Author Archives: mcdonaldm

All Centre locations will be closed on May 21

Posted on May 17, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Burlington, ON: All Centre locations will be closed on Monday, May 21, 2012, to recognize VictoriaDay. Regular hours will resume on May 22.   For information about Centre programs and services, please explore www.thecentre.on.ca.   The Centre for Skills Development … Continue reading →

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Conner Levins: “Don’t procrastinate. Just do it and have fun!”

Posted on May 1, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Student: Conner Levins  Age: 21 City: Oakville Program: Get in Gear and Industrial Millwright Mechanic / Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Youth Tool he can’t live without: “My vernier callipers. Although not as accurate as my micrometer, they are fast and reliable to … Continue reading →

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Job Fair for U.S. Steel on April 17

Posted on April 5, 2012 by mcdonaldm

The Centre for Skills Development & Training is hosting a job fair for U.S. Steel at our Burlington location. Join us to learn more about career opportunities at U.S. Steel and how the application process works.   Tuesday, April 17, … Continue reading →

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“Do’s and Don’ts” to get the most out of a job fair

Posted on April 3, 2012 by mcdonaldm

The Centre’s Oakville site just wrapped up two days of a job fair for Fionn MacCool’s pub and restaurant. People who we spoke to said it was a success, and we’re looking forward to one more day of the job … Continue reading →

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Certification Day means “a skills advantage” for SHSM students

Posted on March 30, 2012 by mcdonaldm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Burlington, ON:  Yesterday, approximately 60 Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) students got a taste of the training they will need to be successful in their future careers. HCDSB Certification Day, presented by The Centre for … Continue reading →

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Job Search Workshops for newcomers accepting registrations for April 2 start

Posted on March 20, 2012 by mcdonaldm

For Immediate Release Burlington, ON: The Job Search Workshops (JSW) program for newcomers to Canada is accepting registrations for a new session beginning April 2, 2012. The JSW program offers short-term, pre-employment workshops designed specifically to help newcomers develop the skills they need … Continue reading →

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Job Fair for Fionn MacCool’s – March 30, 31 and April 11

Posted on March 15, 2012 by mcdonaldm

The Centre for Skills Development & Training is proud to be hosting a job fair for Fionn MacCool’s new Prime Pub, coming soon to Oakville. If you are energetic, personable and driven, and considering a career in the restaurant business, … Continue reading →

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Streamlined support for job-seekers in north Halton

Posted on March 13, 2012 by mcdonaldm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Milton and Georgetown: Job-seekers in north Halton will soon find it easier to access employment services in their communities.   Currently, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) funds both The Centre for Skills Development … Continue reading →

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Bob Primeau: “I can feel proud of the work I’ve accomplished”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by mcdonaldm

In this special edition of “View From the Shop Floor,” we share the speech that Bob Primeau gave at “Celebrating Success,” an annual event for Centre staff on March 1. Bob was also presented with the Ethel Gardiner Scholarship Award. … Continue reading →

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Looking for a summer job? We can help!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by mcdonaldm

Summer is usually the time when many students work hard to save up money for school. And now is the time of year when students start to ramp up their summer job search. Seasonal employers are coming out of the … Continue reading →

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