September 2015 E-Bulletin
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COCo Note |
Collective health insurance for Quebec community groupsIt’s no secret that the community sector in Quebec is dogged with high employee turnover. Many community workers, torn between their desire to work and act in collective solidarity and contribute to the common good, and rising pressures on family and health with advancing age, opt for better stability and benefits in the institutional or business sector, to the detriment of community groups who are left dealing with an exodus of talented and competent employees. A new initiative is now set to counter this trend, which would see the development of a collective health and life insurance plan specifically tailored by and for Quebec-based community groups. Dubbed the ACOCQ, or Assurance collective pour les organismes communautaires du Québec, the nascent project has already undergone a participative consultation process via a provincial tour through 17 regions, to a favourable response. Although the official foundation of the non-profit organization that would administer the ACOCQ is still to come, the field is now open for Quebec community groups to pledge their support for this initiative by signing up on their website, thus declaring their intent to take part in this collective plan when it becomes operational. The more registrations they receive, the faster they will be able to start offering coverage. |
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Innoweave Cloud Computing Webinar in FrenchInnoweave is offering another free webinar on Cloud Computing for community groups on Tuesday, the 15th of September, 2015, at 1:30pm, in French. This introductory session will allow participants to better understand what Cloud Computing is and the benefits that organizations can gain from implementing a Cloud Computing system in their workplace. The webinar is presented by Marc Ouimet in collaboration with COCo. For more information and to register, visit the Innoweave website. The webinar can also be considered an first step towards readying your organization for our upcoming workshop in Cloud Computing offered the 5th of November, 2015. |
Make your voice heard: The impact of austerity in the community sectorThe objective of the Observatoire communautaire de l’austérité is to document the real impacts of austerity on community groups, on those who work in community groups and on those who use their services. It gives the community sector the chance to express themselves as much on what makes them indispensable, as on what obstacles they encounter to their work and the cuts that threaten their services. The testimonies collected by this process will be shared through various communication channels (website, newsletters, social media) through the campaign “Je tiens à ma communauté ˃ Je soutiens le communautaire“ |
Community EventsClick here to browse events on the Community Calendar on COCo’s website. |
Job OffersIf you have enabled images for this email then you will see a listing of job postings below. Note that the job postings are presented according to their application deadline, however YOU MUST view the full postings on the COCo website to ensure that you meet the application deadline. |
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AMI-Quebec’s new fall programs!Welcome to a new season of programs to help caregivers and those living with mental illness! Our programs all start again this fall, including teleworkshops, education, and coping skills. NEW this year: webinars and LEAP Communication. Visit http://amiquebec.org/programs-support/ for all our program information. |
Townshippers’ Day 2015The 36th edition of Townshippers’ Day is ready to welcome you to Brome on September 12! Since 1979, Townshippers’ Day has been celebrating the creativity and vibrancy of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community through music and dance, artisans and exhibitors, food and activities for all ages. For 2015, Townshippers’ Association is teaming up with the Town of Brome Lake and Brome Village to host the event at the Brome fairgrounds on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore over 70 exhibitors and artisans, taste delicious cultural cuisine, bid and win on fantastic items in the silent auction and enjoy performances by local groups. |
Centre des Femmes Solidaires et Engagées is recruiting volunteersThe Centre des Femmes Solidaires et Engagées is looking for volunteers! |
YES launches new website and Fall 2015 Program Book featuring new workshops and expanded servicesYES has launched a new website loaded with even more valuable resources and tools for Quebec’s job seekers, entrepreneurs and artists! Starting your job search? Growing your business? Want to earn a living from your art? You can easily find information on all of our free services, workshops and events, or log into our new Community Portal to get access to exclusive videos and documents including our new Program Book for Fall 2015. Check out the fresh new look and find the resources you need to get informed, get inspired and get ahead at www.yesmontreal.ca. |
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