http://alis.alberta.ca ALIS News alis.alberta.ca en Government of Alberta Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://alis.alberta.ca/images/interface/aliswithwordmark.jpg http://alis.alberta.ca 144 76 http://alis.alberta.ca http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=139 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3687 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 The days when most people stayed in the same line of work for a lifetime are gone. In today's ever-changing world of work, it's more realistic to think of your career as an ongoing "work in progress." more

]]> The days when most people stayed in the same line of work for a lifetime are gone. In today's ever-changing world of work, it's more realistic to think of your career as an ongoing "work in progress." more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71003093&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3688 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Machinists set up and operate precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders to make and repair products made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles, fibreglass and space age alloys. more

]]> Machinists set up and operate precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders to make and repair products made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles, fibreglass and space age alloys. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ce/cp/oi/video/video.html?VK=281 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3689 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Machinists set up and operate machining tools and work according to precise specifications to make and repair products for a variety of machinery and industrial equipment. more

]]> Machinists set up and operate machining tools and work according to precise specifications to make and repair products for a variety of machinery and industrial equipment. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=2107 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3690 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 How do you decide what occupation is right for you? Take the five steps to a new career path. This plain language workbook is full of exercises and tips to work through the steps. more

]]> How do you decide what occupation is right for you? Take the five steps to a new career path. This plain language workbook is full of exercises and tips to work through the steps. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/cp/cs/careerevents.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3691 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Here are upcoming career and job fairs and related events across the province. more

]]> Here are upcoming career and job fairs and related events across the province. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ce/cp/oi/video/video.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3680 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Occupational videos provide an overview of an occupation's educational requirements, working conditions, personal characteristics and benefits. New videos include Career Development Professional, Computer Animator, Dentist, Food Scientist, General Practitioner, Graphic Designer, Parts Technician, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist and Sound Engineer. more

]]> Occupational videos provide an overview of an occupation's educational requirements, working conditions, personal characteristics and benefits. New videos include Career Development Professional, Computer Animator, Dentist, Food Scientist, General Practitioner, Graphic Designer, Parts Technician, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist and Sound Engineer. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=3314 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3681 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Education is an investment in time and money. A degree or diploma earned will pay for itself many times over in the long run, but in the meantime you’ve got to pay for it. If you’re like most people, you’ll draw on a mix of resources to pay for your education—savings, jobs, family, scholarships and bursaries and student loans. more

]]> Education is an investment in time and money. A degree or diploma earned will pay for itself many times over in the long run, but in the meantime you’ve got to pay for it. If you’re like most people, you’ll draw on a mix of resources to pay for your education—savings, jobs, family, scholarships and bursaries and student loans. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71002388&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3682 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Financial planners develop personal financial plans for individuals and families. They analyze clients' net worth, financial resources, lifestyle preferences and goals, and make recommendations regarding how clients can achieve their financial goals. more

]]> Financial planners develop personal financial plans for individuals and families. They analyze clients' net worth, financial resources, lifestyle preferences and goals, and make recommendations regarding how clients can achieve their financial goals. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ce/cp/oi/video/video.html?VK=1653 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3683 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Interested in helping people manage their money? That's what the occupation of financial planner is about. Financial planners look at a person's financial situation, lifestyle, and financial goals, then suggest ways for that person to reach those goals. more

]]> Interested in helping people manage their money? That's what the occupation of financial planner is about. Financial planners look at a person's financial situation, lifestyle, and financial goals, then suggest ways for that person to reach those goals. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=63 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3684 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 How are you going to pay for studies at a Canadian college or university? Enroll first in Money 101, a short course about the hard-rock realities of financing your education. Money 101 offers straight talk about why you should invest in further education, how to set personal goals and how to figure out what your education will cost. more

]]> How are you going to pay for studies at a Canadian college or university? Enroll first in Money 101, a short course about the hard-rock realities of financing your education. Money 101 offers straight talk about why you should invest in further education, how to set personal goals and how to figure out what your education will cost. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=27 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3685 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Everything an adult needs to know about going back to school—making a plan, anticipating the challenges and knowing where to go for support. This workbook deals with how to cope with change, organize your life, take care of the kids, and more. more

]]> Everything an adult needs to know about going back to school—making a plan, anticipating the challenges and knowing where to go for support. This workbook deals with how to cope with change, organize your life, take care of the kids, and more. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/ep/pps/planning.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3686 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 In Alberta, there are over 2,500 programs that are accredited and recognized by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. Here are resources to help with your planning. more

]]> In Alberta, there are over 2,500 programs that are accredited and recognized by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. Here are resources to help with your planning. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/cp/cs/careerevents.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3674 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Canada Career Week promotes opportunities for informed career and education planning, and connects employers with employees. Check the Career Events page for an event near you! more

