Micro-Courses - Trades NL

Professional Development Courses

Trades NL is offering introductory courses to our members in construction at no charge. These courses provide up-to-date information to help with the professional development of members of the 16 building trades locals we represent.

Courses

Free courses available to all members of NL’s Building Trades
Delivered in-person and online throughout NL
Snacks/lunch provided
Course manual and swag bag provided
Interactive courses using real-life examples, videos, presentations, and exercises

Note: Only confirmed attendees will be admitted into courses. Please ensure you check your email for confirmation

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Computer Basics

This is an introductory course on the basic use of a laptop. Laptops will be available and members will learn how to use the laptop, send emails, search the internet, apply and interview for jobs online, and perform daily functions online such as paying bills.

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Leadership

This is an introductory course on the styles and attributes of effective leaders including qualities of a good leader, team building, building trust and respect, leading change, conflict resolution, and coaching to improve performance.

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Career Development in the Trades

This course provides information on what a career in the skilled trades means, what it mean to be an apprentice and achieve red seal certification, how to become a shop steward, and how to conduct a job search and write a resume.

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IPhone Basics

This is an introductory course on the basic use of an IPhone. iPhones will be available, and members will learn how to use the iPhone, and different applications such as facebook, google maps, zoom, banking, and camera.

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Financial Basics

This introductory course provides information on setting financial goals, balancing a budget including tracking expenses and costs, credit and debt management, saving and investing, and protections.

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Diversity, Inclusion and You

The course examines the ways leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees work together to create and maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment. Topics include discussion around Diversity and Inclusion; The Challenges and Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion; Understanding Unconscious Bias; Diversity and Inclusion of Indigenous Workers; Cultural Sensitivity toward Indigenous Workers; and What you can do to Promote Diversity and Inclusion

Schedule

Current Training Schedule (more training sessions added weekly/monthly)!

August 22 – Diversity – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
August 23 – Leadership – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
August 24 – Career Progression – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00

August 29 – Computer Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
August 30 – iPhone Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
August 31 – Financial Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00

September 5 – Career Progression – Online (Zoom) 9:00-12:00
September 6 – Leadership –Online (Zoom) 9:00-12:00
September 7 – Diversity – Online (Zoom) 9:00-12:00

September 13 – Computer Basics – Labrador West 9:00-12:00
September 13 – iPhone Basics – Labrador West 13:00-16:00
September 14 – Financial Basics – Labrador West 9:00-12:00
September 14 – Leadership – Labrador West 13:00-16:00

September 19 – Financial Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
September 20 – Career Progression – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
September 21 – Leadership – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00

September 26 – Computer Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
September 27 – Financial Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
September 28 – Leadership – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00

October 3 – Computer Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
October 4 – iPhone Basics – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00
October 5 – Career Progression – St. John’s (80 Mews Place) 9:00-12:00

October 11 – Financial Basics – Stephenville 9:00-12:00
October 11 – Leadership – Stephenville 13:00-16:00
October 12 – Diversity – Stephenville 9:00-12:00
October 12 – Computer Basics – Stephenville 13:00-16:00

Offerings pending sufficient enrolment
Additional dates and locations can be added in response to interested groups

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Instructor

Jody Rees

Instructor

jrees@tradesnl.com

Testimonials

“These courses will ensure that a continuous effort is made to upskill our members, giving them the flexibility to learn, advance and upgrade skills that will help them grow professionally. We look forward to the impact it will have on our membership and the industry as a whole for years to come.”

Darin King
Executive Director, Trades NL

“As our industry grows, so does the need to develop new skillsets. We wanted to create content that would better serve our members and give them the tools to develop their soft-skills. We look forward to seeing our members in the classroom and seeing them succeed.”

Gerard Murphy
Business Manager, SMART Local 512 (Member of Professional Development Advisory Committee)