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Training
Wakeford & Associates researches, plans, writes and facilitates customized online and group training programs. We also test and evaluate existing programs and services and present recommendations.
Online Training
Carrie Wakeford has completed training in "Designing and Authoring an Online Course". She understands the learning styles and needs of adult learners. She has also participated in a workshop entitled "A Process Model for Integrating Workplace Essential Skills into Curricula."
Carrie co-wrote and co-presented the "Technology-Supported Distance Learning" workshop at the Provincial Opportunities Conference, 2007.
Carrie has researched, designed, developed and facilitated a seven week online training program for career decision making in the health services field. She has also edited a career exploration course for individuals entering the trades. She developed course notes, individual tasks and discussion group topics, as well as instructions for facilitators. She was also responsible for uploading material and managing information using the training software.
Online course topics included:
- Health Care
- The Trades
- Essential Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills (Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking)
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Work
- Career Decision Making
- Career Management
Carrie has also tested and edited online and CD-ROM training courses in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Business Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Customer Service.
Workshop and Program Development
Wakeford and Associates has designed, customized and evaluated workshops, programs and orientation sessions on topics including:
- Stress Management
- Creativity
- Humour in the Workplace
- Attitude and Motivation
- Teamwork
- Career Management at Work
- Industrial Arts, including welding and blacksmithing
- Self-Employment and Business Plan Development
- Soft Skills, Life Skills and Job Keeping Skills Programs
- Career Decision Making; A Workshop for Parents
Facilitation
Carrie Wakeford has experience with online course facilitation, including the provision of e-mail and telephone support. She guided online discussion groups and chats. She has also hosted an online guest speaker.
She presented online information and activities and supported learning through discussion, independent research, group assignments and community based activities. She used both synchronous and asynchronous methods.
To enable students to access online content, tasks and discussions, Carrie provided guidance in the development of basic computer skills.
In addition to online training, Carrie is also a certified Job Finding Club Facilitator and Life Skills Coach with extensive group facilitation experience.
Wakeford & Associates has a list of Associates who specialize in leading large and small groups. All facilitators have demonstrated the ability to respond to different learning styles which allows them to meet the various needs of group members. By creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable, the facilitators have been successful in motivating participants.
All courses and workshops combine the presentation of information with the opportunity for interactive learning.