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Leadership Skills

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Leadership is undeniably among the top skills sought in the job market in practically every field. But what exactly does leadership mean? What are the different types of leaders and how do we identify their style? How do we maximize effectiveness? Are there simple steps to identify and act as a leader? There are many questions that can be addressed in this workshop that will be of use throughout your life. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series.

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Sociology of You 

Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

During this workshop, participants will use sociology to examine a familiar subject — oneself — from a new perspective. The objective is to familiarise participants with sociology as a field and some of its basic tenants, as well as to develop their ability to think critically about their position in society and the roles they play in different social settings. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic understanding of Erving Goffman’s dramaturgical approach, which argues that individuals are essentially “actors” continuously performing “roles” to appeal and function within the settings and environments that they find themselves in. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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Financial Literacy Module I – Negotiating Cellphone Contracts 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The objective of this workshop is to teach students basic budgeting and money management in an interactive, engaging and relatable workshop. By understanding the key aspects of reading and negotiating cell phone contracts, as well as how to budget for unforeseen circumstances, students will have an opportunity to apply their basic math skills to a ‘real-life’ situation. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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Life is a Stage so make it dramatic! 

Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

The objective of this workshop is to teach participants the foundation/ rudiments of theatrical techniques and concepts studied at a university level. Throughout the workshop, participants will develop and learn new theatrical concepts such as object work, character creation, and improvisation. Through guided exercises and discussions, participants will be challenged creatively and cognitively, both autonomously and in groups. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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The Gig Economy 

Wednesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The objective of this workshop is to teach participants about the urban geography of Toronto and the various impacts new technologies have on the shape of work, more specifically gig/platform work. The focus of this interactive workshop will be looking at how the gig economy affects housing and transportation in our cities. The goal of this interactive workshop is to understand the socio-economic impacts of new technologies on workers and the shape of work in the city. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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Financial Literacy Module II – Planning an Adventure After High School 

Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The objective of this workshop is to teach participants how to create a financial plan for an adventure after high school. In this interactive, engaging, and relatable workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the key aspects of how to plan for travel by discovering how to budget, identifying funding sources, and the importance of saving. In this workshop, participants will apply their math and research skills to a ‘real-life’ situation. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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Financial Literacy Module III – Financing your Post-Secondary Education

Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The objective of this workshop is to teach participants how to create a financial plan for post-secondary education. In this interactive, engaging, and relatable workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the key aspects of financial planning for education, such as identifying available funding options and the importance of saving. In this workshop, participants will apply their math and research skills to a ‘real-life’ situation. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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The Jobs of Tomorrow & the Skills of Today

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The objective of this workshop is to teach participants how to develop their transferable skills and learn about the workforce they will be entering. Through interactive activities, they will leave with a better understanding of how to promote themselves, how to interview for a job, and how to apply their skills every day. They will also gain awareness of how they are developing their skills every day at school, at work and in their personal lives. This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series.

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Project Management: Manage Your Projects and Manage Your Life! 

Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The objective of this workshop is to teach participants how to apply project management skills to any project they have in their personal, educational, or professional lives. In this interactive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the key aspects of project management by discovering how to set goals, plan, identify and allocate resources. They will also work effectively as a team to maximize desired outcomes, and then reflect on the importance of proactive organization. Fun is good, but organized fun is better! This workshop is offered by the Glendon Campus Brain Boosting Workshop series. 

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