October 2019
In this month's newsletter:
  • Start a New Chapter!
  • Featured Courses
  • Brooks Campus
  • Conservatory of Music and Dance
  • Certificate Programs
  • Computer Courses
  • Corporate Training
  • Upcoming Events
  • Did You Know? 
  • Online Courses
  • Canada/Alberta Job Grant
Start a New Chapter!
"and all at once, summer collapsed into fall." - Oscar Wilde. Or maybe right into Winter... I was reading through my last few October newsletters and this is the third one in a row that I have mentioned snow, hopefully that doesn't mean that this is our new normal :(
 
October is a busy month for us. Our fall courses are in full swing and we are already planning for our Winter/Spring 2020 calendar! If you have any course ideas or would like to share your passion by teaching a course let us know by the end of the month.
 

Something new and exciting happening around the college:
MHC Rattlers STRIKE! Drumline
 
In partnership with the MHC Rattlers, the MHC Conservatory has established the MHC Rattlers STRIKE! Drumline. Directed by Cam Girling, the MHC Conservatory's Group Percussion instructor, the drumline was a huge hit at the MHC Ratters Men's and Women's Soccer home openers!
 
The MHC Rattlers STRIKE! Drumline is currently recruiting more drummers (no experience necessary). Please text 403.915.2264 for more information!


Featured Courses   
Medicine Hat Campus
 
Basic Welding (Starts Oct 15)
Become familiar with the most common welding jobs so that they can be done successfully and safely. Gain some independence and learn about basic maintenance you can perform yourself at home, on the farm, or on the job.

This series of 4 courses will help you learn to build positive relationships, turn negative situations into win-win, learn tools and techniques that allow you to effectively deal with negative or stressful situations, and assist you in learning how to communicate more successfully in any situation.
 
The legalization of cannabis has created a myriad of opportunities in the growing industry.  Medicine Hat College has partnered with Okanagan College to deliver training which provides the core skills required for entry-level employment in this growing industry.
 
Are you stuck in a job you don't really like but you feel financially, or for other security reasons, that you can't leave? In this 2 hour workshop, explore the possibilities of transitioning successfully into something you'd really like while maintaining your income and eventually replacing, and even exceeding it.
 
This is a two-day course facilitated by Alberta Safety & Environmental Services (AES) Ltd. Course covers Asbestos Overview, Health Effects of Exposure to Asbestos, Asbestos and Alberta OHS Legislation, Regulations and Codes and Asbestos Abatement Methods.
 
These courses will cover practical, and essential information to assist employers, supervisors and HSC/HS representatives in their roles on the joint work site health and safety committees.
 
January 20 - April 23, 2020
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00-10:00 pm plus 12 hours/week of online homework.

General Interest Courses
Spanish Fiesta (Starts Oct 7)
Immerse yourself in Hispanic culture and learn the basics of this language. This course is designed for everyone, whether you're going to a Spanish-speaking country, addicted to Spanish films or telenovela, or just interested in learning another language.
 
 Campfire Guitar (Starts Oct 16)
Learn how to strum and sing along to your favourite songs. This course will introduce beginning adult students to their first chords, singing while playing, and tuning their instrument, all in a fun and supportive environment.
 
Photography Fundamentals (Starts Oct 19)
Ages 14+. In this class you will further develop your photography skills. We will explore composition, subject matter and artist's intent. Learn the fundamentals of artist critiques.
 
We will learn to and be shooting low light scenes, night cityscapes, light painting and night portrait photography.
 
Want to create a modern piece of metal art? In this course, you will learn how to safely use various materials, tools, and techniques for basic welding to make an 8" and 12" dragonfly or butterfly. You will learn welding safety and the theories of welding including how to heat and bend metal for the body as well as attached washers for the wings.
 
Gain hands-on experience and the confidence to tackle home electrical projects! Learn how to change outdated light fixtures, switches and wall outlets.
 
Bienvenue en France! Come take a culinary tour of France! In this class, we will take an overview of culture, points of interest, history and of course the gastronomic aspect of four regions: Bretagne, Pays de la Loire, Auvergne et Languedoc Roussillon. In this course, you will make a main dish and a dessert specific to each of these regions. Put on your apron and start planning your next trip to France.
 
A Sweet Taste of France (Starts Nov 14)
In this dessert class, you will learn how to make desserts such as French macarons, the famous Tarte Tatin and the Parisian Apricot flan. You will also be able to learn about the area where these desserts originated and we will finish the class by tasting our creations. Please make sure to bring a container to bring home leftovers.

Brooks Campus

In this highly interactive program, learners receive enough theory to understand the basic effects of coaching on the mind and how this helps those being coached make sustainable changes.
 
This class is designed to introduce participants to the basics of small scale cannabis production.
 
Participants will be introduced to the Neurosequential Model of Education (Dr. Bruce Perry, Child Trauma Academy) to develop an understanding of the effects of stress and trauma on the developing brain.
 
These courses will cover practical, and essential information to assist employers, supervisors and HSC/HS representatives in their roles on the joint work site health and safety committees.
 

 

Conservatory of Music & Dance
There are so many exciting things happening at the Conservatory! For more information on any of these events call 403.529.3880

Still looking for something to register your child in this Fall? Did you know that we take ongoing registrations for our music lessons? 
We offer Private Studio Lessons in:
  • Piano
  • Strings
  • Percussion
  • Brass
  • Woodwind
  • Guitar
  • Vocal
 
To register for these lessons please consult with an instructor at the Conservatory. Instructor contact information is available on our website or by connecting to the Conservatory Office directly: 403.529.3880 or conservatory@mhc.ab.ca
 
Upcoming Conservatory courses:

 Join us for a fun and interactive workshop, providing you with the tools to achieve and maintain a healthy voice as you age. Sarona Mynhardt will lead you through a basic vocal technique system and introduce you to a five-day workout with exercises that are easy to follow. These exercises will help you work towards maintaining a rich and consistent tone throughout your range, access to both high and low notes, efficient breath management through phrases, the control and skill to sing any music you wish-and most of all, the confidence to sing and enjoy the sound of your own unique voice!
 
