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Humber Re-Employment program provides employment counseling services to Reach back unemployed clients

Are you a full-time student and planning to return to school in the fall? Drop in and sign up for Summer Job Services.

Over 40? Trying to cope with job loss? Need a job? Attend this session and learn about options available to help you find work.

An introduction to the basic use of a computer. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, and how to access employment related software. Learn how you can improve your typing skills.

Learn basic word processing skills: how to format, save and retrieve a document, delete a word, sentence or paragraph, and how to spell check your document.

Are you interested in working in the apprenticeship trades? Come to this information session to learn the secrets to working in the trades.

Help for job seekers 15-30 years of age. By booking an appointment with an employment counsellor they will assist you in acquiring career development tools needed to help you achieve your career or employment goals. Our counsellors are specialized in assisting clients who are on EI or who have received EI or Maternity Benefits with paid training or placement opportunities. All clients in the program have access to Job Development assistant.

Review the basics of Excel. Learn how to customize headers, create tables and save your documentation.

Learn the basics of Power Point as a presentation tool, to present your information in an interview to an employer. Create and understand slide masters and templates.

Learn more about how Career Action for Newcomers program (C.A.N.) can help new Canadian professionals realize their employment goals through:

Job development support
Unpaid work placements
Mentoring opportunities
One on one coaching
Ongoing support for up to 3 months

For further information please contact Mary Pyper @ 416-231-2295, Ext: 5721

** Please note that if you are unable to attend today's session, we are flexible to set up individual information sessions by request. Please call 416-231-2295, ext: 5721 to book an appointment.

Learn more about how Career Action for Newcomers program (C.A.N.) can help new Canadian professionals realize their employment goals through:

Job development support
Unpaid work placements
Mentoring opportunities
One on one coaching
Ongoing support for up to 3 months

For further information please contact Mary Pyper @ 416-231-2295, Ext: 5721

** Please note that if you are unable to attend today's session, we are flexible to set up individual information sessions by request. Please call 416-231-2295, ext: 5721 to book an appointment.

Enhanced Language Training provides Internationally Trained IT Professionals a menu of employment and language services to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment in the IT Sector and integrate successfully into the Canadian workplace.

Eligibility:

• Newcomer to Canada 18 years of age and over
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Internationally trained, educated in IT with relevant experience
• Minimum level 6/7 Canadian Language Benchmark in English

Services available include:

• Job search workshops
• Six weeks of sector-specific IT language training
• Workplace culture orientation
• Up to eight weeks of IT work placement
• Referral to the Mentoring Partnership.
• Job Development Support
• Language coaching for clients while on the worksite throughout the placement period

For more information please contact Monika Hajduk at (416) 231-2295 Ext 5722

You are invited to join JobStart @ Dufferin’s Guest Speaker and Networking series:

GUEST SPEAKER

Listen and ask questions as our guest speaker presents information to help you with your job search. Each event is different, with different topics such as:

Employer expectations;
Your rights at the work place, and;
Starting your own business

NETWORKING

Also, meet JobStart's, Career Action for Newcomers team (C.A.N.) and network with other new Canadian professionals where you can:

Discuss job search experiences;
Share opportunities, and;
Learn more about job searching best practices

To register for this event please contact Mary Pyper @ 416-231-2295, Ext: 5721

A caseworker is available bi-weekly at JobStart from 1:00-4:00 pm to complete scheduled appointments with clients to update case information and to support clients's use of services and programs provided by JobStart. The caseworker will also provide general information and answer questions from the community abouts TESS program.

Bring your resume and see if it can be improved to enhance your job search opportunities.

Discusses the role and importance of the interview in the job search process, and presents practical tips, techniques and strategies highlighting the four-part process of effective job interviews and practice role playing the interview.

You are invited to join JobStart @ Dufferin’s Guest Speaker and Networking series:

NETWORKING
Meet Vikas Jain, from Enterprise Toronto (www.enterprisetoronto.com) as he discusses how to start up your own small business.

Topics Include:

Rules and Regulations of Business start-ups
Business and Market Planning
Taxation Issues
Government support programs and financing

NETWORKING
Also, meet JobStart's, Career Action for Newcomers team (C.A.N.) and network with other new Canadian professionals where you can:

Discuss job search experiences;
Share opportunities, and;
Learn more about job searching best practices

To register for this event please contact Mary Pyper @ 416-231-2295, Ext: 5721

Find out where the jobs are. Create personal job skill "information" to assist you in your job search. An introduction to general networking principles and access the hidden job market.

ARE YOU recently laid-off, an unemployed worker - eligible for Employment Insurance or not - you can apply to participate in the Second Career Strategy.

This workshop gives you a basic understanding of the need and purpose of cover/broadcast letters. Learn the components of a cover letter. Increase self confidence when writing a response to classified ads or job postings.

To disclose a disability to the employer or NOT to disclose that is the question? Come and find out the answer.

VPI Employment Specialist will assist you to explore work and training opportunities.

Discusses the role and importance of the interview in the job search process, and presents practical tips, techniques and strategies highlighting the four-part process of effective job interviews and practice role playing the interview.

Learn basic functions of the internet and how to access employment sites such as the Service Canada website, links to the Job Bank and how to persorm a search on the Internet.

Learn to create a resume that is targeted to specific work of interest, or help you get a job interview. Find out: what goes in a resume, what are transferable skills, the dos and don`ts of resume writing, the different types of resumes, and the fice essential parts of a resume and how to develop them. Learn essential skills in creating an electronic resume and avoid common errors.

Thinking about a career with Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police Services or Emergency Medical Services
Come and learn valuable career information from our guest speakers from all 3 services.

An introduction to business directories and how to use them to generate employment leads and identify companies in your occupation.

Learn how to perform specific internet job search including labour market trends, company specific information, e-mails - attachments.embedded documents, posting a resume, and access online applications.

Help for job seekers 15-30 years of age. By booking an appointment with an employment counsellor they will assist you in acquiring career development tools needed to help you achieve your career or employment goals. Our counsellors are specialized in assisting clients who are on EI or who have received EI or Maternity Benefits with paid training or placement opportunities. All clients in the program have access to Job Development assistant.

Come dredded for success and gain feedback on your presentationand style in interviews. Phase 1 & Phase 2 are encouraged.