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Since its inception, it has helped many Guelph residents quickly gain valuable job skills tt has just extended its hours of operation to include weekdays, evenings and weekends. This flexibility allows students to structure their schedules to meet their individuals needs such as work and family. Over the past year, the role of staff at the Academy of Learning has also changed, tt now active- ly helps people find a job! Before students were given access to resources and ser- vices tn help them with their job search. Bow, the staff works more closely with AOL students and graduates to help them improve their resume, cover let- tet and interview skills. AOL stu- (Second Hoot ot the Sony Street Medical Centre) Guelph. (Made In” 392 ass-2759 Fax 833-7020 email acthmNArotttetutet 1ammr.golden.rtetf-atrthmr THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING 20 Win Street West. 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