PC Works Employment

WOMEN IN POLICING OPEN HOUSE
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 107 Seneca Trail, 107 Seneca Trail, Welland, Ontario, Canada
**Saturday, April 26th, 2025**
**1:00 PM – 3:00 PM**
**Centre for Policing & Community Safety Studies**
**107 Seneca Trail, Welland**
Discover the exciting opportunities in law enforcement at our Women in Policing Open House! We will be kicking off the event with an information session featuring guest speakers from various units and positions within our service. This is your chance to gain insight and ask questions about a career in policing.
Directly after the information session, you will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration with our Training Unit, where you can test out various equipment and experience real training scenarios firsthand. Please come prepared in professional athletic wear.
E-mail recruiting@niagarapolice.ca to reserve your spot.

For more information visit: Niagarapolice.ca

Power of Possible
2025-04-28 09:30 - 2025-05-09 12:30 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
The Power of Possible is a transformative work-readiness program that is perfect for people who are between roles, looking to sharpen their skills, and would appreciate assistance with all things pre-employment. This is a 30-Hour certification course that’s completely free. It runs Monday to Friday, from April 28 to May 9.
Join us on either Friday, April 18 from 10 – 11 am or Tuesday, April 22, from 9:30 – 10:30 to learn more about what this program is all about!
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Crafting Careers in Customer Service & Selling
2025-04-28 13:00 - 2025-05-09 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Have you ever considered a role in Customer Service or Sales? What are some of the key qualities or skills you’ll require to be successful in these roles? Join us for an extended-style training that touches on the key skills you’ll need for many roles in customer service or even retail sales.
You’ll learn about how to quickly identify your clients communications styles, and undertand how to speak into their world. We’ll discuss how to use Point-of-Sale systems, debit machines and practice handling money and making changes.
Plus, we’ll even hear from some key employers who are hiring for these positions, so you can hear first hand what they’re looking for in their employees.
Join us from Monday to Friday, April 28 – May 9 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for a comprehensive preparation course to help you land your next role in Customer Service or sales!
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Better Jobs Ontario - Information Session
2025-04-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Have you considered going back to school, but not sure where to start and what resources are available to you?

Join us for a brief information session to learn about how you could get skills training, and financial support, if you qualify for Better Jobs Ontario.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Resume Refresh @ Port Colborne Library
2025-05-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Port Colborne Library, 310 King St, Port Colborne, L3K 4H1, Canada
How do you know if your resume will work? Are you up-to-date on some of the latest requirements, trends and best practices for your resume and the entire application process?
Join us Thursday’s at the Port Colborne Library to have a PC Works Employment professional review your resume and make some edits and suggestions to help you on your employment journey.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this workshop will equip you with the tools you need to make a strong impression while applying to a new role.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Digital Workshop: Digital File Management
2025-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, Canada
Join us in our Digital Classroom to learn all about how you can manage and organize your files. In this workshop you’ll learn how to save your files to your digital cloud, best practices for naming files so you can easily find them later, and how to create & sort online folders so you know exactly where your files and photos are when you go looking for them!
Please note, this workshop does have limited space, so please register your interest today.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Digital Workshop: Online Safety
2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, Canada
Do you ever wonder about your online presence and how to keep yourself safe online?
Learn about what information you’re sharing, and where, and some of the best tips & tools to keep yourself and your personal information safe online!
Please note, this workshop does have limited space, so please register your interest today.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

CannSell - Supported Certification Workshop
2025-05-14 09:30 - 16:00 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, 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.
CannSell is a mandatory training for those who want to work in a retail Cannabis environment in the province of Ontario. This course is designed to provide assistance to those individuals who require either technology or learning support to achieve this certification.
If you are interested in CannSell, and feel you could achieve this self-guided course yourself independently at home, please speak to your Employment Coach today, otherwise, 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.

