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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Labour Day
Ontario Works Chinese Session 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
12 Resumes & Cover Letters Basics 9:30 am-12:00 pm
13 Essential Skills and Upgrading
Record Suspension Information Session 2:00 – 4:00 pm
18 Interview Skills & Impression 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Mandarin/Resumes & Cover Letter Basics 2:00 – 4:00 pm
IIN Information Session 9:30am - 12:00 pm
Financial Literacy Workshop 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
English Conversation Circle 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
Employment Initiative for OW Clients 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
PAYE Information Session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
TDSB Essential Skills and Assessment Session 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
15 Second Career Springboard Services 9:30- 12:00 pm
Employment Opportunity System Navigation Training – 9:30am-12:00pm
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
22 Self-Employment Development Session 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
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Essential Skills and Upgrading 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – TDSB
29 Pathway to Employment in Mandarin 2:00 – 4:00 pm
English Conversation Circle 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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) 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/Mandrian: 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) Second Career Presentation by Operation Springboard: This workshop provides an overview of The Second Career Strategy launched by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Second Career provides funding for people who have been laid-off and wish to train for a new career. 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. Financial Literacy - This workshop will help you budget and better manage your finances. Learn about the skills and knowledge you need to make informed and effective financial 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. Interview Skills and Impression Management: This workshop will help you approach your next interview with confidence by learning what to say and how to dress to make the best impression. 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 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.
PAYE is a Youth initiative between the City of Toronto, private sector employers, community partners, and other stakeholders. See Employment Centre Staff to Register. PAYE Information Session:
This event will introduce job seekers to Investing in Neighbourhoods, a program in which Toronto Employment & Social Services partners with non-profit community agencies to create meaningful and rewarding jobs for Toronto residents who are in receipt of Ontario Works (OW). The jobs that are created benefit OW participants by providing paid employment (for up to one year) with the opportunity to build new skills and obtain current employment references. IIN Information Session:
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
