The Fall 2010 FOCUS Continuing Education calendar will be distributed in area newspapers beginning August 5th. The calendar details Belleville and Bancroft on-campus and distance education program and course offerings as well as classes offered in Brighton, Picton, Stirling, Trent Hills – Campbellford, Trenton, and Moira Secondary School. Over 900 courses and programs are available. The full listing will be available on-line at loyalistfocus.com on August 4th. Many on-line programs have monthly intakes and most on-campus classes start the week of September 13th.
Exciting courses in this Fall’s calendar include: Painting Miniature Figurines, Dumplings Galore, Basic Massage Techniques, Dramatic Screenwriting, Italian for Travellers, Improv Theatre, and The Internet. The PowerPoint Professional Series has been adapted from corporate training programs enabling participants to focus on one particular area or attain advanced proficiency by completing the series. Improve your stamina, strength and balance with aerobic, ball, core and balance, weights and toning exercises in Fitness Circuit Camp in Bancroft. A wide range of certificate and diploma programs is available, which includes fields such as Office Administration, Social Service Worker, Graphic Design and Geriatric Studies. The Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship certificate and diploma programs are delivered on-line. Developmental Services Worker Apprenticeship certificate is available by correspondence.
“Learners have the choice of taking on-campus classes or those offered in our local communities,” said Trudie Lake, Manager of Continuing Education. “For those who need the flexibility that distance education offers, they can join 64,000 students who take OntarioLearn courses every year across the province. Our goal is to provide accessible learning that is relevant, interesting and diverse. They can also take advantage of studying part-time while working toward a career-oriented certificate or diploma.”
To speak with College representatives about the Continuing Education Fall 2010 semester, contact Loyalist by phone at (613) 969-1913, ext. 2260, e-mail coned@loyalistc.on.ca or visit loyalistfocus.com.
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Media Contact: Marilyn Warren, Communications, Loyalist College (613) 969-1913, ext. 2332, e-mail: mwarren@loyalistc.on.ca or Trudie Lake, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2408, e-mail: tlake@loyalistc.on.ca or Bancroft Campus – Maureen Kelly, (613) 332-1743, e-mail: mkelly@loyalistc.on.ca