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The importance of reducing risk in the workplace
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, News and Events
By now, you may or may not have heard that we're offering a free webinar on Nov. 23, 2022, hosted by safety expert Darrel Nickerson. This webinar will discuss using investigations to reduce risk in the workplace in order to improve risk management systems and programs. What is risk management and why is it important? Video transcript: Risk management is an important element of any safety...
Read the full postGet ready to talk safety!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety, News and Events
Join us on Nov. 23, 2022, for a new webinar titled "Today's Workplace: Using Investigations to reduce risk". You will hear from industry expert Darrel Nickerson on ways to reduce risks in the workplace. By investigating actual and near events causing injury, you can learn how to reduce future risks. Seats are filling up fast—register now! You can also explore and bookmark the webpage(s)...
Read the full postThe Winter 2023 Schedule is available online now!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 8, 2022 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Degree Credit, News and Events, Professional Development
Browse the UNB College of Extended Learning’s winter schedule to explore your options. Working on your degree? Enrol in a term based online course, register for an open entry online course, or sign up for in-person classes!Has it been a while since you started your degree? Explore the Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree completion program! Sharpening your professional skills? Choose...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - November 2022
UNB Art Centre
Posted: November 3, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou Explore your passion with a UNB Leisure Learning course—either an in-person class or an online course from the comfort of your home. Upcoming November courses include: German for Beginners Level 2 Women's Woodworking Kundalini Yoga...
Read the full postIf you work with students who are on the autism spectrum, this program is for you.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Behavioural Intervention and Autism, Professional Development
Key facts about autism* Did you know? Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. About one in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later. The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve...
Read the full postUpcoming Workplace Safety Webinar
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 12, 2022 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, Online Learning, News and Events
Safety 2.0: Managing Workplace Safety After the Pandemic The pandemic created a lot of hardship, heartache, loss, and suffering. Employees were laid off, and furloughed. In many companies, workplace safety went into suspended animation. But companies are starting to work toward getting things back to "normal". The big reboot is on, and this is especially true of safety programs. As part of the...
Read the full postMusic = Better Mental Health?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 7, 2022 3:00:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Music
New research shows music can be just as important as exercise to boosting wellbeing According to sciencealert.com, new research has emerged that shows singing, playing, and/or listening to music has a similar impact to our mental health as exercise and weight loss! These findings are based on an meta-analysis (i.e. combining results from multiple scientific studies) and is just another example...
Read the full postUNB’s popular Let’s Talk Safety webinar series is back!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 6, 2022 1:00:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, Online Learning
We're excited to announce that our popular "Let's Talk Safety" webinar series is back for another year. In 2021, due to market demand, we created a series of free webinars for anyone with an interest in safety. The series became more popular than we could have imagined, with many of the webinars filling up far in advance. Because of this, we decided to do it all again! We've got more webinars,...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - October 2022
UNB Art Centre
Posted: September 30, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
Autumn is the perfect time for new beginnings and turning over your own personal "leaf". It is also a wonderful time to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, consider our good fortunes and relax. To help you relax, check out two new Leisure Learning courses, Kundalini Yoga: Meditations and Relaxation and Meditation Through Art. Both courses are offered online, so you can relax in the...
Read the full postAdult education program prepares an adult learner for a career change and more
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: September 16, 2022 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, Our Stories, News and Events, Degree Credit
Original publish date August 2020Jaime Wiebe worked in finance and accounting. After having her first child, she realized she wanted to reinvent herself by exploring a career that was more rewarding and fulfilling. Wiebe had always been passionate about teaching and helping others, so when the opportunity to work as a GED Instructor at a Women's Correctional Centre arose, she decided to go for...
Read the full postWith online courses, it IS possible to fit learning into your life!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: September 12, 2022 8:45:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, News and Events, Degree Credit
Learn online, on your time. Open Entry Online credit courses can help you achieve your educational goals. Here’s how:Enrolment is open to almost anyone.UNB undergraduate and graduate students, adult learners, students studying at other post-secondary institutions, and prospective students are eligible.A wide range of academic subjects are offered.Over 100 courses are available. Choose...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - September 2022
UNB Art Centre
Posted: September 1, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre, Design Works Camps
For many, the month of September signals the end of summer, the beginning of autumn, and the start of a new school year. It's a time of fresh starts and new beginnings. After the relaxing, lazy days of summer, life gets busier in September. It's the beginning of a new school year for children, as well as university and college students. Taste of Home has some great ideas to add some fun to...
Read the full postThis fall, choose from UNB's online, on-demand, and on-campus courses.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 31, 2022 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, Music, Professional Development, News and Events, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
Are you looking to: advance your career? complete your degree? enrich your life with a creative activity? Explore your options in the fall schedule, including: Credit courses and programs Open entry online courses – Register anytime Term based courses – Online and on-campus classes start Sept. 7 Certificate in Adult Education Certificate in Applied Behaviour...
