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]

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.

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

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

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

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

Wednesdays Time:6:00pm-8:00pm General public: $30

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.

Curious about flavours and spices? Willing to try a new culinary experience? Have fun while learning a variety of recipes to recreate at home. Join us for a delicious, healthy and enjoyable evening.

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

Join us on a wonderful trip to Quebec City's ice Hotel followed by a visit to the world-renowned Quebec Winter Carnival. Cost: Adults - 50$ Children 6-12 - 37$ Children 0-5 - 20$

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!

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.

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.

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

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 $

Personal income tax: what's new for 2021? Find answers to questions on how to submit federal and provincial income tax declarations | Registration is required | Offered for newcomers: individuals who have arrived within the last five years and are registered with Ometz.

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

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.

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).

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.

Learn to release your tensions, take care of your body and mind with simple and effective yoga routine.

If you're self-taught when it comes to Word, Fill in the knowledge gaps and become more effective with a fast paced review. We will cover areas including: Self-Help techniques, Page Layout, printing tips, Undo Changes, Find and Replace, Headers & Footers. There will be two, (3) hours sessions over two consecutive mornings. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of MS Windows & Word.

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.

Learn about: Mail merge and Envelopes, Sharing documents and tracking changes, Watermarks, Hyperlinks and Smart Art in 1, three hour session. Prerequisite: Maximize Word or equivalent.

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.

Create your unique marketable LinkedIn profile using key words to attract decision makers. Apply effective strategies to reach and communicate with your targeted audiences Learn how to build relationships to make your business grow as well as maximize your visibility to get a job Prerequisites: ? A current LinkedIn profile ? Familiarity with basic LinkedIn functions ? An updated Resume ? An initial sense of your targeted audience This workshop is given by marketing expert Sylvie Ouaknine who has over 15 years experience developing business plans and social media marketing strategies for individuals, entrepreneurs and small to medium size companies. Wednesday, April 2nd 2014 5:30 ? 7:30 P.M. $55

Free, fun and financially relevant! Learn how to be financially independent and take control of your future. In this 4 part workshop series, you will learn how to become financially savvy through hands-on activities, discussions and answers to your questions. Through thought-provoking scenarios, informative videos, clever (we think they?re clever) life skills and tips, as well as an introduction to banking, credit and saving - Money Matters will help you get a head start toward financial control and success. Topics will include: Money Values Decision Making Accessing Loans and Credit Saving and Investing Avoiding Scams and Consumer Fraud May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, from 5 ? 6:30pm. Registration is limited.

Come to explore your creative side, learn where to look for inspiration and discover a surprising new way to everyday happiness.