B.C’s - newly-established Open Learning Instltute will launch a series of home- atudy business and office administraion courses in January for . British Columbians who can’t take advantage .of existing programs. . Maureen Lawrence, co- ordinator of OLI’s business programs, said the new courses will meet the needs of British Columbians in a variety of situations. “Most of the traditional business and office training programs such as the clerk. Ypist program require full. - “study at home a person can estudy at a college," she said, ‘but our business programs can be ut y" almost anybody-people who don't want to leave their jobs, shift workers, the handicapped , fhe. geographically {Solated: anyone whose needs aren't met by the traditlonal courses," The Open Learning In- atitute was created by the B.C. ministry of education in June of 1978 to provide home- study courses for Britlsh Columblans who can’t attend programs at conventional institutions, Lawrence said will be* offered in, January-Accountlig.. [,. Effective Supervision, Forkner Shorthand I, Typing five 1, and Written Com- -* munication. “Some students may wish to take only one course but othera will work towards a one-year certificate in the areas of business ‘and office administration,” she said. ‘She said Accounting I is an introductory course designed for the ownera and managers of small businesses as well as for ofilee personnel who need basic accounting skills. “During the final manth of the Accounting I course students have a choice of working on a merchandising or hospltality project depending on their interests and career goals,” she sald. Maureen Lawrence (left), co-ordinator of OLI’s & She sald the - Effective Supervision course deals with topics such as leadership, communication, productivity, time ‘management and staff oT oetesigned i 1 or le who are or hope to be frat Hne supervisors such as foremen or offica super- visors," she sald, Lawrence said the Forkner Shorthand course consists of reading and writing exercises and lots of dictation practice from audio cassettes, - "In four months of hard reach a speed of at least 90 words per minute,” she sald. Parents group meeting The parents’ committee of the Child Development Centre will meet tonight. The meeting, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the centre, will feature a guest speaker. Jerry Sayer, the dental hygenist for’ the Skeena Health Unit will be there to give information in’ her field. Christmas Seals are a matter of life & breath. + - MADIGAN EQUIPMENT LTD. PARTSMAN = with counter experience -- wages _ based and dental plan. . = medic Apply: |. 635-7131 on experience W.R. Ross 4925 Keith Ave. Terrace, B.C. f : SALES __. REPRESENTATIVE required for ‘5 She said the Introductory Typing course which in- cludes keyboarding, tabulation, letters and manuscripts aims at teaching students basic production skills while developing a apeed of at least 35 words per minute. “The basic keyboarding skills are useful in all kinds’ of Joba because they can be utilized in areas such as word processing, typesetting and computer terminal operation,” she said. Lawrence said the Written Communication course aims - at producing graduates with clear, effective writing style. “The course is designed ‘for people in businesa and industry who have to com- study office administration courses with Jill Bond who § business programs, discusses content of OLI's home- operates newly-installed work processing equipment. Business courses now offered here| structions without confusion and ambigultles,"’ she said. § She said OLE will be ex- panding the number of siness courses over the | next few years. The Open Learning In- stitute operates on a tri- semester system with courses beginning in Sep- tember, January and May. Lawrence said the in- § stitute has developed a | unique telephone-a-tutor system and persongl ad- } visory system to assist § atudents studying at home, Persons wishing more information about the in- | atitute can write the Open § Learning Institute, Box 94,000, Richmond, B.C, VeY [ . 2A2, or can cail collect at 270- The Herald, Monday, December 3, 1979 Page 7 BUSINESS DIRECTORY FREE TERRACE HOTEL GIFT CERTIFICATES For these Items x bear teeth ‘« bear claws x Wolt teeth * beaver teath x Moose oF leer antlers (slngle or pair) Avaltable at the front desk of ihe TERRACE HOTEL NORTHWEST PIPE AND EQUIPMENT LTD. . PIPE. PLUMBING SUPPLIES PUMPS. HOSES. 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