Basic Computer Skills for Job Search

This four session workshop will cover basic computer literacy with a focus on using these skills as a job search tool. The key areas will include: learning the basic formatting techniques of Microsoft Word, accesing and searching the Internet, setting up an email account, and sending and receiving emails.

Black Women: Enhancing Cultural Pride

This four session workshop looks at the impact of media messages on Black women's self esteem, racial identity issues and ways of coping. This workshop offers Black women a comfortable space in which to discuss their experiences.

Career Decision Making

In this five session workshop, participants will explore the influence of values, interests and work styles on career choices while engaging in a process of self-exploration and identifying occupations of interest. This workshop reviews Nova Scotia labour market trends and occupational information on local upgrading and retraining options.

Confidence Building

During this three session workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn and utilize a number of techniques designed to increase confidence. Topics to be reviewed include: the definition and components of 'confidence', communicating assertively, setting goals and concrete strategies for increasing confidence.

Enhanced Computer Skills for Job Search

This four part workshop will help to increase confidence in using a computer as a job search tool. The key areas include: learning your way around Windows file structure, formatting techniques to improve resume and cover letter production, perfecting Internet job searches and online job applications, as well as sending resumes as an email attachment safely and securely.

Essential Skills for Today's Workplace

This workshop is designed to help individuals develop strategies and approaches for gaining some of the essential skills required for success in today's labor market. Focus areas include: problem solving, conflict resolution, adaptability and teamwork.

Job Search Over 45

This three session workshop provides women over 45 years of age with the opportunity to discuss life and job search issues, share experiences and learn skills to prepare for today's job search.

Job Search Workshop

This six session workshop helps you discover your occupational skills for effective resume and cover letter writing. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about labor market research, networking strategies and how to answer difficult interview questions.

Personality Dimensions

In this fun and interactive single-session workshop, you will complete the Personality Dimensions Assessment to determine your personality 'color', as the ability to communicate effectively with a range of personalities is key to success in any job. You will then have a chance to participate in activities designed to deepen your own self-understanding and to gain appreciation of all personality types. This workshop will focus on useful communication strategies for inside and outside the workplace.

Portfolio Development

Throughout this ten session course, you will learn the components of 'Skills and Learning' portfolio development. you will have a healthy start on preparing a portfolio that will represent you and your life experience as it relates to your personal, educational and career goals.