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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Proposal Writing
DESCRIPTION:The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources\, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour\, Skills\, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses\, managers\, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. \n\n \nTRAINING OVERVIEW:\n\nProposal Writing training is a 10 week program that will start on\, Tuesday\, September 12th\, 2023 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.\n\n\n\nThese training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate.\n\n\n \n Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining\, please contact Cindy Mann\, Membership Sales Manager: cindy@halifaxchamber.com \n \n \n There are only 12 spaces available for this session\, if the session is full\, please add yourself to the waitlist\, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up.\n \n \n We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the opportunity to participate.\n \n\n\n\nTRAINING TIMELINE: \n\n\n \n To sign up for the training\, you must completed the required registration fields\, which are required by the Department of Labour Skills & Immigration.\n \n \n Once you return your forms\, your contact information will be provided to your trainer and they will contact you to complete an Individual Needs Assessment to ensure this training is the right fit for you and your business.\n \n \n Your trainer will then become your point of contact for the training and they will provide you with the information on how to join the sessions each week.\n \n\n\n\nPARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:\n\n\n \n The program must be taken on a computer\, laptop\, or tablet\, no phones. \n \n \n Participants must have an Internet connection\, hardwired preferred vs wi-fi\, high speed no dial up.\n \n \n Headset or earbuds and must have a webcam. If no webcam\, in-laptop video participation is a requirement.\n \n \n Participants must display video\; required to ensure the connection to the instructor and other participants.\n \n \n A quiet place to focus is required\, free of distractions.\n \n\n\n*The above are critically important not only for the success of individual participants but also the success of the entire group.\n\n\nPROPOSAL WRITING TRAINING \n\nOne of the biggest challenges when writing a good proposal is ensuring it is concise and well-structured. A successful proposal must be able to convey your message in a clear and organized fashion\, while also making sure all relevant information is included. Additionally\, persuasive writing skills are important for convincing potential clients or sponsors that you offer the best solution for their needs. Lastly\, you must ensure the proposal is relevant to the issue or need it is addressing and that it provides realistic solutions that can be applied in a timely manner. Writing a good proposal requires careful research\, organization\, and persuasive writing skills in order to create an effective document. Topics covered will include: \n\n\n The different kinds of proposals\n Sources of Requests for Proposals (RFPs)\n The structure of an effective proposal\n Strategies for overcoming barriers to writing\n Persuasive power of plain language\n Ethical persuasion in writing\n Creating a budget for a proposal\n\n\n\nABOUT THE TRAINER:\n\n\n\nMarc Zirka\, Founder & CEO\, Strategy Up\n\nWith 22 years of experience building corporate and commercial strategies and running his own business from Dartmouth\, NS\, Marc will be highlighting all the positive aspects of adapting your marketing and commercial activities to the digital and online era. Marc brings an international and local experience to help your businesses grow and become more efficient. He has been assisting businesses thrive for excellence and to improve their operational efficiency. Marc is a seasoned trainer\, facilitator\, and public speaker.
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\nThe Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources\, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of \;FREE \;online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour\, Skills\, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses\, managers\, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. \;
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\;\nTRAINING OVERVIEW:
\n\nProposal Writing \;training is a \;10 week program that will start on\, Tuesday\, September 12th\, 2023 \;and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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\nThese training sessions are in high demand with our members. \;Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate.
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Preference will be given to members. \;Future members interested in joining\, please contact Cindy Mann\, Membership Sales Manager: cindy@halifaxchamber.com
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There are only 12 spaces available for this session\, \;if the session is full\, please add yourself to the waitlist\, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up.
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We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the opportunity to participate.
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\nTRAINING TIMELINE: \;
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To sign up for the training\, you must completed the required registration fields\, which are required by the Department of Labour Skills &\; Immigration.
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Once you return your forms\, your contact information will be provided to your trainer and they will contact you to complete an Individual Needs Assessment to ensure this training is the right fit for you and your business.
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Your trainer will then become your point of contact for the training and they will provide you with the information on how to join the sessions each week.
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\nPARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
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The program must be taken on a computer\, laptop\, or tablet\, no phones.
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Participants must have an Internet connection\, hardwired preferred vs wi-fi\, high speed no dial up.
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Headset or earbuds and must have a webcam. If no webcam\, in-laptop video participation is a requirement.
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Participants must display video\; required to ensure the connection to the instructor and other participants.
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A quiet place to focus is required\, free of distractions.
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\n\n*The above are critically important not only for the success of individual participants but also the success of the entire group.
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\nPROPOSAL WRITING \;TRAINING \;
\n\nOne of the biggest challenges when writing a good proposal is ensuring it is concise and well-structured. A successful proposal must be able to convey your message in a clear and organized fashion\, while also making sure all relevant information is included. Additionally\, persuasive writing skills are important for convincing potential clients or sponsors that you offer the best solution for their needs. Lastly\, you must ensure the proposal is relevant to the issue or need it is addressing and that it provides realistic solutions that can be applied in a timely manner. Writing a good proposal requires careful research\, organization\, and persuasive writing skills in order to create an effective document. \;Topics covered will include: \;
\n\n\n - The different kinds of proposals
\n - Sources of Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
\n - The structure of an effective proposal
\n - Strategies for overcoming barriers to writing
\n - Persuasive power of plain language
\n - Ethical persuasion in writing
\n - Creating a budget for a proposal
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\nABOUT THE TRAINER:
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\n\nMarc \;Zirka\, Founder &\; CEO\, Strategy Up
\n\nWith 22 years of experience building corporate and commercial strategies and running his own business from Dartmouth\, NS\, Marc will be highlighting all the positive aspects of adapting your marketing and commercial activities to the digital and online era. Marc brings an international and local experience to help your businesses grow and become more efficient. He has been assisting businesses thrive for excellence and to improve their operational efficiency. Marc is a seasoned trainer\, facilitator\, and public speaker. \;
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LOCATION:ONLINE VIA ZOOM
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URL:https://business.halifaxchamber.com/events/details/training-proposal-writing-4051
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