Upcoming Important Dates Monday, December 4, 2017 Last day of Session 2 and Exam Day Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Counselling Day and Registration for Session 3 Wednesday, December 6, 2017 First Day of Session 3

Join us to get more comfortable with technology and to improve your skills in: Using computers Saving content to USB Drive Navigating the internet Sending and receiving emails Creating documents and spreadsheets Searching and applying for employment. Sessions are running now and will restart in January 2018! Wednesdays, 1 to 4pm - for 13 sessions Each session has a flexible end time, with 1.5 hours of instruction and 1.5 hours of practice/questions. Contact YWCA Bracebridge at 705-645-9827 This workshop series is provided by the Literacy Basic Skills Program at Bracebridge Alternate Education and Training Centre. As an Employment Ontario program we [...]

November 20 – 24, 2017 is Week of Kindness in Trillium Lakelands District School Board. Its purpose is to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment. During Week of Kindness, TLDSB students, school staff, and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effect on student learning and well-being. Students from Mrs. Simpson’s Personal Life Management Class took the time to make an impact in their school communities with these activities: Making a Kindness & Gratitude board: the HIP4O class selected meaningful images to portray kindness and gratitude in life, created tickets with these and distributed to students to recognize “Acts [...]

Getting the word out about your new business venture! Advertising can be expensive. This workshop series is a do it yourself solution to getting the word out about your new business. Use your network, build your network and work your network to build your business. Four sessions on Mondays from 1 to 4pm November 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 Muskoka Small Business Centre, 158 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge Registration required: • call 705-646-9021 or register at the Muskoka Small Business office You will: • learn in a small group setting • find out what social media consists of • discover the benefits [...]

Build better digital skills. Improve your confidence. Do you have a love/hate relationship with technology? Do you need to improve your skills to get a job or become more independent? Are you 19 years or older? We can help! Join us for five FREE sessions to: Learn in a small group setting Explore the word of digital technology Practice through hands-on activities Develop and improve your skills Set goals Have lots of fun! Fridays on November 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15 1:30pm to 4pm MacTier Public Library 12 Muskoka Road, MacTier, ON Register before November 17, 2017 at the [...]

On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 communities across Ontario will DRESS PURPLE to break the silence and show their commitment to children’s rights to safety and well-being. On Dress Purple Day we acknowledge that it takes a village to keep kids safe. Everybody in the community plays a role in supporting children’s rights. In 2017, Children’s Aid Societies will be working collaboratively during Child Abuse Prevention Month and Dress Purple Day with Boards of Education, a key partner in supporting the safety and well-being of children and youth.

Thursday, October 19, 2017 Last day of Session 1 and Exam Day Friday, October 20, 2017 Counselling Day and Registration for Session 2 Monday, October 23, 2017 First Day of Session 2

AETC is proudly supporting The Terry Fox Foundation in its ongoing work to fund innovative and progressive cancer research programs. Let’s show our school spirit by going the extra mile for Terry Fox. Online donating is simple. Click to support the Lindsay AETC or the Gravenhurst AETC to make your donation. AETC is thankful for your kindness as it will impact the lives of so many people living with cancer.

Register now for Session 1 Courses running Sept 6th to Oct 19th. Courses are six weeks in length and run Monday to Friday, mornings only. We would love to hear from you! Please call your local AETC or click on the links below for further information: Bracebridge AETC:  705.645.2646 Fenelon AETC:  705.887.3083 Gravenhurst AETC:  705.687.5422 Haliburton AETC:  705.457.3745 Huntsville AETC:  705.789.4764 Lindsay AETC:  705.324.5280