Ottawa World Skills

Destination Inclusion - Empowering Racialized Groups to Succeed in the Tourism Sector
2021-09-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto)
E m p o w e r i n g R a c i a l i z e d G r o u p s t o S u c c e e d
i n t h e To u r i s m S e c t o r t h r o u g h I n n o v a t i v e
L e a r n i n g
• Ontario is investing more than
$400 million over the next three
years to support tourism
• Tourism work place is changing
post pandamic
– Increased wages
– Attractive benefits
– Better working conditions
– Diverse career opportunities

To learn more please visit:
Courses:
➢ Front Desk Agent
➢ Housekeeping Attendant
➢ Line Cook
10 to 25 hours to complete
each course at your own pace!

Mentership Support:
Pre-employment and career
exploration support from
volunteer mentors within the
tourism sector
https://tourismhr.ca/destinationinclusion/

Free Training for:
Racialized groups (visible minorities defined as persons
non-Caucasian in race or nonwhite in colour, other than
Indigenous people)
– Residing in Eastern Ontario
– Have an interest in exploring
tourism sector
– Immigration Status: Open!
Benefits of the Training:
– Certificate of Training Completion
(Training content is designed based
on national occupational standards)
– Achieve better employment
outcomes by acquiring industry-
needed skills
– Expand your professional network
and explore career opportunities
within the tourism sector
Click on this link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOuvrTktHdEJpcrEOoIZFyAhG69OnCKk

Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
2021-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
be unemployed or underemployed

Date: October 5, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
If you are interested and eligible, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
2021-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
be unemployed or underemployed

Date: September 21, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
If you are interested and eligible, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

New Employment Program for UNDEREMPLOYED Visible Minority Newcomer Women
2021-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Are you a visible minority newcomer woman who is UNDEREMPLOYED? Are you working in a survival job or in a job which is below your capacity?
Would you like to receive help to:
Develop a plan to manage your career?
Seek opportunities to gain a promotion or advance your skills?
Expand your professional network?
Increase your confidence in applying to more appropriate jobs to match your qualifications and skills?
Advance your overall job search strategy to increase your chances of success?
If you need help in any of these areas, our program Empowering Visible Minority Newcomer Women is here to help you.
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:
• be UNDEREMPLOYED
• identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
• be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
• meet the minimum level of CLB 7 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
• be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
Date: Oct. 12, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Email: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Empowering Racialized Groups to Succeed in the Tourism Sector through Innovative Learning
2021-10-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-11-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-12-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-01-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:00 and 3 more dates | Zoom
FREE TRAINING :
-Racialized groups (visible minorities defined as persons non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour, other than Indigenous people)

– Residing in Eastern Ontario

– Have an interest in exploring
tourism sector

– Immigration Status: Open!

Courses:

Front Desk Agent
Housekeeping Attendant
Line Cook

10 to 25 hours to complete
each course at your own pace!

Mentership Support:
Pre-employment and career
exploration support from
volunteer mentors within the
tourism sector

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOuvrTktHdEJpcrEOoIZFyAhG69OnCKk

New Employment Program for UNDEREMPLOYED Visible Minority Newcomer Women
2021-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Are you a visible minority newcomer woman who is UNDEREMPLOYED? Are you working in a survival job or in a job which is below your capacity?
Would you like to receive help to:
Develop a plan to manage your career?
Seek opportunities to gain a promotion or advance your skills?
Expand your professional network?
Increase your confidence in applying to more appropriate jobs to match your qualifications and skills?
Advance your overall job search strategy to increase your chances of success?
If you need help in any of these areas, our program Empowering Visible Minority Newcomer Women is here to help you.
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:
• be UNDEREMPLOYED
• identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
• be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
• meet the minimum level of CLB 7 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
• be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
Date: Oct. 19, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Email: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

