Introduction to Networking & Networks Orientation For Youth: Virtual Session
2024-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Are you 18-29 years of age with an interest in building your professional network?
Join netWORKS to learn the basics of networking.
You’ll be prepped and ready to stand out from the crowd in our upcoming FREE networking events!
Eligibility:

18-29 years of age
Not in school
Unemployed or Underemployed
Eligible to work in Canada
Reside in the GTA

Send an email to register. Attendees are required to attend one orientation session prior to attending their first networking event. Those who have attended previous orientations are not required to attend again.

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Fast Track Your Career In Canada With Short Course Certifications: Webinar
2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Enabling Internationally Trained Individuals (ITIs) to Gain Skills and Enhance Career Prosperity Through Short Certification Courses
In this free webinar, you will learn about:

Certification courses offered at Peel College of Professional Studies
Funding options for qualifying education, career & training expenses

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Peel College of Professional Studies.

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Positive Parenting: Virtual Information Session
2024-10-16 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for an informative session on Positive Parenting presented by a guest speaker, Kuldeep Kanda, Community Engagement Worker with Peel Children’s Aid Society.
The session will focus on techniques for building healthier relationships with your children and creating a nurturing environment based on mutual respect.

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Modest Income And Newcomers Benefits: Webinar
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
This free webinar will cover the following topics:

How Canadian taxes work and how we pay them
The underground economy
Tax benefits, credits and deductions
Scams
CRA online Service

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency.

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Learn How to Crochet: In-Person Workshop Series
2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
Join us at our Oakville location for free in-person sessions to learn about crocheting.
The following topics will be covered and materials will be provided:

Best techniques and skills
Hooks, yarns, patterns
And more!

Child care will be provided during the session, if needed.

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Leveraging Social Media for Employment: Webinar
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Topics to be covered:

Ideas to develop strategies on social media
Tips for building your LinkedIn profile
How to expand your network and start connecting with professionals in your field of study

This webinar will be delivered in collaboration with RBC Meeting Place.
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Better Jobs Ontario Information Session
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Have you been laid off? Join our information session to learn about the Better Jobs Ontario program and how it can provide you with financial support and skills training to find employment in high-demand occupations.

The following topics will be covered:

Criteria for determining your eligibility and suitability

Government application processes

Your next steps

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Drive Your Future: Rewarding Career in Truck Driving: Webinar
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Road to Opportunity: AZ Truck & Trailer Driver
In this free webinar, you will learn about:

200-hr AZ Training Program
Skills Development and Employment Resources
Funding options for the program, covering qualifying education, career, and training expenses

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Truck Training Academy of Stoney Creek.

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Kickstart Your Startup: Webinar
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Are you a newcomer looking to start a business?
Register for our session to explore how the Empowering Newcomers for Entrepreneurship (ENFE) program can help you in crucial areas such as cash flow management, branding, marketing, and business planning.
Seize this opportunity to prosper as a new entrepreneur in Canada!

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How to Find a Mentor in Your Profession: Webinar
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
The TRIEC Mentoring Partnership program helps internationally trained professionals reconnect with their careers in Canada through one-on-one career-based mentoring with an industry professional.
Program Eligibility:

2+ years of international experience
Lived in Canada for less than five years
Unemployed or underemployed

Currently recruiting mentees for the following professions:

Customer Relationship Management
Banking Services
Finance and Accounting
Financial Services
Human Resources
IT Consulting
IT Project Management
Marketing
Project Management
Business Analyst

If you are looking for mentors in other professions, please contact us.

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Acing the Job Interview: Webinar
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join our FREE webinar and get ready to ace your next interview! The following topics will be covered:

What is the purpose of an interview?
What do interviewers look for in a candidate?
Different styles of interviews
How to prepare for your interview
What is illegal for employers to ask during an interview?
Follow-up after an interview

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Adecco Professional Staffing Agency: In-Person Hiring Event
2024-10-17 10:30 - 13:30
Unlock Your Career Potential with Adecco!
Adecco offers a diverse range of job opportunities tailored to your needs. They will connect you with your ideal career path, enabling you to achieve your goals and aspirations.
Adecco is currently screening candidates for:

Administrative Assistant positions in the GTA, Mississauga, and Etobicoke
Head Secretary positions in Orangeville, Bolton, Brampton, and Mississauga

Register before Monday, October 14 at 1 p.m. Only selected candidates will receive an invitation to the job fair.

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Starting Your Own Licensed Daycare Business: Webinar
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The following topics will be covered:

What is Licensed Home Child Care?
Benefits of partnering with Wee Watch
Eligibility criteria
How to start your own daycare business

This webinar will be delivered in collaboration with Wee Watch.
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Get the Job You Want With a Resume Makeover: Webinar
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Topics to be covered:

The different types of resumes that will get you the job you want

How to write a targeted resume

Ways to make your resume more powerful and impressive

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Petrykivka Ukrainian Painting: In-Person Event
2024-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
Join us at our Oakville location to attend this community engagement event:

Traditional UNESCO-listed Ukrainian folk art session, guided by artist Maryna Salagub
Connect with other Ukrainian women in the Halton Region
Feel free to wear traditional clothing

Refreshments will be served at the event. Childcare services are available for eligible clients.
This event will be held in collaboration with Good Fairy Art.

