Canterbury Workers Educational Association talks
Check out the upcoming talks organised by the Canterbury Workers Educational Association.
NORTH WEST BRANCH
TERM 2: MAY - JUNE 2021
14 May - A group of Bellringers will present a variety of music.
21 May - Renee Blackburn will talk about the workings of the Book Discussion Scheme.
28 May - Dr Ann Scott will talk about catering at McDonalds.
4 June - Miracle Tarawa will talk about her time and life in Gloriavale.
11 June - Paul Boatwood and Gail Thompson will speak about the Facet Friendship Club, a social friendship club for adults, with a variety of monthly social events for members.
18 June - Craig Ogilvie has been with Showbiz NZ for a number of years as performer and member of the association. He has recently returned from overseas.
25 June - Diane Matthews will talk about Elder Abuse.
2 July - John will arrange a talk about solving crimes using DNA.
Venue: Chapel Street Hall, Cnr Chapel St & Harewood Rd Fridays 10am -11.30am. Cost $4 - includes a cuppa.
For further info contact: Barbara Miller - 3552-040
Website: cwea.org.nz
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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58% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.1% Critical thinking
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26.1% Resilience and adaptability
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2.8% Other - I will share below!
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Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14% ... It is complicated
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