Updates

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.

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

Once your resume is prepared and you’ve established which jobs you would like to apply for, a cover letter will increase your chances of being considered for an interview. Join us to learn how to develop a cover letter and alter it; to make you a prime candidate!

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

Part 2 (PM) Job Search Tactics: Developing Your Skills; Accomplishment Statements; Winning Resumes; Cover Letters; E-Mails; Interviews; Employer Expectations; Apprenticeships

Congrats to the new EARN Executive

At the EARN meeting on September 24/14 the Executive for EARN was elected.

CAREER PLANNING WORKSHOP - Next Start Date Sept.30.2014

4 mornings over 2 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday

What basic knowledge and skills do you need to make educated choices about your career direction?

Discover how your personality, interests and relevant abilities relate to different occupational areas.

YWCA Hamilton's S.I.S.T.E.R. Graduation

YWCA Hamilton is pleased to announce the Graduation Ceremony for 27 young women from the SISTER program (Success in Service Training and Employment Retention) scheduled on Wednesday October 15, 2014, 12:00 p.m. at YWCA Hamilton. Please find RSVP information below.

This free program enables young women between the age of 15 to 30 who face barriers to employment in developing their skills and making successful transitions into the labour market. SISTER offers a combination of interventions including, job placement, individualized advisement, coaching and support. Participants receive assistance in skill identification, resume writing, interview skills and job maintenance. In addition, participants receive certification in WHMIS, Smart Serve, Safe Food Handling & First Aid/CPR certification. This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Skills Link Program.

YWCA Hamilton strengthens women’s and girl’s voices, broadens their choices, builds dynamic leadership and provides essential and meaningful services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

Are you attending the next EARN meeting?

The next Employment Assistance Resource Network (EARN) meeting for front line employment staff is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 9 – 11 am. at St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education, Mountain Centre, 150 East 5th Street, Hamilton.

Please RSVP to Cyndi Ingle, cyndi.ingle@workforceplanninghamilton.ca if you plan on attending.

To help the EARN Advisory Committee prepare for the meeting please complete a brief survey. If you have already completed the survey we appreciate your feedback!