CVs & Cover Letters II (Clinic)
Improve your CV and cover letters.
Our coaches will guide you through a step-by-step process to completing your documents.
Prerequisites: You must have attended CV & Cover Letters 1 and bring a draft of your CV.
Date(s) offered: 07-Jan-2013 and 14-Jan-2013 and 21-Jan-2013 and 28-Jan-2013 and 11-Feb-2013 and 18-Feb-2013 and 25-Feb-2013 and 04-Mar-2013 and 11-Mar-2013 and 18-Mar-2013 and 08-Apr-2013 and 15-Apr-2013 and 29-Apr-2013 and 06-May-2013 and 13-May-2013 and 27-May-2013 and 03-Jun-2013 and 10-Jun-2013 and 17-Jun-2013 and 08-Jul-2013 and 15-Jul-2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Category: Employment Training
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Most jobs are hidden. Do you know where to look? Transform a passive job search into a proactive one by learning about how to co-ordinate personal attitude, informational interviews, networking, and social media for maximum effect.
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Employment Training
Ometz Knitting Club
Join an Ometz Knitting Club- a group of knitters and crocheters who get together weekly to hand knit or to learn to knit. Come to have fun, nothing more, nothing less.
All meetings are free of charge
Date(s) offered: 08-Jan-2013 and 15-Jan-2013 and 22-Jan-2013 and 29-Jan-2013 and 05-Feb-2013 and 12-Feb-2013 and 19-Feb-2013 and 26-Feb-2013 and 05-Mar-2013 and 12-Mar-2013 and 19-Mar-2013 and 26-Mar-2013 and 02-Apr-2013 and 09-Apr-2013 and 16-Apr-2013 and 23-Apr-2013 and 30-Apr-2013 and 07-May-2013 and 14-May-2013 and 21-May-2013 and 28-May-2013 and 04-Jun-2013 and 11-Jun-2013 and 18-Jun-2013 and 25-Jun-2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Category: Newcomer Integration Activities
Trends and Tools for the Montreal Job Market
Learn the current trends and find out which industries are driving this job market. Explore how to become a more desirable candidate. Do you have the necessary competencies, skills and education? Do your salary expectations match the market? Using online resources, this workshop allows you to customize your job search.
Date(s) offered: 08-Jan-2013 and 15-Jan-2013 and 22-Jan-2013 and 29-Jan-2013 and 05-Feb-2013 and 26-Feb-2013 and 12-Mar-2013 and 09-Apr-2013 and 16-Apr-2013 and 07-May-2013 and 21-May-2013 and 28-May-2013 and 04-Jun-2013 and 11-Jun-2013 and 18-Jun-2013 and 25-Jun-2013 and 02-Jul-2013 and 09-Jul-2013 and 16-Jul-2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Category: Employment Training
Personal Branding for the Job Market
This dynamic seminar guides participants towards self-discovery, helping you
identify and articulate transferable skills, values and competencies as well as your unique niche in the job market.
Date(s) offered: 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 Training
Looking for a Job? Get LinkedIn!
80% of employers are using social media to recruit. Are you LinkedIn?
Date(s) offered: 09-Jan-2013 and 16-Jan-2013 and 23-Jan-2013 and 30-Jan-2013 and 06-Feb-2013 and 13-Feb-2013 and 20-Feb-2013 and 27-Feb-2013 and 06-Mar-2013 and 13-Mar-2013 and 20-Mar-2013 and 03-Apr-2013 and 10-Apr-2013 and 24-Apr-2013 and 30-Apr-2013 and 08-May-2013 and 29-May-2013 and 05-Jun-2013 and 12-Jun-2013 and 19-Jun-2013 and 03-Jul-2013 and 10-Jul-2013 and 17-Jul-2013 and 07-Aug-2013 and 21-Aug-2013 and 06-Nov-2013 and 13-Nov-2013 and 04-Dec-2013 and 08-Jan-2014 and 29-Jan-2014 and 12-Feb-2014 and 26-Feb-2014 and 30-Apr-2014 and 14-May-2014 and 02-Jul-2014 and 13-Aug-2014 and 27-Aug-2014 and 10-Sep-2014 and 08-Oct-2014 and 05-Nov-2014 and 19-Nov-2014 and 03-Dec-2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Category: Workshops for Job Seekers
YourSpace
We turn our computer lab over to you! Come and practice your computer skills, research the labour market, work on LinkedIn, etc. Conduct your job search at Ometz!
