by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Personal Skills
Who doesn’t love the vibrant colours of autumn? It’s fascinating to watch how nature transforms to prepare for and adapt to the changing seasons. With the changing of the leaves and the small dips in temperature comes the pitter-patter of little feet and...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Sep 1, 2021 | COVID-19 Updates, Uncategorised
The Peel Adult Learning Centre will be moving to in-person program delivery starting September 7 at both of our locations. Please note that only double-vaccinated individuals will be accepted for in-person learning and assessments. All others will be placed in...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, Employability Skills
It’s a given that one of the biggest bonuses of working in customer service is that you get to work with people everyday. But are there any other benefits? We’ve listed 5 of our favourites here: 1. Learn how to communicate really well. Working in a...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog, Employability Skills
If you’ve been feeling stuck in your job, perhaps you’ve been thinking about your ideal career and what that looks like. Have you ever stopped to figure out what you want to get out of your future career? The answer usually isn’t just “an income.” We all have dreams...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
It’s taken a little while, but it’s probably safe to say that a lot more people are used to the virtual environment now – for work, for school, or for fun! The blending of the home and work/classroom environments can make it challenging to conduct oneself...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | May 10, 2021 | Academic Skills, Blog, Uncategorised
Mindful writing is a powerful skill to practice for personal development. It doesn’t end there, though. By being consistent with your journaling, over time, the habit will help you become more productive and efficient with writing you need to accomplish in school or...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Apr 6, 2021 | Academic Skills, Blog, Uncategorised
Writing isn’t just a great skill to have for school or work. The practice of mindful writing, using writing prompts, can be personally powerful – they can help you to consider things you might not ever think about on your own. Writing is an effective process for...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, Student Stories
My name is Moji. Before PALC, I worked at the RBC ( Royal Bank of Canada). I was a customer service representative. I worked there for eight years and 6months. I was a dedicated worker, but I never moved positions. I trained and even did peer mentoring but was always...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Feb 3, 2021 | Academic Skills, Blog, Employability Skills, Virtual Learning
How can you stay motivated when learning moves online? In the classroom, you are physically present with an instructor to engage you in the subject and other adult learners to socialize with. When it’s just you, your room, your laptop, and a zoom call, sometimes you...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Jan 10, 2021 | Blog, Employability Skills
We know that last year was a challenge for a lot of people on many levels. The key to bringing in a new year with a brighter outlook lies in your goal setting strategy. Do you have one? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about getting a better job or going back to school? ...
