French Conversation for the Workplace Intermediate/Advanced
Practice French business communication through informal discussion on various work-related topics.
Date(s) offered: 10-Jan-2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Immigration
Interview Skills 1
Do you walk into an interview with confidence? Have you done your research? Are you ready to articulate the unique way in which you will bring added value to an employer? This workshop uses both theory and practice to show you how to embrace this challenge.
Date: Tuesdays - twice a month
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Category: Employment
Job Search Today: Speaker Series
With the goal of providing the latest in employability information, this once-a-month series will provide guest appearances from industry experts with a variety of relevant job-search topics.
Date(s) offered: 11-Jan-2011 and 08-Feb-2011 and 08-Mar-2011 and 12-Apr-2011 and 10-May-2011 and 14-Jun-2011
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Category: Employment
English Conversation Club (Classroom style)
Speak English in a fun, informal setting. Role playing, discussions and music provide effective opportunities to increase vocabulary, fluency and confidence.
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Category: Employment
Personal Branding for the Job Market
This dynamic seminar guides participants towards self-discovery, helping them identify transferable skills, increase confidence and project employability as a viable candidate.
Date: Wednesdays - once a month (check the calendar)
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Date(s) offered: 12-Jan-2011 and 09-Feb-2011 and 16-Mar-2011 and 13-Apr-2011 and 11-May-2011 and 15-Jun-2011 and 10-Aug-2011 and 14-Sep-2011 and 05-Oct-2011 and 09-Nov-2011 and 14-Dec-2011 and 08-Feb-2012 and 07-Mar-2012 and 04-Apr-2012 and 02-May-2012 and 30-May-2012 and 27-Jun-2012 and 11-Jul-2012 and 08-Aug-2012 and 10-Oct-2012 and 12-Dec-2012 and 09-Jan-2013 and 06-Feb-2013 and 06-Mar-2013 and 03-Apr-2013 and 01-May-2013 and 05-Jun-2013 and 03-Jul-2013 and 04-Sep-2013 and 02-Oct-2013 and 06-Nov-2013 and 04-Dec-2013
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Employment
English Conversation Club (Conversation style)
Speak English in a fun, informal setting. Role playing, discussions and music provide effective opportunities to increase vocabulary, fluency and confidence.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Employment
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Transform a passive job search into a proactive one by learning how to identify hidden job market opportunities, line up informational job interviews and understand the value of social networking.
Date(s) offered: 18-Jan-2011 and 15-Feb-2011 and 21-Feb-2011 and 29-Mar-2011 and 03-May-2011 and 17-May-2011 and 14-Jun-2011 and 05-Jul-2011 and 09-Aug-2011 and 23-Aug-2011 and 27-Sep-2011 and 11-Oct-2011 and 25-Oct-2011 and 15-Nov-2011 and 29-Nov-2011 and 13-Dec-2011 and 20-Dec-2011 and 10-Jan-2012 and 24-Jan-2012 and 07-Feb-2012 and 06-Mar-2012 and 03-Apr-2012 and 17-Apr-2012 and 01-May-2012 and 15-May-2012 and 16-May-2012 and 29-May-2012 and 12-Jun-2012 and 26-Jun-2012 and 10-Jul-2012 and 07-Aug-2012 and 16-Oct-2012 and 30-Oct-2012 and 20-Nov-2012 and 08-Jan-2013 and 12-Feb-2013 and 05-Mar-2013 and 09-Apr-2013 and 23-Apr-2013 and 14-May-2013 and 28-May-2013 and 11-Jun-2013 and 02-Jul-2013 and 16-Jul-2013 and 27-Aug-2013 and 17-Sep-2013 and 01-Oct-2013 and 15-Oct-2013 and 29-Oct-2013 and 14-Jan-2014 and 04-Mar-2014 and 18-Mar-2014 and 27-May-2014 and 17-Jun-2014 and 05-Aug-2014 and 19-Aug-2014 and 02-Sep-2014 and 16-Sep-2014 and 30-Sep-2014 and 28-Oct-2014 and 11-Nov-2014 and 25-Nov-2014 and 09-Dec-2014 and 23-Dec-2014 and 12-Feb-2015 and 12-Feb-2015 and 12-Mar-2015 and 26-Mar-2015 and 30-Apr-2015 and 14-May-2015 and 13-Aug-2015 and 10-Sep-2015 and 05-Nov-2015 and 03-Dec-2015 and 16-Jun-2016
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Category: Employment
CV Writing
Everyone knows how to write a resumé, right? Wrong! Today’s c.v.s are uniquely crafted for individual jobs and markets and must pack a punch. Containing theory and handouts, this workshop will teach you:
the three types of c.v.s: chronological, function and combined
the three golden rules when writing a resumé: 1. Create 2. Inform 3. Market
how to turn job tasks into accomplishment statements.
