PATH May 2014 – Workshops
Call PATH at 905-528-6611 to register for these sessions. Space is limited and registration is required.
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!
May Workshops
Job Fairs and Events
Call 905-387-2220 to register.
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.
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Training Program
Chef Training Program
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.
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.
PATH April 2014 – Workshops
Please call PATH at 905-528-6611 to register for these sessions. Space is limited and registration is required.
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.
Community Employment Services at Mohawk College is hosting a Summer Job Fair on Monday March 17 from 4-6pm at the Fennell Campus Room C066.
The job fair is being held for the Summer Job Service. The Summer Job Service helps youth find employment throughout the summer months. To be eligible for the Summer Jobs Service, students must be aged 15 to 30 and planning to return to school in the fall.
Only 30 seats are available between March and September 2014. To register contact Lauren Vandenberg: lvandenberg@ywcahamilton.org or call 905-522-9922 × 176
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