2003 WAGE SURVEY Deadline Extended!

Many of you have called to say you need more time to properly complete the survey. So, have extended the deadline a few weeks. For every 30 completed surveys* received, we will draw for a great prize!!! A 1 in 30 chance to win! Get your survey in now. Don't miss out! *One ballot per organization who has submitted a completed wage survey. You can find the online survey at http://onestep.ecn.cz/survey/start/ Don't wait for the rush! Submit your wage survey today! Downloadable version also available.

Member News

South West Regional Meeting

South West Region meeting, October 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Location to be announced. An agenda will be circulated in advance of the meeting.

Opportunities 2003 Conference Registration Open

Ontario's 5th Annual Career Development Conference Hamilton Convention Centre, November 24 – 26, 2003. Workshop, accommodation and registration information now available. Check the site for more specific details.

ONESTEP Wage Survey of the CBT sector: DEADLINE EXTENDED

SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED AND SURVEY AND BE ENTERED IN A DRAW FOR GREAT PRIZES!

For every 30 completed surveys* received, we will draw for a great prize!!!

A 1 in 30 chance to win! Get your survey in now. Don't miss out!

*One ballot per organization who has submitted a completed wage survey.

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News/Alerts

YMCA 2003 Peace Medallion Nomination

On behalf of YMCA of Greater Toronto, we would like to invite you to participate in this worthwhile process of nominating an individual in your organization or in your community, who has distinguished himself or herself through the extraordinary commitments and efforts in building and preserving peace in their community.

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Attention: Toronto Hotel and Restaurant Employees

Were you laid off or faced with reduced hours since March 14, 2003? The Molson Hospitality Employees Relief Fund may be able to help you.

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Events

Workplace Education and Learning Symposium: The Power of Performance (Toronto)

Early Bird Registration - Don't Miss Out! There is still time to take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $850 for registrations received before October 15th.

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Skills Work for Women Networking Dinner (Toronto)

Skills Canada – Ontario and the Toronto Training Board are pleased to invite you to the 2003 “Skills Work for Women” Networking Dinner in Scarborough.

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Keeping Your Soul Alive: Personal, Professional and Spiritual Renewal (Toronto)

The purpose of this symposium is to recharge your personal and professional batteries, and put fun and meaning back into work.

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Engaging the Hard to Reach Client (Toronto)

Helping professionals are increasingly facing clients who are affected by family violence, substance abuse, physical and mental illness and other problems which can lead to denial and resistance to services. This workshop presents a model of successful practice with professional skills illustrated by examples and case studies.

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"Communications for Today's Workplace" (Kingston)

Want to build more confidence when you speak to employers?

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19th Annual Education Conference-Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (Toronto)

The theme of the conference is Empowering Self. It will consist of various workshops such as "Cultivating Strategies to Inspire and Empower First Nations Student Counsellor's Working in Ontario Colleges & Universities" and "Grounding Counselling in the Visualization of Traditional Teachings".

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Recognizing Learning: Building Capacity in a Knowledge Economy (Winnipeg)

The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment is hosting the Fifth International Forum on Prior Learning Assessment and Qualification Recognition. This forum will be a discussion on better recognition and assessment systems in the work place, by education and training providers and by licensing bodies.

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Online Resources

The Resource Library is an online searchable database of information about community-based employment and training across Ontario and beyond. Visit the ONESTEP Resource Library: www.onestep.on.ca/resource/intro.cfm Below are some recent additions:

Core Governing Policies

This is a list of the five core policy areas and policy sub-headings that ought to be addressed by the board of directors of voluntary or non-profit incorporated organizations.

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Basic Guide to Non-Profit Financial Management

Financial management is one of the most important practices in management. This resource will help non-profit managers understand basic practices in financial management, and build the basic systems and practices needed in a healthy business.

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Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

Great resource that provides key information designed to help manage your nonprofit organization efficiently and effectively. Find articles, standards of practice, resources, glossaries and much more.

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