ACCES’s Online Event Series helps individuals and jobseekers with their career development and job search.  New events are added each month and the series features knowledgeable guest speakers and employment experts to help with your employment journey.

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 team.

Fraud Awareness and Prevention

Detective Martin Franssen, Durham Region Police Service

Date: Tuesday April 5^th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Join this webinar to learn about the most common types of fraud and recent scams. Detective Martin Franssen of the Durham Regional Police force will share how you can protect yourself from these situations.

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CPA Ontario Webinar Information Session

Carmen Jacques – Manager, Student Recruitment at CPA Ontario
Date: Monday April 11^th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Carmen Jacques, CPA, CGA (Manager, Student Recruitment), at CPA Ontario will provide an overview of CPA program requirements and tips for enhancing a career in accounting, finance, and business. She will share how the CPA designation can help newcomers build the career opportunities they want. CPA is in high demand by top organizations across every sector and is the most sought-after accounting designation in Canada.

Note:

By clicking “REGISTER,” you consent to submit your information to CPA Ontario who may communicate with you regarding future events and other relevant services.

Please take a moment to create an online profile with CPA Ontario before the webinar.

Click here to create an account using Google Chrome. You will receive an email with your new CPA Login ID.

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Success Journals for Interviews

Bhavini Patel – Founder of Be a Leader

Date: Wednesday April 13^th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

In this webinar, you will learn practical steps on how to start and keep a success journal. This will be a source of support as you pursue jobs and will help you succeed!

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Rent or Buy?

Danny Lam, Mortgage, Specialist Regional Manager, RBC
Karjana Ravindran, Mortgage Specialist, RBC
Dil Chowdhury, Realtor

Date: Tuesday April 19^th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Buying your first home marks a key milestone in life that represents both an emotional and a financial journey! Our Mortgage Specialist will be covering several essential steps that you need to take, including getting ready to buy your first home, finding a mortgage that is right for you, mortgage preapproval and should you buy now or buy later?

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Starting Your Own Business in Ontario

Tim Wong, Principal, Codehesive Solutions
Date: Thursday April 21^st
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

As a startup entrepreneur, Tim will share his experience from having a business idea to building a company and team. He will provide insights on testing concepts to find what works and outlining the steps required to set up a corporation in Ontario.

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Get the Interview! How to Use Job Boards, Be Effective and Stand Out

Valerie Briffa, Head Recruiter & Organizational Development Coordinator, Metro Group of Companies

Date: Wednesday April 27^th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Back by popular demand, Valerie Briffa is an award-winning recruiter and career coach who has helped hundreds of individuals find meaningful employment. Let’s be honest – applying to jobs can be time consuming and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Drawing on experience from her personal and professional life, Valerie’s hands-on workshop will highlight best job application practices so you can land that first interview. Topics include effective use of job boards, contacting recruiters, organization tips, and positive thinking.

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