]]> Canada Career Week promotes opportunities for informed career and education planning, and connects employers with employees. Check the Career Events page for an event near you! more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=156 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3675 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 If you expect to find work quickly, rejection letters can be really depressing no matter how nicely they are worded. If your expectations are more realistic, you know that you will probably receive a number of rejection letters before you get an offer of employment. more

]]> If you expect to find work quickly, rejection letters can be really depressing no matter how nicely they are worded. If your expectations are more realistic, you know that you will probably receive a number of rejection letters before you get an offer of employment. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71002560&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3676 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Interior designers create and enhance interior spaces to improve quality of life, increase productivity and protect public health, safety and welfare. more

]]> Interior designers create and enhance interior spaces to improve quality of life, increase productivity and protect public health, safety and welfare. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ce/cp/oi/video/video.html?VK=645 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3677 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Interior designers plan new interiors and renovate existing ones in commercial buildings (for example, offices, institutions, stores, hotels and restaurants) and single and multi-family dwellings. more

]]> Interior designers plan new interiors and renovate existing ones in commercial buildings (for example, offices, institutions, stores, hotels and restaurants) and single and multi-family dwellings. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=2155 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3678 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 This workbook is designed to help self-directed adults with experience in the workforce or post-secondary education and training improve their work search strategies. Learn to sell your skills in today's competitive job market using portfolios, proposals, cover letters, resumés and curricula vitae. more

]]> This workbook is designed to help self-directed adults with experience in the workforce or post-secondary education and training improve their work search strategies. Learn to sell your skills in today's competitive job market using portfolios, proposals, cover letters, resumés and curricula vitae. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/ws/jsr/work-search.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3679 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600 A job search is like any other kind of search. If you know what you are looking for and where to look, you are more likely to find it. If your search is well organized your chances of finding the right job is even better. more

]]> A job search is like any other kind of search. If you know what you are looking for and where to look, you are more likely to find it. If your search is well organized your chances of finding the right job is even better. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=11608 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3667 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 When we hear the term bullies, chances are we may think of children in the schoolyard. We may not realize that childhood bullies often go on to become workplace bullies. more

]]> When we hear the term bullies, chances are we may think of children in the schoolyard. We may not realize that childhood bullies often go on to become workplace bullies. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71003303&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3668 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Human resources professionals facilitate the effective use of human resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives. They provide advice to all levels of their organizations regarding personnel management, develop employee recruitment and retention programs,... more

]]> Human resources professionals facilitate the effective use of human resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives. They provide advice to all levels of their organizations regarding personnel management, develop employee recruitment and retention programs,... more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ce/cp/oi/video/video.html?VK=651 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3669 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Provides individual or group coaching to entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals and executives to coach them in developing new strategies and ideas for their business. more

]]> Provides individual or group coaching to entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals and executives to coach them in developing new strategies and ideas for their business. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=3507 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3671 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 The often conflicting demands of work and personal time commitments of employees can create stress and other issues for both companies and their staff. This publication presents employers with the business case for why they should care about this issue, ways to improve the situation, and ideas about making useful changes. more

]]> The often conflicting demands of work and personal time commitments of employees can create stress and other issues for both companies and their staff. This publication presents employers with the business case for why they should care about this issue, ways to improve the situation, and ideas about making useful changes. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=6768 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3672 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 If you've ever experienced disagreements in the workplace, this book is for you. The conflict resolution methods presented are helpful for employees and employers of large, medium and small organizations, whether it's a private sector company or a not-for-profit association. more

]]> If you've ever experienced disagreements in the workplace, this book is for you. The conflict resolution methods presented are helpful for employees and employers of large, medium and small organizations, whether it's a private sector company or a not-for-profit association. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/wr/wpr/rights.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3673 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 It's your work. It’s your rights and responsibilities. Visit the Rights and Responsibilities page on ALIS to learn more about Alberta employment regulations, legislation and standards to make your workplace safe and productive. more

]]> It's your work. It’s your rights and responsibilities. Visit the Rights and Responsibilities page on ALIS to learn more about Alberta employment regulations, legislation and standards to make your workplace safe and productive. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=7700 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=3664 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0600 When hiring, paying and terminating employees in Alberta, you must follow employment rules set by provincial and federal departments and agencies. An Employer’s Guide to Employment Rules provides an overview of the employment legislation you, your managers and your accounting staff need to know. more

]]> When hiring, paying and terminating employees in Alberta, you must follow employment rules set by provincial and federal departments and agencies. An Employer’s Guide to Employment Rules provides an overview of the employment legislation you, your managers and your accounting staff need to know. more

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