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Nov2009

Sector Learning Solutions Inc.

Building human capability to produce positive change in organizations and the world

New Website at www.sectorlearning.com
 
Hi Gerry, 

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It takes courage to let go of the familiar and embrace the new.
 
Sector has been working hard to preserve order amid the flurry of changes we've implemented this year, inlcuding new course offerings, facility renovations and a new website.
 
Read more at Gerry's Blog
Connect to Sector
 
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Social Media Workshops 

In these half day workshop you will receive a combination of instruction, from the training experts of Sector Learning Solutions, and consulting specific to your use of Social Media, led by the experts at Ideazone.
 
Twitter- Fri. Nov. 13
Learn the philosophy and language of Twitter then set up an account, built a Twitter community and start tweeting. Class discussions will include who uses Twitter, management tool options, how to find and follow other micro-bloggers, the power of re-tweeting and how to measure your return on time invested.
 
LinkedIn
- Fri. Nov. 20
Create a profile for your company and a resume for yourself, add events, access on-line resumes and company research, and participate in discussion forums and introduction services. Class discussions will include the importance of introductions and recommendations and ways to distinguish yourself as an expert in your field.
 
WordPress Blogging
- Fri. Nov. 27
Register a blog with WordPress.com then learn the details of posting, tags, keywords, RSS feeds, widgets, and Search Engine Optimization. Class discussions will include what blogging is, and what it isn't and the advantages of commenting and guest posting on other blogs.

Click here for more info...
Save $100
Last Minute Registration Discount  

Register for any open registration course occuring between November 10th to November 13th and receive $100 off.
 

Nov. 18/19: SharePoint (WSS) Admin. Level 2
 
Nov. 18/19: Adobe Illustrator CS3
 
Call Jason direct to book:  250 727 2266
WTI Program 
 
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development has established the Workplace Training for Innovation program, which is designed for businesses under 50 employees to receive funding for innovation and technology training.

Sector can help you apply for funding for the following courses:
Click here for to see if you qualify and to download the "apply for funding" forms.
 
Instructor's Tip  
 
Vista's Snipping Tool.

Vista's Snipping Tool is available to anyone running a premium version of Vista. It's used to capture a variety of screen shots and is located in the Accessories folder.
 
 The four styles of screen shot available in the drop down box beside the new button are:
 
 1. Full-screen snips:
-Capture entire screen including parts you need to scroll down to view.
-Leaves five inches of white space around the image.
 
2. Window snips:  
-Only capture content inside selected window. 
 
3. Rectangular snips:
-Guarantee 90 degree angles and straight lines. 
-After clicking the starting point, hold down the left button and drag to form any size of square or rectangle.  
 
4. Free-form snips:
-Harder to control.
-Turns cursor into a pen which allows you to draw free hand. 

REMEMBER:
Press the cancel button to turn the snipping fuction off.

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-This tip was brought you by Sector's Chris Motherwell.

About Sector Learning Solutions

Founded in Victoria in 1983, Sector Learning Solutions provides turn-key programs for your organization's learning needs - regardless of your industry or the type of learning required. Each component of our learning solution - Development, Delivery and Management -is backed by Sector's comprehensive Learning Guarantee.

Sector Learning Solutions is qualified as a preferred vendor for the BC Public Sector under the Corporate Supply Arrangement CSA#000333 and in 2008 was a finalist for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. 
 
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Last modified at 1/8/2010 11:37 AM  by Jason Scriven