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Category: Employment Training
CV & Cover Letters
Does your resumé ring with competency, enthusiasm and compelling value to the reader? Have you clearly articulated what benefit an employer will gain by interviewing you? Is it clear how your skillset matches a company's requirements? Be ready to revisit your accomplishments and set yourself apart from the crowd.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Date(s) offered: 10-Jan-2013 and 17-Jan-2013 and 24-Jan-2013 and 31-Jan-2013 and 07-Feb-2013 and 14-Feb-2013 and 28-Feb-2013 and 07-Mar-2013 and 14-Mar-2013 and 21-Mar-2013 and 28-Mar-2013 and 04-Apr-2013 and 11-Apr-2013 and 18-Apr-2013 and 25-Apr-2013 and 02-May-2013 and 09-May-2013 and 23-May-2013 and 30-May-2013 and 06-Jun-2013 and 13-Jun-2013 and 20-Jun-2013 and 27-Jun-2013 and 04-Jul-2013 and 11-Jul-2013 and 18-Jul-2013 and 08-Aug-2013 and 15-Aug-2013 and 22-Aug-2013 and 29-Aug-2013 and 12-Sep-2013 and 10-Oct-2013 and 17-Oct-2013 and 24-Oct-2013 and 31-Oct-2013 and 07-Nov-2013 and 14-Nov-2013 and 28-Nov-2013 and 12-Dec-2013 and 16-Jan-2014 and 23-Jan-2014 and 06-Feb-2014 and 13-Feb-2014 and 20-Feb-2014 and 27-Feb-2014 and 06-Mar-2014 and 13-Mar-2014 and 20-Mar-2014 and 03-Apr-2014 and 10-Apr-2014 and 01-May-2014 and 08-May-2014 and 26-Jun-2014 and 03-Jul-2014 and 10-Jul-2014 and 17-Jul-2014 and 14-Aug-2014 and 21-Aug-2014 and 28-Aug-2014 and 04-Sep-2014 and 02-Oct-2014 and 23-Oct-2014 and 30-Oct-2014 and 06-Nov-2014 and 13-Nov-2014 and 20-Nov-2014 and 27-Nov-2014 and 04-Dec-2014 and 11-Dec-2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Category: Workshops for Job Seekers
French Conversation Club Beginners
10 week session (Tuesdays)
Practice your oral French in a friendly and stimulating environment. Expand your vocabulary by discussing various aspects of life in Quebec and Canada. For participants of beginners and intermediate levels.
*Registration is required
Information and registration: Rigna Pinson, 514.342.0000, ext. 3457 or at [email protected]
Cost for Newcomers*: FREE, General public: $30
*Newcomers: individuals who have arrived within the last five years and are registered with Ometz.
Date(s) offered: 14-Jan-2013 and 21-Jan-2013 and 28-Jan-2013 and 04-Feb-2013 and 11-Feb-2013 and 18-Feb-2013 and 25-Feb-2013 and 04-Mar-2013 and 11-Mar-2013 and 18-Mar-2013 and 08-Apr-2013 and 15-Apr-2013 and 22-Apr-2013 and 29-Apr-2013 and 06-May-2013 and 13-May-2013 and 20-May-2013 and 27-May-2013 and 03-Jun-2013 and 10-Jun-2013 and 17-Jun-2013 and 16-Sep-2013 and 23-Sep-2013 and 30-Sep-2013 and 07-Oct-2013 and 14-Oct-2013 and 21-Oct-2013 and 28-Oct-2013 and 04-Nov-2013 and 11-Nov-2013 and 18-Nov-2013 and 25-Nov-2013 and 02-Dec-2013 and 09-Dec-2013 and 16-Dec-2013 and 16-Sep-2014 and 23-Sep-2014 and 30-Sep-2014 and 07-Oct-2014 and 14-Oct-2014 and 21-Oct-2014 and 28-Oct-2014 and 04-Nov-2014 and 11-Nov-2014 and 18-Nov-2014 and 28-Apr-2015 and 20-Oct-2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Category: Language Programs
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 successfully meet this challenge.
