SEPTEMBER
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For a Referral to the
RETAIL COUNCIL OF
CANADA JOB FAIR or
THE YORKDALE
JOB FAIR you must
attend a Preparation
Session
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CENTRE?
Drop in to meet with us
Monday -Friday at 9:00 am
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ID & Resume *
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Employment
Opportunities System
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Preparation Session
For Retail Council of Canada Job Fair, Sept. 8th or
the Yorkdale Job Fair on
October 5th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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RCMP
RECRUITING EVENT
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presentation Only
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SEPTEMBER 22ND for
an Informative presentation
by the
ONTARIO COLLEGE
OF TRADES
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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“SHOCK AND AWE”
INTERVIEW SKILLS
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
TARGETED 14
COVER LETTERS
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Requires a 2-day
commitment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
MIH
FRI
RETAIL JOB FAIR
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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By Invitation Only
Must pre-register &
attend a preparation
session to be referred by
Next-Steps
(See reverse for details)
SECOND CAREER
&
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Labour Market Information
Part I
10 am - 12 p.m.
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HIRING EVENT! 22
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PATHWAYS TO
HEALTHY
LIFE CHOICES
HIGH IMPACT
RESUMES
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
TARGETED
COVER LETTERS
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
“SHOCK AND AWE”
INTERVIEW SKILLS
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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(Youth 15-29)
SEE REVERSE FOR
DETAILS
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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YJL CAREER DIRECTIONS FIRST STUDENT CANADA
Day 2 (ages 20-29)
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Requires a 2-day
(See Reverse)
commitment
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TRADES PRESENTS
Referral By Employment
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Advisor is Required
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RETAIL JOB FAIR
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Preparation Session
For Yorkdale Job Fair on
October 5th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M3J 2P6
Phone: 416-395-9559
Fax: 416-395-9510
Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Operated by
2
Information Session
for Sept. 8th & October 5th
Retail Job Fairs
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
MIH
HIGH IMPACT
RESUMES
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Referral By Employment
Advisor is Required
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
YJL CAREER DIRECTIONS
Day 1 (ages 20-29)
THU
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This Employment Ontario service is funded
in part by the Government of Canada
Job Search Workshop Descriptions
For Downsview location at 3701 Chesswood Drive
Visit next-steps.ca for more information on the 7 new Next-Steps Employment Centres and
more programs and services offered through the Toronto District School Board.
Job Search Workshops:
High Impact Resumes: In today’s competitive market, “good enough is not good enough”. Get to the Interview with a great Resume.
Learn how to maximize responses to your Resume by Employers.
Targeted Cover Letters: “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.” Learn how to create Targeted Cover
Letters that get the A. attention, I. interest, D. desire and A. action you want from employers.
Shock & Awe Interviews: “Flying by the seat of your pants” will only get you torn pants. Implement the 4P’s of Interviews and Ace the
Interview every time.
One on One Tune-ups: Whether it’s Resumes or Interviews, follow-up after the workshops with feedback on these important job
search components with a 1 on 1 session with an Employment Specialist.
Appointments require workshop attendance and are booked by the Employment Specialist only.
Networking Your Way to Your New Job, Part 1: Tapping into the Hidden Job Market
Most people don’t really understand Networking as it relates to the Hidden Job Market and how to successfully leverage who you know
during your job search. Find out the ins & outs of the most effective job search technique.
Networking Your Way to Your New Job, Part II: Social Media & LinkedIn
Becoming savvy about Social Media and current job search tools is a “new normal” for job seeking. Learn & discover some tips & tricks
that support getting you noticed favorably by employers
Second Career Workshop, Part 1 Do you meet eligibility and suitability for Second Career? After meeting with your Employment Advisor, Scoring 16 points and discussing your choice of Career Path, the next step is to begin the application process. This 2-hour workshop will give you the tools you need to prepare your Second Career application and teach you how to conduct your school and labor
market research.
San Romanoway Pathways to Healthy Life Choices: Are you looking to gain work experience through volunteering? Meet and
greet outreach representatives from this important local initiative designed to support the local community by building safer and
healthier communities. SRPTHLC are seeking Youth volunteers to mentor and facilitate “youth at risk” on various healthy choices topics. Training is provided by SRPTHLC.
GUEST SPEAKER:: Join us Sept. 22nd at 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. for the Ontario College of Trades presentation on the Skilled Trades
as a career choice and the different routes to achieving a career in these occupations.
HIRING EVENT: First Student Canada is seeking School Bus Drivers, Sept. 22nd from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 416-395-4280
for more details.
Are You Looking for Work in Retail? Circle Sept. 8th and October 5th on your Calendars!
Job Fair Preparation Sessions: Sept. 2nd or Sept. 6th 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. for the Retail Job Fair, September 8th
Retail Council of Canada Job Fair, Sept. 8th at the Toronto Reference Library and is by invitation only.
Yorkdale Job Fair, October 5th (Location to be announced)
Participants must attend a preparation session in order to be referred and added to the list of attendees. All participants must attend
either the Sept. 2nd, Sept. 6th or Sept. 30th Preparation Session. Call to register with Next-Steps and to sign-up for the Retail Job Fair
Preparation Session. Prepare and sign-up through Next-Steps to attend this important hiring event.
CAREER DIRECTIONS is a Career Exploration Program: “Make It Happen” MIH (Youth 20-29 years) This is for College or University
Graduates that are seeking their first full-time job after graduation. This workshop requires a 2 Day commitment to attend. You must
also be on time for both days for the assessments and inventories that will be completed. This workshop will be taking a closer look at
your own unique Personality, Values, Interest and Skills and provide some ideas for you to research and consider regarding your future career path. Excellent English language and good vocabulary skills are recommended to achieve the full benefit of this program.
Operated by
This Employment Ontario service is funded
in part by the Government of Canada