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Look… people make mistakes… and here’s a TIP for FREE… So do you!

21 December 2021
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The people in your life aren’t mind readers. For the most part, they dont intend to hurt you. 

If they’re doing something that’s hurtful or bothers you– they probably don’t know. And they won’t until you say something about it.

So before you go and give them the cold shoulder, or act passive aggressive (yes, I’m talking to you 😉)- have a conversation.

The only thing you owe other people is the truth. When you don’t tell people what’s bothering you, YOU are treating people with disrespect.

Whoever it is that you’re upset with, they probably don’t know. You will feel better the moment you talk about it. Once they know the truth, they’ll have a chance to do better too. 

We love this Mel Robbins… Tis the season to be Perfectly Imperfect.

From your Team @ the Princeton Skills Centre, Merry Christmas!

What Actually Matters…

17 December 2021
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Natural Disasters have a way of teaching THIS… 

Emotional skills aren’t soft. They are essential.

Our emotions are the essence of what makes us human. They are at the heart of mental health, wellbeing, culture, engagement, innovation, customer experience – everything that matters to healthy organizations.

For too long, learnable, actionable emotional agility capacities like authenticity, empathy, emotional regulation, and values-aligned responding (rather than in-the-moment reacting) have been pushed to the sidelines and considered “soft skills.”
  
The historical roots of this dismissal of emotions include:
1. Unproductive gendering, whereby emotions have been considered “feminine” as a counter to more “masculine” qualities like logic and strategy (a phenomenon dating to at least the early 1800s)
2. The Industrial Revolution, which sought to mechanize and predict output—criteria which disregarded emotions.

This view of emotions as peripheral and intangible has come at an enormous cost to organizations and their people. It has perpetuated a dehumanized view of people as “resources.” It’s undermined the effectiveness of change strategies which depend on understanding human emotion. It’s resulted in the sheltering of poor leaders because they “deliver results” regardless of their impact on culture and psychological safety. It’s led to a failure to recognize that employee wellbeing, which includes addressing stress and burnout, is integral to overall organizational success.

Emotional capacities fuel engagement, culture, wellbeing, resilience, innovation, change strategies, customer experience, and effective leadership—everything that matters to organizations.

In 2022, prompted by the critical lessons learned from the COVID pandemic and the growing use of automation, organizations will prioritize emotional agility skills within their strategic plans and core competencies. Emotional skills aren’t soft; they are essential, learnable, practical human skills that are at the core of healthy organizations.

Can we stop calling them “soft skills” already?

Read more #BigIdeas2022 here: https://lnkd.in/eVzmDTed

Scott Olster

BC Flood Resources

2 December 2021
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The Princeton & District Community Skills Centre is grateful we can be of service to our community.  We are hosting the Red Cross and want to offer Office Services with compliments for Evacuees.  We have seen many resources in various places and thought it may be hepful to have all resources in a singular location.  Below we have a list of resources that may have some value for you, family members or your community neighbours. 
 
 
GREAT RESOURCES IN ONE PLACE:
LIVE Document: BC Flood Resources in the LINK BELOW:
 
BC GOVERNMENT:
Emergency Management BC looking to expand use of Alert Ready warning system | CFNR Network
 
If you have suffered property damage during the flooding that is not covered by insurance, you may be eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance.
This program is available to:
◾ Homeowners and tenants (must be your principle residence; recreational property is not eligible)
◾ Small business owners (must be the source of the majority of your income)
◾ Charitable organizations
◾ Farm owners
Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80 percent of the amount of total eligible damage less $1,000, to a maximum of $300,000.
 
For more information and to apply:
 
Evacuee Registration & Assistance: 1-800-585-9559
 
RED CROSS:
Canadian Red Cross - South Okanagan Similkameen
At this point, the first step to access this financial assistance is to register with the Canadian Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582 or filling in the ONLINE APPLICATION HERE:  CLICK THIS LINK
Red Cross will be opened up in Princeton at our office @ 206 Vermilion:  The Princeton & District Community Skills Centre-
 
 
 
 
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS & CRISIS SERVICES:
 
Local Resources & Support | Crisis Services Canada
 
Kyle Williams, a professional therapist formerly from Princeton, is offering no cost telehealth counseling to anyone affected by the flooding. For more information and contact details, please visit her website at www.kyleleewilliams.com
 

Could you qualify for FREE home energy upgrades?