Learn how to strum and sing along to your favourite songs! Campfire Guitar Level 1 will introduce beginner students to their first chords, singing while playing, and tuning their instrument in a fun and supportive environment.
 
Here Comes Treble! is a fun, interactive music class for preschoolers with singing, musical games and crafts, creative movement, story time, and the opportunity to play a variety of instruments! For ages 2-4 years, parented.

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Certificate Programs
MHC Continuing Studies offers a variety of certificates (please click on the link for additional information):

Want your employer to pay for your training?
The Canada Alberta Job Grant will reimburse 2/3 of your direct training costs. All of the courses/certificates above are eligible for this grant.

The grant application can take up to 30 days to be approved.

Apply now to avoid disappointment!

For more information on the grant, please see the Canada-Alberta Job Grant article below.

 Computer Courses
 
Computer Certificates:
Click on the link below for more information on each certificate. To register visit our  computers & technology page. 


Upcoming Computer Courses:
This course is a great starting point if you are taking the Level 1A classes of the Office Suite or any of the certificate programs.

Excel Dashboards are an excellent tool for decision making and monitoring key business metrics. You will be introduced to the powerful features and elements that can be applied in an Excel Dashboard. 

Give your documents a professional appeal and deliver information in fast and exciting ways


Self Assessments:
Word and Excel 1A & 1B Self-Assessments.  Should you start at Level 1A or are you ready to jump right into Level 1B?  Take our On-Line Assessments and find out.
 
Corporate Training
 

WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXISTING COURSE OR ONE EXCLUSIVE  TO YOUR BUSINESS, WE WANT TO BE YOUR PARTNER IN LEARNING!

Your needs and goals, challenges and requirements, are specific to you. Training is not one size fits all!

All of our programs and courses can be customized to closely align with your organization's professional development needs. We work with you to develop and deliver effective training to meet your unique needs, goals, and budget.

Customized training is beneficial in that it is
* Learner focused
* Builds cohesive teams
* Practical and relevant
* Flexible
* Cost effective
Regardless of what type of training you require, we have the ability to deliver!

For more information visit our website or contact Wes at wpaterson@mhc.ab.ca  or at 403.504.2248.

      Upcoming Events               
MHC Career Expo
Wednesday, October 23
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Centennial Hall/B-Wing Hallway
*This event is open to the public
 
Hemp & Cannabis Opportunities Conference
Fri, 22 November 2019
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Medicine Hat College
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hemp-cannabis-opportunities-conference-medicine-hat-tickets-68626496699

 
 
Did You Know?
People who live on the equator or central area of the planet never experience fall.
 
According to seasonal patterns of relationships in Facebook profiles, fall is the time when more singles change their status to "In a Relationship" or "Engaged" than the yearly average. More breakups occur during the summertime.
 
When leaves change colour in the fall, they are actually becoming their true colour. In the summer, the chlorophyll (which is how the leaves receive nourishment from the sun) takes over and causes them to turn green and hide their colour.
 
Americans spend about $2.1 billion on Halloween candy. That's a lot of Reese's Pieces!

Online Courses 
If you would rather learn at your own pace, on your own schedule? We offer some great online options from our partners at ed2go, UgotClass and Experfy.

UgotClass
Stress isn't the enemy. It is our perceptions of stress that amp our anxiety and use up all our steam. Reducing stress is as easy as understanding what stress is, understanding what stress is to you, and using that knowledge to restructure your thoughts.

ed2go
Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet using HTML in this extensive, workshop. Learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. This course also covers critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies.

Experfy
Learn how to build AI agents capable of choosing the best course of action.
Learn and understand the foundational concepts and terms related to automated planning and decision-making. Build simple decision-making agents leveraging a suite of commonly used AI algorithms.



Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Canada-Alberta Job Grant released some exciting new changes!!

Changes to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant - means more incentives to train employees.

There are now more ways for Alberta businesses and workers to benefit from the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) training subsidy.
  • As always, get up to two-thirds of the cost of training covered for eligible current employees, up to $10,000 per trainee.
  • Up to 100% of training costs reimbursed when hiring and training eligible unemployed Albertans, up to $15,000 per trainee.
  • Sole proprietors can now apply to CAJG to train their employees.
  • Travel assistance will allow more businesses outside Edmonton and Calgary, to train their employees

Below are some interesting examples of how the Canada Alberta Job Grant can save your company some money. If you plan to take any courses (or combination of courses that total over 21 hour), your employer may be eligible for the Canada Alberta Job grant.
 

Example 1:
Management Skills for Supervisors
 
Regular price: $1,495 for one participant
Canada Alberta Job Grant pays: $996.67
You pay: $498.33
That's a 66% discount!  
Example 2:
Management Skills for Supervisors
 
Regular price: $4,485 for three participants
Canada Alberta Job Grant pays: $2,990
You pay: $1,495
That's 3 for the price of 1!

  
For more information visit the Canada-Alberta Job Grant website at: www.albertacanada.com/jobgrant or e-mail Wes.
     
Connecting Life & Learning

Call 403-529-3844 or click here to register today!