Navigating your health and healthcare systems can challenge anyone. This course provides an overview of many health topics within Indigenous healthcare. Lessons touch on historic and contemporary challenges faced by Indigenous people. The course also shares information on Non-Insured Health Benefits, Express Scripts Canada and other topics related to healthcare.
Discover the world of artificial intelligence. Learn about key AI concepts, practical tools, ethical issues, and the future of AI. See ChatGPT in action and explore how it can be used in professional environments with a brief demonstration. Join us and open- up the world of AI.
OALCF Alignment
Competency
Task Group
Level
A - Find and Use Information
A1 - Read Continuous Text
A1.1
B - Communicate Ideas and Information
B2 - Write Continuous Text
B1.1
D - Use Digital Technology
D.1
English and French files available below.
Introducing the Digital Skills Intake Assessment - a tool that assesses your digital literacy and accessibility needs through interactive activities and questions. This intake assessment helps GLA mentors gain valuable information about your digital capabilities, enabling us to offer course suggestions that may be of interest to you and personalized support based on your digital needs!
This course is designed for job seekers looking for new employment opportunities. On top of helping you build upon your job application, resumé, and cover page writing skills, this short course will discuss the nine employment Skills for Success, review job-searching strategies, introduce different types of interview questions, and more! Join us to learn some tips and creative ideas to help you successfully land your next job with confidence.
Have you ever wished you could visit new places all over the world within minutes, feel the excitement of a rollercoaster from the comfort of your chair, or bring the past to life through different historical adventures? If so, then you may be interested in learning more about Virtual Reality and this new dimension of learning. In today's technical world, virtual reality is becoming a more common tool and is transforming education, jobs, training, cultural experiences, and more! In this course, we will discuss what virtual reality is, how it works, how it is being used, and what you need to jump into this exciting, virtual world.
Have you found the perfect job and now you need to submit your resume to be considered for the position? Or, do you just need to update your resume and cover letter? Join us for this 2-part class that will highlight the steps to building the perfect resume and prepare you for what to expect when you get that call for an interview.
A1 - Read Continuous Text A2 - Interpret Documents A3 -Extract info from films, broadcasts and presentations
A1.1 - A1.2 A2.1 - A2.2 A3
B1 - Interact with others B2- Write Continuous Text
B1.1 B2.1
English and French available files below.
It has been 16 years since the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and 8 years since the publication of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action (CA). Join us as we delve into the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and the progress in achieving their stands. We will look at the Calls to Action that are in progress, stalled, not started, and complete. Please note some content may be disturbing.
This is a live 2-session course.
A1- Read Continuous Text
A2 - Interpret Documents
A1.1 - A1.2
A2.1
B1 - Interact with others
B1.1 - B1.2
Mental wellness is essential for leading a happy life, whether at home or in the workplace. This course is designed to provide insights into Workplace Wellness. We'll explore the signs and symptoms of stress and ways to reduce stress levels in our daily lives. You'll also learn self-care techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine. In the second part of this course, we'll discuss Worker's Rights in Ontario and use the teachings of the Medicine Wheel to help achieve balance in our lives.
A1 - Read Continuous Text A2 - Interpret Documents
A1.1 - A1.2 A2.1
B1.1 - B1.2 B2.1
In this two-part course, we will learn how to create a personal budget (income, expenses, savings) and talk about ways to take control of your money and make the budget work for you. We will also learn about credit and how to work towards building a good credit rating. Also, we will learn about staying safe online including identity theft.
A3 - Extract info from films, broadcasts and presentations
A3
This is the first of seven resources in the “Communications Support” series. It explains to students what it means to read effectively and guides them through 5-step process for effective reading. Consideration of both print and screen reading is included.