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Is Stress Affecting
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Recognize stress. Symptoms of stress include exhaustion, loss of or increased appetite, headaches, crying, sleeplessness, and oversleeping. Escape through alcohol, drugs, or other compulsive behavior can be another indicator. Feelings of alarm, frustration, or apathy may accompany stress.
Manage your stress. Stress management is the ability to maintain control when situations, people, and events make excessive demands.
To learn about strategies for managing stress click here.
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| Did You Know… |
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The first baby boomers are due to reach retirement age by 2012. In 2015, almost half the workforce (48%) will be between the ages of 45 to 64. By 2026, more than half the population will be over the age of 43 (Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 2003).
By 2020, it is estimated that Canada could be short about one million workers due to an ageing population and declining birth rates (Conference Board of Canada, 2000).
Source:
www.skillscanada.com
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| Looking for Employees? |
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We can post your job openings. Employers seeking to find the right help, with specific skills and training, will be able to reach thousands of current students, near graduates, and graduates through job postings at no charge. Contact Jim.Healey@pennfoster.edu for more information.
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| Tell Us Your Story |
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There is no one better qualified to understand and encourage students than someone who has personally experienced and met the challenges of distance learning. Many students need inspiration, motivation, and support just to enroll, as well as to continue with and complete their studies. E-mail your story to Jim.Healey@pennfoster.edu or mail it to Jim Healey, Penn Foster, 925 Oak Street, Scranton, PA 18515.
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ICS Canada News
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Automotive Mechanics specialize in automobile maintenance, repair, and sometimes modification and design. The technology used in automobiles changes quickly, so Automotive Mechanics must be prepared to learn new technologies and systems. Auto 'mechanics' are today professionally referred to as 'technicians', due to the level of technological competency now required to diagnose and perform needed repairs, as well as the need for basic mechanical principles.
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Most Canadians have more than one reason for taking work-related training. However, self-improvement, whether to learn something new or to perform more effectively at work, appears to be the most consistent factor.
A key finding of the Survey of Canadian Attitudes towards Learning: 2006 was that twice as many Canadians report taking work-related training to perform more effectively in their current jobs (69%) than they do to earn more money (32%) or get a better job (31%). For both men and women, the most frequently cited reason for not participating in work-related learning is a lack of need. For women, family responsibilities are the second-most frequently cited reason for not participating, whereas for men, it is work commitments. Women are more likely not to take any work-related training because courses and programs are too expensive.
Other findings of the study:
The cost of participating in work-related learning is an important factor for people who want further training but are unable to get it. Canadians who report that their initial schooling experiences were positive are more likely to participate in work-related training, as are those who believe that there is a strong relationship between education and success in life. Younger Canadians or those who already have college- or university-level educations are more likely to participate in work-related training.
To learn more about ICS Canada’s quick, convenient, and affordable training, click here.
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 A survey
by Hewitt Associates,
a global HR services company, has found that big and small organizations in all industries throughout Canada are finding it challenging to attract and retain workers. Most of the 232 employers in the survey are focusing on flexibility as a means of addressing the problem.
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www.canjobs.com
This Canadian-only recruitment site provides a comprehensive list of high-quality Canadian job postings, delivered by targeted branding to specific, regional, and Canadian audiences. It also provides community oriented recruitment services, such as discussion forums, online job preparation tools, links to training, books, and online resources.
www.bewebaware.ca
Be Web Aware is a national, bilingual public education program on Internet safety. The objective is to ensure that young Canadians benefit from the Internet, while being safe and responsible in their online activities.
If you have a Web resource you’d like to
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