Upcoming Workshops
Job Zone d’emploi offers informative workshops on various topics that can help you prepare to find employment. The workshops have been designed to work together as a series and to complement each other – however, you can attend any available workshops, at any time.
Please note that if you reside in the county of Glengarry, contact GIAG in Alexandria to schedule a workshop; 613-525-1533 or visit their website at www.giag.ca
If you reside in the county of Dundas, please contact Job Zone d'emploi in Winchester to schedule a workshop; 613-774-5627.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM May 3 - May 3, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, May 23 - May 23, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, May 27 - May 27, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, May 31 - May 31, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 3 - Jun 3, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 5 - Jun 5, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 6 - Jun 6, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 11 - Jun 11, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 13 - Jun 13, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 14 - Jun 14, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 17 - Jun 17, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 19 - Jun 19, 2013
9:15 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 21 - Jun 21, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 24 - Jun 24, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 26 - Jun 26, 2013Your resume is a picture of who you are. But it is a selective picture. The cover letter provides an opportunity for you to personalize your job application and tie your qualifications to the specific needs of the job. This workshop will provide you with guidelines, tips and important information needed to create a professional resume that gets results!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM May 8 - May 8, 2013
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM, May 29 - May 29, 2013
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Jun 5 - Jun 5, 2013
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Jun 12 - Jun 12, 2013
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Jun 19 - Jun 19, 2013
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM, Jun 26 - Jun 26, 2013Second Career is a program funded by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities to help laid-off Ontarians participate in training for a new career. If you were laid off after January 1st 2005 and you are currently unemployed, you may be eligible to apply. The Second Career Information session will provide information on eligibility and suitability criteria and will discuss the financial support that may be available. This session will also review how to complete the application and provide direction for next steps in the process.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM May 14 - May 14, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, May 29 - May 29, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Jun 11 - Jun 11, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 26 - Jun 26, 2013“Tell me about yourself”… What does an employer really mean by this statement? During this workshop, you explore the various questions that employers may ask during the interview.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM May 17 - May 17, 2013
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM, May 28 - May 28, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 12 - Jun 12, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Jun 25 - Jun 25, 2013Finding a job requires more than luck. This workshop assists you in identifying the hidden job market and provides you with strategies to find work. You also familiarize yourself with resources that will assist you in conducting an effective job search.
During this workshop, individual values, interests, skills, accomplishments and goals are explored. Only then can you become focussed and take the necessary steps to reach your aspirations.
There’s no worse feeling than when you’re in an interview and the interviewer asks you a question to which you don’t know the answer. This workshop will familiarize you with some common difficult questions and provide the steps to formulate effective answers.
Congratulations ... you got the job! You were able to make a good first impression and now you need to continue doing so. This workshop is designed to give you the tools necessary to be successful in keeping your job and adopting behaviours that reflect a positive attitude about yourself and your work. You will learn what employers look for in a successful employee, tips to handle conflict at work and valuable problem-solving skills.
Networking business cards give you the opportunity to provide critical career and contact information to people you meet in social and professional situations. This workshop provides templates and examples to get you started.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
An information interview involves talking with people who are currently working in your field of interest in order to gain a better understanding of that particular occupation or industry – and to build a network of contacts in that field. This workshop provides resources and guidelines on how to prepare, schedule, question, express thanks , follow-up and keep in touch with your interviewer.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
This workshop provides an overview of the four sectors of trades, general ideas of what is needed to qualify as an apprentice, the benefits of apprenticeship, what is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)?
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
Orientation to job searching on the internet includes a brief overview of terms, navigation tools, and web sites (specifically the Service Canada job bank). Orientation to e-mail includes setting up a Hotmail account, sending and receiving e-mail and attachments.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
If you are interested in standing out from the crowd of other job seekers, then - CREATE A PORTFOLIO! A Portfolio gives employers a complete picture of who you are - and what you have the potential to become. This workshop will guide you in creating a professional portfolio.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
Please contact us regarding the availability of this workshop.
