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Wednesday8:30am-8pm
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As an Employment Ontario service provider, we offer free services, programs and resources to help job seekers identify, prepare for and attain suitable, sustainable employment. For more information on how we can help you with your job search, contact us today.
Success Story: Resume support and confidence building
Client:Steve
Goal: Improve resume to find employment
Challenge: Having trouble finding a job; self-confidence
Support offered: Workshops, one-on-one support, resume support, mock-interviews.
“Amazing, I think the staff does amazing work, and they deserve a lot of the credit in helping me find a job”
–Steve, former job seeker
Situation
Steve was having a difficult time looking for a job, and was starting to lose his confidence. He connected with VPI, for help with his resume, and worked closely with one of our expert Career Specialists. Together, they came up with a plan.
Through workshops and one-on-one counselling, Steve learned how to create a tailored, effective resume and it gave him the confidence he needed to continue his job search.
Because we work directly with employers as well as job seekers, we were able to help Steve connect with an employer who was looking for someone who matched Steve’s skills.
With his new resume in hand, Steve applied and was hired for a position with a local employer. He is now enjoying work as a forklift operator.
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Networking
May 10 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in person and online.
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Info Session: Fanshawe College
May 10 | 1:00 pm
Learn about full-time and part-time post-secondary programs offered locally through Fanshawe College Huron/Bruce.
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Cultural Sensitivity
May 10 | 1:30 pm
Develop a better understanding of how to learn about and work with people whose cultural background is not the same as yours.
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Transferable Skills & Accomplishments
May 11 | 10:00 am
Identify your skills, strengths, and past accomplishments—and learn how to 'pitch' them to potential employers.
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Problem Solving
May 11 | 1:30 pm
Learn about the steps in the problem solving cycle,how to implement strategies to identify solutions and how to evaluate your solutions to see if they are successful.
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Resume Building
May 12 | 10:00 am
Learn to create a compelling resume that will get the attention it deserves.
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Job Interviews
May 12 | 1:30 pm
Learn to handle potentially stressful job interviews, stay focused, and impress potential employers.
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Apprenticeships
May 13 | 1:30 pm
Learn basic information about beginning a career as an apprentice in the skilled trades.
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Occupational Research
May 14 | 10:00 am
Learn to research the job market, so that you can stop wasting time on dead-ends and start making the most of your job search.
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Disclosure of Disabilities
May 14 | 1:30 pm
Gain insight into the nature of disabilities, as well as suggestions for disclosing your medical information to a potential employer.
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Networking
May 17 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in person and online.
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Maintaining Mental Health
May 17 | 1:30 pm
Learn some basic facts about stress, anger, and anxiety disorders, and strategies for dealing with them when navigating your job search.
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Transferable Skills & Accomplishments
May 18 | 10:00 am
Identify your skills, strengths, and past accomplishments—and learn how to 'pitch' them to potential employers.
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Continuing Education with Contact North
May 18 | 10:00 am
Find out about the online professional and career development courses available through Contact North.
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Critical Thinking
May 18 | 1:30 pm
Learn lessons and strategies for developing thinking that is unbiased, well-founded, and fully engaged.
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Resume Building
May 19 | 10:00 am
Learn to create a compelling resume that will get the attention it deserves.
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Job Interviews
May 19 | 1:30 pm
Learn to handle potentially stressful job interviews, stay focused, and impress potential employers.
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Customer Service Excellence
May 20 | 1:30 pm
Join us for a workshop on customer service excellence training and learn how to delight customers across any industry.
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Occupational Research
May 21 | 10:00 am
Learn to research the job market, so that you can stop wasting time on dead-ends and start making the most of your job search.
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Careers in the Skilled Trades
May 21 | 1:00 pm
Hear from an industry professional about career paths in the skilled trades. Presented by the Institute of Technical Trades.
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Disclosure of Disabilities
May 21 | 1:30 pm
Gain insight into the nature of disabilities, as well as suggestions for disclosing your medical information to a potential employer.
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Transferable Skills & Accomplishments
May 25 | 10:00 am
Identify your skills, strengths, and past accomplishments—and learn how to 'pitch' them to potential employers.
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Workplace Essential Skills
May 25 | 1:30 pm
Check in with some basic workplace skills to see where your strengths lie—and what you could use work on.
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Resume Building
May 26 | 10:00 am
Learn to create a compelling resume that will get the attention it deserves.
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Job Interviews
May 26 | 1:30 pm
Learn to handle potentially stressful job interviews, stay focused, and impress potential employers.
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COVID 19: Special Measures for Canadians
May 26 | 1:30 pm
Hear from Service Canada about special measures available to Canadians due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Digital Literacy
May 27 | 1:30 pm
Learn about the skills you need to thrive in the digital world, how to think more critically, and how to communicate effectively online.
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Employment Insurance benefits
May 27 | 1:30 pm
Hear from Service Canada about changes and benefits updates to Employment Insurance.
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Occupational Research
May 28 | 10:00 am
Learn to research the job market, so that you can stop wasting time on dead-ends and start making the most of your job search.
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Disclosure of Disabilities
May 28 | 1:30 pm
Gain insight into the nature of disabilities, as well as suggestions for disclosing your medical information to a potential employer.
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Networking
May 31 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in person and online.
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Whether you’re looking for a part-time, seasonal or full-time job, we can help. Apply for one of our current job openings below.
HAMILTON
- Aluminum Casting Processor (Hamilton)
- Production Assistant Forklift Operator (Hamilton)
- Kitchen Help (Hamilton)
- Eyewear Specialist (Hamilton)
- Accounts Payable Clerk (Hamilton)
- Mold Machine Operator (Hamilton)
- Customer Service Representative (Hamilton)
- Office/Lot Assistant (Hamilton)
- Receptionist (Hamilton)
- Store Associate (Hamilton)
- Line Operator (Hamilton)
- Cashier (Stoney Creek)
- Line Cook (Stoney Creek)
- Construction Labourer (Hamilton)
- Office Assistant (Burlington)
- Electrical Apprentice (Hamilton)
- Cleaner (Hamilton)
- Painter (Hamilton)
- Property Operations Manager (Hamilton)
- Exterior Maintenance Worker (Hamilton)
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