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Photos are a great way to tell stories, and using digital tools designers can create new worlds through photo editing! Join us to learn the basic fundamentals of photo editing! Learners will learn how to use Pixlr, a free browser based image editing software similar to Photoshop. They will learn all about retouching and superimposing objects into photos, by putting costumes onto animals (digitally, of course!), and creating new worlds through editing different scenes (and selfies)! -- This workshop is for kids ages 9-12. Our workshops are designed to give learning experiences that are fun, engaging, empowering and inspirational. Through hands-on, collaborative, project-based learning, kids end the workshop having built something. This workshop experience is designed to help kids see technology in a whole new light – as a medium for self-expression, and as a means for changing the world.

Join us for a Chamber U Workshop with Louise Bergeron, Professional Life and Workplace Coach and Owner of Personal Energy Coaching. Discover what coaching is all about and how investing in a coach can benefit you. Louise will provide you with takeaway tools to to integrate in to your life that will motivate and guide you down a path of happiness and success. Not sure how to maintain work-life balance? Struggling to make difficult decisions? Seeking clarity? Or do you have an idea you want to bring to fruition but need to get past some hurdles? The tools you will take away from this session will help you face obstacles and capitalize on opportunities. Continental breakfast included. Admission: Chamber Member $35 YPA Member $35 Non-Member $70

Extreme sports like free climbing and BASE jumping are gaining in popularity, but not everyone can understand the allure of high speed, high altitude, and high risk. Are extreme athletes adrenaline junkies, or are they motivated by a desire to push their own limits? Should extreme pursuits be limited to adults, or should kids and teens get to engage in these sports? What are the benefits of challenging yourself through extreme sport, and what are the dangers? Is the risk worth the reward? FREE! No registration required Panelists: Dr. Kenneth Carter Professor of Psychology at Oxford College, Emory University, Georgia, USA. Dr. Ann Pegoraro Associate Porfessor, School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University. Beau Williams Orser BPHE Outdoor Adventure Leadership Funded by: OCAF Experience the Thrill

Are you wondering what your next steps are to pursue acting professionally? Casting Director, Melissa A. Smith c.d.c, of Melissa A. Smith Casting Inc., will be holding an exclusive industry seminar on April 4th at MAS ACTING STUDIOS in Sudbury. This information session is geared toward individuals who are new to the industry and professionals wanting to gain industry advice. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: - The Northern Film Industry - How To Get Involved & Get Working - Upcoming Opportunities and Where To Look - Actor's Headshots and Resumes - WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW! - How To Gain Reputable Representation (Agents/Managers) - How to be successful as a self-represented performer. - TAMAC, EIC, AMIS - The Audition And Casting Process - Casting Directors, Producers, Directors - Children In The Business - Professional Training - Schools and Classes - Casting Workbook/Breakdown Express - On-Camera IPA Rates - Actor’s Resources - The Do’s And Dont’s Of The Industry - What is Casting looking for? - Industry Etiquette - Unions/ACTRA - Industry Insider Tips - Q & A with Casting Director Melissa A. Smith of MAS CASTING Cost: $25.00 We know you have questions and we are here to answer them! Join us for this highly informative evening. Limited seating available. Please reserve your spot by contacting us at 705-222-9550 or office@masactingstudios.com

Ever wonder how websites are made? What makes the internet look the way it does? Are you considering programming, coding or web development as a career? Web fundamentals are your introduction to coding, getting you from zero experience to being able to code basic websites. This course covers the fundamentals needed to understand more advanced programming languages for the web such as PHP and Javascript. This course will cover HTML5, CSS3, and introduce you to popular frameworks such as Bootstrap. The curriculum is project-based, so expect weekly homework to practice your lessons with practical applications. Course instructor is Jeff Caldwell from Shopify, a programmer with over 15 years of experience. Jeff has graciously agreed to come out of his cave to teach eager minds the mysteries of coding the internet. We designed this course as an alternative to online based education such as codeacademy.com and freecodecamp.org. It's for folks who prefer a classroom setting, an instructor you can talk to 1-on-1, and who want to meet others with similar interests. The course aims to keep its participants interested, motivated, entertained and accountable. Come nerd out with us and enjoy complimentary coffee, pop, and light snacks from 7-9 on Thursdays from April 5 to 26th at The Workplace coworking space, off Lansing, just behind Food Basics. Course fees: 250$ Course requirements: Laptop with internet access (wifi available in class) Course pre-requisites: none - just a thirst for nerdy knowledge

