Career Club - Vision Boards
2025-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-25 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.

Safe Food Handlers – Self-Guided Certification Course
2025-01-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-19 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
2025-01-16, 2025-01-30, 2025-02-06, 2025-02-13, 2025-02-27 | 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!

Career Club - S.M.A.R.T. Goals
2025-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Last week we created our vision board, so now let’s turn those visions into specific and measurable goals that we can plan to achieve in 2025!
Plus, we’ll talk about some of our baggage and barriers that could prevent us from acheving them and make a plan for success!
You know what they say … A Goal, without a plan, is only a wish!
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.

CANCELLED: Digital Classroom Drop-In
2025-01-23 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Please note we will not have a Digital Drop-In Day today!

Interview Skills – You be the S.T.A.R.!
2025-01-23 15:00 - 16:30 | 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.

CannSell – Self-Guided Certification Course
2025-01-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-26 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 license 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.

Power of Possible
2025-01-30 09:30 - 2025-02-14 12:30 | 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 10-day training includes 30 hours of instruction and time management activities, ensuring job seekers 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 for all of the dates below from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm:

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025

For questions, please contact Gillian at 905 834 3629 Ext. 259 or via email at gillian.anderson@portcares.ca.

Learn how to LinkedIn!
2025-01-30 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.

Stress Management & Self-Care
2025-02-06 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!
This week we’re going to discuss top tips on how to identify stress and stressors, as well as some self-care tips and tequniques to help you along the way!
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.

Canva Skills - Valentine's Day Card Workshop
2025-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Canva Valentines Day Card : Looking to create the perfect Valentine’s Day card for your loved one? Join our Canva Valentine’s Day Card workshop and learn how to design stunning and personalized cards that will make hearts skip a beat! During this workshop, our talented instructors will guide you through the process of using Canva’s user-friendly design tools to create beautiful and heartfelt cards. Whether you’re a beginner or have some design experience, this workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels.
Questions? Please contact Gillian at gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or by phone at 905 834 3629 x259.

Smart Serve – Self-Guided Certification Course
2025-02-12 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.

Learn how to: Indeed!
2025-02-13 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!
This week, we’re coving the best practices for setting up your Indeed Profile, uploading your resume, applying, and following up through Indeed!
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.

Port Cares - Closed
2025-02-17 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Port Cares will be closed Monday, February 17th, 2025 to observe Family Day.
Should you require immediate assistance please call 211 or visit 211.ca.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday.
Your Port Cares Team.

Digital Classroom Drop-In
2025-02-20 | ON

Learn how to: LinkedIN
2025-02-20 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!
This week we’re going to learn all about LinkedIn best practices and how to use the platform to help you network for your next role.
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.

Vision Boards
2025-02-27 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!
This week, we’re getting crafty as we look at what we want to achieve in 2025! We’ll use magazines, inspirations quotes, and more to build out a proper visuals of the goals we’ve got for this year together!
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.
