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What's New at Job Skills

14-Dec-07 A new year, a new job!

Employment opportunities at Job Skills can be found here.

 

10-Dec-07 Job Skills' Holiday Hours
Monday, Dec. 24
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Thursday, Dec. 27
Friday, Dec. 28

Monday, Dec. 31
Tuesday, Jan. 1
Wednesday, Jan. 2
Closed*
Closed
Closed
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closed
Normal hours resume

Please note that the Markham Location at 4855 14th Avenue will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m, however Job Skills' Staff will not be available.
19-Sept-07 YEP is coming to Brampton!!

The every popular Youth Entrepreneurship Program is coming to Brampton and seats are filling fast!

 

18-Sept-07 Job Skills Hosts Practice Firm Trade Fair

Job Skills is proud to be hosting the 10th Annual Canadian Practice Firm Trade Fair, taking place in Concord on October 24 and 25...find out more.

 

10-July-2007 Smart Serve is back!

Job Skills will be offering the popular Smart Serve program at the Newmarket ERC. Check here for details!

 

26-June-2007 Welcome Centre Immigrant Services

Job Skills is one of five lead agencies that are working together to bring "All the services you need...All in one place!" to York Region, starting in Vaughan with the opening of the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services. Services for Newcomers include Settlement Services, Accreditation Information, Language Classes and Employment Supports...including Job Skills' newest program: Job Search Workshops.

 

29-May-2007 Several Positions Available

Job Skills is currently recruiting to fill several positions. Check here for details.

 

02-Apr-2007 Special Event for Newcomers!

Join us on April 25 for "Attention Newcomers...Get Ready for Work!" Details can be found here.

 

06-Mar-2007 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job Skills is currently recruiting for several openings. Check here for details.

 

17-Jan-2007 Are you disabled?

Yes you can be your own boss! The Opportunities Fund Self-Employment Benefits Program may help you discover the freedom, flexibility and independance that comes from working for yourself!

 

03-Jan-2007 Two Great Job Skills' Programs are Back in Keswick!

Job Skills-Keswick is hosting both the Job Finding Club and the Youth Entrepreneurship Program. Seats are limited!

 

19-Dec-2006 New Brampton Location Opens!

The Self-Employment Benefits Program is now being offered at a new Job Skills' site in Brampton, located at 199 County Court Blvd, Suite 102.

 

08-Dec-2006 Congratulations!

...to York Region's Newest Entrepreneurs! Graduates of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program at Job Skills.

 

06-Dec-2006 Now Hiring!

Job Skills currently has two positions available. Details are here.

 

27-Nov-2006 Services for Newcomers

Job Skills has employment services for Newcomers to Canada. Find out how to gain Canadian work experiencemeet employers' expectationsjob search effectively and access skills and language training.

 

10-Nov-2006 Hiring at Job Skills' Brampton

Job Skills has several openings (pending confirmation of continued funding) in Youth Employment Services, based in Brampton. Information can be found here.

 

17-Oct-2006 Mastering Change

Another in Job Skills' popular Professional Development Workshop Series is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Details are here.

 

16-Sept-2006 Here we grow again!

With the opening of another location in Brampton, Job Skills is accepting resumes for several positions. Details are here.

 

31-Aug-2006 Job Finding Club comes back to Keswick!

Find out about this amazingly successful job search program...special two-week version running in Keswick starting September 11!

 

21-Aug-2006 Staff Wanted!

Job Skills is accepting resumes for one current position. Details are here.

 

1-Aug-2006 AUGUST JOB FAIR

Join us at the "Fall Into Experience" Fair, hosted by Job skills, and take on your future now! Details can be found here.

 

4-July-2006 SURMOUNT

Are you a Newcomer to Canada? The SURMOUNT Program can help you to Succeed in the Canadian Workplace. Find out more here.

 

10-May-2006 Staff Wanted!

Job Skills is accepting resumes for two current positions. Details are here.

 

10-May-2006 Job Track is on track!

A new program to help unemployed residents of York Region. Find out more here!

27-Apr-2006 Another Job Finding Club in Keswick!

 Find out about this amazingly successful job search program...special two-week version running in Keswick in May!

 

09-Apr-2006 Art Contest for Youth!

York Region and Bradford youth are invited to join an art contest to help Job Skills celebrate International Youth Week. All the details can be found here!

 

13-Mar-2006 Simplicious...Simply Delicious!

Job Skills' Scarborough Practice Firm —Simplicious—is up and running, and the Mississauga Practice Firm is right behind it. Click here to learn about Job Skills' Practice Firms!

 

03-Mar-2006 The Job Finding Club is heading north!

Sessions of the Job Finding Club have been scheduled for both Keswick and Sutton. Check here for details!

 

22-Feb-2006 Smart Serve is back....not just for youth!

Job Skills will deliver another session of this popular seminar and this time, adults are welcome! Details are here.

 

15-Feb-2006 Job Skills' Journal has been resurrected!

With so much happening at Job Skills, we re-launched the Job Skills' Journal newsletter. The current edition can be found here.

