City: Virtual

This program will support internationally trained health care professionals with finding a related career in the Canadian health care field.

This online program focuses on helping individuals look at career paths in the non-regulated health care industry where certification may not be required.

There will be scheduled, facilitator-led online workshops and group discussions held Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (schedule to be determined).

February 22, 2021 – March 12, 2021

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In this changing economy, we know that unemployment is a real challenge that many might be facing. While there may be uncertainty about what the future of hiring looks like, there is still an opportunity to refine your job search skills and to be prepared when employment opportunities come. Join us for this engaging workshop and learn the key job search strategies that will help you be successful during this time.

Do you understand the importance of workplace culture and the expectations of employers in today’s workplace? If you are not familiar with workplace culture and/or wish to learn more about workplace culture in Canada, this workshop will provide you with information and tips to help you achieve employment success.

Learn about the basics of credit and why it is important. Review of different credit facilities and what they are used for. What is a Credit Report and how to build a credit score? How to effectively manage your debit/credit.

• What do Canadians have in common?
• Canadian banking system basics
• Different ways you can bank
• Getting and building good credit habit
• How RBC can help

Are you feeling stressed? Maybe it`s the demands of your job search, or perhaps you are just feeling a bit overwhelmed these days. Join us for this workshop to explore what stress is, identify triggers of stress and learn some ways, new and old, to manage stress for a healthier mind and body.

Does the thought of attending a job fair seem overwhelming to you? This workshop will help you to better prepare for your next job fair whether that be in person or virtually. You will learn about how to prepare, what to prepare, and what to do during and after the job fair to ensure that you make the most of your experience.

Getting ready for a job interview? The way you present yourself and the body language you display during an interview can greatly affect your interview outcome. Learn about the messages you may be sending unintentionally and how you can make positive adjustments in time for your next interview.

Join us for a Virtual/Video Interviewing Workshop to learn how to prepare and ace these types of interviews! A Facilitator will offer tips and best practices for virtual/video interviews, including real-time interviews (e.g. via Skype) and interviews where candidates record their answers to computer-generated questions. There will then be an opportunity for presenters to answer questions about what sets candidates apart in the process.

The Job Find Club – Enhanced is a mobile employment service delivered at multiple locations in York Region. It is a 3-week, hands-on job search strategy that utilizes a well-proven model to quickly move individuals to employment.

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• Canadian workplace norms and values
• How to survive and succeed in a new workplace
• Effective networking & workplace communication
• Job search tracking tools
• Resume development & effective cover letters and more

Job Find Club – Enhanced

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 might 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 discuss the financial support that may be available and direction for the next steps in the process.

Employers tend to hire you for what you know, what you are learning, and your people skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify your existing skills through a self-assessment activity. You will also learn how to describe your skills in a way that will help you stand out next to the competition.

CHOOSING YOUR ATTITUDE means taking responsibility for how you want to show up for the people you work with or lead. Keeping things positive is especially important if you’re working in a fast-paced, high-stress work environment. While you can’t control what happens to you, you can decide how to respond. In this workshop, we will discuss the impact that your attitude has in the workplace and discuss strategies to control your attitude instead of your attitude controlling you.

Are you in need of a resume overhaul and not sure where to begin? We are here to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the key parts of a resume, understand the different types of resumes and understand how to choose the best one for your job search needs. This is your first step to a Resume Renovation.

This presentation provides an overview of workplace protections and rights applicable to most Ontario workers, focusing on non-unionized workers. In particular, we will discuss workplace human rights, occupational health and safety, employment insurance, workers compensation, and some common rights and issues relating to employment contracts.

The hidden job market is jobs that aren’t advertised or posted online. Employers sometimes do not post jobs online for a number of reasons, e.g. they might be trying to save money on advertising, or they might prefer getting candidates through an internal referral. Find out how you can access the hidden job market by attending this webinar.

Would you like to develop your customer service skills? This workshop will show you how to improve your customer support skills, manage customers successfully and resolve complaints by applying effective customer service strategies.

This workshop will help participants learn how to focus on keeping both their body and mind healthy. It will explore what stress is and how to recognize it. The workshop will also look at what resilience is and some coping skills we can use to manage stress.

So tell me about yourself. What do you do? Your answer to this question is important. It could be an opportunity missed if you don’t know how to answer with confidence. This workshop will guide you through the process of building your pitch, so the next time you hear this question, you are ready to sell yourself!

We are living in a time of massive change. If you are not equipped with the tools to navigate these changes, you will be left behind! The New Normal is constant change. This workshop will help participants understand how to re-invent themselves and gain a competitive edge in their quest to return to work in the `new` world of work.

Communication is an essential soft skill in the workplace and almost every part of everyday life. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of having good communication skills and how it enables an individual to create and maintain relationships, which are always important when working with other individuals over any length of time. You will learn how to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside the organization.

Learn how to create opportunities for yourself through networking and direct approach techniques. In this workshop, you will learn how to be an enterprising job applicant who can take the initiative to generate job opportunities for yourself.

Networking is more important than ever. Only 15% of jobs available are ever advertised. This means that the other 85% of jobs can only be found through networking, and LinkedIn has become essential to any Networker’s Tool-Kit. In this session, you will learn how to create a profile that will make you stand-out next to the competition.

