WORKSHOPS

There is no cost to attend the workshops.

Register for workshops:

• Online below
• Phone 780-539-5477
• In person at The Work Place, #105, 9840 – 97th Avenue.
   

 RESUMÉ WRITER

Provides information and support to help you develop a résumé or fine-tune an existing one.

If registering after 2:00 p.m. the day before the workshop, please call 780-539-5477.

Workshop includes:

1. A one hour information session on:
      - The parts of a résumé 
      - The three most popular styles of résumés 
      - The advantages and disadvantages of each style of résumé
2. Individual working time, with the assistance of the Instructor, to write your résumé. 
3. Typing services provided at no charge. There is a two-day wait for typed résumés.

Schedule:

Morning Workshop - 9:00 am to noon
Afternoon Workshop - 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 28

Tuesday, March 6

Tuesday March 13

Tuesday March 20

Tuesday March 27

 Location:  Peace Room, Canada/Alberta Service Centre, Towne Centre Mall

Maximum Participants: 6 per session

Evening Session (two sessions- 6:30 to 9:00 pm)

You will receive a reminder call the day before the workshop to confirm your attendance.

 

 CAREER FUTURES

Are you...
   Changing or choosing a career path and not sure where to start?
   Seeking career information and inspiration?
   Lacking direction and motivation in your job search?
   Needing help in re-focusing your career path?
   Thinking about retraining, and searching for information on finding options?

If registering after 2:00 p.m. the day before the workshop, please call 780-539-5477.

This workshop can assist you in making informed decisions regarding your career path, identify options, and develop effective strategies to acquire information to research option.

• Complete a detailed personal profile of your skills, abilities, interests, work values and preferred work environment;
• Generate occupational choices best suited to you;
• Learn research strategies;
• Research education/employment/training options; and
• Acquire skills to make informed decisions and develop an action plan.

Schedule:

    Career Futures is offered from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a one hour lunch break

            Thursday, February 23

            Thursday, March 1

            Thursday, March 8

             Thursday, March 15

             Tharsday, March 29

  Location:  Peace Room, Canada/Alberta Service Centre, Towne Centre Mall

Maximum Participants: 15

Evening Session:  

 APPROACHING THE JOB SEARCH: DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL MARKETING STRATEGY

Provides strategies to identify employment opportunities, follow-up with potential employers and use job search time more efficiently. Discover the power of networking, and acquire tips to market your skills effectively to employers. Learn to use proven strategies that are effective for your job search.

Schedule:

          March 7 (Networking Skills)
          1:00 to 4:00 pm

Location: The Workplace

Maximum Participants: 12

You will receive a reminder call the day before the workshop to confirm your attendance.

 

 INTERVIEW SKILLS

Provides information on the art of interviewing, including the basic structure of the interview process, interviewing strategies, commonly asked questions, tips on answering questions and how to deal with any unexpected pitfalls.

Schedule:

          March 14 (Interview Skills)
          1:00 to 4:00 pm

Location: The Workplace

Maximum Participants: 12

You will receive a reminder call the day before the workshop to confirm your attendance.

    

 INTERNET BASICS FOR JOB SEEKERS

Provides an orientation to basic internet skills for job search and career planning purposes. Topics include: finding job leads on the web, researching targeted companies, applying for jobs online, sending attachments, email etiquette and internet safety, and how to locate sites appropriate to career interests.

Access to an existing email account required to attend the workshop. If you do not have an email account, visit the Work Place for assistance in setting one up prior to the workshop

Schedule:

         

                           March 19(Internet Basics)
                             1:00 to 4:00 pm

 

Location: Rotary Training Room, Grande Prairie Public Library

Maximum Participants: 12

You will receive a reminder call the day before the workshop to confirm your attendance.

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You will receive a reminder call the day before the workshop to confirm your attendance.