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May 2021
NYCS: Designing Change: Advocacy 101
NYCS - Newcomer Youth Connections for Success In this course, we’ll explore what it means to be an advocate, strategies for outreach in your community, and effectively identifying what specific changes can improve our world. Together, we’ll gain skills in communication, research, and ways to engage our communities. Learning will take place through micro-case studies, breakout discussions, and versatile conversations around making change. Register with ella.wiseman@jvstoronto.org Open to youth ages 14 to 18 with a permanent residents card or convention refugees.…
Find out more »Office Closed
All JVS Toronto offices are closed for the day.
Find out more »Career Exploration Opportunities
This 4-day workshop assesses an individual’s strengths, interests, values and personality dimensions. It provides guidance for career exploration, familiarizing attendees with labour market research and potential career directions. Participants must be registered with JVS Toronto and referred by an Employment Counsellor in order to attend. For more information, please contact rjames@jvstoronto.org. To register for services at JVS Toronto, please fill out a New Client Registration Form.
Find out more »Job Search Workshop for Newcomers
Start your Job Search in Canada. Give us four days and we will give you more confidence and an understanding of your occupation in Canada. Learn what skills and qualifications companies want and where the jobs are. This 4-Day FREE Workshop Includes: An assessment of your unique needs One-on-one job search coaching Job search assistance and support A personalized action plan Valuable info about job search strategies and Canadian businesses Access to job postings Open to permanent residents, convention refugees…
Find out more »Resumes & Cover Letters
Create a resume and cover letter that get results. Designed to help job seekers from all backgrounds, this workshop is packed with valuable tips and insights that will get you noticed by hiring professionals. Learn about: the components of an effective resume the different resume format (and which one works best for you) how to include references how to optimize for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) keywords – where to find them and how to use them soft skills vs hard…
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