Peel Multicultural Council
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ACCES Employment is offering online events and resources to help individuals and job-seekers with career development and job search. To learn more, read below. ONLINE EVENTS: Second Career ... Date: Tuesday February 2, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST Second Career provides eligible laid-off workers with skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations in Ontario. Join us for this informative workshop that introduces Second Career and provides direction and advice for the application process. Click here to register: https://accesemployment.us13.list-manage.com/track/click Hiring Trends in Canada Date: Thursday February 4, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST Discover the hiring trends that are shaping the job market now and into the future. Learn how to target your job search and tailor your resume to showcase your skills and make the most of these new opportunities. Click here to register: https://accesemployment.us13.list-manage.com/track/click Rock Your LinkedIn Profile RBC Future Launch Champions Date: Monday February 8, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST Learn how you can begin building your network and advancing your career on LinkedIn. Discover strategies and tips on how to best build your profile, expand your network, and start connecting with professionals in your field. Click here to register: https://accesemployment.us13.list-manage.com/track/click Job Hunting in the Time of COVID-19 Date: Tuesday February 9, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST This timely webinar addresses moving your job search online and preparing to present your best-self in virtual interviews. It will also touch upon the new benefits available to people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Click her to register: https://accesemployment.us13.list-manage.com/track/click ONLINE RESOURCES: Understanding the Labour Market Learn how to find new employment opportunities and understand the hidden job market. Learn how to network confidently, conduct company research to find employment opportunities, and learn how to use informational interviews to learn about the job market. Click here to view the video: https://accesemployment.us13.list-manage.com/track/click Three Tips for Finding Work-Life Balance Finding the right balance between work and life can often feel like a challenge. Today’s technology makes us accessible almost around the clock and the fear of job loss means that many people work longer hours. This article offers three pieces of advice to help women to find the work-life balance they need. Click here to read the full article: https://accesemployment.us13.list-manage.com/track/click

In recognition of Black History Month, the Region Of Peel is hosting a virtual event, "Region of Peel’s Black History Month event, Living in Black Skin: Our Journey Past, Present and Future." When: Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021, from 9 am-12 pm Who should attend: Individuals working in diversity and inclusion... Individuals working towards addressing anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination Partners/service providers who provide services to Peel residents Local municipalities and their partners/stakeholders Registration for the Region of Peel’s Black History Month event, Living in Black Skin: Our Journey Past, Present and Future, is now open on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/living-in-black-skin-our-journe Please ensure you register to receive a Teams meeting invite.

NPower Canada is offering 3 youth programs starting on Monday, February 8, 2021. All our programs are FREE to qualified participants. Details about each program can be found on our website at the following links: 1) Junior IT Analyst - no prior knowledge of IT necessary https://npowercanada.ca/junior-it-analyst-program/... 2) Junior Security and Quality Assurance Analyst - requires some prior knowledge in Programming, Coding, Networking, Cyber Security or Quality Assurance. https://npowercanada.ca/junior-security-and-qa-analyst-pro/ 3) Junior Data Analyst - prior knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Python and SQL are necessary for this program https://npowercanada.ca/junior-data-analyst-program/ NPower Canada also offers an extensive soft skills and professional development component as part of the program to enhance employability in the IT industry and we continue to successfully connect their participants with jobs in the IT industry. These programs are 15 weeks in length. Below is the eligibility criteria for entering the program. All candidates must: be 18 - 29 years old, have completed high school (from anywhere in the world), cannot be in full time work or full time school, be eligible to work in Canada, Status can be Citizen, PR, Convention Refugee, Refugee claimant and Work Permit holder (must have one year available in work permit after program start date). Please have candidates apply for the programs as soon as possible. If your clients meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to apply, here is the link to the application: https://formstack.io/BB838

CLEO Connect is hosting an online webinar "Income Benefits during COVID-19: Updates and review of provincial and federal benefits and how they interact." From CLEO: "The federal government introduced new and temporary income benefits last year to help people cope with the impact of COVID-19. At the same time, the provincial government introduced temporary financial supports, particularly for those on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Join... us to understand which federal and provincial benefits are still available, how these benefits interact, and what you can do to address any issues that may arise as a result of accessing these benefits, such as dealing with an overpayment. Our legal expert will share up-to-date and practical information for frontline workers to support their communities." Speaker: Liz Majic, Lawyer, Connecting Ottawa Date and time: Thursday, February 4th, 10:30am - 12 noon Register here! -> http://outreach.cleo.on.ca//civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php

BridgeWay Family Centre offering FREE Onsite, Outdoor and Online Programs for Families!

Earthday.ca provides information on good environmental habits. They offer conferences you can join and blog posts to read! This month they are featuring the following events/posts: Tree Planting Relay https://jourdelaterre.us12.list-manage.com/track/click... Food Fight - Register your organization to host a conference! https://jourdelaterre.us12.list-manage.com/track/click Blog Post: Resolutions for 2021 to Benefit the Planet and Ourselves: https://jourdelaterre.us12.list-manage.com/track/click Blog Post: 3 Tips for an Easy Transition to a (More) Vegan Diet: https://jourdelaterre.us12.list-manage.com/track/click Blog Post: Lost Fruits Crumble, a Delicious Solution For Fruit That's Going Bad: https://jourdelaterre.us12.list-manage.com/track/click Check out Earth Day on Instagram: https://jourdelaterre.us12.list-manage.com/track/click

NEW WEBINAR: Job Search for Young IT Professionals

Webinar: How To Access Government Funded Community Resources Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:00 pm 2:30 pm Learn about online resources available during COVID-19 and Canada recovery plan.... Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-access-government-funded To register by phone or email, please contact Brampton East Newcomer Information (905) 595-0722 ext. 4004 or [email protected]