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. 

TRAINING OVERVIEW:

• Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com

• 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.

• We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the opportunity to participate.

TRAINING TIMELINE:

• To sign up for the training, you must completed the required registration fields, which are required by the Department of Labour Skills & Immigration.

• 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.

• 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.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:

• The program must be taken on a computer, laptop, or tablet, no phones.

• Participants must have an Internet connection, hardwired preferred vs wi-fi, high speed no dial up.

• Headset or earbuds and must have a webcam. If no webcam, in-laptop video participation is a requirement.

• Participants must display video; required to ensure the connection to the instructor and other participants.

• A quiet place to focus is required, free of distractions.

*The above are critically important not only for the success of individual participants but also the success of the entire group.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR SUPERVISORS LEVEL 1

Effective communication is essential to keeping an organization running smoothly and effectively. This course has a focus on building strong interpersonal skills necessary for successful relationships, partnerships, and organizational success. The Communications for Supervisors course will help you learn to confidently express your ideas, communicate strategy, and support you through the changing trends around how people communicate in the workplace and marketplace. This course is designed to help you learn the best practices in workplace communication and how to navigate a multi-generational workplace. This program is also the cornerstone for attracting and retaining the right employees. Join us to learn training solutions that will empower you with impactful and adaptable skills.

ABOUT THE TRAINER:

Margo Hampden, Blue Coast Consulting Inc.

Margo Hampden is the CEO and Co-founder of Blue Coast Consulting Inc. An organization that prides itself on helping others learn, grow, and succeed in education and business progression. As a dynamic leader she is an innovative, visionary individual offering 30+ years management experience. She has performed in senior leadership roles in Federal, Provincial and Not-for-Profit organizations. During her recent responsibilities as Executive Director, African Nova Scotian Affairs, provincial government, she focused on key initiatives in leadership, communication, and strategic development.

She has worked across Canadian and US Boarders with a presence in many key spheres such as business, education, diversity and Inclusion, human resources, supplier diversity, in addition to the marine industry with the Port of Halifax. Margo served on numerous community boards including, board of director, for the Black Business Initiative for several years. Margo holds an Executive Master of Business Administration, Certification in Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, and was a member of the International Personnel Management Association-ACP. She is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and community.