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• What if I don’t match all the skills and experience in the job posting, should I still apply?
• What exactly are the “key words” the employer is looking for in the resume and how do I put those key words into my resume?
• How do I actually “demonstrate” my experience based on the job postings?

All these questions and more, and job posting analysis tools will be discussed in the webinar.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday,

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada)

Are you ready to begin your job search? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

This webinar will give you the necessary tools and resources that you’ll need to start your job search. During this webinar, our Information Specialists will help guide you toward finding the potential strategies that will suit your job search in Canada.

Topics:

• Getting Started
• Job Search Strategies
• Employment Programs
• Resources for internationally-trained professionals
• Employment Services amid COVID-19

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login into our community and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps to English Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Thursday,

Starts at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre; or email at Raluca.Costea@YMCAGTA.ORG for a detailed registration link.

If you already our client, please log in to our community and register under “Connect with your Community“.

You might be hearing a lot about mental health lately. That is because mental health issues are at an increase. Want to raise your self-awareness about this topic? Join us in this webinar to learn how you can maintain good mental health and improve your overall well-being. Join us in this webinar to learn about:

• Difference between mental health and mental illness
• Stigma related to mental health
• Effect of immigration on mental health
• Mental Health during a crisis
• Strategies, service and resources to support mental health

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login into our community and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

In this webinar, you will learn about the do’s & don’ts, expectations and common key interview questions in the virtual job fairs.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday,

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada)

This webinar is presented by the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre in partnership with Achev. The session will focus on Job Search Strategies. Participants will review the methods and strategies of networking and building business relationships, and learn how to access jobs in the hidden job market.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

English Conversation Group: Let’s Speak English!

 Are you looking forward to practicing your English while connecting with new friends? Do you wish to practice your speaking skills from the comfort of your home? Join us for a fun and interactive group hangout where you can discuss current topics with other newcomers, meet new members, and build confidence in your skills!  An experienced facilitator will guide you through the discussion, as you and other members engage in conversation about topics on life in Canada and current situations.

Time:

• Aug 11, 2021, 03:00 PM
• Aug 25, 2021, 03:00 PM

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre; or email at Lucia.Scalco@ymcagta.org for a detailed registration link.

If you already our client, please log in to our community and register under “Connect with your Community“.

Learn effective ways to tap into the hidden job market, grow a successful network and discover how to strategically use social media platforms to effectively cold call.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

As a newcomer in Canada, you probably have many questions about the banking products and Government financial support programs that are available to you.

This webinar will get you familiar with the basics of the Canadian Financial System, products & services, as well as how to better manage your money and protect yourself from fraud.

Topics:

• Banking Service in Canada
• Debt & Borrowing (Canadian Banking Products)
• Government Financial Support Programs
• How to Save
• Questions and Answers

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps to English Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Thursday,

Starts at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre; or email at Raluca.Costea@YMCAGTA.ORG for a detailed registration link.

If you already our client, please log in to our community and register under “Connect with your Community“.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to tell a story based on their work experience and skills.

All the relevant experience from the job posting and your resume, experience and knowledge is presented in the interview in the form of work experience stories.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you are already our client, please login in to our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Canada offers some of the best education in the world. Do you want to explore more about the Elementary and Secondary School System in Ontario? Please come and join our webinar, you will find the answers to the questions most parents have.
Parents, Early Child Educators, International Trained Elementary and Secondary School Teachers or anyone interested in education are welcome!

Topics:
• What are Childcare Services?
• How to apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy?
• How to register for School?
• What is Elementary School?
• What is ESL?
• What is French Immersion?
• What is Special Education?
• What is EQAO?
• What is Secondary School?
• What is Post-Secondary?
• How to help my child during COVID-19?

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please log into our community and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday,

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada)

Want to learn bridging programs and services in Ontario? Join this webinar to learn:

• Regulated Professions/non-regulated professions
• Difference between professions and trades
• Government services helping newcomers work on their previous careers
• Seneca bridging programs
• Other programs for newcomers to improve English

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Are you new to Ontario ad would like to learn about some effective ways of shopping?

Is it hard to determine what is considered ‘safe’ online shopping? Sign up for an all NEW webinar on “How to be a smart shopper” to learn about some tips and key points on your shopping needs, ranging from buying a house, furniture, or clothes. The webinar will provide you with information and resources for both online and in-person shopping, including, an overview on avoiding potential frauds during your shopping experience.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps to English Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Thursday,

Starts at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre; or email at Raluca.Costea@YMCAGTA.ORG for a detailed registration link.

If you already our client, please log in to our community and register under “Connect with your Community“.

In this webinar brought from the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre in partnership with Achev, you will learn the best tips and techniques for creating targeted resumes & cover letters that will really grab employers’ attention.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

As you arrive in Canada – the land of opportunities, your priority is getting a job as soon as possible. Before you start your new job why not familiarize yourself with Canadian workplace culture?

This webinar will help you succeed in the Canadian workplace, understand the work environment, prepare you to work in a multicultural workplace, and learn about effective communication skills. By adopting and practicing the information from this webinar, you will be on your way to your dream job!

Topics:

• Keys to Success in the Canadian Workplace
• Work Environment
• Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
• Effective Communication Skills

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in to our community and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday,

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada)

Are you a newcomer and looking to start your volunteering journey in Canada?
Are you seeking Canadian experience and do not know where to start?
Do you want to learn a new skill or simply give back to the community?

Join our interactive webinar to learn about the Canadian volunteer etiquette, identify and discover the type of volunteer opportunities and resources available to support you on this new journey.  In addition, you receive information about volunteering with YMCA, police reference checks, interviews, and training process.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

English Conversation Group: Let’s Speak English!

 Are you looking forward to practicing your English while connecting with new friends? Do you wish to practice your speaking skills from the comfort of your home? Join us for a fun and interactive group hangout where you can discuss current topics with other newcomers, meet new members, and build confidence in your skills!  An experienced facilitator will guide you through the discussion, as you and other members engage in conversation about topics on life in Canada and current situations.

Time:

• Aug 11, 2021, 03:00 PM
• Aug 25, 2021, 03:00 PM

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre; or email at Lucia.Scalco@ymcagta.org for a detailed registration link.

If you already our client, please log in to our community and register under “Connect with your Community“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps to English Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Thursday,

Starts at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre; or email at Raluca.Costea@YMCAGTA.ORG for a detailed registration link.

If you already our client, please log in to our community and register under “Connect with your Community“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have a chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday,

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada)