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January 2020
2020 Employment Vision
New Year – new career or job? Let us help you develop your plan for sustainable employment in this engaging workshop series! In one week you’ll gain clarity on your personal strengths and transferrable skills, understand job search essentials, complete your resume and cover letter, and hone your interview skills. As a bonus for completing this series – you have the opportunity to obtain your first aid certificate at no cost to you - a certificate valued by many employers!
Find out more »First Aid Level 1
Learn how to deal with common occupational first –aid emergencies. Cover the essential ABC’s — airway breathing and circulation and how to deal with obstructive airways, breathing distress and control bleeding. One person CPR, minor wound care and records/reports included. A 3-year certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: Learn how to create and organize a resume and cover letter so employers can understand your skills and qualifications. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of a good resume Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 types of resumes Identify the standard elements found in a resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »The Art of Job Search
Engage in art making, writing and self-reflection in this 4 week (2 hours on Tuesdays) supportive group program to explore the ups and downs of job search and career decision making. No art making experience required and nutritional snacks are included!
Find out more »Beyond the Postings – Finding Work in Oceanside
Eighty percent of jobs are not advertised. Learn the tools you need to successfully access this hidden job market. Gain an understanding of the local economy and find work faster. If in your job search you are looking only at posted jobs, i.e. classifieds and internet, you are missing 80% of the available positions. Not only that, you have a lot of competition as there will be many people applying for the same job as you! In this workshop you…
Find out more »February 2020
Acing the Interview
Successful interviewing is essential to receive a job offer. This workshop contains tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to follow up. We help you ‘Ace the Interview’ by: Putting you in the shoes of the employer – you decide who to hire Outlining how to effectively prepare for an interview Providing strategies for commonly asked questions in employment interviews Understanding how to answer behavioural questions using the STAR model Creating safe opportunities for practice and feedback Following this…
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: Learn how to create and organize a resume and cover letter so employers can understand your skills and qualifications. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of a good resume Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 types of resumes Identify the standard elements found in a resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »The Art of Job Search
Engage in art making, writing and self-reflection in this 4 week (2 hours on Tuesdays) supportive group program to explore the ups and downs of job search and career decision making. No art making experience required and nutritional snacks are included!
Find out more »From Retired to Rehired Info Session
Learn details about our employment program for job seekers aged 55-plus. Familiarize yourself with the four-week program content and learn about the 12-week work experience placements in five, local dynamic workplaces. Bring your questions!
Find out more »Word Processing & Internet Basics
This one-to-one support session will guide you through word processing basics. Using Microsoft Word, you will learn how to save, open and modify documents. Learn the skills you need to search and apply for jobs online, including the basics of searching the web and using email.
Find out more »From Retired to Rehired Info Session
Learn details about our employment program for job seekers aged 55-plus. Familiarize yourself with the four-week program content and learn about the 12-week work experience placements in five, local dynamic workplaces. Bring your questions!
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: Learn how to create and organize a resume and cover letter so employers can understand your skills and qualifications. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of a good resume Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 types of resumes Identify the standard elements found in a resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »Beyond the Postings – Finding Work in Oceanside
Eighty percent of jobs are not advertised. Learn the tools you need to successfully access this hidden job market. Gain an understanding of the local economy and find work faster. If in your job search you are looking only at posted jobs, i.e. classifieds and internet, you are missing 80% of the available positions. Not only that, you have a lot of competition as there will be many people applying for the same job as you! In this workshop you…
Find out more »Chase Away the Winter Blues!
Inviting all Career Centre job seekers to join us for some warm "eats" during the winter season.
Find out more »Exploring Entrepreneurship
Part One: Is self-employment for you? Discover if you are suited to running your own business., Learn about consumer trends, how to move your business idea forward and access resources to further explore this exciting opportunity. Part Two: Must meet program eligibility. For those with a desire to start a new, or buy and existing business. This workshop will provide an overview of the critical steps to consider before taking the plunge into self-employment.
Find out more »Word Processing & Internet Basics
This one-to-one support session will guide you through word processing basics. Using Microsoft Word, you will learn how to save, open and modify documents. Learn the skills you need to search and apply for jobs online, including the basics of searching the web and using email.
Find out more »Branding “YOU”
Learn how you can create your own employment opportunities or find existing ones faster by actively networking and marketing your unique set of talents, skills, strengths and goals through a carefully crafted presentation statement, calling card and/or an employment proposal. Here’s what one workshop participant had to say… “Excellent! Great facilitator and guest speaker.”
Find out more »From “Retired to Rehired” Program Begins
Entry into this program must be approved by February 12, 2020. We will be offering skills training aimed at preparing you for interesting work in the Hospitality and Retail fields in the Parksville-Qualicum area! Improve your interpersonal skills, job readiness, essential work skills and gain industry-specific training at no cost to you. Paid work experience is prearranged with local employers. (You don’t have to be retired to participate!) Program Schedule: Classroom Training: Feb 24-Mar 20, 2020; 9-4pm (4 weeks)…
Find out more »Acing the Interview
Successful interviewing is essential to receive a job offer. This workshop contains tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to follow up. We help you ‘Ace the Interview’ by: Putting you in the shoes of the employer – you decide who to hire Outlining how to effectively prepare for an interview Providing strategies for commonly asked questions in employment interviews Understanding how to answer behavioural questions using the STAR model Creating safe opportunities for practice and feedback Following this…
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: Learn how to create and organize a resume and cover letter so employers can understand your skills and qualifications. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of a good resume Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 types of resumes Identify the standard elements found in a resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
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