Funded in part by 

 
  3581 Concession Drive

  P.O. Box 550, Glencoe, ON   N0L 1M0
  Phone : 519-287-2726    

  Fax : 519-287-3804
  Email: quest_centre@yahoo.com
 


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THE QUEST CENTRE
 
A Community Employment & Resource Centre

THE QUEST CENTRE IS OPEN:
MONDAY to FRIDAY ~ 9am to 5pm
The QUEST Centre will be closed 
 Monday, May 21st -  Victoria Day  
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 22nd ~ 9am - 5pm
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday


   EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING & YOU
  Job Search:
 -
Resume Writing 
  - Skills Assessment   
  - Interview Skills 

 
Career Planning:
 -
Career Exploration 
  - Information & Referrals to community resources   
  - Training options  
  - Labour Market information       
  - Focused on rural needs
  - Employment Counselling services are available at no cost

              
We can help you with your employment needs! 
 An employment counsellor is at the QUEST Centre every Wednesday. 
                    Call today to book your appointment ~ 1-888-478-2111 ext 200

Do you need to apply for
  EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS?
Apply for EI online
You can now apply on-line at the QUEST Centre. 
If you are unsure about the process, ask us - we're here to help!

                              Register for a Service Canada Account 
                
                      to view & update your information with  
 - Employment Insurance 
 - Canada Pension Plan (CPP) 
 - Old Age Security (AOS)

NEED A JOB NOW?  Check out  
Web Sites For JOB HUNTERS

  COMPUTER TUTORIALS FOR BEGINNERS 
 
  (1 ½ hr:$25)  One on one instruction. Appointment required  
Call 519-287-2726 to register

SERVICE CANADA CLINIC 
For information regarding federal services 
CPP, OAS, EI, Social Insurance Number, etc     
will be at the QUEST Centre

Date TBA       
By Appointment Only - Call 519-287-2726 



          STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION
 Ψ For employees, babysitters & anyone who needs certification
    
Ψ Learn how to avoid accidents and what to do if they occur 
                           
            Date TBA
                  
           The QUEST Centre, Glencoe
                  
    Call 519-287-2726 to register

                       Standard First Aid & CPR 
 - $150 per person (includes manual)
 - 16 hours of instruction includes Level C  CPR

 - Valid for 3 years

       Standard First Aid & CPR Re-Certification   
 
- $100 per person
  - 8 hours of instruction and review includes Level C CPR
  - Must show proof of valid certification (Only 1 recertification is permissible before a full course must be taken)
  - Valid for 3 years

              Level C CPR Re-Certification  
 
 
- $65 per person  
  - 4 hours of instruction
  - Must show proof of valid certification

       Upgrade to Health Care Provider (HCP-C) CPR   
 
- $40 per person extra (must be attending the Standard First Aid) 
  - 1 extra hour each evening 
  - Inquires to the instructor

Qualified Instructor is an Authorized Provider of The Canadian Red Cross 

NOTE: All Courses now include certification in Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and hands on application with four different AED models.

     

 

The FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC   
at the QUEST Centre, Glencoe  
For High School students & families of young children (0-6 years old)
     who do not have a family doctor  
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  
Clinics will be held ~ 1:30 - 3:30pm  
     MAY 17  
For more information, please contact: 
519-663-5317 ext 2317 or 
yvonee.ungar@mthu.on.ca


COMPUTER COURSES 
Computer courses to be announced. 
Check our website: www.quest-centre.com  
Glencoe Transcript and Free Press 
or call 519-287-2726 
for dates and times  
Computer Course description   

Students will receive a 'Certificate Of Completion' 
at the conclusion of each course
 

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                       Are you interested in taking a
COMPUTER COURSE or a SPECIAL INTEREST COURSE
*
Women Travelling Alone
* Neighbours, Friends & Family 
* Babysitters Training 
* Child Safety Education Courses such as: 
 'Home Alone' 
 'Stranger Smarts' 
 'Never Bee Lost' 
       Send your suggestion to The QUEST Centre
                  Call 519-287-2726
           or email: quest_centre@yahoo.com

