The employment resource centre offers several classes on employment, resume building, managing finances, job retention and other employment related subjects.
Employment & Personal Development Seminars
Job Search Assistance:
- Effective Job Search
- Internet Job Search
- Job Search Workshop for Newcomers (Parts I, II, III & IV)
- MS Word 2003 (Parts I and 2)
Cover Letter, Resume and Interviews:
- Cover Letters
- Develop a Winning Resume
- Resume Critique Drop In
- The Successful Interview (Parts I & II)
Career Development
Personal Development
- Conflict Resolution 101
- Dealing with Unemployment
- Improving Your Self Esteem
- Money Management
- Stress Management
- Personality Dimensions
Space is limited. Please register for all seminars.
The Region of Peel’s two Employment Resource Centres – erc peel 10 Peel Centre Drive and erc peel 7120 Hurontario are funded in part by Employment Ontario
Employment Ontario Programs are
funded in part by the Government of Canada
Employment and Personal Development Seminars
Job Search Assistance
Course Objectives: You will learn about the techniques used by successful job seekers such as networking, informational interviewing, tapping into the "hidden" job market and other job search resources
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: Are you using all of the job search resources available to you? What is the "hidden" Job Market? Do you know how to tap into the Hidden Job Market? Get the answers to these questions and more in this not-to-be missed seminar.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who have a resume, use a cover letters and who are looking for tips and techniques to improve their job search.
Please Bring With You: A copy of your resume and questions.
Register: Effective Job Search
Course Objectives: You will learn about the importance of the internet to your job search, and tips on how to use the internet to narrow your search for work.
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: today, the internet plays a very important role in job searching. Learn how to use the internet to find labour market information, research companies and find a job postings. You must have basic computer skills and know how to use a mouse to take part in this seminar.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who have basic computer skills and know how to use a mouse and are looking for tips about searching using the internet.
Please Bring With You: An electronic copy of your resume (if available)
Register: Internet Job Search
Job Search Workshop for Newcomers (Parts I,II,III &IV)
Course Objectives: As a landed immigrant or convention refugee, you will learn how to job search in the Canadian labour market.
Course Duration: Each seminar is 3 hours long, and offered over two consecutive days. Part I and Part III are offered in the morning of the day one and day two, Part II and Part IV are offered in the afternoon of the day of the day one or day two. There is one hour lunch break between parts on both days. You must attend Part I and Part II (on day one) before you can attend Part III and IV (on day two)
Course Description: Have you been in Canada for less than 5 years? Are you a landed immigrant or a conventional refugee? This two day Seminar, presented by a representative from a community agency, will give you insight into the Canadian labour market and Canadian Labour laws. You will receive assistance in effective job search strategies and interview skills.
Who Should Attend: Landed immigrants and convention refugees who have been in Canada for less than 5 years.
Please Bring With You: Lunch, snacks, resume, documentation about your status in Canada
Register: Job Search Workshop for Newcomers
Course Objectives: Knowledge of word processing programs can provide job seekers with the ability to fine tune their resumes and cover letters to specific job opportunities - a definite "must" in the job search process. Attend this workshop and learn the basics of MS Word 2003.
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: This tutorial will teach the basics of MS Word 2003, and show how to format your resume and cover letter.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who know how to use a mouse and keyboard.
Register: MS Word 2003 (Parts I and II)
Cover Letters, Resume and Interviews:
Course Objectives: You will learn
about the purpose and importance of a cover letter,
key parts, and how to write one. You will have the
opportunity to write sample cover letters with help
from an Employment Services Worker.
Course Duration: 3 hours
Course Description: Are you using cover letters along with your resume?
If not, know that a cover letter highlights your resume and provides you with
the opportunity to market your skills to potential employers.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who currently do not use a cover letter
in their job search, or job seekers who are looking for tips to improve their
cover letters.
Please Bring With You: A copy of a job posting you would like to apply
to(if available).
Register: Cover Letters
Develop a Winning Resume
Course Objectives: You will learn
about the parts of a resume, the different types of
resumes, and develop a new resume for yourself.
Course Duration: 3 hours
Course Description: Do you have a resume? Is your resume up to date?
Is your resume old and in need of a little improvement or perhaps a complete
overhaul? If you answered "no", then this is the seminar for you! Find
out about the style of resume that is most suitable for the type of job you
are looking for and learn how to develop a resume that will get you noticed.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who do not have a resume, or have an
outdated one that needs to be redone.
Please Bring With You: A copy of your old resume in an electronic format
(if available), a list of your previous employers including the dates that you
worked for them and a basic job description.
Register: Develop a Winning Resume
Course Objectives: You will have
your resume reviewed one-on-one by an Employment Services
Worker and receive tips and advice as to how you can
improve your resume.
Course Duration: 15 minutes. Please drop-in to our office during the
stated time for this seminar. Please note that resumes will be reviewed on a
first-come first-served basis.
Course Description: Is your resume doing its job? Are employers calling
you when you send them your resume? Have an Employment Services Worker review
your resume and suggest some changes that will make your resume work for you.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who have a current / up-to-date resume,
and would like advice on how to improve it to get results.
Please Bring With You: A copy of your old resume in an electronic format
(if available)
Register: Resume Critique Drop In
The Successful Interview (Parts I & II)
Course Objectives: You will learn
about: the purpose and parts of a job interview, key
questions employers ask and the different types of
interviews employers use. Part II allows you to practice
your interview skills in a mock interview session
and receive feedback.
