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June 28, 2005
Volume 6  Issue 6
 Circulation 6,752 Subscribers

Skills for Change (SfC) is a non-profit agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Our mandate is to provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees so that they can participate in the workplace and wider community.

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In this edition...
Hidden Treasures Sale
'Salsa on St. Clair' Street Festival
New Pioneer Awards Nominations
Finance & Office Assistant Program (FOAP)
Human Resource Services for Employers
Let OPTIONS Show You The Way
Free Information Session - July 12
one2one COACHING
Guest Speakers for July
Programs and Services Directory

Hidden Treasures Sale


Our Hidden Treasures Sale will be held on Friday, July 15, 9a - 6p and Saturday, July 16, 10a to 5p at Skills for Change.

Donations of books, electronics, CD's, small furniture, adult and children's clothing, toys, crafts, kitchen items, tools, and other attic treasures are especially welcomed.

All proceeds will go to Skills for Change.

If you are interested in making a donation to this event, please drop off your donation at 791 St. Clair Avenue West, or call Arshia Raafat (416 658-3101 ext. 103) or Kanchan Lakhotia (416 658-3101 ext. 214) for more information. Last day for donations is Tuesday, July 12.
 

'Salsa on St. Clair' Street Festival

Salsa is coming to the Skills for Change neighbourhood Friday, July 15 (7p to 11p) and Saturday, July 16 (noon to 11p).
 
The Hillcrest Village BIA, in partnership with Telelatino (TLN) and Ward 21 Councellor Joe Mihevic's office, are hosting a Salsa party for the whole family, complete with live entertainment, a salsa competition, food, games and much more.

Admission is free.

From Christie to Winona, St. Clair will be closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into a showcase of the very best of Latin life. Join in a free salsa lesson, listen to the music of the strolling musicians, sip wine on the patio of one of our many terrific local restaurants, enjoy the children's activities with your family . . . it will be a festival for everyone to enjoy.

Get ready! St. Clair is going to get HOT!
 

New Pioneers Awards Nominations

New Pioneers Awards - Call for Nominations
Nominate a friend, client, volunteer, employee, employer,
student or teacher for the 2006 New Pioneers Awards and
honour him/her for his/her achievements in Canada.

Click here for nomination form
 

Finance & Office Assistant Program (FOAP)

Looking for work in the finance, insurance, leasing and general clerical business sector?


Offered in partnership with
City of Toronto Social Services

This program is designed to provide you with comprehensive clerical skills, improve communication skills and enhance your ability to secure and retain employment in these growing fields.

Class starts Monday, July 4.  Click here for more information.
 

Human Resource Services for Employers

Our Human Resource Services can help your company tap into the rich pool of skilled, professionally trained and experienced newcomers.

From recruiting to integration into the workplace, Skills for Change is a leader in making diversity a corporate asset.

Human Resource Services include:
 
  • Recruitment Services
  • On-site Recruiting at Skills for Change
  • Employment Preparation for Retail Services
  • Professional Development
  • Mentoring for the Workplace
  • On-site Language Classes
  • Work Experience Programs
  • Consulting Service

Let OPTIONS Show You The Way    NEW!


Are you an internationally trained engineering graduate looking for The Road to Success in Ontario?
 
Free Information Sessions at
Skills for Change:
Thurs, July 7, 7p – 9p
Thurs, July 21, 7p – 9p
Thurs, Aug. 4, 7p – 9p
Thurs, Aug. 11, 7p – 9p

Free Information Sessions at
CET:
Wed, July 6, 10a - 12noon
Wed, July 13, 6p - 8p
Wed, July 20, 10a - 12noon
Wed, July 27,  6p - 8p

To register for information sessions at Skills for Change,
email sfc@skillforchange.org or
call 416 658-7090 between 1 – 3 pm, Monday – Friday.
 

Free Information Session - July 12
Sector Specific Information Sessions are held monthly for foreign-trained engineers, engineering technicians, technologists, accountants, and teachers trained outside Canada.
 
Participants receive information about their sector - an overview of their profession, the licensing required, where to get language and upgrading programs, how to research and apply for jobs, and get receive labour market information.

Presentations on the licensing requirements are done by the licensing bodies such as the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, and the Ontario College of Teachers.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario sponsors the monthly information sessions for internationally-trained accountants.

Seats are limited. Register early.

