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  EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

 The QUEST Centre offers many services to assist you
in improving your employment opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING & YOU

  • Job search assistance
  • Help with preparation of resumes & cover letters
  • Interview techniques
  • Focused on rural needs
  • Internet access to job banks
  • Employment counselling
  • Skills Assessment
  • Training Options
  • Information & Referrals to community resources
  • Career Exploration
  • Labour Market information
  • Employment Counselling available at no cost

    We can help you with your employment needs!    Susie is at the QUEST Centre every Wednesday 

    Article regarding Susie at the QUEST Centre

      Call today to book your appointment  519-287-2726

NEED WORK TODAY?  Check out our
Web Sites for Job Hunters

THE ROAD TO YOUR FUTURE

Get on the road with an Employment Planning Workshop!

  • Considering a career change?
  • Thinking about returning to school?
  • Looking for retraining opportunities?
  • Need assistance identifying your goals, skills and qualifications?
  • Looking for work and wondering what resources are available?

             If you are, then this half-day workshop
                         is the right place to start
If you wish to meet with an Employment Counsellor or apply for funding assistance for training you must attend a Road To Your Future workshop first. It is the pre-requisite step to further employment assistance & programs. There is no cost to the participants but you are required to bring your Social Insurance Number with you. Pre-register by calling 1-800-396-1708 or 519-245-3900

The workshop is held at 
The GAIN Centre in Strathroy ~ 9:30-12:30pm
    
November 19, 26 
December 3, 8, 17 
January 7, 14, 28

WORKSHOPS - JOB SEARCH AND YOU!
GAIN Centre, Kenwick Mall, Strathroy
All sessions 9:30am - 2:30pm

No Cost
  Pre-registration preferred but walk-ins welcome.
 Please be on time!

   RESUME 101
   November 24 
   December 1
  
- Identify your skills and abilities
  - Present your best qualifications


   MARKETING YOURSELF
   November 20 
   December 15

  
- Creative job search ideas
   - Positive interview strategies

Call the GAIN Centre for more info
  1-800-396-1708
 

LIFEWORKS
Making Meaningful Employment Choices

All sessions 9:30am to 4pm
     
December 11 & 12

A two-day workshop offered through employment counselling services of Middlesex County. You will be guided through a series of exercises and activities that will direct you toward work that makes sense for you. Factors to take into account include:

  • Personal situation (values, likes, needs)

  • Work Goals

  • Skills and Qualifications

  • Labour Market

Registration for the workshop is by REFERRAL only.  Call to make an appointment with an Employment Counselor if you are interested in exploring your options.

Contact Susie, your employment counsellor ~ 519-287-2726

    EMPLOYMENT ARTICLES/TIPS

     Be A Star Employee 
   
What Are Employers Looking For?
    'Winway Resume'
   Words Every Resume Should Include or Avoid

Community Futures Development Corporation
of Middlesex County 

Supporting Community Economic Development
- Business term loans
- No charge business consulting
- Business resources library
- Community economic development projects

Business & Loans Advisor: Ramona Kronwald
 Call  519-641-6100  or  1-866-205-1188

Apply for EI online

 

Completing your EI Reports

 

EI Information

 

Medical Certificate for Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits


Need a Social Insurance Number?
Get the
application online


 

 


 

Labour Market Information

 

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

 

National Occupational Classification (NOC)


 

 

 

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