Course Duration: Each part is 3 hours long. Part I is offered in the
morning, Part II in the afternoon. There is a one hour lunch break between Part
I and Part II. You must attend Part I before you can attend Part II.
Course Description: Haven't had an interview in a while? Do you get
nervous when you attend interviews? What are the dos and don'ts of an
interview? Find out how to "WOW them" in a job interview by reviewing
frequently asked questions and take part in a mock interview.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who have not had a recent interview,
or job seekers who get nervous during interviews, or wish to improve their interview
skills.
Please Bring With You: A copy of your resume, lunch and a snack. Come
dressed as you would for a job interview (optional).
Register: The Successful Interview
Career Development
Customer Service Seminar
Course Objective: You will be introduced
to the concepts of "good customer service"
Course Duration: 3 hours.
Course Description: Do you know what employers are looking for when
they ask for "strong customer service skills" in their job ads? This seminar
is designed to help you develop your customer service skills and become an
outstanding customer service representative. Participants will discuss topics
such as loyalty, the Customer Service Representative's responsibilities,
teamwork and communications.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers who want to learn what employers mean
by "good customer service skills", and know more about providing good customer
service.
Register: Customer
Service Seminar
Apprenticeship Information Session
Course Objectives: You will learn what it is to become an apprentice, how it can benefit the employer as well as the employee as well as the different job sectors with apprenticeship opportunities.
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: This seminar is designed to provide details on numerous apprenticeships opportunities available. It is for anyone looking to start a new career with a rewarding and promising future. Some possible trades include: Mechanic, Chef, Hair Stylist, Plumber, Electrician, Locksmith, Early Childhood Educator and more. You will discover the requirements, and how to begin the process to become an apprentice. Sign up today!
Who Should Attend: Job seekers and others who are interested in becoming an apprentice and learning about the different areas where individuals can become an apprentice in.
Please bring With You: Any ideas or research that has been done on specific apprenticeships that are of interest to you.
Register: Apprenticeship Information Session
Course Objectives: The objective of this seminar is to provide information on the importance of volunteering and how it can be beneficial to individuals who want to make a difference in the community, who either want to gain new work related skills or to gain work experience in a certain employment industry.
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: This seminar will help attendees to get a better understanding of what volunteering is, and the importance that a volunteer can have on individuals as well as the community. The seminar also addresses different ways to find volunteer positions as well as keys to having a successful volunteering experience
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are looking for a volunteer position to either gain new work related skills or to gain work experience.
Register: Volunteering Your Way to a Job
Personal Development
Course Objectives: You will learn what it is to be in conflict with another individual(s), the different factors that can cause conflict as well as the different approaches that individuals can use to deal with conflict.
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: This seminar is designed to provide you with the tools needed to resolve conflicts and develop your problem solving abilities. This highly interactive and informative 1/2 day seminar will address the root cause of conflict and how to resolve issues with a "win-win" solution. These principles can be applied to the workplace setting as well as to all aspects of life and will provide you with practical techniques that are timeless.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are interested in learning how to deal with conflict.
Register: Conflict Resolution 101
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to help people who are or have recently been unemployed. In this course, the main areas of discussion that will be covered will be feelings associated with dealing with unemployment, staying emotionally strong, goal setting as well as other things pertaining to unemployment
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: Losing a job can cause people to feel a wide range of emotions. This workshop will allow you to explore your feelings and encourage you to develop coping strategies and a plan for the future using rebuilding techniques. Participants will also learn the various causes of unemployment and gain greater insight into the stages of loss and grief.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are having trouble dealing with unemployment.
Register: Dealing with Unemployment
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide a positive environment where individuals can talk about self esteem and issues pertaining to that as well as learning raise their self esteem by learning new strategies.
Course Duration: 3 hours
Course Description: Are you content with who you are? Do you have high self confidence in yourself and your job search? Do you believe in yourself? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you may need to enhance your self love. This seminar will take you through a fun and informative self assessment as well as practical suggestions to improve your confidence and self esteem. You will be able to discover ways to empower yourself and become that person that is really you! Become more confident in yourself in your job search!
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are interested in improving their self esteem.
Register: Improving your Self Esteem
Money ManagementCourse Objectives: You will learn
how to develop a budget and manage your money more
closely.
Course Duration: 3 hours
Course Description: Are you struggling to manage your money? Do you
feel extra stress in your job search due to your money situation? A representative
from the Career Coach Team will present this personal development seminar on
the importance of managing your money effectively and how to set up a realistic
budget plan.
Who Should Attend: Job seekers and others who want to learn how to
better manage their money.
Please Bring With You: A list of all your expenses (if available).
Register: Money Management
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to help people deal with stress, to do this; topics that will be discussed are the definition of stress, stress triggers, the effects of stress and coping with stress.
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: Job loss and unemployment are highly stressful situations. This seminar will help you to: identify stress & anxiety, effectively deal with stress and anxiety, understand addiction and stress/anxiety, and will provide prevention and techniques for coping with stress and anxiety. Remember this could be the beginning of getting the help you need!
Who Should Attend: Individuals that have been feeling stressed for a long period
Register: Stress Management Seminar
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Course Description: This interactive and informative half day seminar will help you build self-awareness, self-esteem, and effective communication strategies. It will also shed light on what motivates behaviour in people with different personalities
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are having self-awareness or self-esteem issues and want to get some more information on how to build on those issues
Register: Personality Dimensions