EMPLOYMENT TRAINING WORKSHOPS Lisa Robitaille lisa.c.robitaille@gmail.com | Page 12

QUEST! Job Search PROMOTE! Getting Online This workshop will teach participants about the various job search techniques, the conditions and the specifications of jobs. Through interactive group activities, the facilitator will discuss approaches that will help access the hidden job market. PROMOTE is designed to support participants with an online presence and how to get the most out of their time in order to find employment. Some of the Topics Covered: • Various job search techniques and the conditions and specifications of jobs. • Identifying the hidden job market • How to conduct an effective job search Some of the Topics Covered: • Appropriate content online • Best venues for an online presence STAMP! Personal Branding FOLIO! Literacy on the Job FOLIO will introduce the participants to the importance of literacy in their work. An activity to help participant gain proficiency on the job in terms of literacy will be offered that will help support participants to feel comfortable with customers, and sustain employment. A personal brand is a way to self-market. From logos to color choice STAMP is an opportunity to learn the numerous ways to make participants stand out amongst the crowd. Resume templates with branding techniques will be available to allow participants to get started on what feels good to them and what is marketable in Canada. Some of the Topics Covered: • Do you need a logo? • What colors could you use and where on a resume? Some of the Topics Covered: • Literacy at work • Steps to improve literacy ABACUS! Numeracy on the Job ABACUS will introduce the participants to the importance of numeracy in their work. Some basic tests will be conducted to understand the level and ability of each participant. Trick and tools will be introduced in order to help participants with employment opportunities. Some of the Topics Covered: • Tools that support calculations at work HOLA! Social Media It is imperative that job seekers have a presence online. The HOLA workshop will introduce participants to the different venues for social media and how one can get the most out their experience. Some of the Topics Covered: • The importance that Social Media • Appropriate content online • Social Media for the job seeker Copyright © 2016 Job Readiness Training All rights reserved. Copyright © 2016 All rights reserved. READY, SET…