MALVERN EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES 325 Milner Avenue, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON M1B 5N1 (416)397-1000 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
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Tue
Wed 1
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Thu 2
3 Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
TDSB Essential Skills and Assessment Session 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Employment Opportunity System Navigation Training – 9:30am-12:00pm
Ontario Works Chinese Session 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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8 Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
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9
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Fri
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Employment Initiative for OW Clients 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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14 Resumes & Cover Letters Basics 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Mandarin/Resumes & Cover Letter Basics 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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21
Family Day
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB Job Incentive Program 3:00 pm –5:30 pm
22 Essential Skills and Upgrading
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB Mandarin Employment Opportunity System Navigation Training 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Circle 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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17 Self-Employment Development Session 2:00 – 4:00 pm Toronto Public Service Recruitment Process 2:00 –4 :00pm
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Computer Basics 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Hammerheads Information Session 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pathway to Employment in Mandarin 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
YOU MAY REGISTER FOR ANY WORKSHOP ON THIS CALENDAR BY VISITING OUR EC PORTAL AT www.toronto.ca/socialservices. Or ask an EC staff person for assistance.
Malvern Employment Centre Calendar and Workshop Descriptions
Workshops are held in Community Room "A" and "B"
* Computer Basics Workshops are held in the "Computer Lab"
Resume and Cover Letter Basics: This workshop provides an overview of what is required to develop a resumé and cover letter. Learn formatting styles of resumés and Cover letters and how to market yourself to a specific employer. (This workshop is also available for Mandarin speaking individuals) Computer Basics: This 5 day workshop introduces Basic Computer Skills to individuals who have little or no computer experience. Ontario Works Employment Programs and Services/Chinese Session: This workshop provides information that can help Ontario Works clients reach personal and career goals. An overview of employment programs and services is provided to help with personal and career decisions. Employment Opportunity System (EOS) Navigation Training: This workshop explains the Employment Opportunities System (EOS). It is an on-line service that supports the work of Toronto Employment and Social Services by matching people to employment and volunteer opportunities. (This workshop is also available for Mandarin speaking individuals) Job Incentive Program (JIP): This workshop provides an overview of the Toronto Public Service's Job Incentive Program (JIP). Learn about unpaid work placement opportunities for both unemployed and underemployed Torontonians. English Conversational Circle: This workshop introduces Essential Skills needed in the workplace. You will learn what an employer will expect from their employees. These competencies can help you prepare, maintain and transition for employment. Self-Employment Session Ontario Works (OW) Only: This workshop provides information that can help Ontario Works clients reach personal and career goals. An overview of employment programs and services is provided to help with personal and career decisions. Pathway to Employment in Mandarin: FOR MANDARIN SPEAKING ONLY** this workshop is designed to increase self-awareness with a focus on both the person and the job. You can use this information to evaluate your compatibility with a career and help you make an informed decision. Essential Skills & Upgrading (TDSB): The info session focuses on literacy and employment and the assessment process. After the info session, interested clients can remain for assessment and registration. This program has ongoing classes that develop skills needed to prepare for job training, further education or employment opportunities. Toronto Public Service Recruitment Process: This workshop provides an overview of the City of Toronto's external recruitment process for job opportunities. Employment Initiative for OW clients: This workshop tells you about the services and resources available at Toronto Employment and Social Services' Employment Centres. Fully equipped centres offer a variety of supports to job seekers and learners. This includes workshops and one-on-one consultations with trained staff. Hammerheads Information Session – YOUTH: The Hammer Heads Program is a 12 week skill and employment-based training program that links young men and women who are between 18- 26 years of age and from under-resourced communities to apprenticeship career opportunities in the construction industry that they might otherwise have difficulty accessing.
We are a full service Employment Centre and we offer you free
Personalized One-on-One Job Search guidance; referrals to training and/or programs and links to Employers Resume and Cover Letter Critique, Interview Preparation and Workshops Access to Computers, Fax, Photocopier, Labour Market Information and Job Postings
Call us today for a consultation with one of our Career & Employment Information Specialists or drop in at 325 Milner Avenue East, 9th Floor 416-397-1175