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Workshops for Job Seekers
English Conversation Club (afternoon)
English conversation club (afternoon) | Offered in partnership with the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA | 8 week session | Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm | Cost for Newcomers registered with Ometz: $20| Payable to the YM-YWHA | Spring 2017 session: April 4 - June 13
Date(s) offered: 15-Jan-2013 and 22-Jan-2013 and 29-Jan-2013 and 05-Feb-2013 and 12-Feb-2013 and 26-Feb-2013 and 05-Mar-2013 and 12-Mar-2013 and 19-Mar-2013 and 09-Apr-2013 and 16-Apr-2013 and 23-Apr-2013 and 30-Apr-2013 and 07-May-2013 and 14-May-2013 and 21-May-2013 and 28-May-2013 and 04-Jun-2013 and 21-Jan-2014 and 28-Jan-2014 and 04-Feb-2014 and 11-Feb-2014 and 18-Feb-2014 and 25-Feb-2014 and 04-Mar-2014 and 11-Mar-2014 and 18-Mar-2014 and 25-Mar-2014 and 29-Apr-2014 and 06-May-2014 and 13-May-2014 and 20-May-2014 and 27-May-2014 and 03-Jun-2014 and 10-Jun-2014 and 17-Jun-2014 and 30-Sep-2014 and 07-Oct-2014 and 14-Oct-2014 and 21-Oct-2014 and 28-Oct-2014 and 04-Nov-2014 and 11-Nov-2014 and 18-Nov-2014 and 25-Nov-2014 and 02-Dec-2014 and 28-Apr-2015 and 20-Oct-2015 and 27-Oct-2015 and 03-Nov-2015 and 10-Nov-2015 and 17-Nov-2015 and 24-Nov-2015 and 01-Dec-2015 and 08-Dec-2015 and 15-Dec-2015 and 22-Dec-2015 and 26-Jan-2016 and 02-Feb-2016 and 09-Feb-2016 and 16-Feb-2016 and 23-Feb-2016 and 01-Mar-2016 and 08-Mar-2016 and 15-Mar-2016 and 22-Mar-2016 and 29-Mar-2016 and 05-Apr-2016 and 12-Apr-2016 and 19-Apr-2016 and 26-Apr-2016 and 03-May-2016 and 10-May-2016 and 17-May-2016 and 24-May-2016 and 31-May-2016 and 07-Jun-2016 and 01-Nov-2016 and 08-Nov-2016 and 15-Nov-2016 and 22-Nov-2016 and 29-Nov-2016 and 06-Dec-2016 and 13-Dec-2016 and 20-Dec-2016 and 24-Jan-2017 and 31-Jan-2017 and 07-Feb-2017 and 14-Feb-2017 and 21-Feb-2017 and 28-Feb-2017 and 07-Mar-2017 and 14-Mar-2017 and 04-Apr-2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Category: Language Programs
French Course Beginners 2
French course - Beginners 2 level | 20-week session | Cost for Newcomers registered with Ometz: $220 | Purchase of a workbook is mandatory | *Registration is required | *Newcomers: individuals who have arrived within the last five years and are registered with Ometz.
