Skills for Change

FEBRUARY 2010

New Pioneers Awards
- Come Celebrate Diversity With The Community!

Celebrate the achievements and contributions of the 2010 New Pioneer Awards Recipients. Join us for an inspirational evening showcasing what the power of 6 newcomers can bring to our community.

Ticket and additional information can be found at www.skillsforchange.org/npa

New this year is our Diversity @ Work Leadership Series. This event will showcase the power of diversity in the workplace by bringing together leaders of diversity and past New Pioneers Awards recipients for an informative and thought-provoking event.

Ticket and additional information can be found at www.skillsforchange.org/diversity

WORKSHOPS

Click here for our full February workshop calendar (.doc)
Click here for our full February workshop calendar (.pdf)

STEP OUT OF THE CLASSROOM....

... and TAP INTO THE SFC EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE

We are inviting all Service Providers (Counsellors, Resource Officers, Facilitators, Instructors, Teachers) to expand your curriculum and introduce your students and clients to expert job search advice by attending one of our many successful workshops or guest speaker sessions. Take a look at our Monthly calendar (above) and call us at 416-572-0790 to reserve seating for your group.

Schedule conflict? Not a problem! We will work with you to schedule a workshop on a date and time that works best for you, and if more convenient, we can arrange to have our in-house Employment Advisors facilitate a workshop at your location and customize workshops to meet the needs of your students/clients. Here's just a sample of the topics we cover, and we are always interested in new suggestions:

• Resume that Get Noticed!

•       Business and Calling Cards as a Marketing Tool
•       Developing a Professional Portfolio as a Marketing Tool
•       HI 5 Steps to Networking Workout
•       Researching a Specific Company
•       Creating a Resume that Gets Noticed by Employers
•       Impressive Cover Letters
•       “It’s Your Call” Telephone Interview Practice
•       The Interview Process – an interactive workshop

• Labour Market Information (hands-on research using the Internet)

Call us today: 416-572-0790

JOB FAIR

Hire Canada Job Fair
February 17, 2010
11am - 4pm
Pearson Convention Centre
2638 Steeles Avenue East
Brampton, ON

Details: http://www.hirecanada.ca/index.html

UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS/WORKSHOPS

*** Pre-registration is required. Call 416-572-0790 to book early!!!

Portfolio Development
Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 12 noon

Guest Speaker: Transitions to Employment
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 2 pm

Responding to Tough Interview Questions
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 10 am

Basic MS Word
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 2 pm

Work with a Successful State of Mind
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 2 pm

Guest Speaker: COSTI - Employment Support Services
Friday, February 12th, 2010 at 2 pm

FAMILY DAY - OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, February 15th, 2010

Create Your Own Affirmation
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 2 pm

Your Rights in the Workplace
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Resume Writing for Beginners
Thursday, February 18th, at 10 am

Guest Speaker: World Education Services
Friday, February 19th, at 2 pm

SUCCESS STORIES

At the Skills for Change Employment Resource Centre - success stories are happening each day!!! Clients are finding work, and they are willing to share their success stories including: what helped them find a job, how long it took, and how they overcame some of their struggles. Below is a list of clients who found jobs and have allowed us to share their job search experiences with you.

We want to hear your success story!!!! If you found a job after using the resources and services at the Skills for Change Employment Resource Centre please let us know via our web form www.skillsforchange.org/erc/contact-us

Here's just one example of a Success Story:

Client: Eun-young
Position: Host Program Worker
How long did it take you to find work? 2 months
What Resources/Services at the SfC ERC helped you find work? Staff at SfC ERC
Comments: Mock interview helped me to find out what I needed to improve more. The interviewer's comment was very accurate and appropriate. I would like to recommend the mock interview service at SfC.

one2one SERVICES

Grab that Resume/Cover Letter and get it polished and ready to go – the Skills for Change Employment Centre’s Coaching Team can help you. Have your work search documents professionally reviewed by attending our Resume and Cover Letter Critiques.

Practice your Interview Skills – that’s right: practice makes perfect. If you’re nervous about an upcoming interview, let us help you develop and practice your interview skills.

Let our experienced Employment Advisors coach you to achieve the best possible results. Call in now to schedule your appointment!

WE'VE GONE W-I-R-E-L-E-S-S !

Tired of going to Internet Cafés to Job Search?

Looking for Free Internet Access?

We offer computers with Hi-speed Internet access or bring your own laptop for FREE wireless access.

VISIT US - CONTACT US

Skills for Change
Employment Resource Centre
1139 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M6H 1B5

Monday to Friday 9AM - 5PM

T 416-572-0790
F 416-572-1016
www.erc.skillsforchange.org