Using online resources, such as the NOC, HRSDC, MESS, Emploi Quebec, etc. this workshop will allow you to customize your job search, while helping you apply to jobs. Also, learn how to improve your Internet job search skills through useful Web Search Tips & Techniques.

Learn how to develop, edit, sort and format basic worksheets and charts, and how to create formulas. March 9th, 11th and 16th; 6:00-9:00 PM (3 hrs x 3)

80% of employers are using social media to recruit. Are you LinkedIn?

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

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 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 11, 18, 25 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (21 hours) Cost: $249

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!

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. (Given in French).

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.

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.

Just when you thought that being on Linked In was enough, you find out that job search, networking, marketing and career development can - and should - all be enhanced with Twitter. Learn how. Two hundred million users can't be wrong.

Learn more about how Canadian banks function, including information about credit cards and credit ratings- all with the goal of simplifying your financial life.

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.

Now a 20 week program that combines English learning with fun and artistic activities | Beginners to advanced levels | Offered in partnership with the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA | Price for newcomers registered with Ometz: $130* | Payable to the YM-YWHA | *Registration is required | *Newcomers: individuals who have arrived within the last five years and are registered with Ometz | Information and registration: Kate Oursegova, 514.342.0000, ext. 3457 or at [email protected]

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.

Speak English in a fun, informal setting. Role-playing, discussions and music provide effective opportunities to increase vocabulary, fluency and confidence. January 15- March 19, 2013 April 9- June 18, 2013 Tuesdays Time:3:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesdays Time:7:00pm-9:00pm General public: $30

Sometimes, the very competencies that contributed to your promotion to a managerial position are not the same skills that help you lead others. This course will help you understand and grow your style as a leader and teach you how to build trust, develop authority and increase rapport with your team. Wednesday, October 9 9h ? 15 h 250 $

Learn about: Fonts and paragraph layout, aligning text using tabs and tables, modify table structures, boarders and shading, undo changes, search for and replace text, insert graphics and photos. Prerequisite: basic understanding of MS Windows. & Word 1.1 or equivalent 3 hour class.

Financial Education Program - Information Session 2 Credit and Balancing Your Budget Learn everything you need to know about managing your money. Topics to be discussed: Revenue Expenses Credit cards Credit lines Refreshments will be provided

Learn about proofing and printing documents: check spelling, grammar and word count, enhance textual meaning using the thesaurus, customize auto-correct options, control page layout, apply a page border and color, add watermarks, headers and footers. Prerequisite: basic understanding of MS Windows. & Word 1.1 & 1.2 or equivalent 3 hour class.

Learn the basic ins and outs of blogging; start your own blog, learn how to effectively write and target your message. Perfect for anyone maintaining or starting a personal blog and those interested in managing existing corporate blogs. Instructor is Lesley Bishin: www.bishinspeaks.com Skill level: beginner Wednesday, February 5 (Level 2: Feb 19) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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.

Montreal Walks for Mental Health, now in its 5th year, continues to promote public awareness of mental health issues and dispel the negative impact of stigma and discrimination. This year, Montreal Walks for Mental Health will take place on Sunday, October 20th 2013, departing from Phillips Square at the corner of Ste-Catherine and Union at 11 a.m. An organizing committee comprised of representatives of hospitals, CSSSs, community organizations and service users have once again joined together to host this important event. For more details go to: www.mtlwalks.com

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

Skill level: Intermediate Follow up to Intro to Blogging, for participants with some blogging experience and Internet proficiency who would like to increase their skills, expand their following/visibility and take a personal or corporate blog to the next level. Harness Wordpress to effectively target your audience, add tags, categories, meta tags and learn about basic SEO. Hands on, this course is a comprehensive technical workshop which requires basic understanding of the Internet. Novice bloggers are encouraged to begin with the introductory class. Instructor is Lesley Bishin: www.bishinspeaks.com Wednesday, February 19 17 h 30 - 19 h 30 55 $

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.