Workshops
Basic Computer Training
The action centre is offering in house computer training for anyone that is interested.
You will be taught basic computer skills including: e-mail, internet and word processing.
We have acquired 5 new computers and have set up a computer lab in the lower level of the action centre.
If you are interested in participating in a computer workshop, please contact the action centre.
Or, feel free to come in and use the computers at any time, to practice, send out resumes or do research for training.
ESL / Academic Upgrading Information Session
Having strong English and Math skills is important not just for people who want to get into full-time training programs but also for people who are job searching. In today’s very competitive job market, a large majority of employers are looking for employees that have strong English and Math skills. As part of the interview process, job searchers are being tested and in some cases required to show proof that they have finished high school. Our Action Centre wants to make sure that you are successful in obtaining the job you are targeting or the training program that you are applying for. Upgrading your English and Math skills will help you to prepare for this. We are currently looking at the possibility of delivering English and Math upgrading programs at the Action Centre for you and will be contacting you to find out if you are interested.
Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn with your former co-workers and friends!
Interview Skills
Having good interviewing skills will help you to land that job you want. You need to stand out amongst all of the other interview
candidates and present yourself as a confident and capable prospective employee. We would like to help you in honing your interview skills. We plan to have a workshop to provide you with information on how to have a successful interview. We will be having mock interviews and videotaping them so that you can see how you do in an interview and help you to see where you can improve.
Introduction to the Internet
In this workshop you will learn how to post your resume online, how to use the net for your job search,bookmark your favourite sites as well safe surfing practices plus much more.
Academic Preparedness
This workshop facilitated by the centre’s Chairperson Diana McIntyre a faculty member of George Brown College helps the attendees to prepare for their re-entry into school. In this workshop you will learn how to manage your time as well as good study habits plus much much more. Be sure to read the rest of Hazel’s comments on our Success Stories page
Introduction to MS Word 2007
- Learn how to create, manage, edit, and save documents
- Use templates
- Introduction to the ribbon feature (new to MS Word 2007)
- Using styles to give your documents a professional appearance
- How to use the Office Button (also a new feature)
