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  • Monday Jan 20, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 26, 2025)

    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.

  • Thursday Jan 23, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 27, 2025)

    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)

  • Friday Jan 24, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 21, 2025)

    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.

    Cherchez-vous à entrer sur le marché du travail et ne savez pas par où commencer?​

    Profitez de l'appui 1 à 1 d'un des conseillers en matière d'emploi du Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway.​

  • Tuesday Jan 28, 2025 at 9:00am (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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

    Offered by Contact North.

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

    Offert par Contact Nord.​

  • "Shine on" / "À vous de briller"
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 3:00pm

    The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre presents "Retention Ready: Skills That Keep You Employed and Moving Forward".

    This workshop is designed to help you thrive in your career by focusing on key strategies for job retention and the importance of transferable skills. Learn how to adapt to workplace challenges, build strong professional relationships, and stay relevant in a changing job market.

    Whether you're new to the workforce or looking to grow in your current role, this session will provide practical tips and insights to help you succeed and advance in your career

    The YMCA provides valuable information and referrals on immigration and citizenship, employment, education, house and more. They also provide support in a variety of languages.

    This presentation will be in English. No registration required.

  • Tuesday Feb 4, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 04, 2025)

    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.

  • Thursday Feb 20, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)

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

    Offered by Contact North.

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

    Offert par Contact Nord.​

    • ​January 16, 2025
    • February 20, 2025 
    • March 20, 2025 
    • April 17th, 2025
    • May 15th, 2025
    • June 19th, 2025

    From 6:00-8:00 pm. Offert de 18:00-20:00.