Job Skills Workshops

To register for any of these workshops, Call the Social Service Centre (SSCs) of your choice. Onsite child care is available.

Social Services Centres (SSCs)

SSC East

EO Centre

SSC West

SSC South

Youth Zone Jeunesse

2339 Ogilvie Rd.
613-560-0626,
ext. 12240
Fax: 613-744-2320

370 Catherine St.
613-560-0622,
ext. 26402
Fax: 613-236-1891

100 Constellation Cres.
613-560-0625
Fax: 613-828-9536

2020 Walkley Rd.
613-560-0624,
ext. 15041
Fax: 613-737-5578

370 Catherine St.
613-580-9663,
Fax: 613-567-5561

Employment Workshops

Information Sessions

Computer Workshops

Youth Zone Jeunesse Workshops

Employment Workshops

9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Résumé preparation

Learn the elements of an up-to-date and effective résumé.

Location

May

June

EO Centre

8 & 9

11 & 12

East

 22 & 23 Full

26 & 27

South

1 & 2

5 & 6

West

29 & 30 Full

20 & 21

Job search strategies

Learn effective networking and self marketing tips.

Location

May

June

EO Centre

16

22

East

3

6

South

23

13

West

9

7

Interview preparation

Learn effective skills that will help you get a job.

Location

May

June

EO Centre

23

26

East

9

13

South

16

20

West

10

6

Success in the workplace

Learn practical skills to improve success on the job.

Location

May

June

EO Centre

3

8

East

16

20

South

9

27

West

24

13

Specialty Clinic – Discovering Skills

Location

May

June

East

None

12

EO Centre

  2

None

Getting ahead and ESW

Ontario Works participants only.

Location

Central

Workshop dates

May 30 to July 5
Wednesday and Thursday

Information sessions

Employment Ontario Information Session

Learn about Employment Ontario Programs and Services

370 Catherine Street, 1st Floor
Every Tuesday 10:30 a.m.
Every Thursday 1:30 p.m.
 

Self-employment information session

Ontario Works participants only
9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4:30p.m.

Location

May

June

South

10 p.m.

Central 21 a.m.

Central

  24 a.m.South 6 p.m.

Self-employment record keeping

Ontario Works
Self Employment participants only
Speak to a Self-Employment Case Coordinator to register
10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Location

May

June

East

17 p.m.

None

West

  None21 a.m.

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Computer workshops

Times:

  • EO Centre and West: 9 a.m. to noon
  • South: 9:30 a.m. to noon
  • East: 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4 p.m.
  • Youth Zone: 9 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4:15 p.m.

Introduction to computers

Learn the basics of Windows and word processing.

 Location

May

June

East

7 a.m.

4 p.m.

South

2

4

West

14

11

Career cruising

Try out the amazing Career Matchmaker, and explore and find the career of your dreams.

 Location

May

June

East

15 a.m. (fr)
16 a.m.(en)

11 p.m. (f)
13 p.m. (e)

South

None

None

MS Word Level 1

Word process using MS Word.

Location

May

June

East

8 a.m.

5 p.m.

South

4, 9

6, 18

West

8, 23

12, 26

MS Word Level 2

Pick up more tips on word processing using MS Word 

Location

May

June

East

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

South

None

None

West

10, 24

14,28

MS Excel Level 1

Learn the basics of using spreadsheets

 Location

May

June

East

18 a.m.

15 p.m.

South

None

None

West

1

5

MS Excel Level 2

Learn more about spreadsheets

Location

May

June

South

None

None

West

3

7

Internet and e-mail

Send e-mail and navigate the Internet to job search

 Location

May

June

East

11 a.m.

8 p.m.

South

7

25

West

15 internet
17 e-mail

19 internet
20 e-mail

PowerPoint

Location

May

June

South

None

None

West

29

27

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Youth Zone Jeunesse

Youth Zone Jeunesse is located at:
370 Catherine Street, 1st floor
Ottawa, ON K1R 5T5

Staff are available to provide you with on-site employment counselling, help with interview skills and support. Childcare is available on site and drop-ins are welcome. Call 613-580-9663 to register for any of the following workshops.

Time:

  • 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Cover letter and resume

Location

May

June

Youth Zone

22 a.m.

20 a.m.

Job retention skills

Location

May

June

Youth Zone

24 a.m.

22 a.m.

Interview skills

Location

May

June

Youth Zone

23 a.m.

21 a.m.

Time:

  • 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Intro to e-mail

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

15 a.m.

12 a.m.

Internet and job search

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

18 a.m.

15 a.m.

MS Word level 1

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

8 a.m.

5 a.m.

MS Word level 2

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

8 p.m.

5 p.m.

MS Excel level 1

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

29 a.m.

26 a.m.

MS Excel level 2

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

30 a.m.

27 a.m.

Typing

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

None

1 p.m.

Introduction to computers

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

3 a.m.

None

Q&A troubleshooting

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

None

None

Career cruising

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

17 a.m.

14 a.m.

PowerPoint

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

10 p.m.

7 p.m.

MS Word creative specialty

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

10 a.m.

7 a.m.

 

File management

Location

May

June

EO Centre/
Youth Zone

3 p.m.

1 a.m.

 

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