Newcomers Information Sessions

Following information session scheduled Month of May 2005.  

JOB SEARCH TIPS for Internationally Trained Engineers (Mechanical/ Electronic/ Industrial), Architects, IT Professionals (Technicians & Technologists)
Joan Kent, Culture Link
Internationally Trained Professional face many obstacles in finding employment in Canada. Joan Kent will discuss how to overcome these obstacles, how to write an effective resume and what employers and employment agencies are looking for. Find out how the programs offered at Culture Link can help you find work.
Monday, May 2, 2005 at 1 pm
Monday, May 30, 2005 at 1 pm

INFORMATION SESSION:  PLC (Programmable logic Controller) TRAINING
Stephen Hossbach, from RETS Career Training (www.rets.ca) will cover the following topics:
-What is PLC?
-How does PLC training enhance your job security and advancement? -What are the labour market trends in this field?
Monday, May 9, 2005 at 1 pm

INFORMATION SESSION Clerical Employment Services - Skills for Change
Kanchan Lakhotia
Attend this information session and find out how the Clerical Employment Services program helps Newcomers find work in the field of customer service, administrative, retail, or clerical accounting. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 1 pm

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD: CREATING A POWERFUL PORTFOLIO
Showcasing Your Job Skills & Experience
Roy Morley, B.Sc., M.B.A., P.Eng., Professor of the School of Business Management at Ryerson Polytechnic University, discusses how to create - and present - a professional portfolio that will impress prospective employers. -What is a portfolio? -What goes into a portfolio?
-How does a portfolio help me find a job?
-Does everyone need a portfolio?
-How do you present a portfolio to an employer?
Monday, May 16, 2005 at 1 pm

All workshops  took place at:
DUFFERIN MALL EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE
900 Dufferin Street, Suite 101 Toronto, ON M6H 4A9
More Info? www.derc.ca
Contact Us:
t: (416) 516-4689  e: erc@skillsforchange.org

This project is funded by Government of Canada and coordinated by Skills for Change.
Project designed and information provided by Skills for Change