The QUEST Centre Community Initiatives

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

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

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING & YOU

Job search assistance
Help with preparation of resumes & cover letters
Interview techniques
Focused on rural needs
Internet access to job banks
Employment counseling
Skills Assessment
Training Options
Information & Referrals to community resources
Career Exploration
Labour Market information
Employment Counseling available at no cost
We can help you with your employment needs! Susie is at the QUEST Centre every Wednesday

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Call today to book your appointment
1-800-396-1708 ext 152 or 519-245-3900 ext 152

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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 Counselor 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. Must pre-register by calling 1-800-396-1708 or 519-245-3900 ext 152

The workshop is held at
The GAIN Centre in Strathroy ~ 9:30am to 2:00pm
March 10, 17, 31
April 7, 21

WORKSHOPS - JOB SEARCH AND YOU!
GAIN Centre, Kenwick Mall, Strathroy
All sessions 9:30am to 2:30pm
No Cost ~ Please be on time!
Must pre-register by calling
1-800-396-1708 or 519-245-3900 ext 152

   RESUME 101
     * * March 10: At The QUEST Centre, Glencoe ~ 9am-3pm
      April 1, 15, 29
  - Identify your skills and abilities
  - Present your best qualifications

   MARKETING YOURSELF
     March 11, 25
     April 8, 23
   - Creative job search ideas
   - Positive interview strategies

Call the GAIN Centre for more info
- 1-800-396-1708 ext 152-

LIFEWORK
'Making Meaningful Employment Choices'

All sessions 9:30am to 4pm
March 11 & 12
April 15 & 16

A two-day workshop offered through employment counseling 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 Susie, your Employment Counselor if you are interested in exploring your options. Must pre-register by calling 1-800-396-1708 or 519-245-3900 ext 152.

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           CHILD SAFETY EDUCATION CLASSES
                 Held at The QUEST Centre
   Babysitter Training (ages 12-15): Dates TBA....... $40
    Never Bee Lost (ages 5-7) Dates TBA
    Stranger Smart (ages 7-10) Dates TBA
    Cybersafe (ages 9-13) Dates TBA
    Home Alone (ages 10-12) Dates TBA
    To register your child please call The QUEST Centre

      519-287-2726 or email: quest_centre@yahoo.com

   STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION
Ø For employees, babysitters & anyone who needs certification
        Ø Learn how to avoid accidents and what to do if they occur
                          MARCH 15 & 16 ~ 9am to 5pm
                              The Quest Centre, Glencoe
                            Call 519-287-2726 to register

  Standard First Aid & CPR
- $125 per person (includes manual)
- 16 hours of instruction includes Level C CPR

Standard First Aid & CPR Re-Certification
- $87 per person (manual included)
- 8 hours of instruction and review includes Level C CPR
- Must show proof of valid certification
- Recert date is March 16, 2010

Level C CPR Re-Certification
- $45 per person
- 4 hours of instruction (March 16 morning only)
- Must show proof of valid certification

Upgrade to Health Care Provider (HCP-C) CPR
- $35 per person (must be attending the Standard First Aid)
- 1 extra hour each evening

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.

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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