Mission
Job Skills is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing people’s capacity to participate in the labour market, thereby contributing to the economic and social viability of our community.

Job Search Workshops Program

LOOKING FOR WORK?
NEW TO CANADA?

Learn about:

• Canadian Workplace Culture and Employer Expectations
• Dealing with Culture Shock
• Resume and Cover Letter Writing
• Developing Job Leads (Advertised and Unadvertised)
• Improving Job Interview Skills

The Job Search Workshops Program is designed especially for recent immigrants. These workshops will assist YOU to develop the skills needed, to find employment as quickly as possible!

Workshop Highlights:

  • Identify your skills
  • Develop a resume and cover letter
  • Complete job applications
  • Research local employers and the labour market
  • Learn job search tips
  • Prepare for job interviews
  • ...and much more!

Who can Participate?

  • Unemployed residents of York Region who are:
  • Ready, willing and able to work
  • Able to communicate in English
  • Permanent residents, landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers.

We provide job leads, on-going follow up and support, free access to telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, computers with Internet access and networking opportunities.

The Job Search Workshops Program in York Region is delivered by Job Skills and available at Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, 9100 Jane Street, Building "H", in Vaughan. To find the Job Search Workshops Program nearest to you, visit www.jswontario.org or call 1-800-813-2614.

For more information about Job Search Workshops, call 1-877-761-1155 / 905-761-1155 or send an email to info@welcomecentre.ca.

© Job Skills 2012

Job Skills is a United Way of York Region Member Agency.
Unless otherwise indicated,
 Employment and Business Programs and Services at Job Skills are funded in part by the Government of Canada

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