 Our Services at the Learning Centre
The Learning Centre hosts a number of live online training sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a Q & A forum and access to a range of Community of Advisors who provide expertise and consulting in their areas of expertise.
Here is a quick summary of what we have to offer at the Learning Centre:
FRL Bistro
...our new learning and training centre. We've used the theme of a Bistro to describe our unique blend of bite size pieces of information and full course comprehensive training programs that will tantalize your taste for an exciting palate of learning experiences.
The FRL Bistro is a place to engage in conversation. Meet 'friends' who are working in a similar organization or environment. Share and learn from each other and gain insights from our experienced group of facilitators.
The facilitators at the FRL Bistro are experienced professionals who will facilitate discussion, share resources and experiences to help expand your knowledge, skills and perspective.
The Bistro's Live Online Training Sessions and Courses
Live online training sessions are provided through the Learning Centre using an internet based Training Centre. We see live online training as a way to create an online classroom where we can meet together just as we would if we attended a workshop in person. When you participate in a live online session you can raise your hand, participate in learning activities, contribute to brainstorming activities using a whiteboard, and break into small groups to work on case statements or activities. Collaboration is emphasized by our trainers and facilitators and the session is highly interactive. Audio is included through Voice over IP (VoIP) which allows discussion and participation through the use of a headset and microphone. Conference calling can also be an option.
There are some definite advantages to using live online training options, the primary one is the reduction of travel time and the costs associated with traveling to urban areas for the opportunity to participate. We also see some advantages in the increased opportunity to provide a wide range of sessions, access to high quality trainers and speakers and networking opportunities.
Through the FRL Bistro we will be providing:
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Appetizers - Just a taste test of bite sized pieces of information you can use immediately on the job, today. 45 minutes to one hour in length, they provide you with skills and information you can start using right away. Appetizers are free single session learning opportunities.
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Lunches - A satisfying plate of interaction and learning, our lunches are 90 minutes in length, they provide you with a full professional development experience that includes a learning opportunity, take away resources and our FRL Bistro 'Recipe for Success' toolkit. These sessions are on a donation basis if you enjoyed the session we would invite you to make a donation to the learning centre.
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Dinners - A meal to be enjoyed and savored. Dinner at the FRL Bistro is a comprehensive training experience each course is two hours in length and may include multiple sessions. The Dinner menu is tailored to meet clearly identified learning objectives and outcomes for each selection. These sessions are offered on a fee for service basis. Prices vary depending on length and number of sessions.
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Hosting and moderating panel discussion and providing recordings of these sessions.
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Facilitating networking opportunities to share and learn from our peers in other communities
To find out more information, about the FRL Bistro, click here
Visit our Training Schedule and register for an upcoming session. We want to provide the learning opportunities you want and need, Contact Us at the Learning Centre with your suggestions. Let’s be creative in using this great tool and compile a wide variety of opportunities to support our work in rural communities.
Question & Answer Forum
Sometimes a little support can go a long way – the Q & A Forum provides you with an opportunity to ask our Community Advisors specific questions unique to your situation. By submitting your question online through the Q & A Forum a member of the Community of Advisors will provide you and your organization with support and direction.
Community of Advisors
Our Community of Advisors is a team of volunteers who are leaders in their field. They provide mentoring and learning opportunities to our Rural Development Officer Interns; helping them to develop a career in the non-profit and voluntary sectors within rural communities with a specialty in fund development.
The Community of Advisors is a unique opportunity to connect with rural organizations. If you believe in building the capacity of organizations at the grassroots level and have a desire to help rural organizations respond to the needs of their communities then our Community of Advisors may be an opportunity for you to explore.
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