their organizations (Toronto, Ottawa)



• Enhanced Language Training (ELT) expert on a writing team of Curriculum Guidelines for the National Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Levels 6 & 7, Toronto District Catholic School Board (published in 2007)



• Language & Communication Skills Trainer in Bridging Programs: International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) Program, University of Toronto/ University of Ottawa; Options Program for Internationally Trained Engineering Technologists/ Technicians, Toronto



• Workplace communication skills trainer in manufacturing, the IT industry and financial services sector in the GTA; helped employers set up in-house effective communication skills training for newcomer employees at various job functions and levels



• Conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication/ diversity issues trainer of line managers and supervisory staff at two large manufacturing companies in Mississauga (2004)



• Proposal and technical writing trainer of clinical and administrative staff with Humber River Regional Hospital, Toronto (2003)



• Bilingual (French-English); expertise with Canadian Language Benchmarks and international English language testing and assessments (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Proficiency exams)



• Certified IELTS examiner with the Canadian IELTS Test Centre at Conestoga College; TESL Ontario certified ESL instructor

Management of Settlement and Integration Projects

• Outreach Mentor Recruiter, Settlement to Employment Program (STEP); in first six months recruited 60 Canadian professionals as volunteer employment mentors to work with internationally trained professionals; coordinate publicity, training and outreach activities, Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) in partnership with Integration Resources Canada Inc.



• Project Manager and Curriculum Designer, with Workplace Language Training for Newcomers, an extensive Enhanced Language Training (ELT) initiative for internationally trained engineers, health care professionals and educators, Ottawa - funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) – success of Phase 1 secured funding for Phase 2 in 2006