           Sponsor a Month in our COMMUNITY CALENDAR!
The QUEST Centre produces an on-line community calendar, which provides the
dates of community events, as well as courses and workshops taking place at the Centre. The calendar gives you an opportunity to advertise your company or organization and highlight your special dates!  The 'On-Line Calendar'  is included in our  newsletter 'Q-Tips'.  In addition, your advertising dollar is helping to support our very worthwhile programs.
Call for more info to pick the month that works the best for you -                                                        519-287-2726 

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE GUIDES
and info for various educational centres
available at the QUEST Centre ~ 519-287-2726

 

             Please DO NOT COME INTO The QUEST Centre
                       if you have flu-like symptoms

                     
HINI VIRUS UPDATES    
 5 Simple Steps To Staying Healthy:  
1. Wash your hands often using soap and water or a hand sanitizer. Ensure hands are  washed:
• Before eating
• Before putting in contact lenses
• Before touching your face
• After shaking hands
• After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
 

2. Avoid touching your face as much as possible.
3. Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. Throw out used tissues.
4. Do not share objects that have been in other people’s mouths, e.g. toothbrushes, drinks and water bottles, unwashed utensils, cigarettes, lip products, and non-sanitized mouthpieces of musical instruments. (click HERE for more about musical instruments)
5. Stay home if you feel sick. Refer to IMPORTANT UPDATES for recommendations from your local Health Unit

Symptoms of Influenza include: 
Fever • Cough • Headache • Sore muscles • Joint pain • 
Sore Throat • Diarrhea and Vomiting

If you have flu-like symptoms, please call Telehealth  at 1-866-797-0000 
 
For general information call the Service Ontario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CHOICES, Strathroy
Supporting you in your working life
1-888-478-2111 ext 200 

WORKSHOPS
 Upcoming Sessions
: 
Pre-registration is mandatory 
For Workshop Description

BUILDING CONFIDENCE TO ACHIEVE GOALS  
May 17 ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm 

CAREER PLANNING Part 2   Career Options        
May 14 ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

CHOOSING & MANAGING YOUR REFERENCES   
May 10 ~ 1:30 - 4pm

DOLLARS & CENTS - NEGOTIATION BASICS
May 31  ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
 
May 24 ~ 9:30 - 12:30pm
 

EVERYBODY HAS A STORY: ACING THE BEHAVIOURAL INTERVIEW
May 29 ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

GETTING STARTED 
 May 16 ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm;   May  29 ~ 1:30 - 4pm

INTERVIEW PREPARATION
May 17   ~ 1:30 - 4pm  

JOB SEARCH BEST PRACTICES                                    May 22 ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm  

LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR JOB SEARCH 
May 10 ~ 9:30am -12:30pm 

MANAGING STRESS DURING YOUR JOB SEARCH 
May 28 ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm 

NETWORKING 
May 22 ~ 1:30 - 4pm

RESUME & COVER LETTER  
May 24 ~ 1:30 - 4pm 

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WITH CONFIDENCE 
Date TBA ~ 1:30 - 4pm

AGE AS AN ASSET     
Job Search Tips for Mature Workers
Date TBA ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

BUSINESS CARD CLINIC  
Date TBA   ~ 1:30 - 4pm

GETTING IN THE DOOR: JOB SEARCH OVERVIEW                  PRACTICE YOUR   INTERVIEW SKILLS 
Date TBA ~ 1:30 - 4pm

INTERVIEW PRACTICE 
Date TBA  ~ 9:30 - 12:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PLANNING ASSESSMENT  
 Date TBA ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

PRACTICE YOUR   INTERVIEW SKILLS 
Date TBA ~ 1:30 - 4pm 

RESUME 101
Date TBA  ~ 9:30am - 12:30pm

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: Working with Employment Agencies & Search Firms 
Date TBA ~ 9:30 - 12:30pm

SPOTLIGHT ON YOU Learning To Self-Promote  
 Date TBA ~ 1:30 - 4pm

 

 

 

Birth Certificate

 

Child & Family Benefits

 

CPP

 

Getting Ready
To Retire

 

Government Information Centre

 

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

 

Old Age Security (OAS) Program

 

Ontario Health Insurance Card

 

Applying for a Passport

 

Service Canada

 

Services for People with Disabilities  

 

WSIB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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