Employment Ontario Programs Are Funded in Part by the Government of Canada

March 2008 Calendar of Events The Centre for Skills Development & Training www.thecentre.on.ca  905-333-3499

Date Event Description

Daytime academic upgrading, Math and English. For more information contact Doorways BURLINGTON Al Jamieson at 905-333-3499 x132. LINC/ESL Classes To register for classes please call 905-333-3499 x161.

Employment Counselling & Need help deciding what type of job to apply for? Daytime appointments available Continuous Assessments Mon-Fri in all sites and evening appts on Wednesdays in Georgetown and Milton. Intake OAKVILLE, BURLINGTON, Call 905-333-3499 x104 (Burlington/Oakville) or 1-866-260-1175 x101 MILTON & GEORGETOWN (Georgetown/Milton).

CAW Surfing Seniors Computer FREE computer training for retired CAW members & spouses. Classes Call 905-333-3499 x231 to register. BURLINGTON Evening Computer Courses Check our Winter/Spring Schedule of courses offered. BURLINGTON Call Dawn @ 905-333-3499 x231 to obtain a copy.

Career Explorations Learn about this FREE 3-week program to help you get the career direction you need. Feb 25 BURLINGTON Program starts Call 905-333-3499 X103.

Career Explorations Learn about this FREE 3-week program to help you get the career direction you need. March 3 MISSISSAUGA Program starts Call 905-276-6336 x101. Inspirational Speaker – Dick O’Brien March 4 Campbellville Room. Call 905-333-3499 x103 to reserve a seat. FREE! BURLINGTON 9:30 – 11:30 am March 4, Career Explorations Express Want to attend this highly successful program? 11, 20 & 25 MILTON Info Session 9:30-12 pm Call 905-333-3499 x103 for more information. Sound Bytes Speaker Series March 5 FREE! “Resilient Job Search” with Dick O’Brien. Call 905-845-1157 X101 to register. OAKVILLE 9:30 – 11:30 am March 6, Career Explorations BURLINGTON Learn about this FREE 3-week program to help you get the career direction you need. 13, 19 & 26 Info Session 9:00 – 12:00 pm Call 905-333-3499 X103.

March 6, Career Explorations MISSISSAUGA Learn about this FREE 3-week program to help you get the career direction you need. 13, 20 & 26 Info Session 9:30 –12:00 pm Call 905-276-6336 x101.

March 6, 20 Job Shop OAKVILLE Learn how to find a job in the “hidden” market in this 2-week job search program. & 27 Orientation 9:30 am Call 905-845-1157 x101.

Career Possibilities for Newcomers New class starts at 3233 Brandon Gate Drive in Mississauga. March 10 Program starts 9:00 am Call 905-405-8118 x101 or email [email protected]

March Job Shop OAKVILLE Ready to work? This FREE 2-week intensive program focused on hidden jobs is for you! 10 & 31 Programs start Call 905-845-1157 x101.

Trades BURLINGTON Learn more about our Manufacturing, Electrical & Construction pre-apprenticeship March 13 General Trades Info Session 6-8 pm programs! Call 905-333-3499 x 121 to reserve a seat.

Career Explorations Express Want to attend this highly successful program? March 14 MILTON 1 week program starts Call 905-333-3499 x103 for more information.

ELT Enhanced Language Training Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Educated Professionals. March 17 BURLINGTON Call Grace at 905-333-3499 x 264. Program starts at 9:00 am Sound Bytes Speaker Series March 26 FREE! “Perfect Job Interviews” with Judy Suke. Call 905-845-1157 X101 to register. OAKVILLE 9:30 – 11:30 am The Employment Resource Centres Burlington * Oakville * Milton * Georgetown Résumé Critique & Job Search Coaching Sessions  Individual critique of your résumé/cover letter by a professional career information specialist  30–minute coaching sessions for job search strategies, interviewing tips/preparation, and suggestions for resources to help you reach your employment goals  Access to free resources, including: tip sheets, sample résumés/cover letters & résumé books

Coaching Sessions available every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. NEW! Also available Wednesday evenings - 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. (*7:30 p.m. in Burlington)

FREE; No Appointments; First come, first serve basis; Availability is limited!

FREE access to… 4 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! . Computers, printers, fax, photocopier, scanner, Burlington – 860 Harrington Court Internet & phone (local & long distance* Phone: 905-333-3499 x140 calls) Mon/Tues/Thurs: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. . Company directories; Scott’s Directory™; local Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. directories Fridays: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. . Job postings, Employment Weekly™ . Daily newspapers; training information Oakville - 465 Morden Rd, Unit 109 . Career Cruising™ & Choices™ Phone: 905-845-1157 x121 *Not available in Oakville Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m. Computer-based Tutorials . Microsoft Office Georgetown- 184 Guelph Street . Simply Accounting Phone: 905-702-7311 x109 . Typing Tutorial Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. . Internet & Computer Fundamentals Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m. . Prove-It® . Management Skills* Milton- 550 Ontario St. Unit 204 (upstairs) . GED computerized practice test* Phone: 905-693-8458 x107 . English for Work (ESL)* Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. *Burlington location only Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE EVENTS for March 2008

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word for resume development, how to set up an Email Account and Instructor-Led Computer Tutorials March 7 Internet Use for job search purposes. Please call 905-333-3499 x140 for more information or to BURLINGTON 9:00 – 12:00 pm book an appointment.

Mock Interview Day Reserve your one to one appointment with a Career Information Specialist today and receive BURLINGTON 9:00 – 4:00 pm valuable feedback on your interview skills! Call 905-333-3499 x140.

Mock Interview Day Reserve your one to one appointment with a Career Information Specialist today and receive March 14 OAKVILLE 9:00 – 4:00 pm valuable feedback on your interview skills! Call 905-845-1157 x121 to book your appointment.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word for resume development, how to set up an Email Account and Instructor-Led Computer Tutorials Internet Use for job search purposes. If you are interested in any of these topics, please call MILTON 905-693-8458 x107. Resume Critique Day Career Information Specialist will be on site at the Oakville Public Library to provide expert March 19 OAKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, advice on resume development. Book by calling 905-845-1157 x121. WHITE OAKS BRANCH 1-3:30 pm

Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada