{"id":447,"date":"2020-09-11T11:01:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T11:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/pathways\/?p=447"},"modified":"2021-10-19T01:07:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T01:07:30","slug":"conestoga-career-centre-services-supports-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/pathways\/2020\/09\/11\/conestoga-career-centre-services-supports-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Conestoga Career Centre – Services, Supports & Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

JMPI Orientation | 9:00-9:30am on Tuesdays,\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/b>delivered via Zoom Video Conferencing<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Supports:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Meet with our Employer Liaison team to discuss networking, screening, as well as marketing yourself with a focus on making contacts and relationship building with employers.<\/p>\n

Registration Process:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Connect with your Career Work Coach to determine if this service would support your goals at this time. Your Coach will register you for this\u00a0online session. If you have already attended one JMPI session, there is no need to attend again.<\/p>\n

Our Team\u2019s Follow-up:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0You will receive an email before the session from the facilitating Employer Liaison with the Zoom video conferencing details.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Job Club | 10:00-11:00am on Tuesdays,\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/b>delivered via Zoom Video Conferencing<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Supports:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Meet with other\u00a0Job\u00a0Seekers and learn about\u00a0the existing job prospects, tips on\u00a0how\u00a0to prepare for virtual\u00a0interviews, networking,\u00a0and\u00a0self-marketing.\u00a0 Links to current resources will also be provided to support you while you continue to pursue your path for\u00a0career success.<\/p>\n

Registration Process:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Connect with your Career Work Coach to express your interest in attending. Your Coach will register you for this session.<\/p>\n

Our Team\u2019s Follow-up:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0You will receive an email before the session from the facilitating Employer Liaison with the Zoom video conferencing details.<\/p>\n

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LinkedIn Networking Session | Wednesday September 16th,\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/b>delivered via Zoom Video Conferencing<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Supports:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Session takeaways will include; understanding the importance of personal branding, measuring how efficiently you’re using LinkedIn and identifying effective online networking strategies.<\/p>\n

Registration Process:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Contact 519-885-0300 ext. 5226 or\u00a0waterloocareercentre@conestogac.on.ca<\/a>\u00a0to express your interest in attending.<\/p>\n

Our Team\u2019s Follow-up:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0You will receive an email before the showcase from the facilitator with the Zoom video conferencing details.<\/p>\n

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Employer Showcase Series | 11:00-11:30am on Thursdays,\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/b>delivered via Zoom Video Conferencing<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Supports:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0The Career Centre Employer Showcase series is a great way\u00a0to learn more about a company, their current hiring processes, learn of available employment opportunities and directly connect with the Employer. On Thursday September 24th, join us online with Molly Kimpel, Human Resources Director in collaboration in Project Read to learn more about what employers are looking for in a cover letter\/resume and discuss interview tips.<\/p>\n

Registration Process:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Contact 519-885-0300 ext. 5226 or\u00a0waterloocareercentre@conestogac.on.ca<\/a>\u00a0to express your interest in attending.<\/p>\n

Our Team\u2019s Follow-up:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0You will receive an email before the showcase from the facilitator with the Zoom video conferencing details.<\/p>\n

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MyCareer Portal |\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/b>Account Registration & Online Leads\/Supports<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Supports:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0Register for a Conestoga College MyCareer account to access ongoing job leads. Refer to the \u201cHot Jobs\u201d section for leads posted by our Employer Liaison team. These leads are updated when we have employers in our network actively looking to fill roles. There are other online supports listed in the \u201cHot Jobs\u201d section, such as articles and webinars you can access.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Create an Account:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Please refer to the document attached to this email.<\/p>\n

Follow-up:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0If you find a role you are interested in, please follow the application steps provided. Please connect with your Career Work Coach and our Employer Liaison team regarding roles you have applied to or have interest in or questions about.\u00a0We are in this together!<\/span><\/p>\n

MyCareer Featured ‘Hot Jobs’ of the Week:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Automotive\u00a0Tire & Service Technician<\/a><\/span>
\nEmployer:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Total Quartz – Can Auto Care
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Kitchener (Westmount\/Highland) or Waterloo (University\/Regina)
\nPosition Overview:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Looking for a seasonal Tire Technician to work this upcoming tire season (Mid September – Mid December). Looking for individuals with full availability (Monday-Saturday, closed on Sundays). Extensive auto experience not required.
\nPosition Type:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Full-time \/ part-time
\nWage:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>$15.00-$17.00\/ hour
\nEmployer Liaison Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Danielle Prosser |\u00a0dprosser@conestogac.on.ca<\/a>
\nApplication Details:\u00a0<\/strong>Send resume to Danielle Prosser, referencing the role<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Mechanic\u00a0<\/a><\/span>
\nEmployer:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Total Quartz – Can Auto Care
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Kitchener (Westmount\/Highland) or Waterloo (University\/Regina)
\nPosition Overview:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Automotive Repair: Minimum 1 year, will take on newly licensed mechanics
\nPosition Type:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Full-time, licensed mechanic
\nWage:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>$15.00-$17.00\/ hour
\nEmployer Liaison Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Danielle Prosser |\u00a0dprosser@conestogac.on.ca<\/a>
\nApplication Details:\u00a0<\/strong>Send resume to Danielle Prosser, referencing the role<\/p>\n

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Social Media Supports |\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/b>Online Updates, Community Connections & Networking<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Connect with us to access our virtual supports and online community! We encourage you to stay engaged, informed and networking. If you click the links below, you will be re-directed to the respective social media channel.\u00a0Interested in events at Conestoga College? Take a look at the online monthly event calendar!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to be redirected to the site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FACEBOOK<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

TWITTER<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

LINKEDIN<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Kitchener Doon Campus<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 Welcome Centre, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON<\/p>\n

Waterloo Campus<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 Cowan Welcome Centre, 108 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON<\/p>\n

Marsland Drive Off-Site Location<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 332 Marsland Drive, 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Floor, Waterloo, ON<\/p>\n

519-885-0300 x 5226\u00a0|\u00a0waterloocareercentre@conestogac.on.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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JMPI Orientation | 9:00-9:30am on Tuesdays,\u00a0delivered via Zoom Video Conferencing Supports:\u00a0Meet with our Employer Liaison team to discuss networking, screening, as well as marketing yourself with a focus on making contacts and relationship building with employers. Registration Process:\u00a0Connect with your Career Work Coach to determine if this service would support your goals at this time. […]<\/p>\n

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