You will receive instruction and practice in written and oral communication skills needed for the professional workplace. You will review the principles of effective writing, prepare oral presentations, and practice common forms of business communication. Communicating a professional image will be emphasized.
You will focus on the cognitive and behavioural aspects of assertiveness. You will examine how you approach conflict. You will also discuss and practice specific techniques for successful conflict management.
You will be introduced to fundamental accounting concepts used in business. You will learn to appreciate the value of information presented in an organization's financial statements and will acquire and practice basic bookkeeping and financial statement preparation skills.
The Canadian Red Cross recommends this course for those who have never received Standard First Aid/CPR certification before OR those who may have let their most current Standard First Aid/CPR certification expire.
Course Description
You will examine the development of infants and toddlers. You will plan a curriculum which includes intercultural experiences and environments that will encourage the holistic development of infants and toddlers.
You will examine the elements of cultural, gender and disability diversity in Canada and the processes that promote inclusion. You will explore elements of Indigenous culture with a view to understanding both historical elements and contemporary issues in Canada. Your studies will also provide opportunities to participate in various cultural practices.
Your studies will focus on the practical application of creating resumes, screening candidates and interviewing candidates. You will also learn about the importance of onboarding, engagement, development and employment terminations. Finally, you will learn how to evaluate an organization’s talent acquisition processes.
You will develop strategies and processes related to creating and fostering an evolving workplace culture that supports innovation, change, quality and learning and results in harmony between the organization’s needs and employee’s expectations while remaining consistent with the organization’s business plan in a competitive and changing environment. The course content emphasizes the importance of implementing change in the proper sequence of events and interactions.
Oral and written communication relating to the agricultural community. Oral assignments focus on program specific topics, employment issues and interview skills. Written assignments, all program specific, focus on literature searches, resumes, business letters and report writing.
This class is designed so students will have an understanding of the key accounting and financial concepts related to their agriculture operations. A computerized accounting system is introduced and utilized for data entry and financial statement preparation.