Peel Career Assessment Services

Peel Career Assessment Services
Mississauga, Ontario

Settlement Services Workshops

These workshops are delivered by a Job Developer or Employment Counsellor and are government funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and are available to Landed Immigrants, Convention Refugees and Live-in Caregivers FREE of charge. Dates and duration are subject to change as a result of participant interest. See below for the upcoming workshops or download the complete calendar(s):

MAY 2012 SETTLEMENT CALENDAR

JUNE 2012 SETTLEMENT CALENDAR

May 24, 2012
1:00pm — 2:00pm
3 days From Now

Family Recreation

This workshop with provide participants with information about recreational activities in Peel and provide an opportunity to network and build connections.

May 24, 2012
2:30pm — 3:30pm
3 days From Now

Child Safety Laws

Join our workshop to learn about Canadian laws on safety and to gain information for the family. The workshop will include: infant car seat to booster seat requirements, important/emergency telephone numbers for the community, appropriate age for a child to stay home alone and more.

June 11, 2012
10:00am — 11:00am
21 days From Now

Mortgage and Housing Information Session

With Nadine Burrows, a friendly mortgage expert, learn about building and establishing credit in Canada, finding your credit score as well as some benefits and tips on buying a house, including flexibility in down payment options.

June 13, 2012
9:00am — 12:00pm
23 days From Now

Resume and Cover Letter Strategies

This workshop will help you match your skills and qualifications to job descriptions and advertisements, choose the right resume and learn what employers are looking for.

June 13, 2012
1:00pm — 3:00pm
23 days From Now

Shine During an Interview

Join and interactive workshop to will learn how to market yourself during an interview. Discover how to answer tough interview questions, dress for success and market yourself to potential employers.

June 21, 2012
1:00pm — 3:00pm
31 days From Now

Social Media for Job Seekers

Participants will understand how and why they should build and keep a positive online presence for employment purposes. They will learn and how to improve their LinkedIn profile; how to develop effective and professional Fan Pages, how to keep their personal Facebook account private and how to create a Twitter account specifically for job search purposes.

June 21, 2012
9:00am — 11:00am
31 days From Now

Create an Effective Job Search Strategy

Learn the tools and knowledge to improve time management and organizational skills while job searching. Learn about types of job search activities and strategies to network effectively.

June 21, 2012
11:00am — 12:00pm
31 days From Now

Employed? What's next?

This workshop will create an awareness of job maintenance issues. Getting the job is not the only step in competitive employment, there is more to consider such as goal setting for professional improvement, learning workplace communication and further training opportunities to improve professional skills.

How to get in touch with us:

  • Workshops available to Landed Immigrants, Convention Refugees and Live-in Caregivers FREE of charge
  • Space is limited so please call 905.670.1967 or email services@peelcareer.com to register
  • Please mention the name and date of the workshop you would like to attend

Employment Services Workshops

These workshops are funded in part by the Government of Canada through Employment Ontario and are available to anyone that may benefit. Dates and duration are subject to change as a result of participant interest. See below for upcoming workshops or download the full month calendar:

MAY 2012 ERC CALENDAR

JUNE 2012 ERC CALENDAR

May 23, 2012
9:30am — 10:30am
2 days From Now

Second Career Info Session

A comprehensive review of the Second Career program eligibility requirements and detailed step-by-step information regarding the application process.  

May 31, 2012
9:00am — 12:00pm
10 days From Now

Social Networking

Learn how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to advance your job search and networking opportunities! *Please create an account/profile on each of the above sites prior to the start of the workshop*  

June 5, 2012
9:30am — 10:30am
15 days From Now

Second Career Information Session

A comprehensive review of the Second Career program eligibility requirements and detailed step-by-step information regarding the application process.

June 7, 2012
9:00am — 3:00pm
17 days From Now

Interview Skills

Convince the Employer to hire YOU! Learn how to effectively answer common and challenging interview questions and practice during a group and/or one-on-one mock interview!

June 19, 2012
9:30am — 10:30am
29 days From Now

Second Career Information Session

A comprehensive review of the Second Career program eligibility requirements and detailed step-by-step information regarding the application process.

June 21, 2012
9:00am — 11:30am
31 days From Now

Resumes

Write resumes that get interviews! Learn about different resume styles and how to select the most effective style for you. Develop a resume that gets the employers attention and captures their interest so that they will contact you for an interview!

June 21, 2012
1:00pm — 3:30pm
31 days From Now

Job Search Letters

Learn how to communicate professionally from application to follow-up! Topics covered include: writing strong networking letters, cover letters, thank-you letters and more.

How to get in touch with us:

  • Workshops are available to anyone FREE of charge
  • Space is limited so please call 905.670.1967 or email erc@peelcareer.com to register
  • Please mention the name and date of the workshop you would like to attend