Updates

Please Complete Sales and Service Survey

Workforce Planning Hamilton recently released Discovering Career Success through Sales and Service in Hamilton. We have sent copies of the full report, as well as job seeker handouts, to each service provider. You can also read the report online at http://workforceplanninghamilton.ca/publications/275.

Please take a moment and let us know what you think of the report by completing a short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wphssevaluation

Thank you!

EARN Terms of Reference (Draft)

Front-line workers who are planning on attending the Employment Assistance Resource Network (EARN) meeting are encouraged to read a draft of the Terms of Reference.

http://workforceplanninghamilton.ca/publications/278

The EARN meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 9 am. to 11:30 am. at the Westmount Recreation Cetre, Board Room, 39 Montcalm Drive, Hamilton, L9C 4B1.

Hope that you can join us at the EARN meeting!

Join us at EARN (Employment Assistance Resource Network) on Thursday, May 8th from 9 am. -11:30 am at Westmount Recreation Centre – Board Room, 39 Montcalm Drive, Hamilton, L9C 4B1.

EARN is a group of front line workers with a common goal to improve client and agency outcomes via exchanging information and resources, exploring employment and training trends and by engaging in professional development.

On May 8th we’ll be reviewing a draft Terms of Reference, asking for ideas regarding future topics for discussion, and for professional development.

You are invited to attend an EARN meeting on Thursday, May 8th

The first meeting of EARN (Employment Assistance Resource Network) takes place on Thursday, May 8th from 9 am. -11:30 am at Westmount Recreation Centre – Board Room, 39 Montcalm Drive, Hamilton, L9C 4B1.

EARN is a group of front line workers with a common goal to improve client and agency outcomes via exchanging information and resources, exploring employment and training trends and by engaging in professional development.

In late 2013 Workforce Planning Hamilton, with the support of the Skills Development Flagship invited front line workers from local employment services to join the EARN Advisory Committee. During regular meetings the committee drafted Terms of Reference, researched topics for future meetings, and discussed PD options.

April Workshops, Events and Hiring Fairs at vpi

Please call 905-387-2220 and speak with Erin or Laura if you would like to register for either of the workshops or job fairs listed below.

SISTER (Youth Skills Link)

Only 30 seats are available between March and September 2014. To register contact Lauren Vandenberg: lvandenberg@ywcahamilton.org or call 905-522-9922 × 176

PATH Employment Services - Disability Disclosure Workshop

PATH Employment Services - Recharge Your Resume and Create A Cover Letter with Spark Workshop

PATH Employment Services - Putting Your Best Foot Forward Workshop

Have you ever wondered – are my future employers checking my profile on Facebook? What should I wear to drop off my resume to a prospective employer? Do I really need to change my voicemail during the job search? This workshop will give you tips and tricks that can help land you that job quicker and help avoid pitfalls.

GOODWILL’S UPPER GAGE CAREER CENTRE WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING CLUB FOR MARCH 2014

Get a kick start on your job search. Learn the secrets of accessing the hidden job market; marketing yourself; developing a killer resume and acing that interview. Capture a snapshot of everything that is important in job search and unlock the secrets of a successful job hunt.

This workshop will help you explore your transferable skills and give you the tools you need to discover which career might be right for you. It will also help you stand out from your competition by showing how you can develop your unique skills to make an impact on your resume, cover letters and at the interview. Think outside the box and you will be headed for career success