The Brother T.I. Murphy Learning Resource Centre

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MISSION STATEMENT:

Within a challenging and respectful environment, the Murphy Centre provides individuals with opportunities for growth through the integration of creative learning experiences designed to achieve academic, career and life goals.

PHILOSOPHY:

The Murphy Centre community acknowledges the immeasurable worth of all individuals and believes in their ability to make positive changes in their lives.

Technology Research

The Murphy Centre is committed to improving the services to participants. The Murphy Centre has undertaken several significant research initiatives in the following areas:
Technology
The Murphy Centre has developed a state of the art computer network which has a permanent connection to the Internet. We have the capability to do a variety of computer related multi-media activities. These resources continue to be extremely valuable to participants and staff in all programs and services.
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Research

Employment barriers in relation to the youth at risk population

Stigmatization towards youth and related health issues

Co-development of a community model of service to effectively address employment services towards youth

Development of a mentoring profile in the St. John’s area and community mentoring strategy

Journaling in academic, career and lifestyle education programs

Coordination of a conference on research in the practice of adult literacy, in partnership with the Community-Based Literacy Network, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the Research in Practice in Adult Literacy (RiPAL) Network, with funding support from the National Literacy Secretariat, HRDC

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