Workshops Calendar
Job Search Workshops Description
Know Where the Jobs
Are:
- Learn the FIVE key tools to access the Hidden Job Market
- An opportunity to increase your contact with potential employers
- Want a résumé that gets responses? Find out how
to write a targeted résumé!
- Write accomplishment statements that will set you
apart from the competition
- Know what to
include/what not to include
Confidently
market and promote yourself by being well-informed on:
- Types of Interviews
- Situational and
behavioural questions and how to answer them
- Questions to ask the Interviewer
Career Decision Making Workshops Descriptions
Orientation and Information Session:
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Learn about the new Employment Services Model of programs and services. Attend this one hour workshop to explore your options and to make an appointment with a Career Coach.
Second Career Information Session:
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Find out if you qualify for funding under this Ontario government program which help unemployed, laid-off individuals who require skills training to assist them in finding long term sustainable employment.
Career Planning Workshop:
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A two day session specifically designed to assist you in building your confidence and career knowledge, setting goals and managing change and transition, learning your strengths, makings a career change and starting your first career.
GATB Testing:
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General Aptitude Testing Battery (GATB) is a series of timed tests used to assist in determining an individual's occupational aptitudes, or potential skills.
Computer Skills Workshops Description
MS Word I – Basics:
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An introductory workshop for individuals with little or no computer experience.
MS Word II – Formatting:
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This workshop is designed for those who have a working knowledge of MS Word and are looking to build on those skills to format their résumé. (Keyboarding and mouse skills highly recommended)
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A self directed interactive computer tutorial to those who prefer to learn on their own. No appointment required and help is available if needed.
