Monthly Archives: February 2012

Halton Employment Services Job Fair – March 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burlington, ON: The Centre for Skills Development & Training is participating in the Halton Employment Services Job Fair on Thursday, March 1, 2012, from 2:00 – 5:00pm. The  Job Fair will take place at the Sheridan College … Continue reading

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innovateBurlington connects graduates with local companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2012 Burlington, ON: The new graduate internship program innovateBurlington was launched today at BEDC’s Mayor’s networking luncheon. The program recruits talented young graduates to complete projects for local companies, providing graduates with the skills, and … Continue reading

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All Centre locations will be closed on Family Day

For Immediate Release, February 16, 2012 Burlington, ON: All Centre locations will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012, for Family Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21. For information about Centre programs and services, please explore www.thecentre.on.ca. … Continue reading

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The Newcomer Resource: February 2012 Edition

Welcome to the February 2012 edition of the Newcomer Resource, an e-newsletter from The Centre for Skills Development & Training for newcomers, service providers and other organizations. We hope this newsletter will keep you up-to-date on services and programs for … Continue reading

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Greetings from the Chief Administrative Officer

Do you have a plan to find a job in 2012? How is it going? Some newcomers might find it difficult to keep their job-search going when February comes around. There are many things you can do to keep yourself … Continue reading

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LABOUR MARKET ACCESS FOR NEWCOMERS – How Twitter can support your job search

Among all the helpful online resources for your job search, don’t forget about twitter. Twitter is a popular social-media tool that allows users to create an online profile and send out short postings (called tweets) on any subject, which are … Continue reading

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LABOUR MARKET ACCESS FOR NEWCOMERS – Top 5 résumé tips for newcomers

In Canada, a good résumé is one of the most important documents you will ever create. Having a clear, well written résumé is essential when you are applying for jobs. It’s easy to spend a long time creating a really … Continue reading

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Settlement assistance available for newcomers in Aldershot

One of The Centre’s Settlement Information Specialists will now be available to meet with clients in Aldershot once a week at the Aldershot Hub. The Aldershot Hub is located at Holy Rosary School on 261 Plains Road East, Burlington. Starting … Continue reading

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Ask the Expert – How can I get my foreign skilled trades experience recognized?

The first thing you need to do is contact your local apprenticeship office to meet with a training consultant. They will ask you to bring documents that show your training and experience in the trade. The documents should include things … Continue reading

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#198-Project Assistant_CaMS

Job Number: #198 Job Title: Project Assistant (Full Time) Program Name:  Employment Services Number of Positions: 1 Location: Base Location – Oakville; Position requires candidate to have a valid driver’s licence, reliable transportation and to be prepared to work at … Continue reading

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