• Workshop Calendar
  
  April 2008
  May 2008
  

Youth Retail Employment Program (YREP)

• This partnership program between Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services, Bayshore and Carlingwood Shopping Centres is open to youth between the ages of 15-30 who are out of school and facing barriers to employment. The program is 21 weeks long, and consists of an 18-week long work placement at a retail store and 120 hours of skills development training.  The participants work 30 hours per week and earn minimum wage while on placement and in training sessions.

• The skills development training covers topics such as:  Customer Service; Health and Safety; Loss Prevention; Resume Writing; Interview Skills; Conflict Resolution; Self Esteem and Motivation; Communication and Teamwork; and Career Development.

• YREP staff provide ongoing support throughout the program including job search assistance at the end of the program for those who are not hired by their stores.

• This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
  
  For more information please contact Matthew Teghtmeyer at 613-820-4922 ext. 588 or 
  Lindsay Goodall at ext. 364.

Youth Retail Work Experience (YRWE)

• YRWE is an 8-week work experience for youth, aged 15-24, who are still in school and want to develop new skills and experience in the retail industry.  Participants work voluntarily 6 hours per week for 8 weeks.  Workshops are offered in the areas of Customer Service and Job Retention.  This program is funded by the United Way..
  
  For more information please contact Matthew Teghtmeyer at 613-820-4922 ext. 588 or 
  Lindsay Goodall at ext. 364.
  
  

EXPERICA - the Practice Firm

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  An employment program in our community that offers job seekers the opportunity to participate and gain real work experience in a replication of a small business. "Learning by Doing" is the approach where maximum participation in the program is 12 weeks.
  
  Who Can Participate?
  ü  Persons returning to the workforce
  ü Recent Graduates
  ü  New Canadians
  ü  Persons changing careers with applicable academic background
  ü  Residents of Ontario seeking employment in the Ottawa region
  ü  Persons having difficulty integrating into the job market

  Positions Available?
  ü  Human Resources
  ü  Office Administration
  ü  Communications/Marketing
  ü  Finance/Accounting
  ü  Graphic Design
  ü  Information Technology: LAN Techs, Software Developers, Web Developers
  
  Advantages?
  ü  Work experience in one’s area of expertise
  ü  Working in a business using latest office technologies
  ü  Work references provided based on performance
  ü  Resources and counselling to perform a results oriented job search

• Qualified candidates must be ready to commit to a 35 hour, unpaid weekly schedule with a primary objective of returning to paid employment in their field as soon as possible. All candidates must be referred by Northern Lights Vocational Services.

• For additional information or to attend an Information Session which takes place on a regular monthly basis, see the contact information that follows. E-mail Experica or call 688-3980 ext. 704 to speak to the Employment Coordinator for more information. Visit our website at www.experica.ca.