Do you know what attributes employers value? Build your understanding of what employers expect from their employees to retain their job. Learn how to improve your soft skills, identify your strengths, and increase your value to an employer.

Are you between the age of 15-29? Come and explore career options designed specifically for this age group. Learn successful job search strategies, including developing a winning resume, connecting with employers, gaining work experience, creating your unique brand, ace an interview and/or start your own business. This workshop will help you explore all of the programs and services available to help you on your career path.

The Internet is flooded with work from home opportunities. One of the biggest challenges is finding a legitimate one. This workshop will provide you with tips on investigating a prospective opportunity safely, how to recognize a scam, and what you should do if you think you have been scammed.

Do you know how to set goals for yourself? This workshop will take you through a process to develop your own structured goals to help you achieve your objectives and ultimately lead to your success.

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 might 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 discuss the financial support that may be available and direction for the next steps in the process.

Do you know your rights at work under the Ontario Employment Standards Act? In this workshop, we discuss minimum wage, break periods, hours of work, and overtime. We provide information and tools that will help you to understand your rights in the workplace.

If you are an over 40 job seeker, join us for this informative workshop to learn some strategic job search techniques that will help you triumph over negative age-related stereotypes. This workshop is designed to help mature individuals assess and pursue career options based on their many years of accumulated skills and experience.

Attend this Apprenticeship information session to explore potential opportunities in the trades, understand the apprenticeship process, learn about incentives/scholarships available and see if you qualify. This information session will explore the various types of apprenticeships offered, eligibility criteria, funding options, the application process and help you begin this process.

How do you negotiate your salary after receiving a job offer? This workshop will cover the basics of salary negotiations, how to find out your objective value from job market data, best practices for salary negotiations, how to negotiate a raise and what you should do after a salary negotiation.

Are you a Newcomer to Canada? Want to find out more about specialized employment programs to support job searching, reduce barriers and help individuals connect with Canadian employers or start a business in Canada. Find out about the Newcomer service and programs offered by Job Skills and Welcome Centres and how they can provide additional supports to assist with your settlement in Canada. Attend this workshop to learn about these programs and services and how you can access them.

It is important when you’re looking for a job that you know your rights. There arequestions that employers are not allowed to ask in an interview. In this workshop, you will learn what these illegal questions are and how to handle them in a job interview situation.

Identify key strategies for making sure that your resume gets through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and onto the desk of your future employer.

What does it mean when we talk about diversity and inclusivity? Participants will learn why diversity and inclusion are important, how they are an essential part of every workplace, and how organizations work towards creating inclusive work environments for their employees.

This workshop will explore whether or not owning your own business is the right employment choice for you. The discussion includes the pros and cons of self-employment, what you need to know to help you get started, and your next steps

Getting ready for a job interview? The way you present yourself and the body language you display during an interview can greatly affect your interview outcome. Learn about the messages you may be sending unintentionally and how you can make positive adjustments in time for your next interview.

What does it mean when we talk about diversity and inclusivity? Participants will learn why diversity and inclusion are important, how they are an essential part of every workplace, and how organizations work towards creating inclusive work environments for their employees.

Networking is more important than ever. Only 15% of jobs available are ever advertised. This means that the other 85% of jobs can only be found through networking, and LinkedIn has become essential to any Networker’s Tool-Kit. In this session, you will learn how to create a profile that will make you stand-out next to the competition.

Employers tend to hire you for what you know, what you are learning, and your people skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify your existing skills through a self-assessment activity. You will also learn how to describe your skills in a way that will help you stand out next to the competition.

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 might 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 discuss the financial support that may be available and direction for the next steps in the process.

Are you in need of a resume overhaul and not sure where to begin? We are here to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the key parts of a resume, understand the different types of resumes and understand how to choose the best one for your job search needs. This is your first step to a Resume Renovation.

The hidden job market is jobs that aren’t advertised or posted online. Employers sometimes do not post jobs online for a number of reasons, e.g. they might be trying to save money on advertising, or they might prefer getting candidates through an internal referral. Find out how you can access the hidden job market by attending this webinar.

Do you know how to set goals for yourself? This workshop will take you through a process to develop your own structured goals to help you achieve your objectives and ultimately lead to your success.

Learn how to interview like a pro. In this workshop, you will identify the steps to help you prepare for your next interview and learn how to leave a positive impression on your potential employer. Ace your interview with strategies discussed in this workshop.

So tell me about yourself. What do you do? Your answer to this question is important. It could be an opportunity missed if you don’t know how to answer with confidence. This workshop will guide you through the process of building your pitch so the next time you hear this question you are ready to sell yourself!

Would you like to develop your customer service skills? This workshop will show you how to improve your customer support skills, manage customers successfully and resolve complaints by applying effective customer service strategies.

Communication is an essential soft skill in the workplace and almost every part of everyday life. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of having good communication skills and how it enables an individual to create and maintain relationships, which are always important when working with other individuals over any length of time. You will learn how to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside the organization.

With Canadian household debt at a record high, Canadians need to take concrete actions to manage their debt better. Financial Wellness: Debt Solutions 101 provides critical information to assist you in managing and dealing with debt. You will learn about debt relief options and better understand your rights in dealing with debt.

Learn how to create opportunities for yourself through networking and direct approach techniques. In this workshop, you will learn how to be an enterprising job applicant who can take the initiative to generate job opportunities for yourself.