Skills Development Program
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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.

MS Excel Level 2
2024-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Workshop, In-Person

Microsoft Excel is a full-featured program that creates spreadsheets for data entry, storage, and manipulation. It enables the user to produce professional quality spreadsheets to track data or perform a variety of analyses. This workshop teaches the moves past basic Microsoft Excel into Pivot Tables and Power Queries. Apply your new skills to your job search by creating a job search log to keep track of when, how, and who you have applied to in the job search process.

Click here to inquire about signing up.

Disclosure: Talking About Your Disability
2024-08-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Ace the Interview
2024-08-29 09:00 - 2024-08-30 16:00, 2024-09-12 09:00 - 2024-09-13 16:00, 2024-09-26 09:00 - 2024-09-27 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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Job Junction is Closed (Labor Day)
2024-09-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Holidays/Closures

Job Junction is closed today, all day in observance of Labor Day

Career Planning
2024-09-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-01 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 Zoom from a laptop for the best possible experience.

Cover Letter Writing Workshop
2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:30 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
Showcase your capabilities and market yourself. Cover letters allow recruiters and hiring managers to gain a better understanding of your qualifications for a position. Learn how to create strong, appealing cover letters that add value to you and your resume.

Government Jobs Information Session
2024-09-04 14:00 - 16:00 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
This information session facilitated by Public Service Commission (PSC) of Canada will instruct you on how to apply for jobs on the Government of Canada (GC) Jobs portal, highlight the importance of self-declaration, and how to request accommodations during the recruitment process. This is a safe and accessible session, explaining clearly how accommodations are implemented in the workplace.

During the event, the PSC will:

Give a 25-minute presentation on the application process on GC jobs.

Give a 25-minute presentation on accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Offer a 10-minute Q & A period to address general inquiries from the audience.

Agenda for the session:

General Government of Canada Recruitment

How to Apply

Assessment Accomodations

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

After the event:

The following will be shared to participants after the session to ensure that they retain the information and have the opportunity to ask questions:

A feedback form inviting participants to share additional questions that weren’t responded during the event and indicate an email that could be used to contact them.

YouTube links to “How to Apply to GC Jobs” video, both in English and French.

One-pagers in PDFs & links to relevant websites shared during the presentation.

Hidden Job Market
2024-09-05 09:00 - 2024-09-06 16:00, 2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-09-17 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.

Computer Skills 101
2024-09-09 10:00 - 2024-09-13 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 workshop setting. Workshops include Computer Basics, Email and Cloud Basics, MS Word, MS Excel, and Digital Literacy.

Resume Writing
2024-09-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Job Search Club
2024-09-11 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 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!

OWL (Older Wiser Labourforce)
2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-10-20 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 45+ who are returning to workplace, searching for a new job or career options.

Transferable Skills
2024-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Cover Letter
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

Confidence Building for Women
2024-09-23 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.

WHMIS
2024-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Working in NS: Job Search Resources for New-comers
2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | TEAM Work Cooperative, 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Canada
New to Nova Scotia? Explore job search strategies and Canadian workplace culture. Build connections, network with other new immigrants, and explore the job market. Learn about career options, recruitment, the hiring process and even community resources to help support you as you start your journey to employment in Nova Scotia.

Job Search Club - Job Fair Prep Special Session
2024-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 6950 Mumford Road, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Offsite Sessions

Special Topic: Job Fair Prep!

Make the most of HRM Fall Job Fair! Get tips and best practices for your networking pitch, resume and more at this prep session. Click here to see the dates and times for the HRM Fall Job Fair.

Looking for a job? Come to the Job Junction Job Search Club 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!

Job Junction is Closed (Truth and Reconciliation Day)
2024-09-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Job Junction Resource Centre, 6950 Mumford Road, Halifax, Canada
Holidays/Closures

Job Junction is closed today, all day in observance of Truth and Reconciliation day
