“How could you make yourself valuable to an employer? What skills, habits, and attitudes does a valued employee possess? Take part in group discussions to learn the importance of different employability and personal management skills necessary to maintain employment.”
“Online platforms are the new ‘thing’! Stay current by attending this introductory workshop to LinkedIn - a professional online networking site, and how to maximize your access to its free features.”
“To disclose or not to disclose, that is the question. Curious about what the rules are surrounding disabilities in the workplace? Whether you have a disability (visible/invisible) or not, an experienced worker or just starting out in your career, get informed about your rights & responsibilities at work.”
“How many times have you attempted to achieve a goal and failed? Work SMARTER and not harder by learning the secrets to successful goal setting.”
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression, they say. So what do you do to present yourself better and improve personal/professional relationships? How do you make interviewers like you at first sight? Learn the do’s and don’ts to improving your professional presence and impressing your interviewers on the first part of …
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“Each day, when you get up, how do you feel about yourself? Are you hopeful and optimistic about your abilities, or do you constantly question your worth? Learn to believe in yourself and apply daily practical strategies to work on improving your self esteem.”
Led by Karen, a Peer leader who will guide hands-on activities and questions to guide discussions; a more casual meeting about this mornings topic, Self Esteem
“You are one step closer to your dream job. But how do you overcome the fear of uncertainty and facing one of the most intimidating parts of the job search process? On this second part of our Interview Skills workshop, you will Increase your confidence by debunking common and challenging interview questions while learning methods …
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Registration required for a mock interview. Talk to your Career Coach or the Career Engagement Facilitator; Jennyvel for more information.
“Do you face conflict head-on or run away from it? Does it really matter how you deal with conflicts? What is the best way to handle conflict, anyways? By attending this workshop, you will understand the different approaches to conflicts and learn appropriate communication techniques to resolving conflicts.”
“Have you been out of the work force for some time? Changing careers? Or concerned about your lack of work experience? Learn about what talents and abilities you have to offer when transitioning to a new job or career. By attending this workshop, you will discover skills that you never thought you had before.”
The facilitator will present a general overview of the ALIS website and work together with participants in exploring its different features in the computer lab.
“Are your cover letter and resume able to stand out in the crowd enough to get an employer’s attention? In this workshop, you will be equipped with tools to help you create an updated cover letter and resume. We will also explore the different sections of a resume and aspects to focus on in order …
“Are you concerned about anxiety or depression interfering with your work performance? Or perhaps work anxiety is throwing you off balanced? Be the expert of your needs and learn ways to manage anxiety/depression to reach your full professional potential.”
“There is no one-size fits all way to managing stress. It may not be possible to completely get rid of stress, but it is possible to adapt ways to reduce it. In this workshop, participants will explore the different ways stress can manifest and discover effective reduction strategies that can be implemented on a day …
Led by Karen, a Peer leader who will guide hands-on activities and questions to guide discussions; a more casual meeting about this mornings topic,Stress Management
“How could you make yourself valuable to an employer? What skills, habits, and attitudes does a valued employee possess? Take part in group discussions to learn the importance of different employability and personal management skills necessary to maintain employment.”
Registration required for a mock interview. Talk to your Career Coach or the Career Engagement Facilitator; Jennyvel for more information.
“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” Verna Myers Who would not want to “fit in”? As individuals, we are wired to connect, to belong, to be part of something. Yet our differences can sometimes cause tension and conflict. In this course, you will gain basic and critical skills …
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“Are you getting at your wits’ end trying to successfully land a job? What else could be missing? In this workshop, you will learn action steps towards getting your name out there to identifying job leads.”
