Graduation Ceremony Date Changed to June 23 at McMaster University!

We will be holding a graduation ceremony and reception at McMaster University on Saturday June 23 for those students who have completed the courses necessary for graduation at the end of this term. Please join us in celebrating your achievement. We have a full day of events planned including an afternoon seminar, evening graduation ceremony followed by a reception at McMaster University’s Faculty Club for you and a guest. Hotel accommodation and a shuttle service to the graduation and reception will be provided for Saturday night. 

We have a full day of activities planned for graduates including the following special afternoon session.

Bridging the Gap: Using Knowledge-Building on Knowledge

In this special course offering students will have an opportunity to reflect on what they have learned in the classroom throughout their studies in the CAW-McMaster Labour Studies Certificate. We will discuss how the knowledge gained can be used in other activities and in further education. 

The course will combine plenary sessions, guest speakers and small discussion groups. A keynote speaker will be confirmed. 

This course is scheduled for the afternoon of June 23 (1:00-4:00) at McMaster University and is open only to students who have completed the graduation requirements for the CAW/McMaster Labour Studies Certificate.

We strongly encourage all graduates to plan to register for this important afternoon course. More details about the graduation and this session will be communicated over the next few months. Please contact Shelley Omand at omand@mcmaster.ca or 905.525.9140 Ext. 24015 if you are unsure about your current program status.

The New CAW-McMaster Labour Studies Program Fall 2011 Course Schedule is here! My name is Shelley Omand and I’m taking over for Kim Sardella in the CAW-MAC Labour Studies Program Office (I have some big shoes to fill!!) See the link below for the full schedule and brochure, including a video conference course on the economic update with Jim Stanford on Monday October 17th, 2011. Register early, seats will go quickly! Contact your Area Coordinators for course registration. Your area coordinators are listed below and in our latest brochure. Please feel free to contact: Our CAW-Mac office at lbrcert@mcmaster.ca or me (Shelley Omand) at omand@mcmaster.ca or the CAW-McMaster University Labour Studies Certificate Office: 905-525-9140 ext. 24015

We are pleased to announce that a new funding agreement has been reached with Chrysler, Ford and GM that will allow the CAW/MAC Labour Studies Certificate to continue offering courses to CAW members. The program will be administered directly by the CAW and sign-up for courses will happen through local union representatives or directly with the Certificate Office at McMaster. Details of the changes will be provided in courses this fall.  The partnership between the CAW and McMaster University has allowed us to offer courses designed specifically for you, with your interests in mind. We look forward to continuing this innovative program and developing new courses in the near future. Its continued success will depend critically on your participation this term and in the near future. We are all looking forward to getting back to work and welcoming new and former students into the classroom. Courses have been scheduled for all locations. We have also arranged an exciting new video course that will explore the labour movement and the political situation in Iran.

 

“I’m pleased that we’ve got the program back on track. It was too important to let fail.  Our partnership with the School of Labour Studies at McMaster University has produced one of the most innovative labour education programs around. I’m glad our members at Ford, Chrysler and General Motors will continue to have the opportunity for the personal development and the social engagement that characterizes CAW/MAC courses.” 
Ken Lewenza, CAW National President

 

The certificate program is an in-depth credit program designed to be completed at your own pace. Classes are held at various times during the day, evening or weekend, allowing the maximum number of workers to take advantage. Courses are designed by experts in the field to give you knowledge and practical information you need to succeed and understand the working world of today. Courses are set to serve individuals who want to pursue learning and career goals in a flexible setting.

Whether you are looking for career advancement, job change, working towards a degree or interested in learning for self-development and enrichment, we can help.

Students in the CAW-MAC program are required to complete 36 units in order to be eligible to graduate. Depending on the course, unit values range from 1 unit to 4 unit courses. Course descriptions in the calendar include the unit value. Courses are delivered by a combination of face-to-face instruction, computer, video conferencing and learning via the Internet & CD Rom’s.

 

 

You may print off the registration form for upcoming courses. Please give your completed registration form to your area contact person as listed below or you may fax your registration directly to the Labour Studies Certificate Office at McMaster University 905-528-1228.

Registration form (in Adobe pdf format):

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Area Coordinators and Contact Information

Brampton Bill Turner (Local 1285) 905-451-8310 (messages) Or Gail Luyben-Powers 905-451-2691 or Tuesdays 905-799-5114 gailwind50@gmail.com	Ingersoll Dan Borthwick (Local 88) 519-425-0952 Dan.borthwick@bell.net
Etobicoke Kris Mueller (Local 1459) (416)253-2392 K2swim@rogers.com	St Catharines    Peter Scott (Local 199) 905-682-2611 ext. 238
Hamilton (McMaster University) Sam Vrankulj (Local 555) 905-525-9140 ext. 27781 vrankus@mcmaster.ca	Oakville Brett Lefebre (Local 707) Questions: le_fever@hotmail.com To register: 905-844-9451
London Area    Electra-Motive - Frank Ware (Local 27) 519- 461-0732  Frank.Ware@emdiesels.com	Oshawa        John MacDonald  (Local 222) johndmacd@rogers.com 905-424-2776
General Dynamics -     Dereck Berry (Local 27) 519-425-0952 dereck.berry@sympatico.ca	Windsor Rick LaBonté (Local 444) To register: 519-258-6400 Questions: 519-890-9809 Students from Local 200: please call 519-256-3453 to register