During the second part of the workshop you begin creating or polishing your document – on-line - with one-on-one input from an employment counselor.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Category: Employment
Parlez-vous français? (Ages 6 - 9)
Do your children need help in French? Bring them to our tutoring program which also includes one hour of arts and crafts. Sundays
Date(s) offered: 23-Jan-2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Category: Immigration
English for kids
Your child speaks French…
Great! Why not give your child the opportunity to learn English as well? Program includes one hour of arts and crafts. Sundays (Ages 6 - 9)
Date(s) offered: 23-Jan-2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Category: Immigration
French - Intermediate Language Program
8-week session
Mondays & Wednesdays
Cost NC: $99
Cost to general public: $115
Date(s) offered: 24-Jan-2011
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Category: Immigration
French-Beginners 2
8-week session
Mondays and Wednesdays
Cost NC: $99
Cost to general public: $115
Date(s) offered: 24-Jan-2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Category: Immigration
Job Search Today - Monthly Topic
With the goal of providing the latest in employability information, this once-a-month series will provide discussions on a variety of relevant job-search topics.
Date: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Category: Employment
French-Advanced Language Program
8-week session
Tuesday & Thursdays
Cost NC: $99
Cost to general public: $115
Date(s) offered: 25-Jan-2011
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Category: Immigration
Intro to PC and Email
Designed for individuals who are new to computing and the web, topics include basic PC components, working in a Windows environment, filing, open and close applications, search the Internet and working with email.
This course consists of four 3-hour days (12-hour course).
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training
Corporate Social Media Strategy Full
Learn how to develop a social media strategy that makes sense for your brand and expands business opportunities. The session is part theory/part hands-on and the instructor is marketing strategist CT Moore: http://www.gypsybandito.com/about/
Please sign up for Facebook and Linkedin before the workshop.
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Date(s) offered: 16-Feb-2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Category: Training
Word 2007 Level 1
Word Level I
Learn how to create a document, edit and format text, add tables, use Word timesavers, and work with different display and print options.
Prerequisite: Basic Windows
This course consists of three 3-hour days (9-hour course).
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training
Word 2010 Level 1
Learn how to create a document, edit and format text, add tables, use Word time-savers, and work with different display and print options.
Prerequisite: Basic Windows
This course consists of three consecutive 3-hour days (9-hour course).
Date(s) offered: 08-Feb-2011 and 09-Feb-2011 and 10-Feb-2011 and 13-Sep-2011 and 14-Sep-2011 and 15-Sep-2011 and 24-Jan-2012 and 15-May-2012 and 16-Oct-2012 and 20-Nov-2012 and 22-Jan-2013 and 18-Feb-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training Public
Interview Skills 2
Participating in a mock interview is a powerful way to practice what you’ve learned in Interview Skills 1. Guided feedback and analysis will bring your delivery to a new level.