Most people know that the best way to find a job is through networking. You can go to networking meetings, tap into your own personal network, or ask friends who they know. With the Internet buzzing with social media, there are many ways to use it in order to network, and eventually find a job. This workshop will introduce you to some social media job search tools. You will also have the option to create a LinkedIn account.

Themed “Building a strong health and safety culture,” the 20th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference hosted by Workplace Safety North, will be held in Sudbury from April 17 to 19, 2018. Each year, about 300 attendees gather to learn and share their knowledge about mining health and safety, and network with industry professionals. Learn more: https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/subsite/mining-health-and-safety-conference

DESCRIPTION Are you a girl in Grades 4-7 with a budding love of Science and Engineering? Then join us for the 19th Annual WISE Science and Engineering Olympics. The Olympics are a fun, FREE, full day event for 120 girls in Grades 4 to 7 from Sudbury and surrounding areas. Working in small teams of approximately 5-6 members, students will participate in four separate hands-on experiments from various science and engineering disciplines. Each experiment has its own scoring criteria, based on teamwork, member participation, planning, documentation, ingenuity, creativity, etc. The objective is to present science and engineering to these students in an interesting, fun, stimulating and positive way. At the end of the event, all participants will receive a certificate of participation and medals will be awarded to members of the winning teams. The Olympics start at 9:00 am until 3:30 pm; thanks to our generous sponsors, the event is free and includes a pizza lunch and a snack for all participants. Students requiring a special meal should bring their lunch at drop-off with instructions. This event is part of WISE Sudbury’s continuing efforts to promote and encourage females to consider and pursue careers in science and engineering. Volunteers consist of science and engineering professionals and students from the Sudbury Region

At this workshop, the sky’s the limit! This experience allows learners to discuss their favourite games and explore what it would be like to build an off-keyboard controller to play them. Together, we’ll learn all about basic circuitry through the use of a MaKey MaKey, an invention kit that allows anyone to build physical circuits through a microcontroller, a set of alligator clips, and anything that is conductive. Learners will then pair up and use Scratch, a beginner-friendly programming environment, to build their very own game. We are running this workshop for two different age groups. Please be sure to register for the correct event! 10AM -12PM For kids 6-8 years old http://bit.ly/KLC2018scratchmakey1 1PM-4PM For kids 9-12 years old http://bit.ly/KLC2018scratchmakey2

Our Teens Learning Code workshops and events offer female-identified, trans, and non-binary youth ages 13-17 opportunities to take action on ideas that will shape our future while leveraging the power of technology. If you are looking to get your feet wet when it comes to programming, then this is the workshop for you. HTML and CSS are the backbone of all websites, and knowledge of them is a necessity if you are interested in things like web development, creating marketing emails, or even blogging! The web without HTML and CSS would be would be a world without colourful, pretty websites, not to mention the web applications we all use daily. It’s easy to learn, and was designed so that everyone - even non-programmers - can do it. No fancy programs are needed, just Notepad and a web browser! The Teens Learning Code Introduction to HTML & CSS workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience. Our Teens Learning Code program specifically prioritizes girls (cis and trans) and non-binary individuals because these groups are currently underrepresented in the tech industry. Those who identify outside of these groups are welcome to attend but should be aware that our effort has gone into meeting the unique needs of this program's target community.