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2 Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon Housing Help Centre Utilities and Grants Information Session 1:30-2:30pm
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Toronto Public Health “Free Dental Health” Information Session 10-11am
Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping and more) 10am-noon
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Boxing Day Centre Closed
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Mavencare Job Fair 10am
Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed 9:30am-1:30pm
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Group Information Session 9:30-12:30 pm
Group Information Session 9:30am-12:30pm Gatestone & Co Job fair 10am-noon Housing Help Centre Subsidized Housing & Tenant’s Rights Information Session 1-2pm Group Information Session Register at 9am Orientation at 9:30am Appointments until noon
Centre Open
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon How to Ace Your Interview 9:30am-12:30pm
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4 Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
Better Business Communication 9:30-12:30 pm
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Holiday Party All Welcome 1-3pm Please call to Register
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Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
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Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
18 Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Gain Confidence For Job Interview 9:30am-3pm
Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
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Second Career Application 10am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon
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Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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Christmas Day Happy Holiday Centre Closed
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
Settlement Services and Resources 9am-5pm
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3 Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor 9am-noon Introduction to Computers 10am-noon
Résumé Review (By appt. only)
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ON-GOING WORKSHOPS/SESSIONS Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed – Mondays | 9:30am-1:30pm Evaluate Your Skills (Typing, bookkeeping) – Mondays | 10am-noon How to Ace Your Interview – Wednesdays | 9:30am-1:30pm Orientation To Our Services – Monday – Thursday | 9:30-noon Settlement Services Catholic Cross-Cultural – Tuesdays | 9am-5pm Second Career Session – Fridays | 10am-noon Introduction to Computers – Wednesdays | 10am-noon
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New Year’s Day Centre Closed
BUS ROUTE | From Kennedy subway station, take the 86 Scarborough or 116 Morningside bus | From Scarborough Town Centre, take the 21 Brimley bus to Eglinton Avenue, then transfer to 86 Scarborough or 116 Morningside bus travelling east Our centre provides job seekers with friendly and expert assistance. Pre-registration is required for all sessions and workshops.
Learn About Our Services: Meet a Career Advisor Looking for work is easier when you are not doing it alone. Understand the advantages, processes and incentives of working with Employment Ontario and YWCA Toronto. Group Information Session Join our small group information session to learn about our services. After the presentation and completion of Employment Ontario registration forms, you will meet with a Client Advisor who will look after your employment needs. Evaluate Your Skills: Typing, bookkeeping and more It is common practice for skilled office workers to be tested by recruiters and employers as part of the hiring process. Arrange for an appointment to test yourself and discover your scores.
Free Business Communication Skills Session Communication skills are critical to your career success. It is these skills that managers, co-workers and customers use to form opinions about your potential and capabilities. Communication skills are the core skills managers focus on when they decide who to hire and promote. Session topics include: understanding with greater clarity the principles of good communication gaining confidence in how you speak and listen during
face-to-face conversations learning the principles for clear, concise business writing recognizing and interpreting non-verbal communication cues tips and best practices to get better organized
Get Your Résumé and Cover Letter Noticed: Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop Transform your résumé into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Take away handouts outline the components of a résumé and cover letter for further review and preparation from home.
Toronto Public Health Information Session The guest speaker will be covering the following topics: Information on free dental clinics in Toronto, eligibility criteria to access those services, importance of oral health and access to free and low cost dental services in Toronto.
How to Ace your Interview: Interview Skills Workshop You will learn about preparation and research, interview structures, question styles, hidden intentions from questions and appropriate responses.
Housing Help Centre Information Session The guest speaker will be covering the following topics: information on subsidized housing priority housing tenant landlord rights
Gain Confidence for your Job Interview: Mock Interview Practice Participants will have an opportunity to practice their interview skills. Must complete Interview Workshop prior to attending this session. Second Career Information Session Learn about eligibility, suitability, skills training, financial assessment and more. The objective of Second Career is to support laid-off and unemployed individuals requiring skills training and to assist them in finding employment in careers with demonstrated labour market prospects in Ontario. Résumé Review Have a one-on-one session with an Employment Specialist. Bring a copy of your résumé and cover letter to receive suggestions on content, format and methods to improve your existing résumé. Settlement Services and Resources An opportunity for newcomers living in the area to learn about services and resources for individuals, couples and families. Housing Help Centre Information Session The guest speaker will be covering the following topics: Information on Utility and Grants available for Hydro and Enbridge Gas, Rent Bank program and other financial resources available for low income families.
Gatestone & Co. is hiring for Call Centre Representatives Do you have a good command of the English language? Do you have a pleasant telephone manner? Are you enthusiastic, team oriented and have strong customer service skills Do you thrive on helping others? If you answered yes to these questions, then Gatestone is looking for you to join our team of professionals. We will be holding interviews from 10am-noon – bring your résumé, dress for success and be prepared for an on-site interview.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY! Please join us for a festive celebration Thursday, December 10, 2015 | 1-3pm We look forward to seeing you! RSVP by Friday, December 4, 2015 by calling 416.264.5788. VISIT OUR WEBSITE
ywcatoronto.org/employment FOR JOB FAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
