May 2014 Newsletter - Improving Prosperity for Immigrant Women
MAY 2014 NEWSLETTER1. Project Updates• Focus groups will take place in June. Dates and locations to be announced (TBA).2. Tips and Tools (courtesy of Arlene M. Garrick)The resume: what does it do?Gives you the chance to highlight your skills, qualifications, back-ground and experienceNeeds to be clear, concise, and tailored to the specific jobThe cover letter: what does it do?Gives you the chance to explain why you are interested in the job, how you can meet the employer’sneeds, and the unique qualities you bring to the positionNeeds to be clear, concise, addressed to a particular individual, signed by you, and accurate (checkgrammar and spelling)3. Employment OpportunitiesI. French Bilingual Employment Specialist, YMCA, Cambridge, for details, please seehttp://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/hr/resources/JP36-2014FrenchBilingualEmploymentSpecialistFTMay2014.pdfDeadline: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 12:00 p.m.II. YMCA Kitchener – Kognitive Marketing Job Fair – Sales, Customer Service, MarketingDate: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Location: 800 King St.West, 3rd Floor, KitchenerRegister at http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kognitive-marketing-job-fair-may-21st-tickets-11569786543 or call (519) 579-9622 ext. 244Improving Prosperity for Immigrant WomenMay 2014 NewsletterPage 2 of 4III. YMCA Cambridge – Treasure Hunt Job Fair – Cashiers, Store AssociatesDate: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Location: 258 Hespeler Road, CambridgeRegister at http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/treasure-hunt-job-fair-tickets-11559339295 orcall 519-621-1621 ext. 291IV. YMCA Cambridge – Prior Resource Group Job Fair – Machine Operators, General Labourers,Order Pickers, Packagers, Assemblers, Forklift Operators and Skilled TradesDate: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Location: 258 Hespeler Road, CambridgeFor more information, call 519-621-1621 ext. 291 or visithttp://www.theworkingcentre.org/node/55274. Training OpportunitiesI. Manage Your Money – Small groups, women only10 free workshops for women offered at various sites in Kitchener-Waterloo starting in JuneFinancial assistance available for childcare and travelFor more information, contact Laura at Focus for Ethnic Women, 519 746 3411 ormanageyourmoney@few.on.caII. Start-Up Business Information SessionDate: Friday, May 23, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Waterloo City Centre/Hall, Theile Room, 100 Regina St. S., WaterlooThis free session is offered in both Mandarin and English. Space is limited.Register at http://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.ca/eventListing.cfm or call 519-747-6265or email beth.esenbergs@waterloo.ca. Attached is the Chinese flyer.III. BIzU – workshops to explore self-employmentEligibility: Must be 15-29 years old, facing barriers to employment, interest in entrepreneurship,please see http://www.lutherwood.ca/employment/services/bizuContact: 519-743-2460, 165 King Street East, Kitchener, BizU@lutherwood.caIV. Job Search Workshops, K-W Multicultural Centre, 102 King St, W., KitchenerFinding a job in Canada, resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and more.Eligibility: Must be Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-In Caregiver (can beregistered with Employment Ontario at the same time)Book an appointment for a Job Assessment with Mimi 519-745-2531 ext. 133; mimi@kwmcon.com or Jay 519-745-2531 ext. 144; jay@kwmc-on.comV. Occupation Blueprint Workshop, K-W Multicultural Centre, 102 King St, W., KitchenerLearn about Canadian workplace culture, hidden job market, soft skills, and more.Eligibility: Must be Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-In Caregiver (can beregistered with Employment Ontario at the same time)Improving Prosperity for Immigrant WomenMay 2014 NewsletterPage 3 of 4Book an appointment for a Job Assessment with Mimi 519-745-2531 ext. 133; mimi@kwmcon.com or Jay 519-745-2531 ext. 144; jay@kwmc-on.comVI. Employment Ontario Training Opportunities, Multiple LocationsFor a full listing of all Employment Ontario locations, please seehttp://www.theworkingcentre.org/sites/default/files/employmentontario.pdfFor a calendar that shows all the workshops held by all Employment Ontario locations, pleasesee http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/esBelow are examples of some of the workshops and locations listedNewcomer Information Session• Conestoga College, Kitchener, see dates athttp://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/career_centre/Job Search Strategies• Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/esResume and Cover Letters• Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/esInterview Skills• Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/esCanadian Workplace Culture• Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdfSelf-Marketing• Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdfLabour Market• Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdfWHMIS Training• Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdf• YMCA Kitchener, see dates athttp://www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca/en/resources/ESKitchener-May2014WorkshopCalendar.pdfImproving Prosperity for Immigrant WomenMay 2014 NewsletterPage 4 of 4Second Career Information Session• Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/esMentorship Program• YMCA Kitchener, see dates athttp://www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca/en/resources/ESKitchener-May2014WorkshopCalendar.pdf• YMCA Cambridge, see dates athttp://www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca/en/resources/ESCambridge-May2014WorkshopCalendar.pdfEmployment Obligations and Rights• Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdf5. Community EventsI. Muslim Women Through a Diverse LensDate: June 8, 2014, 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Location: Kitchener City Hall 200 King St. W., KitchenerThere are many activities, including a keynote speaker, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, the opportunity tolearn about six historical Muslim women who brought about social change, a bazaar forshopping and food, a kid’s zone for face painting, arts and crafts, henna and name calligraphy.For information: https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionOfMuslimWomen.KWII. World Refugee Day EventsDate: June 1 to 27Many events throughout Waterloo Region to raise awareness and recognize the courage andstrength of people forced to flee their homes.For information: http://worldrefugeedaykw.ca/events/
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