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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | 8:30am - 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 # S2042 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
| Nov 8 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Introduction to Emotional Intelligence |
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize, understand and manage our own and others’ emotions, and involves competencies and skills that drive leadership performance. These include self-awareness, self-regulation, social skill, empathy, and motivation. Greater emotional intelligence has been shown to increase mental health, job performance and leadership skills. Learn how to develop your emotional intelligence to achieve better performance in your personal, academic, and professional life. Register:Here OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 8 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 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:MyBVC Career Hub. OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 9 | 8:30am - 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# S2042 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
| Nov 9 | 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. Register:Here Room #S2041 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
| Nov 9 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Sexual Violence Support Workshop |
This 3-hour interactive workshop will provide participants with the tools to support someone who has experienced sexual violence. We will explore definitions, consent, and how to support individuals impacted by sexual violence. This is a great option for folks who couldn’t make the 2-day First Responders to Sexual Violence training. Register: Here OFFERED ONLINEE |
| Nov 9 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Strengths 101: (Re)Discover your Superpower |
Do you want to perform from a place of strength, all the time? Attend this workshop to become aware of your strengths and how to apply them for your success in life, school, and career NOTE: open to students who have taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessment – sign up to receive your free code (normally $28 + GST) and more details. Register: Here You will receive an email with your unique code shortly. You will also receive the MS teams link once you complete your assessment. OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 9 | 10:00am - 11:00am | 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 |
| Nov 9 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Career Essentials: Interview Skills |
Become informed on how to make a great first impression and how to effectively prepare for job interviews. Register:MyBVC Career Hub. OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 9 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Mental Health First Aid Part 1 | The online version of Mental Health First Aid is now available for Bow Valley College learners for free! This workshop will teach you basic information on various mental illnesses, how to promote the recovery of good mental health, and the resources available to help support someone with a mental health concern.
To register, please email Heather Abbott with your name and student ID number: habbott@bowvalleycollege.ca OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 10 | 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 #S2041 OFFERED IN-PERSON |
| Nov 10 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | 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 |
| Nov 10 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Career Essential: LinkedIn |
Join us for an introductory workshop on LinkedIn. Learn how to build a profile, search for jobs, and connect with your network. Register:MyBVC Career Hub. OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 10 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Mental Health First Aid Part 2 | The online version of Mental Health First Aid is now available for Bow Valley College learners for free! This workshop will teach you basic information on various mental illnesses, how to promote the recovery of good mental health, and the resources available to help support someone with a mental health concern.
To register, please email Heather Abbott with your name and student ID number: habbott@bowvalleycollege.ca OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 10 | 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: MyBVC Career Hub. OFFERED ONLINE |
| Nov 10 | 1:30pm - 5:00pm | ASIST Tune-Up |
If you have taken the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) within the last three years, you can extend your certification for 2 additional years by taking this Tune Up. Proof of prior current valid ASIST certificate from within the past 3 years is required to attend the ASIST Tune-Up. Register: Here OFFERED ONLINE |
