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MAY 2014 NEWSLETTER 1. 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 experience Needs to be clear, concise, and tailored to the specific job The 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’s needs, and the unique qualities you bring to the position Needs to be clear, concise, addressed to a particular individual, signed by you, and accurate (check grammar and spelling) 3. Employment Opportunities I. French Bilingual Employment Specialist, YMCA, Cambridge, for details, please see http://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/hr/resources/JP36- 2014FrenchBilingualEmploymentSpecialistFTMay2014.pdf Deadline: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 12:00 p.m. II. YMCA Kitchener – Kognitive Marketing Job Fair – Sales, Customer Service, Marketing Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: 800 King St.West, 3rd Floor, Kitchener Register at http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kognitive-marketing-job-fair-may-21st-tickets- 11569786543 or call (519) 579-9622 ext. 244 Improving Prosperity for Immigrant Women May 2014 Newsletter Page 2 of 4 III. YMCA Cambridge – Treasure Hunt Job Fair – Cashiers, Store Associates Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: 258 Hespeler Road, Cambridge Register at http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/treasure-hunt-job-fair-tickets-11559339295 or call 519-621-1621 ext. 291 IV. YMCA Cambridge – Prior Resource Group Job Fair – Machine Operators, General Labourers, Order Pickers, Packagers, Assemblers, Forklift Operators and Skilled Trades Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: 258 Hespeler Road, Cambridge For more information, call 519-621-1621 ext. 291 or visit http://www.theworkingcentre.org/node/5527 4. Training Opportunities I. Manage Your Money – Small groups, women only 10 free workshops for women offered at various sites in Kitchener-Waterloo starting in June Financial assistance available for childcare and travel For more information, contact Laura at Focus for Ethnic Women, 519 746 3411 or manageyourmoney@few.on.ca II. Start-Up Business Information Session Date: Friday, May 23, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Waterloo City Centre/Hall, Theile Room, 100 Regina St. S., Waterloo This free session is offered in both Mandarin and English. Space is limited. Register at http://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.ca/eventListing.cfm or call 519-747-6265 III. BIzU – workshops to explore self-employment Eligibility: Must be 15-29 years old, facing barriers to employment, interest in entrepreneurship, please see http://www.lutherwood.ca/employment/services/bizu IV. Job Search Workshops, K-W Multicultural Centre, 102 King St, W., Kitchener Finding a job in Canada, resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and more. Eligibility: Must be Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-In Caregiver (can be registered with Employment Ontario at the same time) Book an appointment for a Job Assessment with Mimi 519-745-2531 ext. 133; mimi@kwmcon. V. Occupation Blueprint Workshop, K-W Multicultural Centre, 102 King St, W., Kitchener Learn about Canadian workplace culture, hidden job market, soft skills, and more. Eligibility: Must be Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-In Caregiver (can be registered with Employment Ontario at the same time) Improving Prosperity for Immigrant Women May 2014 Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Book an appointment for a Job Assessment with Mimi 519-745-2531 ext. 133; mimi@kwmcon. VI. Employment Ontario Training Opportunities, Multiple Locations For a full listing of all Employment Ontario locations, please see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/sites/default/files/employmentontario.pdf For a calendar that shows all the workshops held by all Employment Ontario locations, please see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/es Below are examples of some of the workshops and locations listed Newcomer Information Session • Conestoga College, Kitchener, see dates at http://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/career_centre/ Job Search Strategies • Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/es Resume and Cover Letters • Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/es Interview Skills • Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/es Canadian Workplace Culture • Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/ uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdf Self-Marketing • Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/ uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdf Labour Market • Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/ uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdf WHMIS 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 at http://www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca/en/resources/ESKitchener- May2014WorkshopCalendar.pdf Improving Prosperity for Immigrant Women May 2014 Newsletter Page 4 of 4 Second Career Information Session • Multiple locations and dates, see http://www.theworkingcentre.org/calendars/month/es Mentorship Program • YMCA Kitchener, see dates at http://www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca/en/resources/ESKitchener- May2014WorkshopCalendar.pdf • YMCA Cambridge, see dates at http://www.ymcaemploymentservices.ca/en/resources/ESCambridge- May2014WorkshopCalendar.pdf Employment Obligations and Rights • Focus for Ethnic Women, Waterloo, see dates at http://www.few.on.ca/wpcontent/ uploads/2014/05/FEW-May-2014-Sessions.pdf 5. Community Events I. Muslim Women Through a Diverse Lens Date: June 8, 2014, 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Kitchener City Hall 200 King St. W., Kitchener There are many activities, including a keynote speaker, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, the opportunity to learn about six historical Muslim women who brought about social change, a bazaar for shopping and food, a kid’s zone for face painting, arts and crafts, henna and name calligraphy. For information: https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionOfMuslimWomen.KW II. World Refugee Day Events Date: June 1 to 27 Many events throughout Waterloo Region to raise awareness and recognize the courage and strength of people forced to flee their homes. For information: http://worldrefugeedaykw.ca/events/
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