Frequently Asked Questions
- What services do you provide?
- Is your service free of charge or do I need to pay?
- Who can use your services?
- How can I register for a computer course?
- Do you issue a certificate for your computer course[s]?
- What kind of computer courses do you offer?
- Do you have any computer courses on Saturday or Sunday?
- How can I book an appointment with a counsellor?
- What kind of documents should I bring with me when I see a counsellor?
- Can I meet with a counsellor in the evening?
- What time do you open your computer resource room?
- Do you have any job postings now?
- What kind of job can you offer me?
- What is a job fair?
- How often do you hold a job fair?
- What kind of positions are available at a job fair?
- What kind of information can I gain from your workshops?
- How often do you hold your workshops?
- Do you have any workshops in the evening?
- Would you provide any volunteer opportunities?
What services do you provide?
Client services:
- individual counselling
- needs assessment
- career planning
- employment related workshops
- computer training
- resource area with computers
- phone, printer, fax and internet access
- on-going counsellor support
- networking with employers for job referrals
- bridges to communication literacy program
- community resources booklets
Employer services:
- connecting employers with skilled and talented workers
- advertising job orders in an internal job bank
- follow-up support
- providing public education about hiring immigrants and cultural diversity
- hosting job fairs and special training events
Is your service free of charge or do I need to pay?
All of our services are free of charge.
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Our services are available to job seekers born outside of Canada and to local employers seeking skilled workers.
BACK TO TOPHow can I register for a computer course?
Call 949-5300 for info.
BACK TO TOPWhat kind of computer courses do you offer?
We offer introductory computer courses in the following subjects:- Windows XP
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Outlook
- Access
- Simply Accounting
- Accpac
Do you issue a certificate for your computer course(s)?
Yes.
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Do you have any computer courses on Saturday or Sunday?
Yes, we have courses on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
BACK TO TOPHow can I book an appointment with a counsellor?
Call 949-5300.
BACK TO TOPWhat kind of documents should I bring with me when I see a counsellor?
We require your:
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Permanent Resident Card or Citizenship Card
- and a hard or digital copy of your resume if available.
Can I meet with a counsellor in the evening?
Yes you may meet with a counsellor in the evening. We always have a counsellor available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
BACK TO TOPWhat time do you open your computer resource room?
Our computer resource room is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
BACK TO TOPDo you have any job postings now?
We receive many job postings daily from various employers.
BACK TO TOPWhat kind of job can you offer me?
We are not a placement agency. Our services are designed to assist you throughout the process of your job search.
BACK TO TOPWhat is a job fair?
A job fair is an opportunity for job seekers to meet with several employers at one location.
BACK TO TOPHow often do you hold a job fair?
We hold a job fair once a month, during the last week of the month.
BACK TO TOPWhat kind of positions are advertised at a job fair?
Positions vary for each job fair and are dependent on the companies that attend and positions that they have available at the time.
BACK TO TOPWhat kind of information can I gain from your workshops?
Workshop topics include job search strategies, writing resumes and cover letters, interview skills and networking.
BACK TO TOPHow often do you hold workshops?
Workshops are held on a monthly basis.
BACK TO TOPDo you have any workshops in the evening?
Not at the moment but if there is significant interest, evening workshops could be scheduled.
BACK TO TOPWould you provide any volunteer opportunities?
Yes.
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