York Telecentre Life's Real Initative



The York Telecentre has introduced a program to help educate people with life skills. Life's Real is a series of informal seminars held at the York Telecentre conference room to help people learn about various practical things they may never have been given formal instruction in, such as writing a resume, buying a house, interview techniques, banking or sending and receiving e-mail. Project manager Steve Treg said the program was not just for young people but for anyone who was interested in the topics. "My aim is to help people," he said. "Let them know what is available. The courses last about an hour or however long it takes." The course topics are also flexible. "If someone wants something done," he says, "come and see me and we can formulate something." There are generally two topics available each month and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 10am.		The program has been made possible by a Federal Government grant of $69,250 under the Regional Solutions Program. Some of the free forums that we have held in the past include: Interviews and Resumes - How to write, what to include and how to succeed at an interview. Internet Usage - Buying on the Net --- pitfalls, safety and tips. House Renting - How to rent successfully and what the contract covers House Buying - Offer/Acceptance, the legal contract, tips for successful buying Job Search - Where, how and what to look for . How to keep your job, plus good website links Car Buying - How to buy successfully, including tips and reviews Budget/Banking - How to budget and save on your income. You Can Do It! Goal Planning - How to set goals and motivate yourself to achieve them.

FUTURE FREE FORUMS

Pension Information Sessions - What you need to know about pensions and retirement as presented by a Centrelink Financial Services Officer. Time Management - Guest speaker David Price (Walktell International) School Talks - Held at Avon district schools covering issues such as Budgeting, Renting, Car Buying, and Setting Goals Court Etiquette - In this session we will cover what is required by you when asked to go to court. Overseas Travel - What you need to know when booking and traveling overseas.