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SUMMARY:Bridge to Employment Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start your professional career in Canada? Are you looking to develop the skills and strategies needed to land your dream job? \nJoin our two-part employment workshop series designed specifically to help newcomers navigate the Canadian job market. At the end of the 10 sessions you will have gain invaluable tools\, insights\, and practical advice to meet your career goals\, PLUS a certificate of completion! \nSession Details: \nPart 1 – Job Search Essentials \n\nJanuary 20 – Where and How to Look for Work\nJanuary 22 – How to Write a Good Resume\nJanuary 27 – Dynamics of a Cover Letter\nJanuary 29- Informational Interviews\nFebruary 3 – Interview Ready\n\nPart 2 – Thriving in the Workplace \n\nFebruary 10 – First Week of Work\nFebruary 12 – Workplace Culture\nFebruary 19 – Skills for Success\nFebruary 24 – WorkSafeBC\nFebruary 26 – Employment Standards\n\nSPACE IS LIMITED\, make sure you register – workshops@cvims.org \nLanguage requirement – LINC 4 or higher is required to attend the workshops.
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/bridge-to-employment-series/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Informational Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what an information interview is? Come join us to find out! \nInformational interviews are not job interviews\, but they can help you advance your career\, make useful connections\, and gain better insight from experts on the field. Come to our information session and learn how to make the most out of these interviews\, how important these can be\, what questions to ask\, and much more! \nREGISTER: workshops@cvims.org \nDate: September 25\, 2024 \nTime: 4:30 – 6:00pm
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/informational-interviews/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T130000
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SUMMARY:Safe At Work
DESCRIPTION:Come join this information session to learn more about WORKPLACE SAFETY! \nDo you know what your rights and responsibilities are? Do you know how to be safe at work? Do you have questions about how to refuse unsafe work? \nIn this information session\, you will be able to get answers and clarification about what is important in order to have a workplace free of injury and illness. WorkSafeBC is committed in creating a province where workers and employees alike contribute to creating a safe work environment. \nREGISTER: info@cvims.org \nDate – Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024 \nTime – 12:00 – 1:00pm \nLocation – Room 21\, CVIMS office
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/safe-at-work/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Employee Trade Talk
DESCRIPTION:Interested in starting a new career in the trades? Looking for new employment opportunities? \nThis exciting information session with First General Services Property Restoration is just what you are looking for. Offering professional restoration and contracting services from Victoria to Qualicum Beach\, First General Services has a variety of job opportunities in a wide range of careers including: general construction labourer\, carpenter\, field and water restoration technician\, and project manager. \nCome and learn more about the company and career opportunities with them! \nREGISTER: info@cvims.org \nDate – Thursday\, August 15\, 2024 \nTime – 12:00 – 1:00pm \nLocation – Room 21\, CVIMS office
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/employee-trade-talk/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Success in the Canadian Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are starting your professional journey in Canada\, transitioning to new work environment\, or just looking to gain some knowledge on the Canadian workplace\, this session is for you! \nThis session will introduce topics such as: \n\nEmployer expectations  – learn what Canadian employers value in their employees and how to meet those expectations.\nWorkplace culture – understand the norms\, communication styles\, and dynamics in a typical Canadian work place.\nWorkplace etiquette – learn about what and how to create a positive work environment\nAnd more!\n\nMake sure to REGISTER: workshops@cvims.org \nDate: July 25\, 2024 \nTime: 12 – 1pm \nLocation: Room 21\, CVIMS office
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/success-in-the-canadian-workplace/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Interview Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop that will leave you with essential knowledge and skills to land the right job for you! Whether this is for your first job in Canada or you are looking to work on your interview skills\, there is something to takeaway from this session! \nThis workshop will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding the interview process – from how to prepare for the interview to the follow up post-interview.\nMastering common interview questions – learn what are some common interview questions and how to approach the answer to them\nSome common tips and tricks for the interview jitters\n\nDo not miss the opportunity to better your job search skills and succeed in the Canadian job market. \nMake sure to REGISTER: Contact your Settlement Worker \nMore information – info@cvims.org \nDate: July 11\, 2024 \nTime: 12 – 1 pm \nLocation: Room 21\, CVIMS office \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/interview-preparation/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Employment Workshops - Job Search
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this featured workshops that will help you gain valuable information to help you in your professional career! Each session you will learn about an important piece on finding and getting the job that is right just for you! You can sign up for just the workshops that seems to most interesting to you\, or sign up for all of them and become an expert! \nWhat to expect: \n\nJuly 6 – How to target your JOB SEARCH\n\nYou might have all the necessary qualifications for a job\, but you cannot seem to find anything that is of interest to you or that match the qualifications you have. This workshop will teach you find a perfect JOB match for YOU.\n\n\nJuly 11 – Getting INTERVIEW READY\n\nAfter you have applied for a job\, you got a call back and are asked to come in for an interview\, great! You are a great candidate in paper\, now is time to show them in person why you are the ideal person for that position. Learn what are best techniques for nailing your interview and getting you that job!\n\n\nJuly 13 – Creating the best RESUME & COVER LETTER \n\nA cover letter is your elevator pitch\, why are you the right person for the job\, what are your qualifications and how they match the place you want to work at. In this workshop\, you will learn the parts of a cover letter and how to target it to the job that you want\, how to make yourself the right fit for that position.\nResume building is trickier than it might seem\, but in this workshop you will learn how to build it for the job you are interested in\, how to make you stand out\, and more tips on a great resume.\n\n\n\nDo not miss out on this great opportunity to give you all the necessary skills to succeed in the Canadian job market and kickstart your professional career! \nTo Register: Contact your Settlement Worker! \nIf you are unsure on who that is\, get in touch \nEmail: info@cvims.org \nPhone: 250 753 6911
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/employment-workshops-job-search/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230928T130000
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SUMMARY:Want to Learn How to Connect with Employers?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/want-to-learn-how-to-connect-with-employers/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
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URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
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URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230119T150000
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SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlee Touchette":MAILTO:ctouchette@cvims.org
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