Date: Thursdays - twice a month
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Date(s) offered: 08-Feb-2011 and 08-Mar-2011 and 12-Apr-2011 and 31-May-2011 and 28-Jun-2011 and 31-Aug-2011 and 21-Sep-2011 and 26-Oct-2011 and 30-Nov-2011 and 21-Dec-2011 and 18-Jan-2012 and 01-Feb-2012 and 15-Feb-2012 and 14-Mar-2012 and 11-Apr-2012 and 15-Aug-2012 and 14-Nov-2012 and 28-Nov-2012 and 19-Dec-2012 and 30-Jan-2013 and 10-Apr-2013 and 08-May-2013 and 29-May-2013 and 12-Jun-2013 and 10-Jul-2013 and 03-Sep-2014 and 17-Sep-2014 and 26-Nov-2014 and 10-Dec-2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Category: Employment
Social Media Marketing 101 for the Job Seeker
Do you wish you could set up – or get more out of – your LinkedIn, Facebook and/or Twitter accounts? Here is the place to understand how to begin using social media to grow your professional network or advance your job search. The session is part theory/part hands-on and the instructor is marketing strategist CT Moore: http://www.gypsybandito.com/about/
Date: Wednesday, February 16
Cost: $55
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Date(s) offered: 16-Feb-2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Category: Training
The Key to Honouring your Father and Mother
West Island Jewish Learning Centre in conjunction with Ometz, will present The Key to Honouring your Father and Mother as part of a series on the 10 Commandments. Ometz Clinical Supervisor, Carol Liverman, will share her thoughts with parents on the Key to Raising Respectful Children, while children will participate in a supervised activity that will tie the theme together by presenting their parents with a ‘key to their hearts’ artwork. Light supper will be served.
Date(s) offered: 17-Feb-2011
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Category: Agence Ometz West Island/ Banlieue ouest
Excel 2007 Level 1 Full
Learn how to develop, edit and format basic worksheets and charts, and to create formulas.
Prerequisite: Basic Windows
This course consists of three 3-hour days (9-hour course).
Date(s) offered: 22-Feb-2011 and 22-Mar-2011 and 31-May-2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training
Sunday at the Arts
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way for your children to develop French language skills? Agence Ometz, Fortissimo Music academy and the City of CSL brings you Sunday at the arts. This 14 week program will give your children an opportunity to enjoy french literature, arts and crafts and theatre arts while developing language proficiency. Students will participate in a dramatic performance at the culmination of this program. Ages 6-10
Date(s) offered: 06-Mar-2011
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Category: Immigration
I'm Thinking of Buying a House / Condo? Where do I Start?
Financial Education Program - session 6
Join us for an information session which will provide you with what you need to know. Topics to be discussed:
Where to look
Finding the right real estate agent and notary
Do you need to have a building inspector?
Obtaining a mortgage
Sessions are available in French, English, and Russian.
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Newcomer Integration Activities
English Pronunciation for the Workplace
Is English pronunciation a concern for you? Do people have difficulty understanding you because of your native accent? are you self-conscious at job interviews? Learn techniques to asquire Clear speech. Mondays & Wednesdays. 8-week session
Date(s) offered: 21-Mar-2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Category: Immigration
Women’s Club Cooking for Passover
Are you in the mood to try something new? Combine tradition with new cooking ideas for this coming Passover
Date(s) offered: 23-Mar-2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Immigration
Women's Club Cooking for Passover
Are you in the mood to try something new? Combine tradition with new cooking ideas for this coming Passover.
Date(s) offered: 23-Mar-2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Newcomer Integration Activities
Computerized Accounting (QuickBooks)
Learn how to manage a company's accounting system using the industry-leading software QuickBooks.
This 18-hour training course, taught between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, consists of six days of 3-hours per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the first week, a second week without classes, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the third week.
Date(s) offered: 29-Mar-2011 and 01-Nov-2011 and 01-May-2012 and 30-Oct-2012 and 28-May-2013 and 29-Oct-2013 and 11-Feb-2014 and 06-May-2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training
Creative Minds at Work
Social Media for Entrepreneurs
Are you actively building a positive brand and monitoring your digital reputation? Come explore the strategies and steps you need to take to build a successful brand online and discover how to grow your business, attract clients, talent recruiters and form successful strategic alliances.
Date(s) offered: 30-Mar-2011
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Category: Employment / Emploi




