Resume Writing
2025-02-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-14 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

This workshop will give you the opportunity to brush up on the trends in resume theory, analyze job postings for better tailoring/customization and explore ways you can better market yourself to employers. After completion of this full day workshop, participants will get the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 follow up session with a facilitator to receive individualized feedback. Participants are asked to bring a sample job posting to this workshop.

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Job Junction is Closed (Heritage Day)
2025-02-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Holidays/Closures

Job Junction is closed today in observance of Heritage Day. We will reopen Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30 am.

Hidden Job Market
2025-02-13 09:00 - 2025-02-14 16:00, 2025-01-30 09:00 - 2025-01-31 16:00, 2025-01-16 09:00 - 2025-01-17 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Statistics show that only about 15% to 20% of jobs available in Nova Scotia are openly advertised. If you are struggling to break into this market, you will want to expand your job search into the remaining 80% to 85%, commonly referred to as the Hidden Job Market. This two-day workshop explores why the Hidden Job Market exists, and how effective networking strategies can help you unlock those opportunities.

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Transferable Skills
2025-02-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Many job seekers struggle to identify their skills, or understanding how they can be applied to new work in different ways. This workshop will change and expand the way you think about your skills by understanding that they can come from any area or aspect of our lives.

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Confidence Building for Women
2025-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
Looking for a confidence boost? You are not alone. Connect with other women on their journey to employment and build the confidence you need. Troubleshoot daily challenges and learn from each other in a way that isn’t seen your typical workshops. Discussion topics include: Positivity, Goal Setting, Affirmations, and more.

Ace the Interview
2025-02-06 09:00 - 2025-02-07 16:00, 2025-01-23 09:00 - 2025-01-24 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

This two-day workshop will give insights into the approaches and techniques that you can use to prepare for and ace your next job interview. By the end of the workshop, participants will be given the opportunity to conduct a mock interview and receive immediate feedback. Participants are asked to bring a sample job posting to this workshop.

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Career Planning
2025-02-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

Career planning is an ongoing process that we all undergo as our personal vision changes throughout our lifetime. Throughout the course of this full day workshop, you will be guided through a variety of assessments, discussions and explorations that will help kickstart your career decision making process. Virtual participants are recommended to join from a laptop for the best possible experience.

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Cover Letter
2025-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

You have written a good resume. You are ready to submit then realize the application requests for a Cover Letter. Cover Letters give you an opportunity to make your best pitch on paper when applying to jobs. In this half day workshop, we will cover how to embrace the storytelling process to set yourself apart and convince employers that you are the best candidate for the job you are applying to. Participants are asked to bring a sample job posting to this workshop.

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Disclosure: Talking About Your Disability
2025-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
Have a disability? Should you disclose your disability or not? Learn about your rights, the pros and cons of disclosure, as well as how and when to approach the subject with an employer. What responsibilities does the employer have and how can I request accommodations? Discuss all these questions and more in a safe and supportive workshop.

Job Search Club
2025-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1E9, Canada
Offsite Sessions

Looking for a job? Come to the Job Junction Job Search Club at the Halifax Central Library for job-search support, including resume and interview assistance, networking tips, and much more. Our certified career development practitioners will be on hand to guide you in your job search at no cost! The sessions are drop-in, so no need to sign up!

WHMIS
2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Hybrid Workshop

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is Canada’s national workplace hazard communication standard. This half-day workshop provides information on the safe use of potentially hazardous materials and chemicals. Participants completing this workshop will receive a WHMIS certification card.

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Skills Development Program
2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Nova Scotia
Webinar

The SD Program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals, helping them obtain the skills training they need to find new employment. Participants in this webinar will receive the opportunity to learn about requirements, eligibility, and the application process.

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Job Search Conversations
2025-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
Discouraged by the ups and downs of job searching? You are not alone. Join in the conversation with your peers, network with job seekers, find new job leads, build your motivation and keep working towards your employment goals.

MENtal Health over MENtal Games
2025-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
This workshop, facilitated by Junior Moaku, is a highly engaging presentation that highlights the shocking statistics around men’s mental health and provides attendees technics on how to become a better mental health ally to men.

About the Facilitator: Junior Moaku

Junior Moaku is an avid mental health advocate whose work is focused on contextualizing the power and advantages of psychological health. Through evidence-based workshops and various training methods, Junior’s mission is to improve the wellness literacy of all Canadians.

Junior grew a passion for mental health after noticing the lack of resources, accessibility, and assertiveness around the subject in universities. He launched his personal awareness movement by wearing a t-shirt with the words Save Me. After an overwhelming positive response, he founded Save Me Save We to increase awareness around mental health.

Junior is a well traveled individuals whose educational background includes Chicago Hope Preparatory Academy, Iowa Central Community College, Cape Breton University, and Acadia University.

A Self-Care Carol
2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
This workshop, facilitated by Junior Moaku, addresses the need for self-care, explores different action plans and gives each attendee the opportunity to engage in some refreshing mindfulness and self-care activities.

About the Facilitator: Junior Moaku

Junior Moaku is an avid mental health advocate whose work is focused on contextualizing the power and advantages of psychological health. Through evidence-based workshops and various training methods, Junior’s mission is to improve the wellness literacy of all Canadians.

Junior grew a passion for mental health after noticing the lack of resources, accessibility, and assertiveness around the subject in universities. He launched his personal awareness movement by wearing a t-shirt with the words Save Me. After an overwhelming positive response, he founded Save Me Save We to increase awareness around mental health.

Junior is a well traveled individuals whose educational background includes Chicago Hope Preparatory Academy, Iowa Central Community College, Cape Breton University, and Acadia University.

OWL (Older Wiser Labourforce)
2025-01-20 09:00 - 2025-02-21 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Program, Hybrid

OWL is a 5-week employment readiness / job search workshop designed to assist mature job seekers ages 45+ who are returning to workplace, searching for a new job or exploring their career options. The OWL program runs January 20th – February 21st, 4 days a week. Learn more here. Participants can join from anywhere in Nova Scotia.

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Digital Literacy
2025-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Program, In-Person

Need a tune-up or a complete skill-up of your computer skills?

Get exactly what you need with Job Junction in our small, inclusive, in-person workshops. Workshops include Computer Basics – January 13th, Outlook and Gmail for Your Job Search – January 14th, MS Word for Your Job Search – January 15th, MS Excel for Your Job Search – January 16th, and Digital Literacy – January 17th. Sign up for one or all days!

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MS Excel for Your Job Search
2025-01-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

MS Word for Your Job Search
2025-01-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Outlook and Gmail for Your Job Search
2025-01-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada

Computer Basics
2025-01-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