Read the full postUNB recognized for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training programs
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 29, 2022 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety, Online Learning
We are thrilled to announce we are the proud recipient of a 2022 Readers' Choice award! Thanks to the readers of Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine, we've once again been voted one of the top three Educational Institutions in Canada for OHS training. Why is this award so important to us? COS readers are our customers and our peers—safety professionals who come from a variety of...
Read the full postNow accepting applications: The UNB Coding Boot Camp
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 18, 2022 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Online Learning
It’s never been clearer: New Brunswick is leading the way in tech innovation. That’s why we are proud to announce the first university-affiliated boot camp in Atlantic Canada: the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Coding Boot Camp. This part-time program equips you with the skills you need to become a full stack web developer, such as: Browser-based technologies (HTML5, CSS3,...
Read the full postWhat can you take at UNB this fall?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 8, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, News and Events
This fall, it’s all about choice. Take a term based online course Register for an open entry online course Sign up for an on-campus course Browse the fall schedule to see all that’s waiting for you at the UNB College of Extended Learning. Online, on-demand or on-campus courses. It’s never been easier to fit learning into your busy schedule!go.unb.ca/fall
Read the full postDiscover how continuing your education can help your career
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 3, 2022 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Professional Development
Today’s workplace is in a state of constant change. What can you do today to keep up with tomorrow’s changes? The answer is lifelong learning. Continuously gaining new job skills is key if you want to meet the demands of the ever-changing workplace. There are a few different ways you can go about it: Upskilling - Learning additional skills Reskilling - Learning new skills New...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - August 2022
UNB Art Centre
Posted: July 27, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
"The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer...like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning." - Natalie Babbitt Ah, August! A month to be savoured. Enjoy ice tea on porches, strolls along beach, and drives through the lush and verdant countryside. Although we know that those lazy country drives impact both our wallets and the environment, there are...
Read the full postWorking on your degree this fall? Explore the online schedule!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: July 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, News and Events
Start planning your fall term today! September will be here before you know it. Browse the fall 2022 schedule or visit the UNB Timetable to see the wide selection of online course offerings. Term based courses Classes start September 7! Term based online credit courses typically include weekly scheduled learning activities or assignments through web-based delivery and are completed within the...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter
Alison Howells
Posted: June 30, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
"Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Summer Fun & Protecting Our Environment Enjoy the summer and protect the environment too! With small changes in our personal habits, we can enjoy all that summer has to offer and still protect (maybe even enhance!) our natural environment. For example, when at the beach, the Ocean Conservancy...
Read the full postLast chance to register for UNB music camps starting in July!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: June 27, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Music
The deadline to register for UNB’s summer music camps is June 30. Youth aged 11 to 17 can choose from:July 4 to 8• Band Camp • String Camp July 18 to 22• Soundscapes Camp Sign up today!For more information, contact us at musicamp@unb.ca.
Read the full postRegistration for summer term @ UNB is winding down
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: June 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, News and Events
Although summer has just begun, registration for summer term is coming to an end. Register now for classes starting in July! A variety of topics and levels are still available. Complete a 3-credit hour course in 3 to 6 weeks or register anytime for Open Entry online courses and take up to 6 months to complete!Did you know we also offer summer camps for kids? Download our schedule to view a...
Read the full postMeet UNB's talented music camp instructors
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: June 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Music
For almost three decades, UNB Music Camps have adapted and reshaped to fit the needs and interests of young musicians in the province.This year, Band, String, and Soundscapes camps for youth aged 11 to 17 will be offered on the UNB Fredericton campus beginning in July.Learn more about our amazing camp instructors!Julian Smerdon, Band Camp InstructorJulian has been teaching classroom...
Read the full postSummer @ UNB - New Classes Starting in July
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: June 13, 2022 8:15:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit
Summer term is a great time to sign up for that popular course you couldn’t fit in your schedule last term. New classes start July 7 and July 27. Complete a 3-credit hour course in as little as 3 weeks or register anytime for Open Entry online courses and take up to 6 months to complete! Learn more at go.unb.ca/summer.
Read the full postUNB Summer Music Camps - Last day for early bird registration!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 31, 2022 7:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Music, News and Events
This summer, the Centre for Musical Arts’ series of music camps for youth aged 11 to 17 will run in July.Register today and save $15 on these camps:July 4 to 8• Band Camp In this camp, brass and woodwind players will meet and make music with band students from different programs. Chamber music, large ensemble, and instrument-specific technique classes are included.• String...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter
Alison Howells
Posted: May 27, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
"Moons and Junes and Ferris Wheels..." - Joni Mitchell Speaking of moons—there's much to see in our night sky in June. According to Wikipedia, there are a number of meteor showers in June. The Arietids meteor showers take place May 22-July 2 each year, and peaks on June 7th; the Beta Taurids happen June 5-July 18; and the June Bootids are roughly between June 26 and July 2 each...
