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Job Search Events | March Break 2017

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March Break is just around the corner. To help you improve your chances of landing a job this summer (or right now) we’re hosting a series of special events from Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17 in Hamilton, Mississauga, Richmond Hill and Scarborough.

Find all of our latest job fairs and events on our online calendar

Admission for all events is free and pre-registration is required . Sign up for one of our March Break events via the links provided below or call 1-888-336-9500.

Event details:

DAY 1 – MONDAY, MARCH 13

Georgetown
  • Event: One-on-one feedback and advice on getting your resume employer-ready
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 235 Guelph Street, Unit 4, Georgetown
Richmond Hill
  • Event: Learn about “Summer Company”, a free 8-12 week program for young entrepreneurs (15-29 years old) which offers hands-on business training and mentoring, plus up to $3,000 toward your own summer business.
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill
Scarborough
  • Event: Discover talents that are valued by employers and understand the labour market to ensure career choices are viable for the future.
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 3443 Finch Ave East, Suite 102, Scarborough
Richmond Hill
  • Event: Learn about the job interview process in three stages: preparation, the interview itself, and the follow-up.
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Mississauga
  • Event: Get a head start on your summer job search and earn volunteer hours. Certificate of achievement will be awarded upon completion.
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 1290 Central Parkway West, Suite 210, Mississauga
Scarborough
  • Event: Join us at the Scarborough Town Centre mall for hands-on job search support. Walk with us, point out your dream stores, and get real-time advice and motivation as you apply!
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Location: Scarborough Town Centre Entrance #1 near Cineplex, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough
Richmond Hill
  • Event: Find out what you can do to improve your job search. From assistance with your resume to understanding your rights and responsibilities as a worker.
  • Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill
Hamilton
  • Event: Sharpen your resume and interview skills
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 1051 Upper James Street, Suite 102, Hamilton

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Scarborough
  • Event: Learn about active listening, respectful language, body language, self-confidence, assertiveness, how to deal with conflict in the workplace and respect cultural and personal differences.
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 3443 Finch Ave East, Suite 102, Scarborough
Hamilton
  • Event: Connect with hiring managers who are actively hiring youth and students in Hamilton
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 1051 Upper James Street, Suite 102, Hamilton
Richmond Hill
  • Event: Learn how to research the job market, so that you can stop wasting time on dead-ends and start making the most of your job search.
  • Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill

DAY 4 – THURSDAY, MARCH 16

 

Richmond Hill
  • Event: Understand your rights and responsibilities as a worker.
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill
Hamilton
  • Event: Learn about “Summer Company”, a free 8-12 week program for young entrepreneurs which provides hands-on business training and mentoring, plus up to $3,000 toward your own summer business.
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 1051 Upper James Street, Suite 102, Hamilton
Richmond Hill
  • Event: We’re hosting a hiring event for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to fill several full-time, part-time and summer jobs. Bring an updated resume and dress for success.
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill

DAY 5 – FRIDAY, MARCH 17

 

Etobicoke
  • Event: One-on-one feedback and advice on getting your resume employer-ready.
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solution, 56 Aberfoyle Crescent, Suite 600 Etobicoke
Richmond Hill
  • Event: Learn how to apply for summer student jobs with the Ontario Public Service.
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Location: VPI Working Solutions, 1 West Pearce Street, Unit 405, Richmond Hill

For more information or if you’re unable to attend these events, call 1-888-336-9500 or send us a message.

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