Interview Skills - You be the S.T.A.R.!
2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Join us every Thursday for our Career Club!
Strong Interview skills are the most important part of a job search process. Any resume can get you in the door, but a good interview can get you any job!
Without asking, most hiring managers are grading you based on your ability to respond to questions using the S.T.A.R response method, and with this workshop under your belt there’s no doubt that you will be the STAR of your next interview!
In this work shop we will cover:

S.T.A.R Method Responses; how to build them and integrate them naturally into your interview responses
What to wear to your next interview – all attendees are entered for a chance to get a FREE outfit on us!
Build responses to difficult interview questions like, why would be hire you? (Pro Tip: It’s not “because”)
How to properly research the company before the interview
Acceptable ways to show up to an interview; what to bring and what not to bring

Register for this FREE course using the PC Works event registration form!
If you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Port Colborne Library, 310 King St, Port Colborne, L3K 4H1, Canada
Join us every Tuesday at the Port Colborne Library to get the latest Tips & Tricks for when it comes to making a Resume & Cover Letter!
Please register for this FREE course now or if you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Smart Serve – Self-Guided Certification Course
2024-11-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
The Smart Serve responsible sales, service and delivery training program is approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as the only responsible alcohol training program for Ontario. Smart Serve is a dedicated advocate for a safer and healthier Ontario.
Smart Serve is required for anyone who is seeking employment that includes the safe service of alcohol at their venue.
Register your interest in this program here!
Please note – your spot is not guaranteed as space is limited, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via. phone call or email from a PC Works team member!
If you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Seasonal Success Strategies, Budgeting & SMART Goals!
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Join us every Thursday for our Career Club!
This week, we’ll take some time to make a plan for the season – including creating a budget, and learning how to make some SMART goals to complete before the end of the year – including potential seasonal employment.
If you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

The Power of Possible – Work Readiness Program
2024-11-25 09:00 - 2024-11-29 15:30 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
This is a dynamic and innovative program that includes skills for job seeking, self-management tools, and a structured, active job search curriculum.
The 5-day training includes 30 hours of instruction and time management activities, ensuring jobseekers arrive at the workplace equipped to work effectively in whichever areas their employer requires.
You’ll learn how to:

Find the Job
Get the Job
and, Keep the Job!

We will meet daily from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm taking a 30-minute lunch (please note, lunch is not provided).
For questions, please contact Gillian at 905 834 3629 Ext. 259 or via email at gillian.anderson@portcares.ca

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop at the Library
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Port Colborne Library, 310 King St, Port Colborne, L3K 4H1, Canada

Interview Skills – You be the S.T.A.R.!
2024-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Strong Interview skills are the most important part of a job search process. Any resume can get you in the door, but a good interview can get you any job!
Without asking, most hiring managers are grading you based on your ability to respond to questions using the S.T.A.R response method, and with this workshop under your belt there’s no doubt that you will be the STAR of your next interview!
In this work shop we will cover:

S.T.A.R Method Responses; how to build them and integrate them naturally into your interview responses
Build responses to difficult interview questions like, why would be hire you? (Pro Tip: It’s not “because”)
How to properly research the company before the interview
Acceptable ways to show up to an interview; what to bring and what not to bring

For more information about this course please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Safe Food Handlers – Self-Guided Certification Course
2024-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
The Canadian Institute of Food Safety’s official Food Handler Certification Course meets Canada’s legal requirements for food safety training. This certification is required for anyone who is looking to work in Food Services including kitchen aides, chefs, dishwashers, and even school helpers.
Register your interest in this program here!
your spot is not guaranteed as space is limited, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via. phone call or email from a PC Works team member!
If you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Digital Classroom Drop-In
2024-12-05, 2024-12-12, 2024-12-19 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Need to refresh on a skill? Looking for support to help you understand “The Cloud”? Need to just have someone there to hold you accountable while you work on a project and be there to support you if required?
Join us every Thursday from 9:00 – 3:00 pm.
Please register your intent to attend here, or message lara.leblanc@portcares.ca to set up a time to drop-in!

Steps to Career Advancement
2024-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
JOIN US FOR OUR WEEKLY CAREER CLUB!
In this workshop, we’ll cover Steps to Career Advancement, including how to make SMART Goals, tips for keeping the job, and additional steps you can take to encourage career growth and advancement.
For questions or for more information about this course, please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905-834-3629 x 259.

Learn how to CANVA - Digital Holiday Card Workshop
2024-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-20 10:00 - 13:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Do you love digital design and want to learn how to use one of the most popular platforms at the moment?
Join us as we walk you through the platform CANVA and teach you some of the basic features that CANVA has for you to make a Digital Holiday card for you to email to your network!
This platform is used by many and helps you learn skills for social media management, marketing, communications, and even image design!
For questions, please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this class is limited due to the number of computers in our digital classroom. Please register your interest, and we’ll reach out to confirm your spot.

Learn how to LinkedIn!
2024-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
JOIN US FOR THE WEEKLY CAREER CLUB!
Learn all about the importance of having a presence on LinkedIn so you can catch the eye of recruiters, and can connect with industry professionals to help maximize your exposure and reach.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need more information by reaching out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or by calling 905 834 3629 x 259.

CannSell – Self-Guided Certification Course
2024-12-18 09:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
The CannSell Standard Certification is the only training program approved for legally authorized cannabis retailers in Ontario. Ontario law requires that all employees of cannabis retail stores, store managers, and cannabis retail licence holders must complete the CannSell certification before their first day of work. CannSell was developed in partnership with MADD Canada to support safer consumption.
Mandatory training for those who want to work in a retail Cannabis environment in the province of Ontario.
Register your interest in this program here!
Please note – your spot is not guaranteed as space is limited, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via. phone call or email from a PC Works team member!
If you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Customer Service and Sales; Best Practices and Tools for Success
2024-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
JOIN US FOR OUR CAREER CLUB!
This week, we’ll learn some basic customer service skills, and learn how to use some of those best practices to assist in a sales setting as well.
For questions or more information about this course please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Port Cares- Closed
2024-12-25 - 2024-12-26 | ON
Port Cares will be closed December 25th & 26th to observe the Christmas Holiday. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Should you require immediate assistance please call 211 or visit 211.ca.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday.
Your Port Cares Team.

Port Cares - Closed
2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Port Cares will be closed December 31st & January 1st to observe New Years Eve. We will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:30 am.
Should you require immediate assistance please call 211 or visit 211.ca.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday.
Your Port Cares Team.

Career Club - Cancelled for Today
2025-01-02 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Please note we will not be running our Career Club today – please check back for an exciting schedule for 2025.

Digital Classroom Drop-In
2025-01-02, 2025-01-09 | ON

Smart Serve – Self-Guided Certification Course
2025-01-08 09:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
The Smart Serve responsible sales, service, and delivery training program is approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as the only responsible alcohol training program for Ontario. Smart Serve is a dedicated advocate for a safer and healthier Ontario.
Smart Serve is required for anyone who is seeking employment that includes the safe service of alcohol at their venue.
Register your interest in this program here!

Please note – your spot is not guaranteed as space is limited, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via. phone call or email from a PC Works team member!
If you have questions, please call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Career Club - Vision Boards
2025-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Join us to kick off the year and set your vision and intentions for what’s possible for you to achieve in 2025!
Bring your magazines if you wish, and let’s have some fun as we make the boards that will help us achieve more in the new year!
Please let us know if you have any questions or need more information by reaching out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or by calling 905 834 3629 x 259.
