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On behalf of the staff
and Board of Skills for Change, we would like to wish everyone a
healthy, happy holiday season. |
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New Pioneers Awards |
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 "Celebration of Diversity” VIDEO  15th Annual New Pioneers Awards Thursday, March 22, 2007 Metro Toronto Convention Centre NPA Ticket Order Form Download in pdf format here, or purchase tickets online here. NPA Program Advertising Brochure Download an order form here.
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Donating a Computer to SfC Helps our Clients |
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by
Bill Waicus Operations Manager From time to time I'll receive an email asking if we accept computer donations. The answer is definitely yes. Clients are often in need of reliable machines for themselves or their children. If you have a working Pentium 4 computer, with software installed, we'll be happy to see that your donation is put to good use. Alison Wells of Mississauga writes about her donation of a computer to Skills for Change last month: "I am so glad to know that the computer is going to be put to good use. It was a gift from my parent's when I was in college and I would feel awful if it wasn't going to someone who would appreciate it. I "googled" computer donations in the GTA and came across your website. I was looking for a company just like yours that would be able find value in my computer. It was very easy to get in touch with you and even easier to donate since you picked it up! I had attempted to sell my computer on a local advertising site but too many people were trying to make a deal with me and I really didn't need money for it, I just wanted to know that somebody would use it. So this worked out perfectly." And from Sandra Pettey, and husband David Hughes, a short email describing how an upgrade led to a donation: "Our family finally made the move to a flat screen monitor for our home desktop. Our old monitor was in excellent shape - a 19" Sony Trinitron about 4 years old. We knew that Skills for Change, like most non-profits, might benefit from a computer related donation for administration or program delivery purposes which lead to our decision to donate. We encourage anyone thinking about upgrading their computer equipment to consider donating their used equipment to SfC." Contact me here for further information. |
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SFC is Hiring |
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Is Employment In The Retail Sector For You? |
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Employment Preparation for
Retail Services
(EPRS) is designed to improve
your communication skills in
the retail sector and provides
job search training and conflict
resolution skills. The length of this program is 15 weeks including 6 weeks of guaranteed work experience placement. This program runs from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EPRS starts January 8. For registration and more information call 416.658.3101 ext. 0, or ext. 103 EPRS is offered in partnership with: |
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Guest Speakers at the ERC for January |
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by Michele Raposo Web Developer and Guest Speaker Coordinator Please call 416-572-0790 to register as seats are limited. NEED CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE? Learn how the City Adult Learning Centre CanEX Co-op Program can help you! Guest Speakers Franki Gestel and Sandra Dimock describe how this program can help you gain access to on-the-job learning opportunities to help you acquire the Canadian Experience you need. This brief information session will highlight all the major components of this program including: gaining valuable Canadian employment experience, building your resume, approaching interviews with confidence, establishing a network of potential employers, and communication skills. If you have been struggling to find work come and learn how this program can make a REAL difference in your job search. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 1 pm HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING OTHERS Guest Speaker: Carol Gamble Join us for a fun, interactive session! It’s all about YOU and Volunteer Opportunities. Learn: · How volunteering can make a positive difference in your life and the lives of others · How volunteering can help you find a job and/or gain “Canadian Work Experience” · The different types of volunteering you can do · How to find the perfect “fit” with Volunteer Toronto’s matching system Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 1 pm CAREER RESOURCES FOR JOB SEEKERS Looking for work? Considering starting your own business? Want to know what are your career options? Attend this FREE interactive online demonstration of the Toronto Public Library’s website portal to resources and services that will help you get started in the right direction. Learn how to access the library catalogue, Career Bookmarks, SmallbizXpress, the Virtual Reference Library, online business databases, company research information, professional associations, and newspapers. There will also be a Question and Answer period. Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 1 pm MAKING CONNECTIONS - THE ABC'S FOR MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND NETWORKING · Improve Your People Skills · Discover Simple Ice Breakers for Networking · Face Your Fears and Build Self-Confidence This informative workshop will unleash your innate people skills, networking skills and tap into your hidden self-confidence. Discover how your passions and personal interests are fundamental in achieving your career goals. Participants will take away sure-fire methods and a sense of play to make connections with anyone, anywhere. Emmanuel Lopez, Motivator Man - Crackers World Communications Emmanuel Lopez is an action-oriented motivator helping individuals and organizations make positive changes in their lives and careers. Clients include TD Canada Trust, Ontario Ministry of Finance, Royal Ontario Museum, YMCA and The Art Institute of Boston. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 1 pm (only 20 seats available) |
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F.U.N. |
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by Golnaz Fatemi
and Shabnum Budhwani Teach in Ontario The Teach in Ontario – Bridge to Employment for Internationally Educated Teachers (IET) – is a program designed to assist Internationally Educated Teachers integrate into the Ontario school system. The program has to date successfully assisted over 15,000 IETs by providing different services such as orientation/information, counseling, document assistance, 6 weeks of employment preparation workshops (STIC) and advanced language upgrading courses specially designed for teachers. The programs are offered from three different locations at Skills for Change in Toronto, LASI World Skills in Ottawa and at Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women in Windsor.(also serving men)
Every two or three
months the graduates of the Teach in Ontario, STIC
program, get together for an evening of networking
and fun. This is an opportunity to meet old friends,
share success stories, learn from each other, get
motivated and keep up the momentum of Job Searching
which can sometimes be a long and exhausting process
indeed.
Philip’s story of
his initial struggle from working in a warehouse to
becoming a Vice-Principal was a living example of
how perseverance and patience finally pays off. The
passion and emotions that he stirred up in the room
was really amazing, and helped to further strengthen
everyone’s resolve to succeed more then ever before.
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New Program for Tradespeople Starts January |
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Starting in January
2007, SfC will deliver a training program on trades. These are trade exam preparation courses and knowledge upgrade and hands-on training. The sectors served are industrial electricians, construction & maintenance electricians, and industrial mechanics or millwrights. Construction millwrights can also attend the training. These courses are intended for individuals with previous and relevant experience in these trades, and have already registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Training will be delivered in partnership with the ElectroMechanical based in Downsview. The training delivery is very flexible. Training can be delivered one-on-one (except for hands-on training) or in groups. And the hours available are from 9am – 9pm, seven days a week. For more information, call 416-658-3101 ext 218. See flyer for more details. |
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Quality Assurance and Control Training Starts January 13 |
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Started in September
2002, the Quality Assurance and Control Training (QACT)
at Skills for Change has enrolled hundreds of
internationally trained professionals. A majority of the participants had engineering backgrounds, such as mechanical, electrical, civil and chemical engineering. Individuals with degrees in food science and pharmaceutical have also enrolled in the past. The course is intended for those individuals who want to continue, or embark on a career, in quality assurance and control. The program helps participants prepare for the exams given by the American Society for Quality. Delivered on Saturdays, the course is ideal for individuals who are working during the week. Enrollment is presently going on for the class which will start on January 13, 2007. Click here to register. |
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About Skills for Change |
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It is located at 791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M6C 1B7. We can be reached by phone (416.658.3101), fax (416.658.6292) or email.
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