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Tuesday, March 17th, 2:00 pm ET; Audio Conference Transferable Skills and Why They Are Important (special 30% discount) Julie Todaro will introduce Figler's transferable skills concept: what are they? how does a manager train staff in these skills? how does a manager recognize these skills in potential new hires? This is the first of a series of sessions Julie will offer over the coming months, and we have discounted this session to kickstart participation. Use the special discount code March17 in the discount box in the registration form to get a 30% discount for this session. Thursday, March 19th; 3:00 pm ET; Web Conference Volunteers to Leaders! The Greater Edmonton Library Association Shares its Success! If you have grappled with how to develop leadership in community development projects, volunteer or otherwise, you will not want to miss an opportunity to learn from this case study! Allison Sivak and Liz Fulton Lyne will describe the ideas and processes to reach out to build and support a women's prison library. The strategies and methods are fully transferable to numerous community-building opportunities. Details and registration at www.educationinstitute.ca Liz Kerr Education Director Ontario Library Association 50 Wellington St. E. Suite 201 Toronto, M5E 1C8 T. 416-363-3388, ext 32 F. 416-941-9581 [log in to unmask] Education Institute, Canada, www.educationinstitute.ca Professional Education Network, United States: www.neal-schumanPEN.com