Where do you start? Knowledge is power. In order to complete a puzzle, you need all the pieces. The same can be said about career decision-making. In order to make an informed career decision, which meets your specific requirements, you need to understand the decision making process, know how to access the necessary information, and learn how to make it happen. This workshop will provide you with tools and ideas on how to develop your plan in making a great career decision.

Do you believe age discrimination is challenging your job search efforts? If so, this workshop is for you. We will look at ways to maximize your career experiences and gain an understanding of how to cope with misguided beliefs regarding mature workers. Participants will explore the various myths about aging as well as various approaches and tactics to get your job search efforts back on track.

Do you want to become a skilled tradesperson? Apprenticeships let you earn money while gaining skills, knowledge and work experience that last a lifetime. Apprenticeships don’t just lead to good jobs; they can open doors to excellent career opportunities in high-growth, high-demand industries. This workshop talks about what you need to know, whether apprenticeship is right for you and what you do right now to start a lucrative and rewarding career in skilled trades.

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This program introduces potential customer service representatives to the fundamentals of customer service, while highlighting specific methods for communicating and dealing with customers effectively. Certificate issued upon course completion.

*Pre-requisite: client must be actively working with an SVRC Employment counsellor.

This workshop outlines the Job Creation Program (JCP) and the Job Development Placement Support (JDPS) Program with emphasis on a training subsidy incentive and one-to-one job search assistance from an Employment Consultant.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator™ has been used extensively in career planning, education and business. MBTI™ is an assessment that can help you understand how your personality preferences influence your behaviour. This workshop will help you understand your personality type as you plan a career. Visit MBTI™ Online.

*Prerequisite - An assessment and screening by an Employment Counsellor is required prior to attending.

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The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act is designated to protect workers against health and safety hazards on the job by spelling out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties. This program was developed to give workers an understanding of these rights and responsibilities, and to explain the three basic rights afforded each worker under the OHSA. Certificate issued upon course completion.

*Pre-requisite: client must be actively working with an SVRC Employment counsellor.

Where do you start when creating a résumé? What are some important factors to consider when building a résumé? This workshop helps to address these and other questions that you may have about résumés. Participants will start to construct a master list of skills and learn how their skills and abilities can be used to their advantage in a résumé. This workshop is designed to start participants on the path of résumé building.

The Smart Serve training teaches you how to protect yourself from liability by understanding your responsibilities under the Liquor Licence Act. Knowledgeable individuals keep people safe and protect lives by making the right decisions while serving alcohol – the Smart Serve training is the basis for those good decisions.

*Pre-requisite: client must be actively working with an SVRC Employment counsellor.

Strong Interest Inventory ®

Choosing a career can feel like a monumental decision. At the same time, it can also feel like guesswork. But with the highly reliable Strong Interest Inventory® assessment, you can help discover your interests, preferences, and personal styles—exactly the information you need to select classes or choose a career you can be passionate about.

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Successful Interviews

Does an upcoming interview make you nervous? Knowing what to expect in an interview and good preparation can lower your stress. This workshop discusses how to: prepare for an interview, present yourself and answer typical and difficult interview questions. Participants will improve their interview skills through small group discussions and role-plays.

Survivability®Skills for a Changing World of Work

Survivability is the blend of skills, attitude and learning needed to survive and thrive in times of upheaval and change. But what skills? What attitude? What sort of learning? The dynamic and interactive presentation answers questions such as these, providing:

• A review of the changes reshaping the Canadian workplace
• Self-assessment to create a personal Survivability profile
• A succinct and engaging definition of the skills needed to ensure success

People define success in all sorts of ways; their skills and abilities help them achieve it. Employers call them “employability skills”. Educators, for their part, deem them to be “essential skills” necessary to leading a successful life. From the individual’s perspective, however, they are “Survivability skills”, the personal attributes and competencies needed to successfully maneuver in volatile times. With increased awareness, individual Survivability can be built and strengthened. And that’s what this presentation is all about.

What do you do with a great résumé? How do you land interviews? How do you find out where the jobs are? Sometimes, people get jobs because of who they know. This workshop will show you how to make use of the eyes and ears of everyone you know and everyone they know. You will learn the techniques for networking, researching employers, career fields and job leads.

True Colors™ is an assessment tool that can help you examine your character, personality and past experiences in order to make wise choices in the future. Are you adventurous orange, curious green, harmonious blue or responsible gold? In these changing times, many of us are faced with having to explore new careers. Find out your True Colors™ and you may be better prepared to select a career.

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WHMIS - Level 1 (On-line Training)

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) provides information about many hazardous materials used in the workplace. WHMIS calls these hazardous materials controlled products. Under WHMIS, workers have the right to receive information about each controlled product they use---its identity, hazards, and safety precautions. Certificate issued upon course completion.

*Pre-requisite: client must be actively working with an SVRC Employment counsellor.