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? ...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Dec 24, 2020 | Blog, Employability Skills
So you’ve got some basic computer skills and have just learned how to create simple formulas in Excel, and you’re wondering…..”Do I need to continue to build my Excel skills to the next level?” To find the answer to this question, you only need to look around you to...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Looking for a job but lacking computer skills? “Almost 8 out of 10 middle-skills jobs require computer skills like using spreadsheets and word processors. Without computer skills, your job choices are much more limited.” – Burning Glass Technologies...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Oct 26, 2020 | Academic Skills, Employability Skills
Reading comprehension skills demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret and analyze written information. You need well developed reading skills for the GED test and college entrance tests, but they are very helpful in the workplace as well. They play a role in...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Peel Adult Learning Centre (PALC) is the recipient of an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant which will increase PALC’s proven ability to help Peel residents find sustainable employment. The Grow Grant helps chosen applicants enhance an already existing...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, Employability Skills
Have you ever been regularly stuck in traffic? Smelled something funky in your basement? Wondered why your baby was crying? Most people would agree that not a day goes by that you haven’t had a challenge to overcome or a fire to put out. Facing problems and...
by Peel Adult Learning Centre | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19 Updates, Virtual Learning
As we transition to partial in-class program delivery here at PALC, we have put in place several measures to ensure the health and safety of our staff and our learners: Carefully planned, socially-distanced classroom set-up.Individualized timetables to allow for...
