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SUMMARY:ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION - NEW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NEWCOMER WOMEN
DESCRIPTION:Do you identify as a Visible Minority Newcomer Woman? \nIf YES\, then this may be the perfect program for you! \nWe will help you to: \n• Assess your employability skills \n• Gain insights into the labour market\, and better understand how your skills match with labour market demands \n• Build a realistic career action plan between assessed skill levels and required job skills \n• Apply for jobs with customized resumes and cover letters \n• Master responses to interview questions \n• Meet and connect with local employers \n• Represent yourself with confidence at networking events \n• Transition successfully on the job with one-on-one support \n• Understand workplace culture and communication skills which are essential for navigating on the job \nBe inspired by accomplished guest speakers\, mentors and coaches \n*Free child care and transportation available \nAre you ready to challenge yourself and succeed in the labour market? \nYou are invited to learn more about this program at our Information Session. \nProgram Eligibility: \n\nCLB level 5 +\nMust identify as a visible minority newcomer woman \nPermanent resident of Canada\nConvention refugee with valid work permit\nMust be willing to volunteer in this research project\nMust be unemployed or underemployed\n\nThis event takes place ONLINE (via Zoom) – Please contact Nadiya nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org \nYou will receive the link to join the event after you register on Eventbrite and shortly before the event. \nDate: July 7\, 2020 (Tue) \nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nEmail: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org \nThis initiative is part of a research project with the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)\, which is funded by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/online-information-session-new-employment-program-for-newcomer-women-4/
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SUMMARY:Public Sector Employer Panel
DESCRIPTION:In light of the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 has brought in our professional lives\, World Skills Employment Centre is hosting an online panel discussion to help newcomer job seekers get a better sense of the current and foreseeable job opportunities in the Public Sector. \nWhen: Wednesday July 8\, 2020 between 2 PM and 4 PM\nWhere: Online on Zoom \nPanelists from the Public Sector will be speaking to the pre-screened candidates of the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program 2020-2021\, and answer their questions about how to find work in the Public Sector now and after the pandemic is over.\nThis event will give you an opportunity to receive valuable tips on navigating the Public Sector\, and will also help you build your professional network. \nHOW TO PREPARE:\n• Come ready with questions relevant to your job search and employment goals\n• Panelists will be answering questions\, so make the most of this opportunity to gain valuable information to help you in your career progression \nPlease note: Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis and is only available to those who were pre-screened by World Skills for FIN 2020-2021.  \n 
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/public-sector-employer-panel/
ORGANIZER;CN="World Skills Employment Centre":MAILTO:ws@ottawa-worldskills.org
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SUMMARY:Newfound Recruiting Information & Coaching Event
DESCRIPTION:Recruiting event for IT Clients  \n 
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/newfound-recruiting-information-coaching-event/
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SUMMARY:Travaillez pour la fonction publique : Un atelier d'introduction
DESCRIPTION:Pensez-vous à travailler pour la fonction publique au Canada? Voulez-vous obtenir d’information à propos des emplois avec le gouvernement?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRejoindrez-nous pour notre atelier “Travaillez pour la fonction publique” . \nA cet atelier introductoire\, vous allez obtenir : \n• Un aperçu de la fonction publique (fédérale\, provinciale\, et municipale) \n• Information sur les opportunités d’emploi et de carrière en la fonction publique \n• Les outils\, ressources\, et options comment naviguer la fonction publique \nCet atelier sera présenté en français utilisant Zoom. Vous allez recevoir un lien pour l’atelier après que vous soyez inscrits. Veuillez vous inscrire directement ici.  \nVeuillez noter : cet évènement est seulement pour les clients de Compétences Mondiales. Si vous n’êtes pas déjà client\, veuillez contacter notre réception à ws@ottawa-worldskills.org pour fixer un rendez-vous.  \nNous avons hâte de vous revoir !
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/travaillez-pour-la-fonction-publique-un-atelier-dintroduction/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION - NEW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NEWCOMER WOMEN
DESCRIPTION:Do you identify as a Visible Minority Newcomer Woman? \nIf YES\, then this may be the perfect program for you! \nWe will help you to: \n• Assess your employability skills \n• Gain insights into the labour market\, and better understand how your skills match with labour market demands \n• Build a realistic career action plan between assessed skill levels and required job skills \n• Apply for jobs with customized resumes and cover letters \n• Master responses to interview questions \n• Meet and connect with local employers \n• Represent yourself with confidence at networking events \n• Transition successfully on the job with one-on-one support \n• Understand workplace culture and communication skills which are essential for navigating on the job \nBe inspired by accomplished guest speakers\, mentors and coaches \n*Free child care and transportation available \nAre you ready to challenge yourself and succeed in the labour market? \nYou are invited to learn more about this program at our Information Session. \nProgram Eligibility: \n\nCLB level 5 +\nMust identify as a visible minority newcomer woman \nPermanent resident of Canada\nConvention refugee with valid work permit\nMust be willing to volunteer in this research project\nMust be unemployed or underemployed\n\nThis event takes place ONLINE (via Zoom) – Please contact Nadiya nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org \nYou will receive the link to join the event after you register on Eventbrite and shortly before the event. \nDate: July 14\, 2020 (Tue) \nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nEmail: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org \nThis initiative is part of a research project with the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)\, which is funded by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/online-information-session-new-employment-program-for-newcomer-women-5/
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SUMMARY:Costco Hiring Session (Bilingual) / Seance d'embauche de Costco (bilingue)
DESCRIPTION:The Y Employment Access Centre (http://www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/employmentservices/yemploymentaccesscentres) and World Skills (https://ottawa-worldskills.org/) invite you to a hiring session with Costco Wholesale on Wednesday\, July 15th! Costco is looking for new people to join their bilingual (English and French) inbound contact centre team. \nMeet with hiring managers in an informal group setting to learn more about the role and the company. You will have the opportunity to talk about your customer service skills and experience and why you think you would be a great fit for Costco! \nPosition: Inbound Contact Centre Agent \nRequirements: \n\nMust be bilingual in English & French\nCustomer-service mind set & attitude\nFlexible in scheduling & changing priorities\nTech-savvy (computer skills)\nPatient & Professional\nAble to communicate effectively & actively listen\n\nYou can look forward to: \n\nA fun\, fast-paced environment\nThe opportunity to help others by providing excellent member service\nContinued coaching/training to help you reach your goals\nPersonal mentorship\nGreat growth potential\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Registration on Eventbrite does not guarantee you an interview with Costco. A staff member from the YMCA or World Skills will contact you to complete a phone assessment. You must pass the phone assessment in order to attend this event. \n***Closing date to register for event is July 7th\, 2020*** \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/costco-hiring-session-bilingual-seance-dembauche-de-costco-bilingue-tickets-110620514938
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/costco-hiring-session-bilingual-seance-dembauche-de-costco-bilingue/
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SUMMARY:YEAC Live! Maximize Your IT Employment Potential
DESCRIPTION:Calling all I.T. professionals and Software developers in Ottawa \nWe have designed an Information Technology webinar where we will be talking about employer needs and what people are looking for in the industry. \nIf you are looking for answers and not sure where to turn\, we are here to let you know that you are not alone. \n• Learn about the soft skills that employers are looking for when hiring \n• Develop coaching techniques for writing resumes \n• Understand market trends\, certifications and skills the industry needs \n• Five Important Questions to ask an Interviewer \n• Who’s hiring in IT? \nYou do not require any special equipment in order to attend this webinar. We will not be using webcam or microphones. Participants will simply login and to view the workshop and can type in questions for the facilitator to answer. Once you have registered you will receive an email with instructions on how to connect. \n_______________________________________________________________________________ \nAppel à tous les I.T. professionnels et développeurs de logiciels à Ottawa! \nNous avons conçu un webinaire sur les technologies de l’information où nous parlerons des besoins des employeurs et de ce que les gens recherchent dans l’industrie. \nSi vous cherchez des réponses et ne savez pas vers qui vous tourner\, nous sommes là pour vous faire savoir que vous n’êtes pas seul \n• Connaître les compétences les plus recherchées par les employeurs \n• Techniques pour un CV et votre lettre de motivations professionnels et impactants \n• Mieux cerner les tendances du marché\, les certifications et les compétences dont l’industrie a besoin \n• Cinq questions à absolument poser à un recruteur \n• Quels sont les recruteurs qui embauchent activement en IT ? \nAucun équipement spécial est nécessaire pour particper à ce webinar. Nous n’utiliserons ni caméras ni microphones. Il suffit que les particpants se connectent pour assister à l’atelier\, nos facilitateurs se ferons le plaisir de répondre à toutes les questions. Une fois inscrit\, vous recevrez un email avec les instructions pour vous connecter.
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/yeac-live-maximize-your-it-employment-potential/
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