 

01-Feb-2006 Staff wanted!

Job Skills is accepting resumes for three current positions. Details are here.

 

24-Jan-2006 Back on Track

Job Skills is pleased to launch a new initiative called "Back on Track" designed to assist unemployed individuals in Scarborough, Mississauga and York Region/Bradford .

 

04-Jan-2006 Job Skills Grows Again!

Job Skills is expanding its service delivery area and its menu of services. The Agency is hiring for several positions, details are here.

 

01-Jan-2006 Jan-Feb Business Services Workshops announced

Job Skills' Business Services Team are continuing to present a series of business-related workshops at the Newmarket site.

 

31-Dec-2005 Job Skills' Holiday Hours

The Agency will be closed on Monday, January 2nd, resuming normal hours on January 3, 2006. Happy New Year!

 

01-Dec-2005 Job Skills Grows Again!

Job Skills is expanding its service delivery area and its menu of services. The Agency is hiring for several positions, details are here.

 

15-Nov-2005 The popular Smart Serve workshop is back!

December 6, 5-8 p.m. at Job Skills' Keswick. Details are here!

 

14-Nov-2005 Business Services Workshop Schedule announced

Job Skills' Business Services Team are launching a series of business-related workshops at the Newmarket site.

 

9-Nov-2005 Employment Opportunity at Job Skills

Job Skills is seeking to fill the position of Financial Associate at its Head Office in Keswick. Details are here.

 

25-Oct-2005 Job Skills' Canada Career Week activities announced.

There's lots happening in York Region to celebrate Canada Career Week. Find all the details here.

 

7-Oct-2005 Job Finding Club in Keswick for the first time!

Georgina job seekers can now access a special edition of the successful program, right in their own neighbourhood! Details can be found here.

 

7-Oct-2005 Job Skills Celebrates Small Business Week

"You're the Power behind the Canadian economy" is the them for this year's National Small Business Week—October 17-21. Check here for Job Skills' activities!

 

8-Sept-2005 The Professional Development Training Series is Back!

After a summer hiatus, Job Skills "Professional Development Training Series" for 2005 continues. Developed for Career Practitioners and Employment Preparation Professionals, the series includes several new topics. More details can be found here.

 

08-Aug-2005 A New Look for the Job Finding Club!

The new Job Finding Club logo works for us...let this tried and true approach to job search work for you!

 

11-July-2005 Job Skills is preparing to deliver SEB in Toronto North

Job Skills has been contracted to deliver the Self-Employment Benefits Program in Toronto North. Details can be found here.

 

04-July-2005 New Entrepreneurs Showed Off Their Businesses

Congratulations to participants in Job Skills' Youth Entrepreneurship Program! On Friday June 17th, guests were treated to presentations featuring York Region's newest small businesses. With their enthusiasm and the support of the YEP, they're sure to be successful!

 

03-May-2005 Attention Georgina Residents...
the Job Finding Club is coming your way!

Job Skills is pleased to be delivering the Job Finding Club in Sutton starting on May 16 at the Employment Resource Centre.

 

29-Apr-2005 Job Skills celebrates International Youth Week!

Check here for all the cool events!

 

13-Apr-2005 New Program at Job Skills!

Job Skills is pleased to announce a new program—REACH— that is specially designed to assist recently immigrated internationally trained individuals (ITIs) overcome the risk of chronic under-employment and unemployment by achieving success in the Canadian labour market.

 

31-Mar-2005 Announcement Regarding the Business Resource Centre

Important information about York Region's Business Resource Centres can be found here.

 

14-Mar-2005 Official Opening of Job Skills' New Newmarket Site

Job Skills will be hosting an Open House on March 30 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. to officially open it's new Newmarket location.

 

21-Feb-2005 Attention Sutton Residents...
the Job Finding Club is coming your way!

Job Skills is pleased to be delivering the Job Finding Club in Sutton from March 21st to April 1, 2005 at the Neighbourhood Employment Resource Centre.

 

03-Feb-2005 Youth Entrepreneurship Program —a few seats left!

Think business savvy only comes with age? Think again!

The Youth Entrepreneurship Program is back in Markham and Newmarket. Check here for more information about this exciting opportunity for youth!

 

07-Jan-2005 Professional Development Training Series Launched

Job Skills is pleased to once again present the "Professional Development Training Series" for 2005. Developed for Career Practitioners and Employment Preparation Professionals, the series includes several new topics. More details can be found here.

 

01-Dec-2004 Job Skills Relocated in Newmarket!

Job Skills has moved from the Tannery Mall to the Newmarket Plaza (130 Davis Drive, Unit 14).  The new site is designed to provide clients with a comfortable, accessible space in which to access employment and business services.  Complete contact information for the new location can be found here.

 

01-Dec-2004 New Job Skills' Website Launched!

To improve access to information and enhance navigation, the Job Skills' website has been re-designed.  Please peruse the site and send any questions, comments or request for changes/additions to the webmaster!

 


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United Way of York Region
Member Agency.
Unless otherwise indicated,
 Employment
and Business
Programs and Services at Job Skills
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