Learning For Life Forum
Today I had the wonderful experience of speaking at the “Learning For Life Forum” presented by ACCES (Accessible Community Counselling & Employment Services). My topic was Lifelong Learning through Networking. Afterwards, I participated on the panel with the other speakers and discussed lifelong learning.
The other speakers included:
Randy Taylor, Author of “Life Before Can’t” and media personality. Thank you for the autographed copy of your book Randy.
Audrey Rose Burns who shared the art ob being open to new experiences and learning opportunities.
Maral Maclagan from TVOntario’s Independent Learning Centre who shared innovative, alternative educational resources to achieve your goals.
Andres Berrio who shared his experience as a newcomer to Canada and his successful transition to employment.
There were many memorable aspects of my experience, most good. There was also one experience that disappointed me. It was when Adres Berrio stood up to talk about himself as a refuge from Colombia. He talked about the assistance he received from various programs and individuals. But, he also kept referring to his country as Colombia and every time he referred to Canada he would refer to it as your country. I’m a little confused here because if he’s been living here for 18 months now, and he’s employed here and been given assistance here, isn’t Canada his country.