Read the full postStay focused this summer
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 27, 2022 7:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit
Keep your critical thinking and analytical skills sharp by enrolling in a summer term course at UNB. Choose from French, History, Psychology and more! Register now for classes starting June 6 and you can complete a course in just 4 weeks!Learn more
Read the full postFind the perfect summer music camp for your child.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 26, 2022 11:45:00 AM ADT
Category: Music, News and Events
Youth aged 11 – 17 can choose from these camp favourites: July 4 to 8• Band Camp• String CampJuly 18 - 22• Soundscapes CampSpace in UNB’s music camps is limited. Book your spot early and you’ll save $15 until May 31!This summer, our camps will be offered in person. Visit our Parent Resource Page to find out what to expect on campus and the steps we are taking...
Read the full postLooking for professional development opportunities this summer?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 19, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Professional Development
Choose from Management and Leadership, Health and Wellness, Human Resources and more! Browse our summer schedule for a list of online courses, programs and workshops. Online. On-demand. On-campus.
Read the full postRegistration is open for UNB Summer Music Camps!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 18, 2022 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Music
Welcome back to making music together, making friends, and making summer memories! We are excited to announce UNB Music Camps are back on campus this summer for youth aged 11 to 17! Camp dates: July 4 to 8• Band Camp • String Camp • Soundscapes Camp Sign up before May 31 and you’ll qualify for an early bird discount! To help make this summer fun and safe for everyone,...
Read the full postBecoming a supervisor is a major change in your career
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 11, 2022 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Professional Development, News and Events
Are you ready? If you’re new to a leadership role or will soon transition to a position of authority, we can help.UNB’s Transition to Supervision seminar will equip you with the skills, strategies, and techniques you need to navigate the challenges and new responsibilities you may encounter as you take on your new position.Date: June 8 & 9, 2022Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter
Alison Howells
Posted: May 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
"All things seem possible in May!" - Tara Schmalz We're all familiar with the saying "April Showers, do bring May flowers". And it's true! Nature is bursting with life. Leaves are budding out, and flowers and shrubs are about to bloom. Many of us are dreaming of and planning for summer vacations. Dreams of sunshine, walking along beaches, or simply sitting quietly on a lounge chair to...
Read the full postMeet Fraser Copeland, OHS program graduate
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 1, 2022 2:00:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Occupational Health and Safety, Our Stories
It’s never too late to achieve your goals. “Dad, I graduated University!” For Fraser Copeland, there would have been no prouder moment and no greater feeling of immense admiration than to have his father hear those four words come from his only child. Sadly, Copeland’s father passed away before he could attain this achievement.Fuelled by the desire to secure an...
Read the full postMeet Clare Tooley, OHS program graduate
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 1, 2022 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Our Stories, Occupational Health and Safety, News and Events
Now, more than ever, organizations need qualified Occupational Health & Safety practitioners who understand the dynamics of health and safety. Read on to learn how one New Brunswick woman stumbled into a rewarding career in this dynamic field and pursued an online education at UNB in a journey that would take her across the country and back.When Clare Tooley moved to Alberta from New Brunswick...
Read the full postMeet Erin Williamson, OHS program graduate
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: May 1, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Occupational Health and Safety, Our Stories
Online learning, determination, and perseverance helped one woman reskill and excel in a new career. A decade ago, Erin Williamson was a stay-at-home mom, pursuing studies in bookkeeping, when her life abruptly changed. Her husband, a truck driver, was involved in a fatal accident that left him emotionally paralyzed and diagnosed with PTSD. The day after the accident, Williamson realized her...
Read the full postJoin our team!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 20, 2022 7:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events
We have an immediate opening for the position of Digital Content Coordinator within the CEL Marketing and Communications unit. This is a six-month contract, full time (36.25 hours per week), with the possibility of renewal. Deadline to apply is April 25.Send your completed application to CEL Marketing at unbcel@unb.ca. View the job description
Read the full postAt the UNB College of Extended Learning, you CAN have it all!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 12, 2022 3:25:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Online Learning, Degree Credit, Our Stories, Professional Development
Gone are the days when continuing your education meant compromising your other priorities. Whether you want to complete your degree, gain certification, or learn a new skill, our suite of online courses and programs makes it possible. We provide:• Relevant and rigorous content• Flexible and accessible learning• Options for all budgets• Easy admission• Prior...
Read the full postProject Management is an in-demand skill.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 12, 2022 2:27:00 PM ADT
Category: Professional Development, News and Events
Advance your career with industry-leading training. UNB’s Project Management Essentials (PME) program covers the key elements that leaders and team members working on projects need to know in order to be successful. The online PME is: • Easily accessible• Six virtual sessions (mornings)• Facilitated live by experienced Project Management Professional, Janice...
