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SUMMARY:How to use Social Media to Land a Job for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to land a job using some of the most popular social media sites: X\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, and Instagram. Presented by Achēv\, this webinar will cover networking\, branding\, sourcing employers\, and much more.  We’ll also go over the Zoom and MS Teams platforms\, which are widely used by most employers. We’ll also give you some tips on how to protect yourself against scams on social media.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/how-to-use-social-media-to-land-a-job-for-newcomers/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Employment & Self Employment for Newcomers 2024
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring newcomer professionals and entrepreneurs share their stories about their successes and challenges while navigating employment.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/pathways-to-employment-self-employment-for-newcomers-2024/
LOCATION:Ismaili Centre Vancouver\, 4010 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business in Canada,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Canadian Connections Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Connections Summit is a must-attend event if you have applied to immigrate or have recently arrived in Canada and have one of the following documents:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invitation to obtain pre-arrival services\nConfirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter/document\nPassport request letter that indicates Permanent Resident visa issuance\nImmigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) request that an applicant for permanent residence complete a medical exam\nSingle Entry Permanent Resident Visa\nPermanent Resident Visa pick up notification letter.\n\n\n\nLearn what Canada’s short-term economic and labour market forecast means for newcomer job prospects. You’ll also get “how-to” tips to help you prepare to join the Canadian workforce. \nThis session will: \n\n\n\n\nProvide a six month economic update and implications for the Canadian labour market \nHighlight what the economic update means for newcomers who will soon arrive\, or have recently arrived in Canada \nIdentify pre-arrival services to help qualified newcomers prepare for the Canadian labour market.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/canadian-connections-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,settlement
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SUMMARY:Better Jobs Ontario - Hybrid Information Session (In-person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered as hybrid with both in-person and online access. \nWith the Better Jobs Ontario grant\, you can upgrade your knowledge and skills to match what hiring employers are looking for. \nYou can receive financial support of up to $28\,000. \nWho qualifies for Better Jobs Ontario? \nYou are eligible if you are looking to train for high-demand occupations and either: \n● have been laid-off and have not been working or are working but underemployed \n● have not been laid-off but have been jobless for at least six months and are a member of a low-income household \nA fast-track stream is available for those who have been laid-off due to COVID-19. \nRegister now for our next session of Better Jobs Ontario with one of the following methods: \n– Eventbrite page \n– Phone: 613.288.3880 \n– Email: employment.info@pqchc.com \nWe hope to see you all there! \nShould you choose to register through Eventbrite\, we recommend that you first read their privacy policy prior to doing so.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/better-jobs-ontario-hybrid-information-session-in-person-online/
LOCATION:Pinecrest Queensway Employment Services\, 2529 Carling Avenue 2nd Floor\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2B 7Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment,Information Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services":MAILTO:employment.info@pqchc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T133000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Connections Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Connections Summit is a must-attend event if you have applied to immigrate or have recently arrived in Canada and have one of the following documents:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invitation to obtain pre-arrival services\nConfirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter/document\nPassport request letter that indicates Permanent Resident visa issuance\nImmigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) request that an applicant for permanent residence complete a medical exam\nSingle Entry Permanent Resident Visa\nPermanent Resident Visa pick up notification letter.\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the correlation between employment opportunities\, housing\, and settlement support service availability so you can make smarter landing city decisions. You’ll get tips to prepare for arrival in your chosen city\, and who to connect with after you’ve arrived. \nThis session will: \n\n\n\n\n Show how the connection between the job and housing market play an important role in your success in Canada \n Provide practical information about how to research both the job and housing markets \n Identify how you can use newcomer support services to influence your economic success in Canada.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/canadian-connections-summit-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,settlement
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SUMMARY:Job Interviews: How to Answer Tough Questions
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Dixon Hall Employment Services\, Parliament Street Branch Library will be hosting a workshop on Job Interviews: How to Answer Tough Questions. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn the following: \n\nWhat are the different types of interview questions?\nWhat are some common questions and possible answers?\nWhat’s considered an illegal question and how to respond?\nWhat questions should you be asking the employer?\n\nThis is a free workshop. To register\, please visit or call the branch at 416-393-7663.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/job-interviews-how-to-answer-tough-questions/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street Branch\, 269 Gerrard Street East\, Toronto\, ON\, M5A 2G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T163900Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Rights and Responsibilities in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Canadian workplace can be a complex journey\, especially for newcomers who may not be familiar with their rights and responsibilities. This webinar presented by Dixon Hall’s Employment Services webinar aims to shed light on the crucial aspects of employee rights and responsibilities in Ontario\, governed by the Employment Standards Act. This webinar will empower newcomers with a comprehensive understanding of what is legally permissible and impermissible in the workplace\, particularly in smaller settings lacking an established HR department. From working hours and wages to leaves and termination rights\, we’ll cover key topics to ensure that every employee\, regardless of the size of their workplace\, is equipped with the knowledge needed to foster a fair and respectful working environment. \nWe look forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email us at: info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/employee-rights-and-responsibilities/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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UID:41131-1709125200-1709136000@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Oshawa Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Oshawa Career Fair and Training Expo. Meet with Canada’s hiring companies and training institutions. \nNetwork with Governments\, National Companies\, Independent Businesses\, and Organizations providing employment services\, career resources\, entrepreneurship\, training\, and continuing education programs. Build employment relationships\, and explore Canada’s labor market in a wide variety of sectors\, vacancies\, and career services open to everyone (students\, professional adults\, Canadian citizens\, permanent residents\, landed immigrants\, newcomers\, temporary visitors\, and foreign skilled workers).
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/oshawa-job-fair/
LOCATION:Oshawa Convention Centre\, 67 Simcoe Street North\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1G 4S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Jobfair
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