29 October 2021
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Attention all Princeton & Area Residents!!! 

Discover how income-qualified customers may be eligible for a free home energy assessment and upgrades to help them save energy and make their homes more comfortable.

FREE upgrades may include: water-efficient products, advanced draftproofing, insulation, a natural gas furnace and an ENERGY STAR® fridge.

If you or someone you know is interested to learn more, please come into

The Princeton & District Skills Centre To Pick Up Your Application!

(We can even help you fill it out!)

206 Vermilion Ave | Princeton BC

250-295-4051  |  reception@princetoncsc.com

 

https://youtu.be/6AN_2RCalow

FREE Training~~~Digital Marketing Professional!!

8 October 2021
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Great news! We have a FREE Digital Marketing Professional Program to share with you Princeton & Area!

ONLY 40 Spots… starts soon… Completely REMOTE… take a read!

EXCEL Career College is Offering AN Incredible Opportunity!!

Please see the attached program outline and have people fill out the link below. The start date is October 25th 2021, with classes running for 20 weeks which includes a 2 week practicum. I currently do not have the hours but I will be sending out the schedule as soon as I have it.

Examples of some job and role descriptions for digital marketing

  • Analytics Manager.
  • CRM and Email marketing Manager.
  • Digital Agency Account Manager and Sales Director.
  • Digital Marketing Manager and Web Manager.
  • Ecommerce Manager.
  • PPC Search Manager.
  • Search Manager / SEO Manager.

We only have space for 40 students. Since this is all taught online using our virtual platform Zoom, anyone can apply so please share this email with coworkers, friends and family! Any questions please let Teresa @ EXCEL CAREER COLLEGE know.

Below is the PDF Flyer on the Program:

Digital Marketing Professional Outline (2)

This is the link where applicants are to apply:    https://forms.gle/Urjdsco8rB3ySb2j6

Teresa Matesanz/ Executive Client Relations
teresam@excelcareercollege.com
Excel Career College

250.334.2452/250.334.1014

The Princeton Skills Centre Commemorating The Inaugural National Truth & Reconciliation Day

29 September 2021
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Our offices will be closed  Thursday, September 30th   

We will use this day to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, whether it be on quiet reflection or participation in a community event.

If you were interested in also taking the time to learn about what you can do to help work towards reconciliACTion for Indigenous peoples in Canada, you could consider:

  • Knowledge Keeper sessions are  online for you to view at your convenience 👀  Check them out on our Youtube channel 👉 https://bit.ly/3uiuiBK
To find out more, please visit the National Truth and Reconciliation Website @ https://nctr.ca
 

@ The Skills Centre we are Celebrating Skills… Everyday!

23 September 2021
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Skills for Success Day

Skills for Success Day is September 23, 2021.

Skills for Success Day (formerly Essential Skills Day) is an annual initiative taking place each September to raise awareness about the key skills needed to succeed in learning, work and life. These skills, as identified by the Government of Canada (reading, writing, numeracy, digital, problem solving, communication, collaboration, adaptability, creativity and innovation), are the foundation for learning all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to change.

 

Workplace Literacy in Canada

 
  • Canadian employers spent, on average, $889 per employee on learning and development in 2016–17, an increase of $89 per employee since 2014-15. The average number of hours of learning per employee per year is also on the rise, increasing from 25 hours in 2010 to 32 hours in 2016–17 Learning Cultures Lead the Way: Learning and Development Outlook—14th Edition, Conference Board of Canada, 2018).

 

  • Investment in workplace literacy also leads to cost savings from reduced errors and waste (UPSKILL Health – Technical Report on worker and business outcomes: Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, 2016).

 

  • Workers who participated in essential skills training were nearly 25% more likely to report a reduction in their work-related stress levels than those who had not received this type of training (UPSKILL Health – Technical Report on worker and business outcomes: Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, 2016).

To harness even more resources you can go to ABC  Life Literacy Canada by clicking here:

Click on the image to go to the site!

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