Online Event Series
ACCES Employment presents our monthly Online Event Series to help with your career development and job search! The 2020 online webinar and workshop is packed with knowledgeable speakers who are here to help you on your employment journey. Our Online Event Series is free of charge and open to everyone!
Register now to save your spot for an upcoming webinar (you will receive a confirmation email with login details for that specific webinar).
Online webinars and workshops from past seasons can be viewed here. If you have any questions regarding our Online Event Series or would like to suggest a topic or be a host please contact the Program Manager.
If you have any questions, that haven’t been answered here, please refer to our FAQs.
Upcoming Schedule
Building Your Brand
Zehra Ramsha – Employment Consultant
Date: Monday March 30th
Time: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Understand how to: create a profile card or a business card; present a 30-second summary; write a master and targeted resume, a cover letter; and how to prepare professional references.
Securing Employment
Zehra Ramsha – Employment Consultant
Date: Tuesday March 31st
Time: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Understand the purpose of an interview, the structure of an interview, types of interviews, the different interview questions, and what to do before, during and after an interview.
April Online Webinar Series
Tips to Prepare for an In-Person Interview
Jany Peng – Senior Financial Analyst at Mattamy Homes
Date: Tuesday April 7th
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
This webinar aims to offer practical tips to help reduce your stress level during your next in-person interview.
Lessons Learned as a New Canadian Jobseeker
Alina Achy - Senior Manager at PwC Toronto
Date: Wednesday April 8th
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
As a new Canadian, you quickly realize that it’s a new world that focuses on new skills. Join to find out how upskilling, can help gain the knowledge, tools, and ability needed to use advanced and ever-changing technologies in the workplace and our daily lives.
Building your Network in Canada
Sonia Sidhu - Product Lead at Arrive
Date: Thursday April 9th
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Your journey to and in Canada is enhanced as you build your community, both personally and professionally. In this webinar we will highlight the many benefits of networking, including tips and advice on how to build lasting and valuable relationships through these connections. We will also provide an overview of the Arrive platform, designed to support newcomers in building their social and professional networks in Canada.
Helping Newcomers Relaunch Careers with Foreign Credential Recognition Loans
Fares Khouri - Program Coordinator at ACCESS Community Capital Fund
Date: Wednesday April 15th
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Are you an internationally educated individual looking to relaunch your career in Canada? Whether it's in the same profession, a related field or a new career path, ACCF can help you financially.
ACCESS Community Capital Fund's Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loans Program provides affordable loans of up to $15,000 to internationally educated professionals to pay for career-related expenses such as courses, exams, licensing, certification and training.
Join us in this free information webinar to learn more about the FCR loans program.
What will be covered:
- Applicant eligibility criteria
- Loan application requirements and review process
- Loan terms and conditions
- Loan disbursal and repayment
- Additional supports and resources
- Q&A
How the Circular Economy is Critical to Your Next Job
Frances Edmonds - Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Life
Date: Monday April 20th
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
The circular Economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. As humans reach the edge of what the planet can support, a new economic system is emerging. Come learn how it applies to all areas of business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbbQaBM846Q&list=PLXT_ozykGVakV38sna_tXQDvbyrgF-4vwand what you can do to contribute to it.
Ask Us Anything About Your Job Search
Sonia Siddiqi – ACCES Employment
Shelley Phung – ACCES Employment
Date: Wednesday April 22nd
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
In this unique and interactive session, Sonia Siddiqi and Shelley Phung, Online Services team at ACCES, will be answering your job search and employment related questions. Email your questions to onlineservice@accesemployment.ca and get your answers during the webinar.
CPA Ontario Webinar Information Session
Carmen Jacques - Manager – Student Recruitment at CPA Ontario
Date: Wednesday April 29th
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Carmen Jacques, CPA, CGA (Manager, Student Recruitment) at CPA Ontario will provide an overview of the requirements of the CPA program and tips for enhancing a career in accounting. She will share how the CPA designation can help newcomers build the career opportunities they want. CPA is the most sought after accounting designation in Canada.
Note:
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April Employment Ontario Webinars
Job Search Webinar
Joy Henderson – Employment Consultant
Date: Monday April 6
Time: 11am to 12pm
Understand the difference between a job-search method and job search strategy and determine which tools/strategies will strengthen your job-search. Develop confidence by using the workshop resources in order to plan and implement your job search strategy.
Building Your Brand
Zehra Ramsha – Employment Consultant
Date: Wednesday April 8
Time: 11am to 12pm
Understand how to: create a profile card or a business card; present a 30-second summary; write a master and targeted resume, a cover letter; and how to prepare professional references.
Securing Employment
Zehra Ramsha – Employment Consultant
Date: Thursday April 16
Time: 11am to 12pm
Understand the purpose of an interview, the structure of an interview, types of interviews, the different interview questions, and what to do before, during and after an interview.
Social Media and Your Job Search
Marcello Scarsella – Employment Consultant
Date: Thursday April 23
Time: 11am to 12pm
Understand the role of social media in today’s job search. Learn how to set up LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media accounts to build your brand and use social media to get a job
Understanding the Labour Market
Marcello Scarsella – Employment Consultant
Date: Thursday April 30
Time: 11am to 12pm
Understand the labour market and how it works including trends in Canada and the National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes. This workshop will benefit those who are unsure which occupations may be suitable for them.
Virtual Talk English Café
Starting Monday March 16, 2020, Talk English Cafe will be offered online only until further notice. **Spaces are limited for Virtual Talk English Café**
Talk English Cafe will be offered on the following dates, please click the link to register:
Monday March 30th 2020 6:00 - 7:30pm EDT REGISTER NOW >
Wednesday April 1st 2020 6:00 - 7:30pm EDT REGISTER NOW >
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