Education

On October 31, 2012, the Joint Learning Program (JLP) reached 2,000 workshops delivered. This represents over 40,000 participants from over 50 organizations, around 4,000 organizers, and 4,000 opportunities of facilitation.

Everyone’s got an opinion, and we want to hear it. PSAC Prairies members are invited to share their thoughts regarding the 2013-2015 PSAC Prairie Region Education Plan at planning meetings throughout the Prairies this November and December.

The Prairie Region Council Education Committee has begun the process of developing the 2013 - 2015 Prairies Regional Education plan. We are gathering ideas and input from members across the region in a variety of ways:Membership Survey - open to all PSAC Prairies members. The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and each completed survey will be entered into a draw for a GREAT PRIZE (two prizes awarded in each province). The survey closes November 30 and the draw for prizes will take place December 12.

The PSAC is pleased to offer a new advanced course for Union representatives:Advanced Duty to Accommodate: Accommodating Members with DisabilitiesDecember 7-9, 2012Location: Saskatoon, SaskatchewanNote: This course is open to all union representatives across the Prairie Region, regardless of location, with the applicable training identified below.Course hours (approximately):     

RO Contact: Oneil Carlier

RO Contact: Carm Chan

Issues facing Indigenous peoples, past and present, were the focus of a 4-½ day course held in Winnipeg on September 26-30.

 This Assembly will provide:

A light supper will be provided for courses that start on Friday evening.  Courses are held in our boardroom (down hallway on right side from elevators).