New Opportunities for Women (NOW)

New Opportunities for Women (NOW)

October 12, 2021 – February 1, 2022 (Tuesdays)

Rather than having an employment focus, NOW is a fifteen-week program for women focusing primarily on personal development, empowerment, and essential skills training. It is offered one day/week (Tuesdays), utilizing journaling, digital literacy training, and personal development materials. Certification in WHMIS, Food Safety, and Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C & AED may be provided based on interest, course availability, and funding.

Besides a completion certificate, the program participants will be gifted the assigned Chromebooks at the end of program based on 80% participation. Daily lunch will also be provided making for a enjoyable day out with positive results!

Tentative Program Schedule:

Day 1 Orientation, Introduction to Chromebooks, Goal Setting

Day 2 Introduction to Bullet Journaling, Google Accounts, Time

Management

Day 3 Journaling, Digital Literacy, Self-Care, Stress Management

Day 4 Journaling, Digital Literacy, Self-Esteem, Self Confidence

Day 5 Digital Literacy, Attitude and Accountability

Day 6 Digital Literacy, Adaptability

Day 7 Digital Literacy, Personality Dimensions

Day 8 Mental Health, Body Positivity, Safe Relationships

Day 9 Teamwork

Day 10 Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C & AED

Day 11 Digital Literacy/WHMIS, Financial Literacy

Day 12 Dress for Success

Day 13 Food Safety Certification Workshop

Day 14 Healthy Eating on a Budget, Meal Planning

Day 15 Meal Preparation, Closing Ceremony

For more information or to register, please call the Richmond County Literacy Network at (902) 226-0383 or e-mail info@rcln.ca

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