WorkReady: Literacy and Numeracy Upgrading
Certificate: OWR1121
About this certificate:
This certificate of completion demonstrates that the holder completed at least four of the six sessions in the WorkReady: Literacy and Numeracy Upgrading Series hosted by Prince's Trust Canada and Frontier College.
Certificate issuers: Prince's Trust Canada, Frontier College
Total learning time: 10-15 hours
Timeline and topics:
| Money Math October 27th, 1-3:30 PM ET | - Using decimals and place value - Making calculations with money - Using BEDMAS (order of operations) |
| Fractions and Percents November 3rd, 1-3:30 PM ET | - Understanding numerators and denominators - Completing calculations with fractions and percentages - Converting to fractions, decimals and percentages - Presenting information as pie charts |
| Measurement November 10th, 1-3:30 PM ET | - Comparing different systems of measurement; Metric and Imperial - Converting metric measurements using Base 10 calculations - Calculating perimeter and area for various shapes |
| Resumes November 17th, 1-3:30 PM ET | - Using keywords to sell yourself - Recognizing resumes and their characteristics - Describing your experience through action statements |
| Cover Letters November 24th, 1-3:30 PM ET | - Using past and present tense - Recognizing cover letter formatting - Leaving a lasting impression using a cover letter |
| Reading Job Postings December 1st, 1-3:30 PM ET | - Finding relevant information when job searching - Entering the employer's perspective - Connecting your job search with an employer |