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. |
370 Catherine St. |
100 Constellation Cres. |
2020 Walkley Rd. |
370 Catherine St. |
Employment Workshops
- Résumé preparation
- Job search strategies
- Interview preparation
- Success in the workplace
- Getting ahead and ESW
- Employability skills
Information Sessions
Computer Workshops
- Introduction to computers
- Career cruising
- MS Word level 1
- MS Excel level 1
- MS Excel level 2
- Internet and e-mail
- PowerPoint
Youth Zone Jeunesse Workshops
- Cover letter and resume
- Job retention skills
- Interview skills
- Intro to e-mail
- Internet and job search
- MS Word level 1
- MS Word level 2
- MS Excel level 1
- Typing
- Computer foundations
- Q & A troubleshooting
- Career cruising
- PowerPoint
- MS Word creative specialty
Employment Workshops
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Résumé preparation
Learn the elements of an up-to-date and effective résumé.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre |
16 & 17 (FULL) |
NONE |
East |
NONE |
12 & 13 |
South |
1 & 2 |
6 & 7 |
West |
24 & 25 |
20 & 21 |
Job search strategies
Learn effective networking and self marketing tips.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre |
23 |
21 |
East |
23 |
18 |
South |
14 |
12 |
West |
6 |
None |
Interview preparation
Learn effective skills that will help you get a job.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre |
2 |
7 |
East |
22 |
NONE |
South |
16 |
21 |
West |
10 |
8 |
Success in the workplace
Learn practical skills to improve success on the job.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre |
NONE |
14 |
East |
1 |
6 |
South |
23 |
NONE |
West |
28 |
NONE |
Getting ahead and ESW
Ontario Works participants only.
Location |
East – SESSION IS FULL |
|---|---|
Workshop dates |
Oct.20 to Nov. 23 |
Employability skills workshops
Ontario Works participants only.
Location |
Central |
|---|---|
Workshop dates |
Nov. 24 to Dec. 23 Thursday & Friday |
Information sessions
Job specific skills training
Ontario Works participants only
1:30 to 4 p.m.
Please fax line of inquiry in order to register client prior to session.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre |
30 |
5 |
East - English |
15 |
NONE |
East - French |
24 |
25 |
South |
5 | |
West |
14 |
Self-employment information session
Ontario Works participants only
10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3:30p.m.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
West |
10 or 24 (a.m.) |
|
South |
8 (p.m.) |
Self-employment record keeping
Ontario Works participants only
10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
East |
17 (p.m.) |
|
Central |
15 (p.m.) |
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 4:30 p.m.
- Youth Zone: 9 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.
Introduction to computers
Learn the basics of Windows and word processing.
November |
December | |
|---|---|---|
East |
21 (a.m.) |
NONE |
South |
2 |
1 |
West |
21 |
12 |
Career cruising
Try out the amazing Career Matchmaker, and explore and find the career of your dreams.
November |
December | |
|---|---|---|
East |
13 p.m. (French) |
NONE |
South |
4. |
6 |
MS Word Level 1
Word process using MS Word.
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
East |
22 a.m. |
NONE |
South |
16 |
7 |
West |
8 or 22 |
13 |
MS Excel Level 1
Learn the basics of using spreadsheets
November |
December | |
|---|---|---|
East |
18 (p.m.) |
NONE |
South |
23 |
14 |
West |
1 |
6 |
MS Excel Level 2
Learn more about spreadsheets
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
South |
24 |
15 |
West |
3 |
8 |
Internet and e-mail
Send e-mail and navigate the Internet to job search
November |
December | |
|---|---|---|
East |
25 (a.m.) |
NONE |
South |
3 |
2 |
West |
15 internet 17 e-mail |
21 internet 22 e-mail |
PowerPoint
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
South |
21 |
12 |
West |
29 |
20 |
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 |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
Youth Zone |
22 (a.m.) |
19 (a.m.) |
Job retention skills
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
Youth Zone |
24 (a.m.) |
NONE |
Interview skills
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
Youth Zone |
23 (a.m.) |
21 (a.m.) |
Intro to e-mail
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
29 (a.m.) |
12 (a.m.) |
Internet and job search
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
29 (p.m.) |
12 (p.m.) |
MS Word level 1
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
8 (a.m.) |
7 (a.m.) |
MS Word level 2
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
8 (p.m.) |
7 (p.m.) |
MS Excel level 1
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
15 (a.m.) |
15 (a.m.) |
MS Excel level 2
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
15 (p.m.) |
15 (p.m.) |
Typing
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
1 or 14 (a.m.) |
1 or 14 (a.m.) |
Computer foundations
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
2 (a.m.) |
5 (a.m.) |
Q&A troubleshooting
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
16 (a.m.) |
14 (a.m.) |
Career cruising – Employment workshop information session
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
30 (a.m.) |
13 (a.m.) |
PowerPoint
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
9 (p.m.) |
8 (p.m.) |
MS Word creative specialty
Location |
November |
December |
|---|---|---|
EO Centre/ |
9 (a.m.) |
8 (a.m.) |