National Tongue Twister Day
2018-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
A tongue twister is a phrase that is very hard for people to articulate, especially when spoken in a sequence really fast.
Finger Fumblers
Most languages, including sign language have their own versions of tongue twisters. In sign language, they are known as finger fumblers. In many cultures, children usually use them as word games.
Tongue twisters tend to rely on using similar sounding words that aliterate. That means that the first letters or sounds in the words are the same.
How to Celebrate?

Have a tongue twister contest with family, friends and co-workers. Whoever is able to say out a tongue twister without making mistakes wins.
Make up your own tongue twister.

Did You Know…
…that she sells sea-shells on the sea-shore is a popular tongue twister that comes from a poem written by British songwriter Terry Sullivan and was based on the life of Mary Anning, a British fossil collector who was known to scout the beaches for fossils?

Lest We Forget - Remembrance Day
2018-11-11 11:00
11th Hour 11th Day 11th Month 100th Year

World Kindness Day
2018-11-13 08:00 - 17:00
Created in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a conglomeration of kindness organizations around the world, this unofficial holiday encourages people to be kind to each other and spread happiness, joy and peace through kindness.
Considered to be a virtue, and valued in most societies and religions as an important quality, kindness is the act of being considerate, compassionate and empathetic towards other people and living beings.
How to Celebrate?

Be kind and do random acts of kindness.
Smile at strangers and do kind things for them. Give up your seat on the bus to someone else. Buy someone’s coffee for them. Volunteer your time at the local soup kitchen. Leave a kind note for someone.
Kindness should not only be reserved for our fellow human beings. Be kind to the animals and to the environment as well.
If you have children in your life, teach them the virtue of kindness by practicing it in your daily life.

Did You Know…
…that researchers have found there is a positive feedback loop between happiness and kindness? Undertaking acts of kindness makes one happy, and people who are happy tend to be kinder to others.

Winning Interview Skills
2018-11-13 13:00 - 16:00
Winning Interview Skills
Join us for this fun and interactive workshop on Winning Interview Strategies. We will explore interview styles, how to better prepare for an interview, help you answer those tough interview questions and tips and tricks to stand out from the competition.

Port Cares 20th Annual Dinner and Auction
2018-11-16 18:30 - 22:30
Port Cares 20th Annual Dinner and Auction is November 16th, 2018, tickets are still available. Please contact Shelby at 905-834-3629 x 245 to reserve your seat for this spectacular event.
Italian Hall 223 Bell Street, Port Colborne, ON

Employment Showcase/Network Event
2018-11-22 16:00 - 18:00
PC Works in partnership with the PCW Chamber of Commerce is hosting a B2B Networking and Employment Showcase Event at the Belmont Hotel 175 King St, Port Colborne, ON L3K 4G5. The Event runs from 4-6 pm, everyone welcome. Learn about local job opportunities, visit with our employment specialists for job search advice and network with local companies! If you have any questions, please call Andrea at 905-834-3629 ext. 278.

Career Quest - Want to Start Your Own Business?
2018-11-23 13:00 - 15:00
Career Quest – Exploring Entrepreneurship
Thursday November 22, 2018 ~ 1-3 pm
Join us for informative discussion on how to start your own business and possible funding available to help get you started!

National Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
2018-11-24 08:00 - 17:00
Sing out loud from the rooftops, dance on the streets, paint a picture, jump through hoops or wiggle your nose. Our unique talents are some of the things that make us who we are and in many cases define our personalities and our outlook to life.
This unofficial holiday of unknown origins encourages people to wholeheartedly accept their special talent and showcase it to the world.
How to Celebrate?
This one’s easy. Whether you sing, dance, juggle, look like a celebrity or can do headstands for an hour while singing the national anthem and balancing a basketball on your feet, do everything in your power to let the world know about your unique talent. Here are some ways how:

Host a talent show at work or among your friends and give them a chance to show off their skills.
Make a video of you performing your talent and post it on a video sharing website – share your unique talent with the world.

Did You Know…
…that talent was once an ancient measurement of weight? It was also used as a way to value work. A talent in ancient Greece was equivalent to about 55 pounds or 25 kilograms of silver.

Smart Serve Certification
2018-11-28 09:00 - 14:00
Smart Serve Certification
Wednesday November 28, 2018 ~ 9am – 2pm
Cost $25, pre-registration is required to secure your seat
Call 905-834-3629 for more information or visit 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON to make payment

Port Colborne's Annual Lighted Santa Claus Parade
2018-12-01 18:30 - 21:30
Saturday, December 1, 2018 beginning at 6:30pm – Port Colborne’s Annual Lighted Santa Claus Parade is always a great way to kick off the holiday season! The Parade begins at Port Colborne High School and finishes at Market Square on Charlotte Street. Children are then welcome to visit with Santa at the Guild Hall.