Date(s) offered: 21-Jan-2013 and 23-Jan-2013 and 15-Apr-2013 and 17-Apr-2013 and 22-Apr-2013 and 24-Apr-2013 and 29-Apr-2013 and 01-May-2013 and 06-May-2013 and 08-May-2013 and 13-May-2013 and 15-May-2013 and 20-May-2013 and 22-May-2013 and 27-May-2013 and 29-May-2013 and 03-Jun-2013 and 05-Jun-2013 and 10-Jun-2013 and 12-Jun-2013 and 20-Jan-2014 and 20-Jan-2014 and 22-Jan-2014 and 22-Jan-2014 and 27-Jan-2014 and 27-Jan-2014 and 29-Jan-2014 and 29-Jan-2014 and 03-Feb-2014 and 03-Feb-2014 and 05-Feb-2014 and 05-Feb-2014 and 10-Feb-2014 and 10-Feb-2014 and 12-Feb-2014 and 12-Feb-2014 and 17-Feb-2014 and 17-Feb-2014 and 19-Feb-2014 and 19-Feb-2014 and 24-Feb-2014 and 24-Feb-2014 and 26-Feb-2014 and 26-Feb-2014 and 03-Mar-2014 and 03-Mar-2014 and 05-Mar-2014 and 05-Mar-2014 and 10-Mar-2014 and 12-Mar-2014 and 12-Mar-2014 and 28-Apr-2014 and 28-Apr-2014 and 30-Apr-2014 and 30-Apr-2014 and 05-May-2014 and 05-May-2014 and 07-May-2014 and 07-May-2014 and 12-May-2014 and 12-May-2014 and 14-May-2014 and 14-May-2014 and 19-May-2014 and 19-May-2014 and 21-May-2014 and 21-May-2014 and 26-May-2014 and 26-May-2014 and 28-May-2014 and 28-May-2014 and 02-Jun-2014 and 02-Jun-2014 and 04-Jun-2014 and 04-Jun-2014 and 09-Jun-2014 and 09-Jun-2014 and 11-Jun-2014 and 11-Jun-2014 and 16-Jun-2014 and 16-Jun-2014 and 18-Jun-2014 and 18-Jun-2014 and 20-Oct-2014 and 20-Oct-2014 and 22-Oct-2014 and 22-Oct-2014 and 27-Oct-2014 and 27-Oct-2014 and 29-Oct-2014 and 29-Oct-2014 and 03-Nov-2014 and 03-Nov-2014 and 05-Nov-2014 and 05-Nov-2014 and 10-Nov-2014 and 10-Nov-2014 and 12-Nov-2014 and 12-Nov-2014 and 17-Nov-2014 and 17-Nov-2014 and 19-Nov-2014 and 19-Nov-2014 and 24-Nov-2014 and 24-Nov-2014 and 26-Nov-2014 and 26-Nov-2014 and 01-Dec-2014 and 01-Dec-2014 and 03-Dec-2014 and 03-Dec-2014 and 08-Dec-2014 and 08-Dec-2014 and 10-Dec-2014 and 10-Dec-2014 and 02-Feb-2015 and 05-Apr-2016 and 07-Apr-2016 and 12-Apr-2016 and 14-Apr-2016 and 19-Apr-2016 and 21-Apr-2016 and 26-Apr-2016 and 28-Apr-2016 and 03-May-2016 and 05-May-2016 and 10-May-2016 and 12-May-2016 and 17-May-2016 and 19-May-2016 and 24-May-2016 and 26-May-2016 and 31-May-2016 and 19-Jan-2017 and 24-Jan-2017 and 27-Mar-2017 and 10-Jul-2017 and 10-Jul-2017 and 12-Jul-2017 and 17-Jul-2017 and 19-Jul-2017 and 24-Jul-2017 and 26-Jul-2017 and 31-Jul-2017 and 02-Aug-2017 and 07-Aug-2017 and 09-Aug-2017 and 14-Aug-2017 and 16-Aug-2017 and 21-Aug-2017 and 23-Aug-2017 and 28-Aug-2017 and 30-Aug-2017 and 23-Jan-2018 and 03-Jul-2018 and 16-Oct-2018 and 21-Jan-2019 and 29-Oct-2019 and 13-Jan-2020
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Category: Language Courses
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).
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training Public
Invest in Your Family's Future
Acquire knowledge on investing in a home, saving for children's education and planning for retirement.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Financial Education Programs
French Conversation by Phone
Practice your French over the telephone with a francophone coach. For Intermediate and Advanced levels.
February 2 - April 5
10 week program.
This course is only offered to the newcomers registered with Ometz.
Date(s) offered: 24-Jan-2013 and 16-Oct-2013 and 29-Jan-2014 and 05-Feb-2014 and 12-Feb-2014 and 19-Feb-2014 and 26-Feb-2014 and 05-Mar-2014 and 12-Mar-2014 and 19-Mar-2014 and 26-Mar-2014 and 22-Oct-2014 and 22-Oct-2014 and 29-Oct-2014 and 05-Nov-2014 and 12-Nov-2014 and 19-Nov-2014 and 26-Nov-2014 and 03-Dec-2014 and 03-Dec-2014 and 10-Dec-2014 and 17-Dec-2014 and 03-Feb-2015 and 10-Feb-2015 and 17-Feb-2015 and 24-Feb-2015 and 03-Mar-2015 and 10-Mar-2015 and 17-Mar-2015 and 24-Mar-2015 and 31-Mar-2015 and 20-Oct-2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Language Programs
Interview Skills 2
Participating in a mock interview is a powerful way to practice what you've learned in Interview Skills 1. Feedback and analysis will bring your delivery to a new level.
Requirements: Interview Skills 1. Please bring a CV and come dressed for an interview.
Date(s) offered: 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: Workshops for Job Seekers
English Conversation Club (Conversation Style)
Wednesdays
Time:6:00pm-8:00pm
General public: $30
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Category: Newcomer Integration Activities
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Learn how to complete all steps required in a double-entry bookkeeping/accounting system, from recording financial transactions in books of prime entry to preparing an income statement and balance sheet.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand basic accounting theory, apply basic concepts and complete procedures such as journalizing, financial statement preparation, and ledger maintenance.
Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 12, 19
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (21 hours)
Cost: $249
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Category: Employment Training
Facebook 101
At the end of this two hour interactive course, participants will have a great understanding of Facebook. Bring your own laptop, ipad, etc. (BYOD)
Date(s) offered: 05-Feb-2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Category:
PowerPoint 2010
Learn how to create, modify and run an effective PowerPoint presentation using graphics and custom animation.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows
This course consists of three 3-hour days (9-hour course).
Date(s) offered: 12-Feb-2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Training Public
Ask the Nurse! Information Session
Ask the Nurse!
One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to make sure your child is immunised properly against 13 serious vaccine- preventable diseases. Why is it important for your child to be vaccinated and when? Where should you access medical services for children and when? professional nurses from Université de Montréal will provide answers to these and other questions you may have about your children's wellbeing.
Languages: French/ English
Refreshments will be provided
Free
Date(s) offered: 12-Feb-2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Category: Newcomer Integration Activities
Blogging
Should I create a blog?
How would I do that?
Will that help me define my brand or get a job?
This two hour, hands-on workshop guides you to powerfully create your own postings and presence using WordPress software.
Date: Wednesday, February 13th
Cost: $55
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Lesley Bishin - www.bishinspeaks.com
Date(s) offered: 13-Feb-2013
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Category: Employment Training
Online Image Management
Online activity builds your brand and leaves lasting traces. This workshop covers strategic use of social media and how to manage your unique professional online image. We will examine the three top social media platforms LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and how to leverage them to your best advantage!
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Instructor:Genevieve Latreille
Date(s) offered: 20-Feb-2013
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Category: Social Media
Ometz Young Adults Leadership Program
Ometz Young Adults Leadership Program
TAKE THE LEAD!
What does being a leader mean? Are you often told to lead without any proper training or knowledge on the subject? Come and begin your journey towards becoming a leader! Participate in our 3 sessions on leadership (3rd session will be the completion of the hands on project).
For registration and/or additional information, please send us a message through the group or contact Yael Soussana at (514) 342.0000 ext. 3384 or [email protected]
GET READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
* No charge
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Category: Newcomer Integration Activities
Excel 2016 Level 1
Learn how to develop, edit, format and print basic worksheets, how to create formulas and use basic functions. Prerequisite: Good understanding of Windows. Three consecutive days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 3-hours per day.
The deadline for registration is February 13, 2020
Date(s) offered: 26-Feb-2013 and 19-Mar-2013 and 22-Oct-2013 and 25-Feb-2014 and 26-Feb-2014 and 27-Feb-2014 and 10-Mar-2014 and 27-May-2014 and 28-May-2014 and 29-May-2014 and 21-Oct-2014 and 17-Feb-2015 and 05-May-2015 and 20-Oct-2015 and 24-Nov-2015 and 22-Mar-2016 and 03-May-2016 and 20-Sep-2016 and 22-Nov-2016 and 21-Feb-2017 and 25-Apr-2017 and 27-Jun-2017 and 12-Sep-2017 and 21-Nov-2017 and 20-Feb-2018 and 01-May-2018 and 16-Oct-2018 and 10-Sep-2019 and 10-Sep-2019 and 13-Nov-2019 and 14-Nov-2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Computer Courses
Social Media: The Essential Ingredient to Promote...
Join us for a panel of business and job search professionals as they share their expertise on the use of social media in business development, job search and hiring practices.
Date(s) offered: 05-Mar-2013
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Category: Social Media