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Federal Election Candidate Introductions: Saint John-Rothesay
Federal Election Candidate Introductions: Saint John-Rothesay
This event is an opportunity for newcomers and Canadian citizens alike to meet our riding’s candidates for the upcoming Federal election. Attendees will hear from each candidate and have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session at the end. Come learn more about the Canadian electoral process.
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Newcomer Connections | Pathways to Employment: Business Writing
This workshop will help participants develop business-writing skills. They will learn the language, style, and etiquette of writing emails as well as letters for different purposes related to business.
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Newcomer Connections | SSELT: Factory Safety
Learn and practice language for working safely in a factory, including safety policies and procedures, personal protective equipment, and tools. You will also learn and practice employment standards, like filling in timesheets, reading schedules and pay stubs, asking for time off, and applying for jobs. The program runs from October 4 to November 26. As a bonus, you will also receive WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR training.
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Newcomer Connections | SSELT: Business – Finance, Sales, Marketing, & Accounting
Learn the language of business in New Brunswick and Canada, including business writing, communications, accounting and finance, marketing and more. The program runs from October 4 - November 26. Register by September 13.
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Newcomer Connections | Pathways to Employment: Workplace Skills for Success
Learn the skills needed to be successful at work: communicating with managers and supervisors, making friends at work, getting paid, networking, and dealing with difficult situations at work. This program is open to permanent & non-permanent residents. The program runs from October 4 to December 18.
Newcomer Connections | Employment Etiquette: Communication with the Boss
Newcomer Connections | Employment Etiquette: Communication with the Boss
This information session will look at the Canadian cultural differences at the workplace and communication with your boss. This online information session will be in English only and there will be two sessions: one at 10:00 AM and the second at 1:00 PM.
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Newcomer Connections | Resumes and Soft Skills
Newcomer Connections | Resumes and Soft Skills
In this session, Karla will talk about Canadian-style resumes to utilize in your job search and the importance of soft skills. This online information session will be in English only.
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Newcomer Connections | Volunteer Information Session
Newcomer Connections | Volunteer Information Session
You can help Saint John feel more like home to our newcomers! Join us for an information session to learn more about volunteering with YMCA Newcomer Connections.
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Newcomer Connections | Pathways to Employment: Prepare and Practice for Your Job Interview
This workshop will help participants prepare and practise answers to common interview questions. They will also learn about cultural differences in interview situations. This program runs from October 4 - 8, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Newcomer Connections | Labour Market Forecast
Newcomer Connections | Labour Market Forecast
This session will provide an overview of which industries and sectors are expected to grow in the immediate future, according to economic forecasts. This will help research and map out future jobs and training for your career plan.
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Newcomer Connections | Networking on the Job Hunt
Newcomer Connections | Networking on the Job Hunt
This session will be given by The Work Room in English only for an online session. Joanna will talk about the importance of networking in the job hunt and how newcomers can utilize online networking strategies such as LinkedIn to make connections in a new community.
Newcomer Connections | Volunteer Information Session
Newcomer Connections | Volunteer Information Session
You can help Saint John feel more like home to our newcomers! Join us for an information session to learn more about volunteering with YMCA Newcomer Connections.
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Newcomer Connections | Networking on the Job Hunt
Newcomer Connections | Networking on the Job Hunt
This session will be given by The Work Room in English only for an online session. Joanna will talk about the importance of networking in the job hunt and how newcomers can utilize online networking strategies such as LinkedIn to make connections in a new community.
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Newcomer Connections | Resumes and Soft Skills
Newcomer Connections | Resumes and Soft Skills
In this session, Karla will talk about Canadian-style resumes to utilize in your job search and the importance of soft skills. This online information session will be in English only.
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Newcomer Connections | SSELT: Wood Manufacturing
Learn the language of carpentry and wood manufacturing. In this program, you'll learn about tools, measurements, projects, customer service, workplace communication, and how to find and apply for jobs. The program runs from October 25 to December 18.
Newcomer Connections | SSELT: Health Care
This program will prepare participants to work in home health care or continue to study and earn health care certifications. The language of biology, chronic illnesses, medications, and home care support will be included. This program will run from October 18 to December 18 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
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Newcomer Connections | Employment Etiquette: Coworkers
Newcomer Connections | Employment Etiquette: Coworkers
Come learn about Canadian cultural differences in the workplace! In this information session, we will discuss relationships and communication with coworkers. This online information session will be in English only.
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Newcomer Connections | Workshop: Nailing the Interview
Newcomer Connections | Workshop: Nailing the Interview
In this session, Sue will discuss strategies for interviewing in Canada. How can you be prepared for an interview and what are the interviewers looking for in the questions they ask? How do you have a good interview? This information session will be online in English only.
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