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Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments till noon
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Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
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8 Labour Day Holiday
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed 9:30am-1:30pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed 9:30am-1:30pm
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Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
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Belairdirect is Hiring! 1-3pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Rogers TV Volunteers Information Session 10am
United Way/YWCA Toronto Outreach Day 10am-3pm
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
11 Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Pre-screening Event for Cara Operations 10am-noon
Second Career Application 10am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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How to Ace Your Interview 9:30am-12:30pm
Information Session: Teva Canada Mentoring Day 2pm
LinkedIn Learn how to set up your online LinkedIn account 10am-noon
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Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
10 Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
Licensing Process for Regulated Professions and Trades 1-2pm
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
Center Closed
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Gain Confidence for Your Job Interview 9:30am-3pm Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Centennial College Application Process Second Career 9:30-10:30am
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon How to Ace Your Interview 9:30am-12:30pm Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
ON-GOING WORKSHOPS/SESSIONS
BUS ROUTE | From Kennedy subway station, take the 86 Scarborough
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
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.
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. Evaluate Your Skills: Typing, bookkeeping and more It is common practice for skilled office workers to be tested by recruiters and employers as part of the hiring process. Arrange for an appointment to test yourself and discover your scores before going for a job interview. Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed: Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop Transform your résumé into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Take away handouts outline the components of a résumé and cover letter for further review and preparation from home. How to Ace your Interview: Interview Skills Workshop You will learn about preparation and research, interview structures, question styles, hidden intentions from questions and appropriate responses. Gain Confidence for your Job Interview: Mock Interview Practice Participants will have an opportunity to practice their interview skills; Must go to Interview Workshop (How to Ace your Interview) prior to attending this session. 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 careers with demonstrated labour market prospects in Ontario. Résumé Review Have a one-on-one session 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. Introduction to Computers Attend a small, group coaching session on Microsoft Word. Learn how to format a document and apply for work online. Designed for new computer users.
Cara Operations is looking to hire 60 Customer Service Representatives!
Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Must have excellent customer service skills and pleasant phone manner Must be able to speak English clearly Must be self-motivated and a high energy individual Must have proficiency in Microsoft office Please bring your résumé for a pre-screening interview. LinkedIn and Online Applications Review LinkedIn, why everyone needs a profile, how to set-up a profile, search for jobs and set a job alert and how to follow through; plus, great advice on interviewing and job-hunting skills. Licensing Process for Regulated Professions and Trades Our guest speaker, from Global Experience Ontario, will provide information such as licensing processes for regulated professions/ trades in Ontario, possible alternative careers you can consider, and all the support, programs and resources that are available. Belairdirect is hiring: Customer Service and Sales Representatives Are you looking to work for an organization that offers opportunities to grow and be successful? Looking for people who: are available to work evening shifts from noon-9pm and Saturdays from 8am- 5pm have excellent customer service skills and pleasant phone manner are able to speak English clearly are self-motivated and a high energy individual Please dress in business attire, bring your résumé and photo identification. Rogers TV Volunteers Information Session Rogers is always eager to attract new volunteers! Looking for volunteers that are reliable, professional and ready to learn. In exchange for your commitment, you will be provided with hands-on training in many aspects of television production. Rogers TV will provide you with a solid experience in television broadcasting. You will learn skills that will help you increase your self-confidence, your personal presentation profile and your communication abilities Please bring your résumé and photo identification. Teva Canada Mentoring Day Teva Canada is one of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies, active in 60 countries and a workplace of choice for 46,000 dedicated employees. Teva Canada will share their experiences and tips for: Open job opportunities Interview techniques Job preparation and more… Come prepared to ask questions and bring your résumé and photo identification. United Way/YWCA Toronto Outreach Day Meet up at 3730 Kingston Road and outreach in the community. VISIT OUR WEBSITE
ywcatoronto.org/employment FOR JOB FAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
