Workshop Topics

NOTE: These are examples of topics for workshops. Each workshop is tailored to meet the needs and interests of the participants/organization. Topics may be combined, excluded, etc.

Also check out our Corporate Workshop guide in pdf here

FOOD AND NUTRITION

• The Importance of a Healthy Diet
• Special Diets - Diabetic, Low Cholesterol, Healthy Heart, etc.
• Planning Meals
• Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
• Low Cost Food Preparation
• Comparison by Unit Pricing
• Saving Money at the Grocery Store / Shopping on a Budget
• Grocery Store Tours / Understanding Labels / Comparison Shopping
• Awareness of Marketing Techniques
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Cleanliness
• Hands on Cooking
• One Pot Meals
• Microwave Cooking
• Preservation

MAKING SPENDING CHOICES

• Budgeting
• Discussion of Needs and Wants
• Decision Making
• Making Lifestyle Changes
• Deciding Where to Shop
• Comparison Shopping

CONSUMER INFORMATION

• Money Business
• Credit Cards or Debit Cards
• Borrowing Money
• Cashing Cheques
• Banking Services
• What is a bank, credit union, trust company or money mart
• What services do they offer
• What different types accounts do they offer
• Understanding basic banking terms
• What to Do with:
• Guarantees and warranties
• Complaining effectively
• Store Returns
• Your rights

AVOIDING DEBT

• Marketing Scams
• Mail Order Purchases
• How Many Credit Cards Do We Need
• Impulse Buying

RENTAL WORKSHOP

• The Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords
• The Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants
• Terminology Used in Rental Agreements
• Understanding the Residential Tenancies Act and How it Affects Tenants
• Understanding the Purpose and Use of the Rentalsman.