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Preventing Frauds and Scams Targeting Older Adults: In-Person Session
2024-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Mississauga, 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON, Canada
This presentation will cover common scams targeting older adults, practical protection tips, and key steps to prevent fraud.

Overview of scams targeting older adults and tactics used
Do's and Don'ts for protecting against financial abuse
Essential steps to guard against fraud

This event will be held in collaboration the Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario.

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Virtual One-on-One Resume Critique for Newcomers
2024-10-18 09:30 - 15:30 | Online
Book your 45-minute appointment between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
At your one-on-one appointment, you will learn how to:

Modify your resume based on current labour market trends
Get your resume noticed by employers
Capture that sought-after interview

Eligibility Criteria:

Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees with a valid PR card, Confirmation of PR or Notice of Decision
Able to read, write and speak English (Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5)

Appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Online Citizenship Test Preparation Circle
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00
Join us every Saturday for our Online Citizenship Test Preparation Circle.
Let Us Help You Prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test!
The following topics will be covered:

Rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship
Who we are
Canadian symbols
Canada’s economy
Canada’s history
Federal elections
Modern Canada

Eligibility Criteria: Minimum CLB 4 in listening and speaking.
This event will be held in collaboration with Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre.

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Care for Nurses: One-On-One Support and Guidance
2024-10-21 09:00 - 15:00
Book a one-hour consultation with a CARE centre case manager who will guide you through the regulatory and settlement processes. The goals are successful registration, sustained employment, and social integration.
Services Include:

Individualized needs and goals assessment
Guidance to analyze and interpret CNO letters
Assistance in identifying academic and skill development supports needed
Preparation for exam success
Information on the Canadian healthcare workplace
Assistance with job search tasks and networking

Appointment is required.
This event will be held in collaboration with Care Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses.

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Getting Started With Achēv: In-Person Session
2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Employment Centre – Toronto, 149 East Liberty Street, Suite 290, Toronto, ON, M6K 0H7, Canada
Come in person to learn about our FREE employment services and how we can help you find a meaningful job!

Meet our entire team and get a tour of our site
Learn what free resources we have available onsite for you to use – such as access to our computers and printing
Get tips to kick-start your job search and build your confidence
Register for our services to start working with us!
Light refreshments provided

No registration required.
*Dates are subject to change depending on holidays and other circumstances. Click here or go to www.achev.ca/events to check out our event calendar for more information.
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Free In-Person Cooking Classes for Seniors
2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Seva Food Bank, 2832 Slough St, Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 1G3, Canada
Join us in person to meet with other seniors (55+) to learn new recipes and cooking techniques from an expert chef. Let us cook together and eat together!
Seats are limited and registration is required to book a spot!
This event will be delivered in collaboration with SEVA Food Bank.

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Wills and Estate Planning in Ontario: In-Person Session
2024-10-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Seniors Engagement & Empowerment Network Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, ON, L6K 3X9, Canada
This free webinar will cover the following topics:

Key components of a proper will
Importance of having a will
Intestate succession
Estate planning strategies
Common questions regarding wills and estates in Ontario

Guest speaker: Martin Zeyu Wu, Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public
This session will be conducted in Chinese/Mandarin.
This session will be held in collaboration with The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA).
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Start a Rewarding & In-Demand PSW Career: Webinar
2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Are you internationally trained living in Ontario and interested in starting a career as a Personal Support Worker?
Join our free webinar to learn about the PSW with Digital Technology program at the Ontario College of Management and Technology.
In this webinar, you’ll learn about:

PSW program and Admission requirements
Employer connections and co-op work placement opportunities
Financial resources to complete your program and related expenses

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Ontario College of Management and Technology.

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Building Self-Confidence at Work: Webinar
2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
The following topics will be covered:

How to increase self-confidence
Affirmations for self-confidence
How the way you feel about yourself affects your job search
Emotional well-being and mental health

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Landlord and Tenant Rights With Eviction Process: Webinar
2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
This presentation will cover landlord and tenant rights, focusing on the eviction process and how to navigate it.

Introduction to landlord and tenant law in Ontario
Landlord’s and tenant’s rights and responsibilities
Eviction processes in Ontario
Questions are welcome at the end of the session

This event will be held in collaboration the Community Legal Clinic of York Region.

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How to Ace Your Next Interview: Webinar
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Topics to be covered:

Tips and advice on how to effectively prepare for interviews

How to answer tough interview questions by using the STAR Technique and leave a positive impression on your potential employer

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Thanksgiving Celebrations: In-Person Activity
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Newcomer Information Centre – Malton, 7420 Airport Road Suite 104, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Come join us to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving with:

A wellness yoga session by certified yoga instructor Heena Patwardhan
Photo booths, discussions, activities and raffle draws

Seats are limited and registration is required to book a spot.
Care available for children below the age of 12 years!
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Virtual Networking Event For Youth: Meet an Achēv Executive
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
What does it take to be an Executive in a large corporation? What skillset is required to get promoted and advance your career?
Capitalize on this opportunity to network with the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and External Relations at Achēv! Join our networking session to connect with a mentor from Achēv’s Executive team and learn about her inspiring career journey.
Eligibility:

18-29 years of age
Not in school
Unemployed or Underemployed
Eligible to work in Canada
Reside in the GTA

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Winning Job Search Strategies: Webinar
2024-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Go above and beyond the average job search!

In this free webinar, you'll learn how to:

Use effective techniques to connect with employers

Update your job search tool kit

Expand your professional network and access hidden jobs

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