First Aid/CPR Level C
2018-12-04 - 2018-12-05
First Aid/CPR $115
December 4 & 5, 2018
To secure your seat, please make payment prior to the training
Port Cares 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON
Call 905-834-3629 for more information

Flu Clinic at EarlyOn Port Colborne
2018-12-07 10:00 - 13:30
December 7– Family Flu Clinic at the Port Cares EarlyON Centre!
Even healthy children can become seriously ill with the flu. Younger children have a higher risk of serious illness and even death from flu. This is partly because their immune systems are still developing. Children under five are at especially high risk. (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.) In Niagara, respiratory infections including the flu are one of the highest reasons children seek medical attention.
A recent study supported by Public Health Ontario found that young children who are fully vaccinated against influenza saw their risk of hospitalization due to influenza infection drop by 60% (Buchan et al, 2017). Family and friends can protect the children they love by getting their flu vaccine too. In this way, they are less likely to come down with the flu and pass it on to the children around them.
Get Your Free Flu Vaccine at Our Clinic!
Bring your family to our Flu Clinic on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Port Cares EarlyON Centre!
Clinic will run from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The influenza (flu) vaccine will be offered by injection or nasal spray (which is as effective as injection).

Office Closed - Christmas Day
2018-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

Office Closed - Boxing Day
2018-12-26 08:00 - 17:00

Office Closed - New Years Day
2019-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!
Welcome 2019
From the PC Works Team

Winning Interview Skills
2019-01-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-26 13:00 - 16:00
Winning Interview Skills
Join us for this fun and interactive workshop on Winning Interview Strategies. We will explore interview styles, how to better prepare for an interview, help you answer those tough interview questions and tips and tricks to stand out from the competition.
To register, please call 905-834-3629

Career Quest - Employer Spotlight
2019-01-15 13:00 - 15:00
On Tuesday January 15th we’ll be hosting an Employer Spotlight workshop with Sun Life Financial! “Sun Life advisors deliver personalized, ongoing financial solutions to help clients work toward their long-term investment and retirement goals. (They) offer extensive training and ongoing support to ensure the success of our advisors. If you are self-motivated and highly driven with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to help others please join us to learn more about what it takes to build a career with Sun Life Financial.”
This is a great opportunity to learn more about this exciting industry, and have all your questions answered!
Tuesday January 15, 2019 1-3 pm
Call today to register 905-834-3629

Niagara Region - Safe Food Handling Certification
2019-01-16 09:00 - 12:30
Wednesday January 16, 2019 ~ 9am – 12:30 pm
$10 fee, pre-registration required to secure your seat
Manual for training can be found at https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/food-safety/certification/manual/default.aspx

Smart Serve Certification
2019-01-24 09:00 - 14:00
Smart Serve Certification
Thursday January 24th, 2019 ~ 9am – 2pm
Cost $25, pre-registration is required to secure your seat
Call 905-834-3629 for more information or visit 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON to make payment

Goal Setting and Decision Making 101
2019-01-30 13:00 - 16:00
It’s the New Year and maybe time for a change? Join us for this fun and interactive workshop on setting goals and making effective decision

Call 905-834-3629 to register

Job Fair - Multiple Employers Copy
2019-02-01 14:00 - 16:00

First Aid/CPR Level C
2019-02-05 - 2019-02-06
First Aid/CPR $115
February 5 & 6, 2019
To secure your seat, please make payment prior to the training
Port Cares 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON
Call 905-834-3629 for more information

Office Closed - Family Day
2019-02-18 08:00 - 17:00
The PC Works Team is celebrating Family Day too, have a wonderful Family Day and we will see you tomorrow!

Niagara Region - Safe Food Handling Certification
2019-03-05 09:00 - 12:30
Tuesday March 5, 2019 ~ 9am – 12:30 pm
$10 fee, pre-registration required to secure your seat
Manual for training can be found at https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/food-safety/certification/manual/default.aspx

Student Job Fair
2019-03-21 15:00 - 18:00
Student Job Fair – Multiple Employers
3-6 pm

Smart Serve Certification
2019-04-04 09:00 - 14:00
Smart Serve Certification
Cost $25, pre-registration is required to secure your seat
Call 905-834-3629 for more information or visit 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON to make payment

Niagara Region - Safe Food Handling Certification
2019-04-10 09:00 - 12:30
Wednesday April 10, 2019 ~ 9am – 12:30 pm
$10 fee, pre-registration required to secure your seat
Manual for training can be found at https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/food-safety/certification/manual/default.aspx

Math for Construction - Session 1
2019-04-11 09:00 - 12:00
The Learning Center is excited to offer a new interactive certificate program that will be focusing on upgrading essential skills to work in Construction. This program was designed with you in mind! Whether you are new to construction or just need to refresh your math skills this program will help you excel.
Topics include:

How to convert measurements
Introduction to Metric and Imperial Systems
Fun with fractions
Multiplication Refresher
How to cut angles
How to get the area & volume of a room
Introduction to basic geometry
Types of tools and how to use them

Call us today to register, limited seats are available. Call Louise at 905-834-36-29 ext. 241 to book an appointment
