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SUMMARY:Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
DESCRIPTION:The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market. \nThe Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program. \nPlease make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements. \nTo be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program\, you must: \n\nidentify as a visible minority newcomer woman;\nbe a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;\nmeet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking\, reading\, writing and listening);\nbe a resident of the City of Ottawa;\nbe unemployed or underemployed\n\nDate: December 7\, 2021 (Tue) \nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nIf you are interested and eligible\, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org \nNote: A day before the event\, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event. \nThis initiative is a part of the national research pilot project “The Career Pathways for Visible Minority Newcomer Women (CPVMNW)” 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/information-session-empowering-newcomer-women-enw-program-17/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Racialized Groups to Succeed in the Tourism Sector through Innovative Learning
DESCRIPTION:FREE TRAINING :  \n-Racialized groups (visible minorities defined as persons non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour\, other than Indigenous people) \n  \n– Residing in Eastern Ontario \n  \n– Have an interest in exploring   \n     tourism sector \n  \n– Immigration Status: Open! \n  \nCourses:  \n\nFront Desk Agent\nHousekeeping Attendant\nLine Cook\n\n  \n  10 to 25 hours to complete         \n  each course at your own pace! \n  \n    Mentership Support: \n    Pre-employment and career    \n    exploration support from   \n    volunteer mentors within the   \n    tourism sector \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOuvrTktHdEJpcrEOoIZFyAhG69OnCKk 
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/empowering-racialized-groups-to-succeed-in-the-tourism-sector-through-innovative-learning-2/2021-12-08/
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Skills Employment Centre":MAILTO:ws@ottawa-worldskills.org
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SUMMARY:Learn about the  Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in the Canadian workplace with Azhar Laher
DESCRIPTION:Agenda items for the event: \n\nWhat is Canadian etiquette at work? \nWhat do Canadian Employers want? \nHow important is Canadian experience? \n4 C’s of Canadian Communication\nQ & A\n\nGuest facilitator: Azhar Laher \nBio: \nAzhar is an educator\, author\, social entrepreneur\, sports nut and business coach. He has worked in the Human Resources industry for over 25 years and held senior human resources positions in both South Africa and Canada\, focusing on strategic planning\, total rewards\, employee relations and diversity. He is currently a Professor of Leadership and Human Resources at Seneca College in Toronto. Details of Azhar’s most recent published book\, Journey To Home: Canadian Immigrant and Refugee Stories of Hope and Courage\, can be found here: www.azharlaher.com
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/learn-about-the-strategies-for-effective-cross-cultural-communication-in-the-canadian-workplace-with-azhar-laher/
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Skills Employment Centre":MAILTO:ws@ottawa-worldskills.org
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SUMMARY:IT Coach Connect Bootcamp Info session hosted by ICTC
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the IT Coach Connect Program: \nIT COACH CONNECT is a free 1-week program offered by the Information\, Communications and Technology Council (ICTC) to assist newcomer IT professionals and IT-related Engineers to become more marketable to employers\, and to gain valuable skillsets to enhance their credentials and job search. \nHere are the 3 pillars of the program: \n1. Job Readiness – This includes: resume review and analysis\, cover letter preparation\, reviewing job descriptions\, interview preparation \n2. The ITP (Information Technology Professional) designation – This provides Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals with industry-recognized documentation to validate their international education and work experience for employers. The ITP designation recognizes ICT professionals based on a combination of accredited education plus industry experience in high-demand fields to ensure job readiness. ICTC continually adapts the requirements for the ITP designation to respond to what employers identify as important skills in the digital economy in Canada. \n3. Upskilling with Microsoft and ICTC – Microsoft has committed to help 25 million people world-wide who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 to reskill for the jobs of today and tomorrow so they can rejoin the workforce prepared for roles that will be in even greater demand going forward. \nMicrosoft\, LinkedIn\, and GitHub are bringing together the best of their resources to help you: \n• Get free access to learning content on LinkedIn Learning\, Microsoft Learn\, and GitHub\, ranging from entry-level digital literacy skills to advanced skills for technical roles. \n• Learn how to use LinkedIn’s job search tools and free courses \n• Earn an industry-recognized Microsoft Certification at a reduced-cost. \nGain the confidence and know-how you need to turn your new digital skills into opportunities \nHost: Anne Windle -Manager-Immigration Programs at ICTC \nAs an HR professional with more than 25 years experience in the Finance\, Broadcast and IT industries\, She has seen the benefits of job satisfaction and growth for people who invest the time and energy into their own development. It pays off.
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/it-coach-connect-bootcamp-info-session-hosted-by-ictc/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Racialized Groups to Succeed in the Tourism Sector through Innovative Learning
DESCRIPTION:FREE TRAINING :  \n-Racialized groups (visible minorities defined as persons non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour\, other than Indigenous people) \n  \n– Residing in Eastern Ontario \n  \n– Have an interest in exploring   \n     tourism sector \n  \n– Immigration Status: Open! \n  \nCourses:  \n\nFront Desk Agent\nHousekeeping Attendant\nLine Cook\n\n  \n  10 to 25 hours to complete         \n  each course at your own pace! \n  \n    Mentership Support: \n    Pre-employment and career    \n    exploration support from   \n    volunteer mentors within the   \n    tourism sector \n  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOuvrTktHdEJpcrEOoIZFyAhG69OnCKk 
URL:https://ottawa-worldskills.org/worldskills-event/empowering-racialized-groups-to-succeed-in-the-tourism-sector-through-innovative-learning-2021-12-22/
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