Click here to register for the Internationally-trained Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Technologists information session July 12.

one2one COACHING      NEW!
 What you need, when you need it.

one2one COACHING is for the internationally-trained -- especially those in the fields of accounting, engineering, health care and IT –- and for others interested in fast-tracking their job search.

You may need help with your work search documents, preparing for an interview or conducting an effective job search. Our coaching team can help you with resume critiques, mock interviews, career counseling, and much more. REGISTER

 Gearing Yourself Up for an Interview ($50 · 2 hrs)
My Resume is Not Working! ($38 · 1½ hrs)
Fashion Models Need a Portfolio; and so do Professionals Like You! ($50 · 2 hrs)
Cover Letter First Aid ($38 · 1½ hrs)
Cover Letter from Scratch ($38 · 1½ hrs)
Microsoft Office ($25 · 1 hr)
 

TechSkills  

TechSkills specializes in hands-on, instructor-led training in the latest software applications. We offer instructors with years of real-world expertise in a fun informal setting, teaching everything from basic web site development to more advanced accounting and database design.

Our courses are structured to encourage beginners and professionals to start at the level that matches their skills and to lead them progressively to more advanced topics. Because our classes are limited in size, students have more hands-on interaction with the instructor.

 TechSkills, a service of Skills for Change· Experienced professional instructors
· Small class sizes
· Quality training materials
· Competitive pricing

Registration
By phone - 416 658-3101 ext. 700
On-line - www.skillsforchange.org/register
Complete course listing - www.skillsforchange.org/techskills

Tuition tax credit forms will be issued. Some classes are held at another location. Additional materials or textbook fees may be charged for some courses. EI recipients welcomed.
 

Guest Speakers for July
Dufferin Mall Employment Resource CentreSeats are limited. Pre-register at reception or call 416-516-4689 to reserve a seat. We are located at 900 Dufferin Street, Suite 101.

Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? –
LEARN HOW TO WRITE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PLAN
Alex Lachine, MBA - Lachine Consulting
Alex Lachine, professional small business consultant at Microskills Business Centre and Toronto Business Development Centre will share his expertise in writing an effective business plan and help you evaluate the viability of your business idea.
Monday, July 4, 2005 at 1 pm

JOB SEARCH TIPS
for Internationally Trained Engineers (Mechanical/Electronic/Industrial), Architects, & IT Professionals (Technicians & Technologists)
Joan Kent, Culture Link  
Internationally Trained Professionals face many obstacles in finding employment in Canada. Joan Kent will discuss how to overcome these obstacles, how to write an effective resume and what employers and employment agencies are looking for. Find out how the programs offered at Culture Link can help you find work.
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 1 pm

EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT – Maximize your Job Search Strategies
Guest Speaker:  Dala Kais MBA, CHRM
Change Specialist, President of Thinking Performance
This session will cover four key principles that will help you effectively manage your time. At the completion of the session you will have a clear idea on how to: -Adopt a frame work for effective time management
-Make effective use of your time
-Try to link your short term plans to long term goals and objectives -Spend your energy, talents and time most effectively on   things that matter to you ….and much more Thursday, July 7, 2005 @ 2 pm

JOB SEARCH TIPS FOR ACCOUNTANTS
Guest Speaker: Anton Karan, CGA
Thursday, July 21, 2005 @ 1 pm

CLERICAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (CES)
Learn how the Skills for Change - CES program helps Newcomers find work in customer service, administrative, retail, or clerical accounting Monday, July 25, 2005 @ 10 am

A CAREER IN TOURISM
Guest Speaker:  Tanya Cerniuk
Topics:
-OTEC – Ontario Tourism Education Corporation
-Tourism Overview - the 8 sectors of tourism
-What does tourism have to offer?
-Tourism Projected Growth - Statistics, and Labour Market Trends -What do Tourism employers look for in an employee? 
-Training and Skills Development
-Quiz yourself - are you suited to a job in tourism?
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 @ 1 pm

SECRETS FOR SUCCESS-
What I Wish I Had Known Before Looking for Work
Meet Nick Trainos, Director of York College of Industry & Technology, Director of the non-profit Toronto Training Board   www.nicktrainos.com Everyone has a theory about how to find a job, Nick Trainos, gives you the facts. Nick draws on years of experience as an educator, hiring manager, new media guru, entrepreneur, public speaker and volunteer. If you are serious about getting a job and building a better career don't miss this seminar!
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 @ 1 pm

More Info? www.derc.ca 
Contact Us: t: (416) 516-4689  e: erc@skillsforchange.org
 

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada  M6C 1B8

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