Scarborough

Free virtual events. These events are open to anyone, but space is limited. Register today to secure your virtual spot.

Occupational Research

March 31 | 10:00 am
This course will teach you 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.
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Networking

April 3 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in-person and online.
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Managing Stress

April 3 | 1:30 pm
This workshop will introduce you to some information about stress, anger and anxiety disorders, as well as some strategies for dealing with them.
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Identifying your Strengths, Skills, and Accomplishments

April 4 | 10:00 am
Take this workshop to accurately identify your strengths, skills, and personal accomplishments and learn how to ‘pitch’ them to potential employers.
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Workplace Essential Skills

April 4 | 1:30 pm
Some workplace skills are so common as to be almost universal, including basic math, literacy, computer use, and others. This workshop is a great way to check in with those skills to see where your strengths lie—and what you could use work on.
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Resume/Cover Letter Building

April 5 | 9:30 am
This workshop walks you through creating a compelling résumé, and when it’s finished, you’ll have the skills you need to get yours the attention it deserves.
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Job Interviews

April 5 | 1:30 pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for the interview, manage your stress, articulate your experience and learn how to answer difficult questions.
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Carmen's Group In-Person Hiring Event

April 5 | 1:30 pm
Carmen's Group is actively hiring a number of part-time positions including Banquet Server, Maître D’, Set Up & Décor Personnel, Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers, Overnight Cleaners & Guest Services Agents.
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Disclosure of Disabilities

April 6 | 10:00 am
In this workshop we will address these questions and discuss: how the law protects people with disabilities, the employer's obligation to accommodate people with disabilities and whether or not to disclose a disability to a potential employer.
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Digital Literacy

April 6 | 1:30 pm
This course will inform you of skills needed to thrive in the digital world, how to think more critically about information found on the internet, and how to communicate effectively online.
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OEEEP Employer Information Session

April 6 | 2:00 pm
The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) is a free program designed to help businesses and develop talent for the future of the Equine Industry.
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Networking

April 10 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in-person and online.
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Social Media Etiquette

April 10 | 1:30 pm
Discover ways that you can apply social media etiquette to help create positive experiences for yourself and others.
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Identifying your Strengths, Skills, and Accomplishments

April 11 | 10:00 am
Take this workshop to accurately identify your strengths, skills, and personal accomplishments and learn how to ‘pitch’ them to potential employers.
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Workplace Communication

April 11 | 1:30 pm
This course focuses on how to get along in the workplace: we work on communication techniques, assertiveness, and showcasing a positive, likeable attitude—even on a bad day!
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Canadian Armed Forces - Information Session

April 11 | 1:30 pm
Join VPI and Guest Speaker Sgt. Michael Bailey of the Canadian Armed Forces to learn more about career and education opportunities within the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Resume/Cover Letter Building

April 12 | 9:30 am
This workshop walks you through creating a compelling résumé, and when it’s finished, you’ll have the skills you need to get yours the attention it deserves.
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Job Interviews

April 12 | 1:30 pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for the interview, manage your stress, articulate your experience and learn how to answer difficult questions.
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Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

April 13 | 10:00 am
Join us for this workshop to help advance your ability to think more clearly and strategically identify solutions, which will help you in your personal life and make you a real asset to any employer.
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Customer Service Excellence

April 13 | 1:30 pm
This workshop will provide you with tools to interact with different personalities, overcome challenges and impress your clients, customers or patients. Across every industry we can all give more, reach higher and do better!
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Occupational Research

April 14 | 10:00 am
This course will teach you 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.
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Networking

April 17 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in-person and online.
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Starting Your Own Business

April 17 | 1:30 pm
Are you interested in starting your own business? If you would like to explore the world of entrepreneurship and working for yourself, this is the workshop for you!
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Identifying your Strengths, Skills, and Accomplishments

