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Dear Mario,
Feng Shui master Marlyna starts her Feng
Shui analysis report with "everything is energy". And I certainly agree.
Today (February 7th) is the first day the
Chinese New Year - the year of the clever, industrious Rat. I am told
this year is a good time to start new business ventures.
As the song goes, "I'm a believer". Since
we launched our Consulting Services department this January, we've had
many clients with interesting projects very excited about how Sector
can help.
You will also note that we have modified
our logo to better represent both our Learning Solutions and Consulting
Services. And we continue to evolve from a pure technical training
company to a company that improves our client's efficiency and
effectiveness through training (hard-skills and soft-skills) and
consulting.
Read on for details!
Gerry Brimacombe, President/CEO
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 ConsultingServices:
by
John Meckbach
Consulting
is truly a way to get things done on time and within your existing
organizational skillsets.
Sector's
Consulting Services has added to this in a way that not many
organizations can... We build Solutions, we teach you how to use
them, and how to create your own solutions in the future! We prefer to
give you the knowledge and skills necessary to do your work effectively
and efficiently, while excellerating the process by building it up for
you at the beginning or as an ongoing support channel.
Often
client requests have turned into mutually-beneficial contracting
opportunities, and to that end, we have found this method of delivering
a solution immediately to satiate a need, while allowing the knowledge
to be transferred afterward, create a positive flow of energy in both
directions. Less stress, easier transitioning and a truly complete
solution can be developed to meet your needs.
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Special
Offer:
Online
Reference
Libraries
Everyone wants just-in-time learning,
and our on-line reference library provides a searchable collection of
5-10 minute eLearning lessons on all Microsoft Office tools (and more)!
5
for the price of 3
If you buy a year access to three libraries we will
include another two at no extra charge. (A $750 value
for only $500!)
Short
Term Trial
We will also let you try the above for a shorter
timeframe (3 months)
at an introductory price of $300 for the package. An upgrade
of $300 can be purchased before it expires.
Contact our Registrar Shelley @ 250-727-2266 for more information.
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Upcoming Courses to Learn and Grow
We are pleased to announce that we have posted the NEW
course offerings for "ITIL Version
3", "SharePoint V3" . Both
of these topics are highly improved versions and setting trends in
their fields. We would be pleased to set up sessions dedicated to your
team with a minimum of eight participants.
Limited Availability Left in Microsoft
2003 Training for February
FrontPage Level 1 February 29, 2008
PowerPoint February 12, 2008
Excel February 13, 2008
Word February 27, 2008
Visio February 11, 2008
Adobe Courses
InDesign CS2 Level 1 - March 12, 2008
InDesign CS2 Level 2 - March 20, 2008
Illustrator CS2 Level 2 - March 26, 2008
HTML 4.01 Web Authoring
February 26, 2008
MS Access 2003
Level 1: February 15, 2008
Level 2: February 28, 2008
eLearning - Office 2003 & 2007 now
available. Just $149: Choose your favourite Microsoft
application and start right away.
"THE ESSENCE OF TRUE LEADERSHIP" with Peter McCoppin
Held at Dunsmuir Lodge, Victoria
3 Days - March 18, 19 & 20,
2008
DEDICATED TO
YOUR LEARNING:
Do you need a small group trained in
specific topics and/or by a certain date? If our posted schedule or
topics don't work, call or email Shelley Humble to arrange dedicated
training that meets your group's needs. Shelley is at
727-2266 ext 103.
For a complete list of course
outlines and online registration click here. If you qualify
under the BC Public Service CSA click here.
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Customer Service: We need to Hear from You! 
We have
been asked by several clients for a Customer Service training program.
And who are
we to say "no"? (In fact we try to say "yes we can").
So we are
building an electronic survey and holding a focus group to gather
information from you, our Client, to see what your staff really needs:
customer service topics, delivery format, outcomes, interest, the whole
enchilada. We don't even know if we should call the course Client
Service or Customer Service!
But let's
face it. Whether you are serving internal or external clients, all day
or occasionally, we all need to be "customer service" oriented.
So, if you
would like to participate in our on-line survey, or attend our Focus
Group at the end of February, please contact Shelley Humble (shelley@sectorlearning.com or 250.727.2266).
Thank you
for letting us help you!
Shelley
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Creative
Problem Solving?
Last
November Roger Garriock of Destination Imagination was a keynote
speaker at VIATeC, alongside Murray Coell (Minister of Education and
Advanced Education). Destination Imagination is a non-profit that has
trained 20 million kids on innovation and creative problem solving. 
Roger
delivered a hard hitting message about the importance of innovation in
BC Government and Businesses in order to allow us to compete in the
global economy, and live with the local skills shortage.
I took that
message to heart and got excited about the idea of adding Creativity
and Innovation training to what Sector Learning Solutions already
offers. Technical training to improve your efficiencies, Leadership
training to make sure your people are motivated and focussed, and
creativity training to help you find better ways of attracting people
and keeping your organization competitive.
So, I am in
the process of finalizing an agreement with DIcor, the Government and
Business training arm of Destination Imagination, to deliver their
world-renowned workshops.
Thank you,
Gerry
Brimacombe
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Windows
Vista... ALT
+ TAB to a new level
Lost track of what files and programs you've opened?
Flip through all your open files and windows with a simple click of
your mouse using Windows Flip 3DA-you're just one click away from everything
you're working on.
Plus, in Windows AeroA, when you rest your mouse pointer on the
taskbar, you can see thumbnail images of the windows you have open
without having to expand them-so you can find what you're looking for
at a glance.
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Free Healing Energy Class for Pre- and Post-Natal Women 
Kimberly
Bramadat is a Reiki practitioner and Healing Energy Teacher. Over 15
years ago she was professionally and personally trained through Leyline
Centre for Healing in Vancouver. She is now offering a specialized
course to help women communicate with their body in a deep and healing
way. Through deep meditation and visualization, Kimberly can assist
you in having a unique healing experience.
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| Welcome to 2008: the Year of the Earth Rat.
The year of
the Rat is here, starting with the new moon on Feb. 7th. The Rat is the
businessman of  the Chinese Zodiac and this year is thought
to be overall a good year for business.
What is
Feng Shui? The cosmic trinity of Heaven, Earth and Mankind is
considered the fundamental framework of the universe. It is thought
that God works in a pattern language and the language is defined in
terms of yin and yang and the five phases of energy, wood, water,
metal, fire and earth. Heaven Energy is time and understanding how it
affects you. Earth Energy is your environment and Feng Shui is used to
create balance and harmony. Human Energy is your character, education,
attitude and good deeds, creating positive influences.
The Rat is a water element and this year he is paired with earth. This
is considered to be a year of work, activity and renewal. This is a
good year to make a fresh start and to start new projects.
Opportunities will come for people who are well prepared and
resourceful.
"Positive thoughts are like good software, they help us to perform to
the best of our abilities, believe positively that 2008 will be one of
the best years yet."
Marlyna
Los, Master Feng Shui Consultant and Astrologer, is trained in modern
as well as the classical methods of Feng Shui. She is certified through
several schools of Feng Shui and has traveled the world studying with
different masters.
May the
Year of the Rat bring you peace and light and many blessings!
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CLIPPY.. that famous MS Paperclip
He's going
multi-media and trying to start a new career in music. Clippy launches
his own website today featuring his first
downloadable MP3 blues track 'It looks like you're writing a letter'.
Clippy has
even branched out into the world of video with a couple of Flash
animation mini-movies that reflects the virtual paper clip's bent sense
of humour.
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