A future you can count on: Your CAAT Pension Webinar 

Dive into the details of all the incredible benefits your CAAT pension provides. This session is great for new members who have been in the plan for 5 years or less or any members who want to know why their pension is a big deal!

Members will learn about: 

• How the value of members’ pension will exceed the contributions they pay 
• All their retirement options, including flexible early retirement options 
• Other valuable features of the Plan, like survivor benefits, and inflation protection

Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual 

Register for the CAAT Pension Plan Overview Session.

Once you register, click “Add to Calendar” to add the invite to your Outlook calendar. The link to join the session is in the calendar invite.

DBprime Service Purchases Webinar 

This webinar introduces this valuable option to increase your pension, including the types of purchases, the costs, and processes. 

If you have eligible periods to purchase, such as periods of employment before enrolling, breaks in employment, or if you earned a benefit from a previous employer’s pension plan, you may have an opportunity to make your CAAT Plan pension even more valuable by making a pension purchase. 

We have divided up the purchase sessions by plan design to give members of both DBprime and DBplus the most relevant information about making a purchase. 

Note: If you do not know which plan design you’re in, please check your annual statement. 

Date: November 15, 2023
Time: 12 to 1 p.m. 
Location: Virtual 

Register for the DBprime Service Purchases Webinar.

Once you register, click “Add to Calendar” to add the invite to your Outlook calendar. The link to join the session is in the calendar invite.

DBplus Pension Purchases Webinar 

The DBplus Pension Purchases webinar introduces this valuable option to increase your pension, including the types of purchases, the costs, and processes. 

If you have eligible periods to purchase, such as periods of employment before enrolling, breaks in employment, or if you earned a benefit from a previous employer’s pension plan, you may have an opportunity to make your CAAT Plan pension even more valuable by making a pension purchase. 

We have divided up the purchase sessions by plan design to give members of both DBprime and DBplus the most relevant information about making a purchase. 

Note: If you do not know which plan design you’re in, please check your annual statement. 

Date: November 21, 2023
Time: 12 to 1 p.m. 
Location: Virtual 

Register for the DBplus Pension Purchases Webinar.

Once you register, click “Add to Calendar” to add the invite to your Outlook calendar. The link to join the session is in the calendar invite. 

If you have any questions about the CAAT Pension Webinars, please reach out to oe@humber.ca. 

Another Healthy You Initiative 

Join us in committing to developing mental health literacy to support the well-being of our learners, employees, and the community. A series of workshops focused on mental health in the workplace are offered to Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber employees and managers during the fall semester. The workshops are hosted by CAMH: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. 

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace for Employees 

This workshop uses experiential learning activities and case studies to increase mental health literacy and understand the relationship between mental health and workplace stress and burnout. It also looks at actions that all employees can engage in to provide a supportive environment to colleagues struggling with a mental health challenge, as well as strategies for creating psychologically safe and healthy work environment. 

Please register by clicking on the date that works best for you: 

• Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  Register by Monday, October 2 at 5 p.m. 
• Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  Register by Monday, November 27 at 5 p.m. 

Maximum participants per session: 100 

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace for Leaders 

This workshop will help leaders build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to better support employees who are experiencing mental illness and addiction. Managers will learn how to recognize their own biases and assumptions about mental health in the workplace; practice how to approach an individual with possible mental health and addiction issues; and identify strategies for creating psychologically safe teams in the workplace. This workshop has 30 minutes of pre-work required. 

Please register by clicking on the date that works best for you: 

• Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Register by Monday, October 16 at 5 p.m. 
• Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Register by Wednesday, November 29 at 5 p.m. 

Maximum participants per session: 30 

All workshops are virtual and the session links will be provided upon registration. 

If you have any questions about these workshops, please contact oe@humber.ca. 

Look out for the Another Healthy You Initiative”sign highlighting events, resources, and initiatives that Humber offers to support employees’ mental, financial, physical and social health and well-being.

Mental Health Training for Students, Student Leaders, and Student Staff 

Student Wellness and Equitable Learning is offering training for learners on how to understand mental health and recognize when a peer needs support. 

The Well-being at Humber: Be There for Yourself and Others is an interactive 90-minute training with case studies and strategies and part of the college's efforts to raise awareness of learner mental health. Learners will receive CCR recognition for completing the training. 

Fall 2023 Workshop Dates 

Online:

• Thursday, October 5 - 12 p.m to 1:30 p.m. 
• Wednesday, November 22 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus:

• Thursday, November 2 - 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (B307) 
• Monday, November 20 - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (C108) 

North Campus:

• Monday, October 16 - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (D239) 
• Tuesday, October 31 - 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (H407) 

Register now

The workshop is also available on request. Departments, managers, and program coordinators supervising learners can submit a request for training.

Contact

Ewnet Demisse, Health Promotion Specialist, ewnet.demisse@humber.ca 
Estefania Toledo, Inclusive Curriculum and Well-being Specialist, estefania.toledo@humber.ca

Humber grads are invited to Alumni Weekend this October 14 and 15 to experience a series of exclusive events and activities. Gather your family and friends to enjoy our unique outings at exclusive prices, and make it a weekend to remember.

Participate in Campus Day for informative workshops, engaging tours, and interactive demonstrations while receiving plenty of giveaways at Humber's North campus.

Get Platinum Seats at Coca-Cola Coliseum to watch the Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets followed by a post-game private skate.

Learn more and register

These events have limited capacity and are selling out fast, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets.