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We live in a world where jobs are changing and people are changing jobs more frequently. With all these changes it is important that we see ourselves as lifelong learners and accept that learning new skills and upgrading old ones is just part of working in the 21st century.
We live in a world where jobs are changing and people are changing jobs more frequently. With all these changes it is important that we see ourselves as lifelong learners and accept that learning new skills and upgrading old ones is just part of working in the 21st century.
At Connections we can help you focus on one skill or many. We assess you to identify your current skills and then develop an individualized learning plan to help you reach your goals. Learning materials are workforce-related.
At Connections we can help you focus on one skill or many. We assess you to identify your current skills and then develop an individualized learning plan to help you reach your goals. Learning materials are workforce-related.
We offer one-to-one tutoring in the following areas:
We offer one-to-one tutoring in the following areas:
Numeracy
Numeracy
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Communications
Communications
Digital skills.
Digital skills.
We offer occupation based learning where you can upgrade a number of skills while working through an occupational curriculum* of interest to you. Areas of study include:
We offer occupation based learning where you can upgrade a number of skills while working through an occupational curriculum* of interest to you. Areas of study include:
Call Centre
Call Centre
Cleaner
Cleaner
Clerical & Office Administration
Clerical & Office Administration
Day Care
Day Care
Food Counter Attendant & Kitchen Helper
Food Counter Attendant & Kitchen Helper
Grocery Clerk
Grocery Clerk
Hospitality/Housekeeper
Hospitality/Housekeeper
Landscaping & Ground Maintenance
Landscaping & Ground Maintenance
Preparing for the Personal Support Worker Program
Preparing for the Personal Support Worker Program
Public Works
Public Works
Retail
Retail
Skills Trade Helper
Skills Trade Helper
Truck Driver
Truck Driver
Warehouse Worker & Material Handler
Warehouse Worker & Material Handler
*Disclaimer : Although these programs are designed to help you develop foundational skills needed in these fields, they are only a starting point. In some instances you will need to pursue further training at a college or other training institute.
*Disclaimer : Although these programs are designed to help you develop foundational skills needed in these fields, they are only a starting point. In some instances you will need to pursue further training at a college or other training institute.
We can provide you with training in job search skills such as
We can provide you with training in job search skills such as
Identifying your strengths, interests and opportunities
Identifying your strengths, interests and opportunities
Researching occupations
Researching occupations
Choosing an occupation
Choosing an occupation
Searching for jobs
Searching for jobs
Writing resumes and cover letters
Writing resumes and cover letters
Taking part in interviews
Taking part in interviews
Next Steps Employment Readiness Course Online*
Next Steps Employment Readiness Course Online*
( 4 week course: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am )
( 4 week course: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am )
Starting date for next class is Monday, May 1, 2023
Starting date for next class is Monday, May 1, 2023
This program is designed for those looking for employment You will be taught how to develop a portfolio, set goals, discover your transferable skills, market yourself and improve your email skills.
This program is designed for those looking for employment You will be taught how to develop a portfolio, set goals, discover your transferable skills, market yourself and improve your email skills.
A Soft Skills Solutions certificate will be awarded to those who complete the course.
A Soft Skills Solutions certificate will be awarded to those who complete the course.
*Presented in partnership with Community Learning Alternatives
*Presented in partnership with Community Learning Alternatives
Watch the video below to get some ideas on how you can find time to learn while working full-time.
Watch the video below to get some ideas on how you can find time to learn while working full-time.