April 18 | 10:00 am
Take this workshop to accurately identify your strengths, skills, and personal accomplishments and learn how to ‘pitch’ them to potential employers.
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Employment, Education, and You - Pathways - ABEA

April 18 | 10:00 am
Guest Speaker Jeimy Martinez Sorto from the Adult Basic Education Association will be having a discussion about essential skills and why they are important to your job search.
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Canadian Tire In-Person Hiring Event

April 18 | 11:00 am
In partnership with Canadian Tire, VPI Employment Services will be hosting an in-person information session.
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Introduction to LinkedIn

April 18 | 1:30 pm
We'll discuss the fundamentals of LinkedIn, the required sections to have a complete profile, and give you a demonstration on how to set-up your profile.
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OEEEP Employer Information Session

April 18 | 5:00 pm
The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) is a free program designed to help businesses and develop talent for the future of the Equine Industry.
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Resume/Cover Letter Building

April 19 | 9:30 am
This workshop walks you through creating a compelling résumé, and when it’s finished, you’ll have the skills you need to get yours the attention it deserves.
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Free Tax Clinic - Georgetown

April 19 | 9:30 am
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre is looking for opportunities to assist residents in Georgetown region.
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Job Interviews

April 19 | 1:30 pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for the interview, manage your stress, articulate your experience and learn how to answer difficult questions.
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Disclosure of Disabilities

April 20 | 10:00 am
Should you disclose your disability? If so, when? And how much information should you share? How does the law protect individuals with a disability?
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Newcomers and Canadian Work Culture

April 20 | 1:30 pm
This workshop is designed to help introduce Newcomers to Ontario’s workplace culture and laws. It also offers advice to help find a job, language training and more.
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Occupational Research

April 21 | 10:00 am
This course will teach you 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.
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Networking

April 24 | 10:00 am
This course will offer insight into growing, strengthening, and activating your network in-person and online.
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Job Searching For Mature Workers

April 24 | 1:30 pm
If you are in your 50s, 60s or beyond, this workshop will help you to understand your relevance in today's labour market and the values and skills you can transfer to an employer/organization.
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Identifying your Strengths, Skills, and Accomplishments

April 25 | 10:00 am
Take this workshop to accurately identify your strengths, skills, and personal accomplishments and learn how to ‘pitch’ them to potential employers.
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Trades and Apprenticeship Pathways - Conestoga College

April 25 | 10:00 am
Please join us as Guest Speaker, Angelo Cosco, Chair, School of Trades and Apprenticeship from the Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, discusses how to build a rewarding career with a skilled trade.
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Job Retention & Career Advancement

April 25 | 1:30 pm
Most workplaces have a three-month probation period to see if you are a good fit for the job. Learn some simple strategies you can implement to help you pass the probation period.
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Resume/Cover Letter Building

April 26 | 9:30 am
This workshop walks you through creating a compelling résumé, and when it’s finished, you’ll have the skills you need to get yours the attention it deserves.
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Advanced LinkedIn

April 26 | 10:00 am
In this Advanced LinkedIn workshop, we discuss and provide demonstrations how to make your profile stand-out, special features, and LinkedIn Learning.
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Job Interviews

April 26 | 1:30 pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for the interview, manage your stress, articulate your experience and learn how to answer difficult questions. Learning these interview skills will help you move one step closer to getting the job you want.
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Apprenticeship

April 27 | 10:00 am
This info-session offers basic information about beginning a career as an apprentice.
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Customer Service Excellence

April 27 | 1:30 pm
This workshop will provide you with tools to interact with different personalities, overcome challenges and impress your clients, customers or patients.
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Occupational Research

April 28 | 10:00 am
This course will teach you 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.
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OEEEP Employer Information Session

May 3 | 2:00 pm
The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) is a free program designed to help businesses and develop talent for the future of the Equine Industry.
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OEEEP Employer Information Session

May 18 | 4:00 pm
The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) is a free program designed to help businesses and develop talent for the future of the Equine Industry.
Register for this event