Staff are available to provide you with on-site employment counselling, help with your job search, and answer questions about training and apprenticeship. Childcare is available on site and parking is free.
Supports include:
- Job search and job matching
- Job placement and job incentives
- Career planning and exploration
- Employment and computer workshops
- Training/apprenticeship information
- Specialized youth programs
Please drop-in at 370 Catherine Street, 1st floor, or call 613-580-2424 ext. 14372 for more information or to register for any of the following workshops.
Job skills workshops
All workshops are delivered at 370 Catherine Street, 1st floor, unless otherwise indicated.
| Computer workshops | Employment workshops |
|---|---|
| Introduction to computers | Building a better résumé |
| MS Word | Acing the interview |
| MS Excel | Planning your career |
| MS PowerPoint | How to Shine in the Workplace and Keep Your Job |
| Career Cruising | |
| Apprenticeship and you | Social media and job search |
| How to apply for City of Ottawa jobs |
Computer workshops
Introduction to computers
Learn the basics of Windows and word processing
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Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 3, 2019 | 9:30 am to noon |
MS Word
Word processing using MS Word
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Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Friday October 11, 2019 | 9:30 am to noon |
MS Excel
Learn the basics of using spreadsheets
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Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Monday October 28, 2019 | 9:30 am to noon |
Learn how to send e-mail
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Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Friday October 4, 2019 | 9:30 am to noon |
PowerPoint
Learn the basics about creating a presentation
|
Date |
Time |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday October 15, 2019 | 9:30 am to noon | |
Employment workshops
Career Cruising
Try out the amazing Career Matchmaker, and explore and find the career of your dreams.
|
Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday October 9, 2019 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Social media and job search
How to use Social Media as a job search tool
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 17, 2019 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday October 22, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre East 2339 Ogilvie Road | 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday October 9, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre West 100 Constellation Crescent | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Building a better résumé
Learn how to create an effective resume and cover letter that will get you that interview
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Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 10, 2019 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Thursday October 17, 2019 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Wednesday October 16, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre West 100 Constellation Crescent | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Tuesday October 8, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre South 2020 Walkley Road. | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday October 8, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre East 2339 Ogilvie Road | 9:15 am to 11:30 am |
| Tuesday October 22, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre South 2020 Walkley Road. | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Acing the interview
Learn how to prepare yourself for an interview and explore common interview questions
|
Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 10, 2019 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Tuesday October 29, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre East 2339 Ogilvie Road | 9:15 pm to 11:30 am |
| Thursday October 24, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre South 2020 Walkley Road | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Wednesday October 23, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre West 100 Constellation Crescent | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Thursday October 10, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre South 2020 Walkley Road | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Planning your career
Learn about the labour market, and how to use labour market information for career decision making
|
Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday October 23, 2019 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
How to Shine in the Workplace and Keep Your Job
Learn techniques for being successful in the workplace
|
Date |
Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 24, 2019 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Tuesday October 15, 2019 Delivered at the Employment and Social Services Centre East 2339 Ogilvie Road | 9:15 pm to 11:30 am |
Apprenticeship and you
Learn about skilled trades and apprenticeship
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday October 16, 2019 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
How to apply for City of Ottawa jobs
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday October 16, 2019 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
For More Information - Contact us or drop in
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613-580-2424 x 14372
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Employment Ontario Centre, 370 Catherine Street, 1st floor