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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Group Information Session • Register at 9am • Orientation at 9:30am • Appointments until noon
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Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed 9:30am-1:30pm
Group Information Session • Register at 9am • Orientation at 9:30am • Appointments until noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Tips to Get You Job Ready 10am-noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed 9:30am-1:30pm Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Essential Skills 9:30am-2pm
Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Group Information Session • Register at 9am • Orientation at 9:30am • Appointments until noon
MaxTV Media Is Hiring! 1:30-3pm
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Group Information Session • Register at 9am • Orientation at 9:30am • Appointments until noon Essential Skills 9:30am-2pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Securitas is Hiring! Full-Time Rotational Security Guards 1:30-3pm
Gain Confidence for your Job Interview 9:30-3pm
Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
ON-GOING WORKSHOPS/SESSIONS Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed – Mondays | 9:30am-1:30pm Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping) – Mondays | 10am-noon How to Ace Your Interview – Wednesdays | 9:30am-1:30pm Orientation To Our Services – Monday – Thursday | 9:30-noon Settlement Services Catholic Cross-Cultural – Tuesdays | 9am-5pm Second Career Session – Fridays | 10am-noon Introduction to Computers – Wednesdays | 10am-noon
Centennial College Application Process Second Career 9:30-10:30am
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Essential Skills 9:30am-2pm
How to Ace Your Interview 9:30am-12:30pm
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Essential Skills 9:30am-2pm
Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Second Career Application 10am-noon
Essential Skills Orientation 9:30am
Energize Your Job Search 9:30am-3pm Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
Essential Skills 9:30am-2pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
New Year’s Day Centre Closed
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Essential Skills 9:30am-2pm Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Better Business Communication Gain confidence speaking and listening in the workplace 9:30-12:30pm
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Inspire Charity: Learn about Savings, Investments and Credit Issues 10am-noon Résumé Review (By appt. only)
BUS ROUTE | From Kennedy subway station, take the 86 Scarborough or 116 Morningside bus | From Scarborough Town Centre, take the 21 Brimley bus to Eglinton Avenue, then transfer to 86 Scarborough or 116 Morningside bus travelling east Our centre provides job seekers with friendly and expert assistance. Pre-registration is required for all sessions and workshops.
Essential Skills for Employment: TDSB Hands-on Computer Training Session topics include how to: • take messages • write short reports Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor Looking for work is easier when you are not doing it alone. Understand the advantages, processes and incentives of working with Employment Ontario and YWCA Toronto. Group Information Session Join our small group information session to learn about our services. After the presentation and completion of Employment Ontario registration forms, you will meet with a Client Advisor who will look after your employment needs.
Tips To Get You Job Ready You will learn: • about the current job market • how to market yourself • how to answer difficult questions • what steps to take after the initial interview
Free Business Communication Skills Session Communication skills are critical to your career’s success. It is these skills that managers, co-workers and customers use to form opinions about your potential and abilities. Communication skills are the core skills Evaluate Your Skills: Typing, bookkeeping and more managers focus on when they decide who to hire and promote. Session It is common practice for skilled office workers to be tested by topics include: recruiters and employers as part of the hiring process. Arrange for • understanding with greater clarity the principles of good an appointment to test yourself and see your scores. communication • gaining confidence in how you speak and listen during Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed: face-to-face conversations Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop • learning the principles of clear, concise business writing Transform your résumé into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. • recognizing and interpreting non-verbal communication cues You will receive handouts outlining the components of a résumé and cover • tips and best practices to become better organized letter for further review and preparation. SECURITAS IS HIRING: Full-Time Rotational Security Guards How to Ace Your Interview: Interview Skills Workshop Free Security and Canadian General Standards Board Training You will learn about preparation and research, interview structures, free uniform question styles, hidden intentions in questions and appropriate responses. flexible work schedules competitive salary and benefits Gain Confidence for Your Job Interview: Mock Interview Practice We will be holding on-site interviews, so bring your résumé Participants will have the opportunity to practice their interview skills. and dress for success! Must complete Interview Workshop prior to attending this session. Résumé Review One-on-one sessions with an Employment Specialist. Bring a copy of your résumé and cover letter to receive suggestions on content, format and methods to improve your existing résumé. Settlement Services and Resources An opportunity for newcomers living in the area to learn about services and resources for individuals, couples and families. Second Career Information Session Learn about eligibility, suitability, skills training, financial assessment and more. The objective of Second Career is to support laid-off and unemployed individuals requiring skills training and to assist them in finding employment in Ontario. Applying to Centennial College through Second Career Program If you uncertain where to study under the Employment Ontario Second Career program, join us to learn about Centennial College courses and the application process.
MaxTV Media Is Hiring! MaxTV Media is a leader in Digital Elevator displays. They provide property management companies with a tool that allows them to better communicate with residents, visitors, and staff. Hiring for the following positions: • business development representatives • advertising sales consultants • appointment setters • projects managers Dress in business attire and bring your résumé and photo identification. Learn about Savings and Investments: Presentation by Inspired Charity You may be missing out on government grants, child care credits and other tax credits! To learn more, please register and join us! Session topics include: • budgeting and banking • government grants • TFSA, RSP, RESP • programs for new Canadians • credit history and first time home buyers VISIT OUR WEBSITE
ywcatoronto.org/employment FOR JOB FAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
