You’re a leader, right?
You’re going to want to check out the Knowledge Connector

KnowledgeConnector was created to help organizations meet their missions much more easily by providing them with a service that is tailored to their learning needs. The ultimate result for those leaders who use the Knowledge Connector is that they will be able to identify ways to enhance capacity, build organizational resources and strengthen communities. It is a ‘one-stop shop’ that enables leaders to locate a wide range of professional development and leadership opportunities.  Learners will be able to find targeted learning in line with specific interests, needs and training objectives.

The KnowledgeConnector project is passionate about providing Alberta’s nonprofit sector leaders with the tools to successfully tackle leadership challenges and knowledge transfer. KnowledgeConnector guides organizations and individuals by connecting them to tailored leadership learning specifically designed for decision makers and influencers involved in nonprofit/voluntary sector roles such as board members, association executives, and engaged community leaders.

Learning is a lifelong process that transforms skills and knowledge helps organizations better achieve their missions.   Check out the A.S.K Leadership Assessment, and help yourself to more effectively determine your professional development needs as it relates to learning.

This assessment is vital to developing stronger leaders and sustainable communities – most of all inspiring personal growth and lifelong learning.

What a way to impact the nonprofit/ voluntary sector!

Brand new development:

Create your very own personalized learning account and track your progress on KnowledgeConnector.ca. Simply visit the site, click on Leadership Assessment, enter your email address and password of choice, and voila – you can track your journey to success as a leader in the nonprofit/voluntary sector.

KnowledgeConnector.ca is quick, easy access to the learning and training you need.  Register today and be the leader you were always meant to be.

Contact Dianne Huston, Banff and Canmore’s Rural Capacity Coordinator for more information or to attend an open workshop in your area or to schedule a workshop for your organization’s members.

Organizations Can Now Apply to Create SCiP Internships

How do you grow Alberta communities?

Simply add interns!

Expand your human resource capacity. Register your organization online – now!

The Serving Communities Internship Program (SCiP) is waiting for you!

Registration is easy:

1)      Go to JoinSCiP.ca

2)      Check out the eligibility criteria

3)      Follow the links to register on the website

The sooner organizations register, the more time they’ll have to work with Volunteer Alberta to develop meaningful internship positions. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to engage Alberta’s best asset to get your organization where it needs to go!

We’re looking forward to working with you through the process. Contact Volunteer Alberta at scip@volunteeralberta.ab.ca to answer questions or concerns.

>> Apply here

A Win-Win for Students and Communities!

Alberta has a new internship program for post-secondary students to build     their skills while they share them with community organizations.  In addition, students will get a $1,000 bursary for completing an internship with one of the province’s nonprofit/voluntary organizations.

This is a great opportunity for nonprofit/ voluntary organizations to access a new pool of talented individuals.

For more details on how you can get involved, visit the SCiP website!

The Serving Communities Internship Program, or SCiP, is being run in collaboration with Volunteer Alberta, who work with nonprofit/voluntary organizations to build their human resource capacity.  Volunteer Alberta will mentor these organizations to create internships meaningful to both the student and the sector.

The goal is to create a wide variety of significant internship experiences that allow students to set themselves up for successful careers and help nonprofit/voluntary sector organizations access a new pool of very talented and skilled individuals. SCiP is open to post-secondary students enrolled in any certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate or PhD program at one of Alberta’s 26 publicly funded post-secondary institutions.

SCiP provides meaningful internships for Alberta’s post-secondary students in the voluntary/ nonprofit sector. The Government of Alberta in partnership with Voluntary Alberta awards each student with a $1000 bursary at the end of the internship.

Applications will be accepted in the fall. So check back for more details!