Dates to remember September 13-23 Fall Welcome NightsSeptember 25 Hamilton Ticats Game September 27-30 Kick off to Walk Smart

October 11 Thanksgiving - College Closed October 22 Continuing Education ConvocationOctober 25-28 Student Appreciation Week

November 23 Winter Registration Begins

December 4 Photos with Santa

MCACES Services & Programs

• Referral to College programs & services• Employment Advisement• Academic Advisement & Counselling• Study skills & strategies for success • Peer Tutoring• Resource Centre • Bursaries - information & applications• Orientation weeks and special events• Computer, fax and print services• Walk Smart • Campus Student Employment Program• MCACES Community Awards• “Getting Started” web guide • * New * Credit Counselling• * New* Legal Counselling• * New* Food Bank

Extended service hours available in person & online.

MCACES Resource CentreFennell Campus, Room F114-F116905-575-2176

Email usmcaces@mohawkcollege.ca

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NewsclipsFall 2010Continuing Education Students’ Newsletter

Visit us online http://mcaces.mohawkcollege.ca

MCACES Celebrates Lifelong Learning WeekSeptember 19 – 25A week of free learning events offered to people of all ages throughout Hamilton and surrounding area!

MCACES is proud to offer these free events:

MCACES Resource Centre Open HouseInformation on Continuing Education courses, College information & MCACES programs and services all supporting lifelong learning. September 20 & 21, 5:00–8:00 pm

Social Networking SessionJoin us for practical information on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. September 22nd, 5:30–7:30 pm

MCACES Community Awards LuncheonCelebrating Continuing Education Graduate contributions in our Community. September 23, 12:00 noon–1:00 pm

To register, visit us online or call 905-575-2176.For details on the events across the city visit: http://www.abea.on.ca/llw/

Continuing Education students at Mohawk College have access to the following services:

Résumé, Cover Letter & Portfolio Critiquing:Have your résumé proofread by a Certified Résumé Strategist, or, learn to create effective job search documents including résumés, cover letters and portfolios.

Interview Preparation:Practice your job interviewing skills in a casual or formalized setting.

Specialized Employment Workshops:Each semester, the MCACES Resource Centre offers Employment Workshops developed with the adult learners in mind. Attend these workshops and increase your employability!

Employment Advisement can be accessed online or in person during daytime or evening hours.

Choose a method that best suits your schedule and learning style!

For more information, visitwww.mcaces.ca/employment

Free Employment Advisement Workshops:

Résumé Writing for Beginners 5:30pm-7:30pm October 13If you can’t remember when you last created a résumé, consider attending this refresher workshop. In this session we will look at basic resume styles and sections to ensure your résumé stands out.

Advanced Résumé Writing 5:30pm-7:30pm October 14If you already have a résumé but would like to further target your information, attend this session. Learn how to do a critical review of any job posting to ensure a strategic résumé. Job Search Boot Camp 6:00pm-9:00pm November 23 & 24 Learn all you need to know about effective job search by participating in our accelerated job search program. In session one, we will explore self-assessment, and how one’s knowledge, skills and abilities can improve job search documents. Session two will be a continuation, building on skills to develop a strong interview presence and professional portfolio.

Please Note: All sessions will be held at the MCACES Resource Centre, Room F114, Fennell Campus.

November 2 & 3, 2010 5:00pm-8:30pm MCACES Resource Centre

This FREE event is a showcase of all the Employment Advisement Resources available to Continuing Education students.

EXPO HIGHLIGHTS:

Résumé CritiquingSeminars & TutorialsCurrent Job Market Information Job Search Resources

Employment Advisement Services

EXPO HIGHLIGHTS:

Résumé CritiquingSeminars & TutorialsCurrent Job Market Information Job Search Resources

Congratulations to each of these instructors!MCACES and your students appreciate the extra work that you do in making their education the best experience possible.

From left to right:

Cathy Oliverio (left), Creative & Applied Arts

Edmund Lee, Health Sciences

Peggy Daniels, Business

Sonja Christopherson, Human Services

Each year, the Mohawk College Association of Continuing Education Students (MCACES) presents Instructor Appreciation Awards to Continuing Education Instructors that “go beyond the call of duty.”

