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Grade levels: Adult

  • Powerful Resumes

    It’s impossible to underestimate the value of a good resume. In this program we explore ways to develop a powerful resume when applying for jobs. We also consider strategies to enhance existing resumes. Practical advice is provided on job research, writing resumes, cover letters and how to address selection criteria. Careers advisors, union representatives and academics feature in this program – all offering expert advice on how to best construct this important ‘door-opening’ document.

  • Chemical Analysis One

    Chemical Analysis One uses sophisticated computer animation to give senior chemistry students a unique insight into the theory and operation of the three most commonly used tools in analytical chemistry: Atomic Absorption Spectrometry; Gas Chromatography; High Pressure Liquid Chromatography. The program outlines the need for quick, efficient, cost-effective and reliable techniques for testing a variety of chemical samples.

  • Nutrition for Physical Activity

    This program discusses what to eat, both for ‘normal’ physical activity and for elite athletes. Nutrition is an integral component of training and competition. This program explores the ways to use nutrition to your advantage.

  • Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

    This program looks at nutritional and environmental requirements during pregnancy and for prenatal development.

  • Infancy

    In this program we look at the nutritional requirements for development during infancy.

  • Childhood

    In this program we look at the nutritional requirements for development during childhood.

  • Adolescence

    In this program we look at the nutritional requirements for development during adolescence.

  • Adulthood

    In this program we look at the nutritional requirements for development during adulthood.

  • Networks

    Entertaining and packed with information, we examine what a network consists of; central processors, network procedures and architecture. The program focuses on a case study of Destra, a company that specializes in the sale of online music and relies on maintaining a robust network for its day to day business. A particularly useful program for teaching aspects of network design to senior Information Technology classes.

  • Art of Making and Taking Calls

    In this program we examine the basic features and functions of the telephone system and then delve into the skills required to become an effective telephone communicator. The program demonstrates important skills including: using appropriate language, transferring calls, placing callers on hold, having systems in place that allow staff to know other staff’s movements, accurate recording of messages, and delivery to the appropriate recipient. It then demonstrates the procedures involved in making effective calls, planning the call before picking up the receiver, identifying yourself and your organization, asking for help, and giving the receiver the choice of speaking to you now or at another time.