Updates

Computer Class Schedule

Wed evenings from 6 pm – 8 pm

EARN Meeting Minutes November 26, 2014

1. Welcome and Introductions: Christina Brookes introduced the new Executive Committee of EARN:

Went around room and each person introduced themselves and what agency they represented. Christina read the Mission Statement of EARN

2. Presentation: Aiding clients with a disability – by Nicole Delottinville, PATH

Smart Serve and Safe Food Handler Training @ YWCA Hamilton - December 10 & 11

EARN Meeting Agenda November 26, 2014 – 9:00 am. – 11 am.

Below is the agenda for the upcoming EARN meeting, taking place on Nov. 26/14. If you will be attending the meeting please RSVP to Cyndi Ingle at cyndi.ingle@workforceplanninghamilton.ca. Also, please be aware that the parking lot at St. Charles is used by students and gets full quickly. Arriving before 9 am. is advised. There is also street parking around the school.

1. Welcome, introductions, reading of the EARN mission statement

2. Presentation: Aiding clients with a disability – Nicole De’lottinville, PATH

St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre offering ESL - Retailing & Office Employment

S&P Data Open House Job Fair

Call Lauren at 905-522-9922 x176 or email lvandenberg@ywcahamilton.org to register

Women in I.T.

Are you a woman who faced multiple barriers to skills upgrading, industry certifications and access to employment in the I.T. sector? Do you want to work as web developer / designer but lack the technical skills needed for the role?

The Women in I.T. program with YWCA Hamilton is a free program designed to support women who are looking to work in the I.T. industry.

For more information, please contact Jupiter Deveau @ 905-522-9922 ext 142 or at jdeveau@ywcahamilton.org.

Free Workshops at PATH Employment Services to Support Your Job Search

This workshop builds, reinforces and develops your self-esteem & personal confidence to effectively help you find work, get work and keep working. You will partake in a lively, candid, informational and interactive session that shows & tells the truth about self-esteem health, how it’s lost and how to acquire more. Put yourself “1st and foremost”

This workshop is designed to build yourself awareness on what your skills, interests, and values are; 3 topics that we sometimes forget to con-sider, and are crucial when exploring what careers are a best fit for YOU. We use fun interactive assessments to open your mind and assess yourself. At the end of this workshop, you will have a better understanding of your employment needs and the tools to assist you on your way

Career Cruising is a fun online career assessment that assesses your skills and interests, and then provides you with suggestions on what ca-reers you may be interested in researching further. Once you have completed the assessment, we will use this website to research the job de-scription, earnings, requirements such as education, career path, working conditions and event related careers you never thought about! You will also be provided with helpful links to check out the labour market trends in your community for that career.

Goodwill's November Workshops and Networking Meetings

GOODWILL’S UPPER GAGE CAREER CENTRE WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING MEETINGS FOR NOVEMBER 2014

To register for our Upcoming Workshops contact John at 905 526-8488 ext. 307 or email employmentservices@goodwillonline.ca

Part 1 (AM) Job Search Strategies: Coping with Job Loss; Organizing Your Job Search; Hidden Job Market; Research Necessities; Networking; Social Media; ‘Elevator Speech’; Marketing Letters

CNIB Open House- Wednesday October 8th

Meet the staff and learn about CNIB programs and services. Visit the store to browse helpful products for better living with vision loss.