Do you and your classmates look forward to attending your class because you are motivated to learn from a knowledgeable instructor? Celebrate your instructor’s excellence by nominating him/her for an award! Fill out a nomination form online or pick one up from the MCACES Resource Centre.

MCACES Celebrates Instructors Excellence10th Annual Instructor Appreciation Awards

Amanda Tallon - PresidentAntony Godwin - VP AcademicKathleen Cantwell - VP ProgrammingCarmine DeLuca - VP Finances

Zee Qassim - Recording SecretaryGiovanna Labbe - DirectorSabrina Lagiglia - Director Trent Jarvis - Director

2010-2011 Board of DirectorsIntegrity * Diversity * Accountability * Advocacy

Don’t be shy about visiting us at the MCACES Resource Centre in room F114 (Fennell Campus), or visiting us online at mcaces.mohawkcollege.ca for more detailed information.

Good luck with your semester! Amanda Tallon, MCACES President

Karen Logan - Past PresidentDon Burroughs - SpeakerKaren Lavell - Resource

Welcome! All registered Continuing Education students are members of the Mohawk College Association of Continuing Education Students (MCACES).

Our association exists to ensure your journey as a continuing education student is an enriching one.

Our helpful and talented staff is always willing to assist you in accessing all the wonderful services and programs we offer.

College Services:Counselling & Disability Services 905-575-2211Library Resource Centres 905-575-2077Math Learning Centre 905-575-2357Prior Learning Assessment 905-575-2395Communication Centre 905-575-1212 ext.3739Financial Aid 905-575-2133Health Services 905-575-2084Aboriginal Support 905-575-1212 ext.6082Fitness Centre 905-385-3200 ext.5014Internationally Trained Advising Service 905-575-1212 ext.4524Please remember you may need to show your student card/registration receipt. Most services are available at each Campus.

Getting Started...This is your first stop for information about MCACES and College services for Continuing Education and Distance Education students.

New and Used BooksCampus BookstoresHere you will find required texts and courseware for Continuing and Distance Education courses. Textbooks are available for IAHS students in the McMaster Health Sciences Centre, Room 1G.

Fennell Campus: 905-575-2070Web: mohawk.bookware3000.caIAHS: titles.mcmaster.ca

USED Book Sale - September 11th - 22ndAt the start of each semester, students can buy and sell used books.

Drop off only: 9:00-11:30amOpen for purchase: 12:30pm-3:30pm/5:00pm-6:30pm

For more information call 905-575-2393.

http://mcaces.mohawkcollege.ca

Classroom LocationsRoom numbers for courses at all campuses are available online at ce.mohawkcollege.ca after 3pm on the day the course begins. Classroom locations are also posted at the main campus entrances.

Counselling CornerOctober 5 Preparing for Tests Workshop13 Resume Writing for Begineers 14 Advanced Resume Writing

November 2-3 Job Search Expo10 Kids and Cash Seminar24 Job Search Boot Camp - Session 125 Job Search Boot Camp - Session 219 Road Map to Good Credit Seminar

For more information visit us online. To register call 905-575-2176.

Parking Information Fennell, Brantford & STARRTThe college has moved to hassle-free parkingfor Continuing Education students. If you’reattending evening courses, you will automatically receive a parking pass.

IAHS (Institute for Applied Health Sciences)Purchase permits at the E.T. Clarke Centre, Room 102. Student I.D. required. Call 905-525-9140 ext.24232.

Legal & Debt CounsellingNew for Fall 2010, MCACES is offering free professional legal and debt counselling for its members. Appointments are available by contacting Sandi at 905 575-2176.

Appointments are limited. Visit our website for more details on these new services.

Walk Smart - Fennell CampusAttendants are available to walk you to your car, bus stop or home in the surrounding community. Walks are available Monday - Thursday, 6:30pm-10:30pm. Contact us to arrange a walk: 905-575-2263