Explore Reading Week Events, offered by Learner Success Services. These online events are designed to help get you back on track for personal and academic success. Please note: Credit classes do not meet during Reading Week. Exceptions: classes in Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs.
Date | Time | Event Title | About the Event |
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Feb 22 | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
First Responders to Sexual Assault and Abuse 2 day workshop
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This training is beneficial to both students and employees at Bow Valley College to learn how to identify and respond to people impacted by sexual violence. Bow Valley College community members will increase their skills and confidence to address sexual abuse and sexual assault, both on and off campus. Room # N315 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
Feb 22 | 11:00am - 12:30pm | QPR Gatekeeper Training |
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This 1.5 hour training teaches community members the skills to recognize and support people who may be having thoughts of suicide. Through this training, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to: Register: Here OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 22 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Career Essentials: Resumes and Cover Letters |
A great resume and cover letter will help ensure you get an interview! Join us to learn key strategies for making your resume and cover letter more effective. Register: Here OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 22 | 8:30am - 4:00pm | Co-Curricular 101 |
Your Co-curricular tracks your activities and involvement at Bow Valley College. Want to learn more about how this can benefit you and help you stand out in Job and Awards application? Attend our Co-Curricular 101 session! Click here to join the meeting OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 23 | 8:30am - 4:00pm | First Responders to Sexual Assault and Abuse 2 day workshop |
This training is beneficial to both students and employees at Bow Valley College to learn how to identify and respond to people impacted by sexual violence. Bow Valley College community members will increase their skills and confidence to address sexual abuse and sexual assault, both on and off campus. Room #N315 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
Feb 23 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Career Essentials: Interview Skills |
Become informed on how to make a great first impression and how to effectively prepare for job interviews. Register: https://jobs.bowvalleycollege.ca/home.htm OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 23 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | The Inquiring Mind Part 1 |
The Inquiring Mind will help you better understand mental health and the stigma that often surrounds it--on and off campus. This course will show you how to have conversations about your own and other's mental well-being through an easy-to-use check in tool. You'll also learn how to strengthen your mental health resilience using " The Big 4" coping strategies. Register: Here OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 24 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 2 day workshop |
This 14 hour workshop is an intensive, practice-dominated certification designed to help caregivers recognize and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Register: Here Room #N417 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
Feb 24 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Career Essential: Introduction to LinkedIn |
Join us for an introductory workshop on LinkedIn. Learn how to build a profile, search for jobs, and connect with your network. OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 24 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Virtual Naloxone Training |
Come join AHS Community Nurse Monica Dickson online as she educates about when and how to provide Naloxone to people suffering from overdose. This is a free training opportunity for all Bow Valley College students and staff. Capacity is limited to 50 participants. Naloxone kits are not provided for this event; however, they can be picked up for free at most pharmacies Register: Here OFFERED IN-PERSON |
Feb 24 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | The Inquiring Mind Part 2 |
The Inquiring Mind will help you better understand mental health and the stigma that often surrounds it--on and off campus. This course will show you how to have conversations about your own and other's mental well-being through an easy-to-use check in tool. You'll also learn how to strengthen your mental health resilience using " The Big 4" coping strategies. OFFERED ONLINE |
Feb 25 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 2 day workshop |
This 14 hour workshop is an intensive, practice-dominated certification designed to help caregivers recognize and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Room #N417 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
Feb 25 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Career Essentials: Networking |
Do you want to get connected with other professionals in your field, but not sure how? In this session, you will learn about the importance of making connections in your job search. Register: https://jobs.bowvalleycollege.ca/home.htm OFFERED ONLINE |