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Second Career Information Session
Thursday, February 2, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Second Career is an Ontario government program that helps you train for a new job. If you were
laid off any time after January 1, 2005 you may be eligible to apply for Second Career. This
session will provide step-by-step information about the eligibility and suitability criteria for
Second Career and will discuss the financial support that may be available along with
direction for next steps in the process.
Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Information Session. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Personality & Fit
Career Exploration Workshop 1
Monday, February 13, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Values & Work Environment
Career Exploration
Workshop 2
Monday, February 13, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Workplace Skills
& Abilities:
Career Exploration Workshop 3
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12 30 p.m.
Exploring Work Interests:
Career Exploration Workshop 4
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Labour Market
Research:
Career Exploration Workshop 5
Thursday, February 16, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Managing Career Change:
Career Exploration Workshop 6
Thursday, February 16, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thinking about changing your career? Planning your career? These workshops will help you
explore your options and determine the best career choice for you. Assess your personality, values, skills, abilities and interests to
careers that suit you. Discover how to research careers and occupations, and how to successfully manage a career change. These
workshops can be taken as a series or individually. Choose from Personality & Fit; Values & Work Environment; Workplace Skills &
Abilities; Exploring Work Interests; Labour Market Research; and Managing Career Change.
Location: Job Skills'
Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book
your Workshop. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Apprenticeship Information Session
Tuesday, February 21,
2012
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Apprenticeship is a
hands-on training program for people who want to work in a skilled
trade, that can lead to a rewarding career in a high demand market.
This session discusses some of the skilled trades in Ontario, and the
process for becoming an apprentice.
Location: Job Skills' Markham -
4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Information Session. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Write Your Winning Resume Workshop
Tuesday, February 7,
2012
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You will learn how to highlight your skills and accomplishments effectively to employers. Functional, Chronological and
Combination Resumes will be discussed. You will develop the key elements of your resume in this workshop. Follow-up assistance will be provided through resume critiques.
Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your Workshop. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Dynamic Cover Letters Workshop
Monday, February 6,
2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A cover letter allows you to highlight the key points of your resume and add details that will set you apart from other candidates. This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to writing effective cover letters as well as some hands-on practice and feedback.
Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961
Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Workshop. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Interview Strategies Workshop
Thursday, February 9,
2012
1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You will learn the secrets of making a great first impression, how to sell your skills to employers, and develop effective ways to answer the most frequently asked interview questions. Ample time will be devoted to practicing interview techniques.
Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Workshop. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Hidden Job Market Workshop
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Accessing the Hidden Job Market leads to an active job search with a greater chance of success. In this workshop you will discover ways to find and apply for the 80% of jobs that are not advertised.
Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961
Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your Workshop. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Job Search Resources and Tools Information Session
Thursday, February 2,
2012
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
or Monday, February 27, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This information session is recommended as a
first step for all new and returning clients. You will learn about the services
offered in Job Skills Employment Services full suite centres. You will also have the opportunity to
find out about the various tools required for your successful job search including resumes, cover letters, career portfolios and ways to use the internet in your job search. This session is 3 hours long and will be followed by individual question and answer sessions.
Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961
Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Information Session. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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Practice Firm Information Session
Thursday, February 23,
2012
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Practice Firms offer a
unique "learning by doing" environment. Participants work in
real departments of a simulated business while receiving job search
assistance. A guest speaker from one of Job Skills' Practice Firms
will provide information and answer questions about this program and
the application process.
Location: Job Skills'
Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to
book your Information Session. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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OSEB Self Employment Information
Session
Thursday, February 9,
2012
or Thursday, February 23, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
A guest speaker from one of Job
Skills' Business Services offices will provide information about
self-employment as a career choice. Programs such as the Self
Employment Benefits program and the Youth Entrepreneurship Program
will be discussed.
Location: Job Skills' Markham -
4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Information Session. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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"Fiscal Workout"
with Anicent Desouza
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Make every penny count in tough times! Little drops of water make an ocean. Pennies saved make a
fortune. Attend the "FISCAL Workout workshop to learn how to adjust your budget to match your current income restraints. Get tips on how to maximize your
resources to help make your pennies go further.
Location: Job Skills' Markham -
4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map
Call 905-948-9996 to book your
Information Session. Pre-registration is required.
www.jobskills.org
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ESL (English as a Second Language)
COSTIs ESL Basic level program
teaches students to improve their English speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills. Students will learn English quickly, and
have ample opportunity to speak and participate in English discussions
and exercises.
This program is delivered by certified instructors in partnership with
the Toronto and York Catholic District School Boards.
Students attending the ESL
Basic level program, will learn:
- basic conversational English; and
- basic grammar structures within English conversation.
Services are available to Canadian
citizens, landed immigrants, convention refugees, or refugee claimants
with a study permit. Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Day and evening programs
are available.
Welcome Centre Immigrant
Services
8400 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 102-103 map
Markham, Ontario
L3R 4N7
Tel: 289.846.3645
www.costi.org
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Language & Skills Trainings Services
COSTI provides English
language training as well as Enhanced Language Training for
Internationally Trained Professionals at Welcome Centre Immigrant
Services in Markham North. Childminding services are also provided to
eligible participants who attend these training programs as well as
other services at the centre.
Through a partnership of agencies, one-stop service is available to
residents of York Region at Welcome Centre Immigrant Services. Services
include: settlement and integration services; language training and
enhanced language training in the accounting field; accreditation and
qualification assistance, and employment supports.
Monday Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Welcome Centre Immigrant
Services
8400 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 102-103 map
Markham, Ontario
L3R 4N7
Tel: 289.846.3645
www.costi.org
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