Read the full postWant a career that is in demand?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 11, 2022 3:37:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Behavioural Intervention and Autism, Professional Development
Skilled professionals who provide ABA services are highly sought after by employers. UNB’s Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can help meet the demand. This comprehensive, hands-on program is: Flexible. Courses are offered on-campus and online to accommodate different schedules. Online courses are self-paced to meet the needs of all learners. High-quality. Board...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre offers new art courses for youth
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 11, 2022 12:36:00 PM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, News and Events, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
Youth asked for it, youth got it. The UNB Art Centre is answering the call for creative classes for youth and are introducing a series of art courses designed for individuals aged 12 to 17. The new courses will start in May on the UNB Fredericton campus.“The UNB Art Centre has been offering Leisure Learning courses for adults and Design Works creative camps for children for about 20...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter
Alison Howells
Posted: April 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
New Season, New Beginnings "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." — William Shakespeare Spring is a time of new beginnings. If you haven't started seedlings already, you can start to think about what you can plant in your garden...or you can think about being outside in the garden enjoying the sun! This is a great time to start looking at gardening books and...
Read the full postRegister for an online course today!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Online Learning, Degree Credit
Working on your degree this summer? Sign up for an online course at UNB. Registrations are now open for open entry and term-based courses. Looking for professional development opportunities? Choose from Management and Leadership, Health and Wellness, Human Resources and more! Browse our summer schedule for a list of courses, programs and workshops. The UNB College of Extended Learning. On...
Read the full postTo study or not to study? We've got you covered.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 14, 2022 12:30:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Degree Credit, Online Learning
If you or the student in your life is wondering about taking courses while working this summer, we say “Why not do both?” UNB Online may be the solution you’re looking for to keep your personal and academic goals on track. Open Entry online courses are completely online, have flexible registration, and allow you to progress through courses at your own pace. Take up to six...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter
Alison Howells
Posted: March 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre, Design Works Camps, News and Events
Spring is in the Air! "Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush." —Doug Larson More sunlight, warmer temperatures & longer days...who could ask for more? Does Spring begin March 1st or on the Equinox? The answer is—both! It depends on your definition of "Spring", according to Almanac.com. Astronomically speaking, this year Spring or Vernal Equinox is...
Read the full postUpcoming Webinar: Fatigue in These Novel Times
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety
Mark your calendars! Fatigue in These Novel TimesApril 21, 2022 | 2pm Atlantic (1pm Standard) This webinar is part of our "Let's Talk Safety" video series. In this free online presentation, you will learn about the physiology of sleep and how to recognize the barriers faced when trying to get enough of it. We will dispel some common myths about sleep, learn little known facts, and discover many...
Read the full postUpcoming Webinar: Serious Injuries and Fatalities
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development
Mark your calendars! Serious Injuries & Fatalities: Why We Need to Move Safety from Reactive to Risk-BasedMarch 23, 2022 | 2pm Atlantic (1pm Standard) This webinar is part of our "Let's Talk Safety" video series. This free online webinar will give an overview of what serious injuries and fatalities are, how we identify the high-risk activities that can lead to them, and what controls are needed...
Read the full postHigher Ed has an Untapped Market for Prospective Students
Belinda Elliott-Bielecki
Posted: February 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events
UNB College of Extended Learning Executive Director, Ian Allen, says, "Serving adult students, part-time students, and non-traditional learners is a continuation of a career life cycle that starts with universities." Tune in to Illumination's latest podcast episode to hear more from Ian about prioritizing lifelong learning opportunities at higher education institutions and what it's going...
Read the full postNew IT skills development partnership to address region’s tech labour shortage
Belinda Elliott-Bielecki
Posted: February 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Professional Development
The University of New Brunswick is committed to strengthening the region's workforce and announced today an exciting new partnership with the McKenna Institute and TechImpact to address the tech industry labour shortage. The innovative partnership brings together a post-secondary institution, an IT industry group and a digital transformation powerhouse to meet the needs of Atlantic Canadian...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter
Alison Howells
Posted: February 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Leisure Learning, News and Events
Happy Valentine's Day! "The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love." - Henry Miller Did you know... Thoughts of love, chocolate and roses are commonly associated with February 14th Valentine's Day. However, its origins are varied. According to Britannica: "It has been suggested that the holiday began with the Roman festival...
Read the full postLeisure Learning Newsletter - January 2022
Alison Howells
Posted: January 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Leisure Learning
Happy New Year! As we all know, the start of a new year is often a time of new beginnings, resolutions, and plans for starting new projects and activities. It’s also a time for saying goodbye to old habits and starting fresh. "I love the new year!" says Lori Quick from the UNB Art Centre and a mother of two. "The idea of planning projects and activities for the whole year ahead is so...
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