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Kids Learning Code is excited to combine the power of play with basic design and programming skills in this hands-on workshop. This experience offers learners the opportunity to create their very own digital games in a super fun environment. Using Scratch, a beginner level programming environment, imagination will come to life in a new and digitally engaging form. Learners will also be introduced to Scratch's amazing online community, sloganed: "Imagine, Program, Share," where they will have the opportunity to upload their game for anyone on the web to download and play! At the end of the workshop, each learner will also have a chance to beta test their game with their peers. Each Gamemaking with Scratch workshop has the same flow, but different activities. Come and create a new game every time!

3 Hour Facebook Biz Intensive: Award-winning small business owner and Facebook ads expert is holding an in-person workshop in Regina on: Wish you could pull back the curtain and understand how to actually make Facebook ads profitable for your business? Want to learn how to reach your ideal customer on Facebook & Instagram? Award-winning small business owner and Facebook ads expert is holding an in-person workshop.

Note: if you are planning on having your child(ren) attend, please confirm their attendance through our EventBrite page at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-thought-leaders-workshop-tickets-66569431963?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing What does the future of work look like? The Future Thought Leaders workshop is an innovative event organised by the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre to recruit youth aged 7-14 to answer that very question. What is unique about this workshop is that the youth - our Future Thought Leaders - are asked to consider not just the workplace, but the conditions for the workers themselves. Will the future of work be one that is fair and equitable for all, with decent wages and benefits? Or are we destined to a gig economy, piecing out our total income through a series of haphazardly paid jobs? An interactive and collaborative experience, the Future Thought Leaders are asked to consider what decent work looks like. Confronted with several scenarios involving common workplace issues, participants work together to imagine what they would like the future of fair and equitable work to look like. Participants will have the chance to foster identified needed skills of the future workplace: imagination and creativity (ie out of the box thinking), teamwork and leadership skills, as well as their critical thinking. In addition, our Future Thought Leaders will learn about workers rights, the history of how these rights were gained, and about current issues in the workplace.

For most independent filmmakers, film festivals are a primary goal for premiering their productions and further developing their careers. Yet, with some 5000 film festivals worldwide, pragmatic and informed decisions must be made. Sean Farnel, who started his career as a film critic for The Sudbury Star and later was the Programming Coordinator for Cinéfest, will present an overview of film festival distribution strategies and the Documentary Organization of Canada's Festival Concierge service. (FREE)

For those early-career and emerging filmmakers seeking to break into the film industry, DOC Institute will also offer “Making and Marketing Docs 101”, a dynamic, interactive crash course on how to get your projects funded, made, and seen. Sessions will break down how to pitch & communicate your ideas to funders, the essentials of professional film production, and how to use the festival circuit to build your career. With over 30 years in the industry, DOC is uniquely positioned to offer insights into the daily challenges of a filmmaker’s career,” noted Adam Shamoon, Director of the DOC Institute. “Early-career training is essential to any emerging filmmaker. This is a unique glimpse into the essentials of building your career, and we are thrilled to be partnering with Cinefest on this initiative.” (Free)

Welcome to SDS Studio Tours, Over the Atlantic edition! We’re switching up the format in efforts to create a more focused event that showcases an in-depth look at Sudbury’s design community. On September 19th, we’ll be visiting Over the Atlantic to take a look at their team’s design process in successfully executing a project, and potentially a few bumps they’ve experienced along the way. By showcasing a presentation, Q&A session, and time to socialize afterwards, this event will allow for a more authentic view of a successful studio, and a better opportunity to be engaged with individual firms within the community. A special shout-out goes to OTA, the studio that has been so closely involved in making this evening an incredible and fun experience. See you there!

In our pay-what-you-can beginner workshop, adult learners across the country will come together for our seventh annual National Ladies Learning Code Day to build a more inclusive user experience for everyone! We’re excited to launch our brand new workshop: Introduction to User Experience (UX) Design. www.ladieslearningcodeday.com

We all have a dream for how we feel our lives should play out. Sometimes, as the responsibilities of our lives start to take on a life of their own, we lose sight of our dreams. We forget what it is that we truly want and desire within our lives, and amongst all the chaos, lose focus of our soul purpose. Sometimes, all we need is for someone to help us navigate through the chaos, and help us develop a plan for us to find our way again. 'Having been on this journey myself, I would love to be the one to help you work towards the visions you have for your life'. Join Dani as she teaching you just what life coaching is all about, and learn if it’s right for you. Cost: $20

Join us for an evening of tea, desserts and discussion of different time management techniques and strategies! The evening will feature two guest speakers, Jenn Burk and Trang Tran-Valade. In addition, attendees will be provided with an article regarding time management in advance of the event date. We willl discuss the article as a group during the evening, and share different approaches and strategies regarding time management. Price of the ticket includes entry to the event, as well as a selection of tea and desserts. WISE Member $20.00 WISE Student Member $15.00 Non-Members $25.00 Student Non-Members $20.00 Please note that the price for tickets purchased at the door will be the same as pre-event date prices above. Pre-purchasing your ticket entitles you to the selection of tea, coffee and desserts. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee food and drink options for those attendees purchasing tickets at the door. RSVP via Eventbrite today!

The Charged Talks feature talks from prominent industry leaders with unique and engaging perspectives on the intersection of technology and design, that will offer attendees insights to leverage collaboration between the two disciplines. Andréa Crofts - DESIGNING FOR DIGITAL HEALTH The rise in mental health as a result of situational stress is a prevailing theme in today’s society, and some of the products we’re building are the root cause. But we have the power to change this. As creators of digital products, how might we enable our users to be more present in their lives? Frank Bach - DESIGNING FOR JOY Go beyond functionality, and add joy to digital products by adding an element of delight to experiences. In this talk, learn strategies and from lessons learned in how to create apps that break down barriers between humans and technology. By adding an organic and tangible touch with design, interactions, and going beyond user expectations, you can create long-lasting and engaging products that people connect with on an emotional level.