Belonging Through Literacy
About this Event
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Join PALS and our partners for a day dedicated to networking, learning, and empowerment.
The event will take place at NorQuest College from 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, June 13th, and will feature 16 different workshops, ranging from career advancement strategies to home buying tips to health and wellness through practicing Tai Chi! See the schedule below for details.
There is something for everyone!
Join PALS, the City of Edmonton, Grant MacEwan University, NAIT, Prospect, Tai Chi College, Empower Me, Goodwill, CIBC, ICAN, and EPL for an informative day of skill enhancement and knowledge sharing!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Block 1
Info: Choose from one of six workshops during this block: 1. Volunteer Engagement: Understanding Learners from Young Adults to Elders in our Society 2. Cracking the Reading Code: Helping Adults Become Confident Readers 3. Supporting Adult Literacy Learners Who Are Learning English 4. Nutrition and Understanding Canadian Food Guide 5. City of Edmonton Waste Services: A Universal Language 6. Balancing Your Body with Four Temperatures and Five Flavors Foods (Presented by Grant MacEwan University)
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Block 2
Info: Choose from one of seven workshops during this block: 1. Career Advancement Strategies for English Language Learners 2. AI-Powered Career Building: Discover, Align, and Position Yourself (Presented by NAIT) 3. Stress Management and Emotional Regulation (Presented by Prospect) 4. Loneliness in the Most Connected World 5. Enhance Health and Wellness Through the Practice of Tai Chi and Health Qigong (Presented by the Yi Hong Tai Chi College) 6. Reducing Energy Consumption Can Lead to Noticeable Improvements in Home Comfort, Efficiency, and Affordability. (Presented by Empower Me) 7. Tips and Information for Adults Who Are Seeking Employment, Managing Barriers or Other Challenges! (Presented by Goodwill)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
Info: Enjoy a lunch, this one's on us!
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Block 3
Info: Choose from one of seven workshops during this block: 1. Supporting Adult Literacy Learners Who Are Learning English 2. AI-Powered Career Building: Discover, Align, and Position Yourself (Presented by NAIT) 3. Nutrition and Understanding Canadian Food Guide 4. Financial Literacy (Presented by CIBC) 5. Your Home Journey: How to Buy, Sell, and Finance with Confidence (Presented by ICAN) 6. Reducing Energy Consumption Can Lead to Noticeable Improvements in Home Comfort, Efficiency, and Affordability. (Presented by Empower Me) 7. Welcome to the Edmonton Public Library! A presentation about everything the library has to offer!
Where is it happening?
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