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  • Free Employment Workshops

    North Gloucester

    Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Sep 25, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Are you between 15-24 years old? Are you looking to earn volunteer hours? Do you want to get ready to earn your first job?

    Provincial Youth Outreach Worker, Jinny Caron, is offering free workshops at the North Gloucester branch.

    When: Wednesdays in September, 4-5pm

    Where: North Gloucester branch, 2036 Ogilvie Road, Room B

    How: Drop in or register by contacting Jinny at 613-897-7306 or by email.

    September 4: How to create a resume | Soft skills

    September 11: First Impressions by Dress for Success Ottawa

    September 18: How to search and apply for jobs

    September 25: Ready, set, interview time! | Role play (practice interview skills)

    Please arrive at the sessions on time. The September session will be in English only.

  • Online Resources for Employment Skills Development | Ressources en ligne pour le développement des compétences professionnelles

    Blackburn Hamlet

    Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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    Need Skills Training to Stand Out from the Crowd?  Learn how to access Free Online Courses.  Join us for a presentation and Q & A!

    Avez-vous besoin de développer des compétences pour vous distinguer?  Apprenez comment accéder à des cours en ligne gratuits.

  • Employment Support Workshops

    Elmvale Acres

    Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

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    Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with a program offered in conjunction with CCI Ottawa.

    Some of the topics that will be covered include: 

    •résumé & cover letter writing

    •job search and networking 

    •interview preparation (hard and soft skills)

  • Employment Support

    Nepean Centrepointe

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?

    Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

    Sessions will be held in study room number 1 on the 2nd floor of the library while the elevator is under refurbishment.

    Should you see that the counsellor is busy with another person, please wait outside patiently for your turn. Thank you.

  • Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Support

    Stittsville

    Tuesdays, Oct 01, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
    1:30pm
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 

    This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.

  • Job Search Workshop presented by CERC

    Richmond

    Thursday Oct 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

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    Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) is here to offer you tips, tricks, and get you started on your job search. Join us for an informative afternoon with a presenter from CERC that will have you one step closer to finding your dream job.

  • Creating a Canadian Resume For Newcomers with Pinecrest Employment Services

    Carlingwood

    Saturday Nov 02, 2024 at 1:30pm
    120 minutes

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    For Newcomers. 

    Be better prepared to write an effective resume. Learn how to structure your resume and best describe your work experiences and accomplishments.