Résumé Clinic
2018-10-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-12-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Job seekers are paired with management or human resources professional for one-on-one support in the development of their résumé.
You need to be a client of World Skills to participate. Fill-out the contact us form to book an appointment. To book your spot, please register here.

Résumé Clinic
2018-10-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-11-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-11-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-11-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-11-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-12-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-12-19 13:00 - 15:00
Job seekers are paired with management or human resources professional for one-on-one support in the development of their résumé.
You need to be a client of World Skills to participate. Fill-out the contact us form to book an appointment. To book your spot, please register here. .

Résumé Clinic
2018-10-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-12-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
Job seekers are paired with management or human resources professional for one-on-one support in the development of their résumé.
You need to be a client of World Skills to participate. Fill-out the contact us form to book an appointment. To book your spot, please register here..

Interview Roulette: Professional and personalized advice just for you!
2018-11-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-12-07 09:00 - 12:00
Getting the interview but not the job? Our professional HR coaches can help you. Practice your interview skills with six to eight coaches.
You need to be a client of World Skills to participate. Fill-out the contact us form to book an appointment. To book your spot, please sign-up here.

Resume Writing for Newcomer Job Seekers
2019-06-26 09:30 - 12:30
Are you a newcomer looking for work?
Do you need help to improve your resume?
If you answered yes, come to this event!
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with tools and guidance to build an effective resume in support of their job search. Specific learning outcomes will include:

Recognize the purpose of a resume as a marketing tool
Establish a practice for creating a master resume
Develop effective content to outline experience and background
Understand the structure and purpose of accomplishment statements
Identify three primary layouts of a resume
Review what to include and not to include in a resume
Share learnings with peers to foster further reflection and practice

This will be a three-hour, single session aimed at providing participants with information on resume development. The session is planned as a single offering however, we may provide value for additional groups including Resume Clinic support.
Our presenter will be Suzanne Knight who has over 15 years of local experience in different areas of Human Resources such as talent acquisition, health and wellness, on-boarding, performance management among many others.
To be able to attend, REGISTER HERE!

Career Access for Newcomers Workshop
2019-07-08 10:00 - 2019-07-19 13:00
About the Workshop
You must register in order to attend – Please contact us.

Delivered over six days, in English only, the Career Access for Newcomers (CAN) workshop offers a group-based learning environment where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of CAN have access to ongoing employment counselling support.
The workshops are delivered throughout two weeks as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Week 1) and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Week 2)
For questions and to register as a client, you may also connect with our Reception at 613-233-0453 Ext. 300 or by e-mail ws@ottawa-worldskills.org

Recruitment Session Décathlon - Wednesday, July 24 2019 -16h or 18h
2019-07-24 16:00 - 18:00
Décathlon, a sports gear store, is opening in Ottawa Sept 2019.
https://www.decathlon.ca/en/content/14-career
They are hosting a recruitment session at the former Rideau High School, located at 815 St. Laurent Blvd., Room 124 (meet at the rear of the building).
Wednesday July 24th at 4pm to 6pm or from 6pm to 8pm (You can chose to be there at 4pm or at 6pm for the interview process)
Interested candidates be ready to practice a sport for this interview; sportswear with sneakers suggested.
This is an opportunity to work with one of the largest sports equipment stores in the world; Decathlon is a French company with over 700 stores worldwide, and will open their 3rd store in Canada in Ottawa, the other 2 are in Montreal.
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English for Business and Project Management Course
2019-09-03 - 2019-10-25
Date: September 03 to October 25, 2019
Duration: Monday to Friday (8 weeks)
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: World Skills, 300-219 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa ON K2P 2H4
Eligibility: In order to register for this class, you must:
1. be a Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee
2. live in Ontario; and
3. have had an English language assessment within the last 12 months with a least level 6 completed.
What you need to do:
1. Email Raghad Alsalim at: raghad@ottawa-worldskills.org
2. Please confirm only if you are certain that you can attend the whole course. We require an 80% attendance rate in order to provide a certificate of completion.
3. Complete the registration form (click on the link)
4. Please also let us know if you cannot participate, so that we may contact other clients on the waiting list.
Daytime Child Minding Services:
– Location: Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) 219 Argyle Avenue, second floor
– For more information, please contact Luz at (613) 729-3145, ext. 236
To take advantage of free child care services:
– Your child must be between the ages of 19 months and 13 years old
– Arrive several minutes in advance of the course start time to complete forms
– Let us know in advance if you will use this service
Child Care Services Rules:
– Diaper changing is only done by the parent
– Bring extra clothes in case they are needed
– Apple juice and crackers are provided, but no lunch
– Bring your child’s food if more is needed provided that you will be at the workshop from 1 pm to 4 pm
– Avoid peanuts and any other meals that can produce allergies
