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Advice from CALM Class - Dec 17, 2024

How To Do Well at School 
  • Work hard and pay attention 
  • Find confidence in your work 
  • Even if you get a bad mark, it does not matter - it is not the end of the world 
  • Take a break when you need it 
  • Don't overwork yourself 
  • Have Fun 
How to Make the School a Better Place 
  • Encourage each others 
  • Don't give up on the people who are trying to help you - give them a second and third chance 
  • Listen - hear other people's story and give people opportunity to state things for themselves 
  • Don't be stubborn 
  • Be open to other people 
  • Install a Tim Hortons 
Career Advice 
  • Get a job you will like or want to do - something to look forward to each morning rather than dread 
  • Accept that you will always make mistakes in every job - learn from those mistakes, don't run from possible mistakes 
  • Get a job you know you will stick to 
  • Keep Up - don't let tasks pile up and get overwhelming 
  • Find occupations you feel you can do well in 
How to Make the World a Better Place 
  • ​Be nice to people 
  • Travel the world and talk about God - especially in areas that are having a hard time 
  • Listen to people about their story and try to understand their point of view 

Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant 

Dr Tyler Johnson, Dental Hygienist Jacaui Nelsen and Dental Assistant Candace Carter offered up ideas and experiences for students interested in Dentistry. 
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Early Childhood Education 

Introducing Tina Wolf, Director of KidZone in Taber 
Tina graduated from our TMS program and has gone on to earn her Level 1, 2 and 3 certification in ECE or Early Childhood Education. 
Work You Can Love 
Tina's work day is busy, but also fun and she not only enjoys the children she cares for but the staff she works with as well.  This is not to suggest her day is all fun and games, and we developed an understanding of how the trained ECE workers educate and guide children at a key time in their development. 
Creative and Subsidized Training 
Staff at KidZone have found great training opportunities including either in person training at Lethbridge Poly or online training at Portage College.  Additionally, the Government of Alberta funds a free online course that will qualify an Alberta resident,  16 years of age or older as a Level 1 ECE worker.   This course and information about certification can be found here. 
Enhanced Wages 
While reduced costs for training are attractive so are the wage subsidies running from $2.64 (level 1),  $5.05 (level 2)  to 8.62 per hour for Level 3 certified workers. 
Opportunity 
​Tina mentioned there is growing demand for certified workers in Daycares but also in Day Homes, where a parent can run an ECE program in their own home. 

Tina emailed me a copy of her presentation and it is attached below. 

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