Explore of the P.O.V. of: Food Service
2025-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Let’s explore the wonderful world of Food Service!
We’ll learn the basics and expectations of the positions in the industry, discuss some of the skills required to be successful in each role, and make a plan for getting the appropriate qualifications to be considered.
Plus, we’ve got a wonderful local employer lined up so you can hear first hand from them about what they expect out of an employee and so you can ask any questions you may have about obtaining a role in this field.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Ways to Find Work & Networking Skills
2025-05-15 09:00 - 11:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Motivation & Accountability with Job Searching
2025-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada

Victoria Day - Closure
2025-05-19 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Please note, our offices and Port Cares are closed to observe Victoria Day.
If you need immediate assistance, please get in touch with Niagara 211 or visit www.211ontario.ca

Safe Food Handlers - Supported Certification Workshop
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-21 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, 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.
Day 1 – May 20 from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Day 2 – May 21 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
This course is designed to provide assistance to those individuals who require either technology or learning support to achieve this certification. If you are interested in Safe Food Handlers, and feel you could achieve this self-guided course yourself independently at home, please speak to your Employment Coach today, otherwise, 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.

Explore the P.O.V. of: A Cashier
2025-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Let’s explore the wonderful world of being a Cashier!
We’ll learn the basics and expectations of the positions in the industry, discuss some of the skills required to be successful in each role, and make a plan for getting the appropriate qualifications to be considered.
Plus, we’ve got a wonderful local employer lined up so you can hear first hand from them about what they expect out of an employee and so you can ask any questions you may have about obtaining a role in this field.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

LinkedIN for Beginners
2025-05-22 09:00 - 11:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Learn how to set up a strong LinkedIn profile, understand the platform’s key features, and start building your professional presence online.
Whether you’re job searching, networking, or just exploring career options—LinkedIn is a powerful tool netowrking tool that can help you stand out.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Digital Workshop - Introduction to AI
2025-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, Canada
In this introductory workshop, we’ll explore what AI is, gain a better understanding of the functionality and some basic prompts, and discuss the many ways it’s being used today.
We’ll also share some best practices when working with AI, including ethical considerations, data privacy, and the importance of responsible development to ensure AI technologies are beneficial and trustworthy so you can start using it to help you make your everyday a little easier.
Please note, this workshop does have limited space, so please register your interest today.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Budgeting Basics - Grocery Shopping
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Join us for a workshop this is all about how to make the most of your dollar when it comes to grocery shopping and planning out your food budget.
We’ll learn a few strategies for success when it comes to understanding what money is available for our shop, and then how to make the food stretch, so there’s lots of flavour and options, with very little waste.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Explore the P.O.V. of: Personal Support Work
2025-05-28 14:00 - 16:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Let’s explore the wonderful world of being a Personal Support Worker!
We’ll learn the basics and expectations of the positions in the industry, discuss some of the skills required to be successful in each role, and make a plan for getting the appropriate qualifications to be considered.
Plus, we’ve got a wonderful local employer lined up so you can hear first hand from them about what they expect out of an employee and so you can ask any questions you may have about obtaining a role in this field.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Successful Interview Skills
2025-05-29 09:00 - 11:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Join us for an interactive workshop that’s all about how to be successful in your next interview!
We’ll discuss how you can effectively prepare yourself for a great experience, including how to dress for success! Plus, we’ll have an opportunity to craft & practices our responses to some of the most common interview questions. Plus, we’ll talk about how you can leave a lasting impression at the end of your interview, and how the fortune can often be in the follow up!
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Digital Workshop - Smart Phone Savvy
2025-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, Canada
Just because they’re called a Smart Phone, doesn’t mean it’s not epically confusing! Join us in our Digital Classroom to learn all about how to navigate your Smart Phone including viewing emails, organizing files and even keeping track of your precious photo memories!
Space is limited based on Computers, so please register early and then stay tuned to get your confirmation email securing your spot!
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.

Smart Serve - Supported Certification Workshop
2025-05-30 09:30 - 16:00 | Digital Classroom in Port Cares, 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K3E1, 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 or sell alcohol in a retail sales format. This course is designed to provide assistance to those individuals who require either technology or learning support to achieve this certification.
If you are interested in Smart Serve, and feel you could achieve this self-guided course yourself independently at home, please speak to your Employment Coach today, otherwise, 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.

Effective Job Search Strategies
2025-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Learn how to navigate the job market with confidence. Understand why it’s important to protect yourself and your information, while ensuring that your unique skills are accessible to others online.
In this workshop we’ll discuss some common job boards, and some of the best practices for using each. We’ll touch on our social media presence and what’s expected vs. not welcomed by employers. Plus, we’ll look at some ways to safely network online so you can truly maximize your job search and land that next opportunity.
For questions or more information about this workshop please reach out to gillian.anderson@portcares.ca or call 905 834 3629 x 259.