New Employment Program for UNDEREMPLOYED Visible Minority Newcomer Women
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Are you a visible minority newcomer woman who is UNDEREMPLOYED? Are you working in a survival job or in a job which is below your capacity?
Would you like to receive help to:
Develop a plan to manage your career?
Seek opportunities to gain a promotion or advance your skills?
Expand your professional network?
Increase your confidence in applying to more appropriate jobs to match your qualifications and skills?
Advance your overall job search strategy to increase your chances of success?
If you need help in any of these areas, our program Empowering Visible Minority Newcomer Women is here to help you.
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:
• be UNDEREMPLOYED
• identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
• be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
• meet the minimum level of CLB 7 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
• be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
Date: Oct. 26, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Email: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
2021-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
be unemployed or underemployed

Date: November 9, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
If you are interested and eligible, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
2021-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
be unemployed or underemployed

Date: November 30, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
If you are interested and eligible, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
2021-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
be unemployed or underemployed

Date: December 7, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
If you are interested and eligible, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Learn about the Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in the Canadian workplace with Azhar Laher
2021-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Agenda items for the event:

What is Canadian etiquette at work?
What do Canadian Employers want?
How important is Canadian experience?
4 C’s of Canadian Communication
Q & A

Guest facilitator: Azhar Laher
Bio:
Azhar 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

IT Coach Connect Bootcamp Info session hosted by ICTC
2021-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Learn more about the IT Coach Connect Program:
IT 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.
Here are the 3 pillars of the program:
1. Job Readiness – This includes: resume review and analysis, cover letter preparation, reviewing job descriptions, interview preparation
2. 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.
3. 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.
Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub are bringing together the best of their resources to help you:
• 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.
• Learn how to use LinkedIn’s job search tools and free courses
• Earn an industry-recognized Microsoft Certification at a reduced-cost.
Gain the confidence and know-how you need to turn your new digital skills into opportunities
Host: Anne Windle -Manager-Immigration Programs at ICTC
As 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.

Information Session "Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program"
2022-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The overall goal of the ENW program is to support Visible Minority Newcomer Women (VMNW) in their successful transition to the labour market.
The Information Session will provide you with more details about the ENW program.
Please make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) program, you must:

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman;
be a Permanent resident of Canada or Convention refugee with valid work permit;
meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in each language ability (speaking, reading, writing and listening);
be a resident of the City of Ottawa;
be unemployed or underemployed

Date: January 4, 2021 (Tue)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
If you are interested and eligible, please contact us for Registration: nadiya@ottawa-worldskills.org
Note: A day before the event, registrants will receive a Zoom link to the event.
This 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).

Professional Writing and Oral Communications Skills (Part 1)
2022-09-21 09:00 - 17:00

Amazon Hiring Event
2022-09-21 09:30 - 12:00
Amazon is hiring for their new warehouse!
Please join us on October 30th to find out more about the career opportunities available with Amazon.
We will be joined by recruiters from Amazon who will be available to answer any questions you have regarding employment with the Amazon Fulfillment Center and who will help explain the application process.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Eligibility requirements:
-Be 18 years of age or older
-Have a high school diploma
-Be comfortable working at heights
-Be able to lift 49 lbs
-Be able to follow directions in English
-Have access to a vehicle or other means of reliable transportation (no bus service is currently available to Amazon)
-Be available for full time employment
Date: October 30th, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: 219 Argyle Avenue, First Floor, Room 113/114

Please arrive by 9:00 am for registration with a copy of your resume on hand!

5th Annual World Skills Job Fair
2023-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
World Skills is hosting its 5th Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, February 28 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, Over 80 employers from different sectors will be participating in the event.

Job Search Workshop
2023-05-29 09:30 - 2023-06-02 13:30, 2023-06-05 09:30 - 2023-06-09 13:30 | Zoom
The Job Search Workshop (JSW) is a group-based, one-week workshop where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of the program have access to ongoing employment counselling support.

A la carte- Self Care in Career Development
2023-06-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
The A la carte Workshop is a group-based, half-day workshop focused on one specific topic, where job seekers have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge ands skills to undertake a successful job search in Canada.

Job Search Workshop OCCSC (week 1)
2023-06-06 13:30 - 2023-06-07 17:30 | Zoom
The OCCSC Job Search Workshop (JSW) is a group-based, five days workshop that takes place throughout two weeks, where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of the program have access to ongoing employment counselling support.
