BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Employment Solutions - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Employment Solutions REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210208T193412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T195734Z UID:13012-1615384800-1615388400@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Niagara Regional Police Recruiting Info Session DESCRIPTION:Niagara Regional Police Recruiting Info Session \nWednesday\, March 10 2021 at 2pm \nThis info session will provide you with an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a career in policing. Staff from the Niagara Regional Police will cover a general overview of what we look for as recruiters\, skills and characteristics of what makes a good police officer and an insight into the actual day to day job looks like with the Niagara Regional Police. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-mrqDsjGtyvvNmcbtnDVDEgCBTRl94u \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/niagara-regional-police-recruiting-info-session/ LOCATION:Zoom Presentation CATEGORIES:Event,Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NRPSlogo_colour-e1612813798566.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210208T190121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T195659Z UID:13004-1615989600-1615996800@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Keeping Ontario Safe: What You Need to Know About ES & OHS Related to COVID-19 Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Labour\, Training and Skills Development is hosting an online information session to help you understand your employment standards and occupational health and safety rights and obligations as they relate to COVID-19. A great session for employers and employees. \nThe session will be delivered by subject-matter experts from the ministry who will answer frequently asked questions the ministry receives about COVID-19\, such as: \n\nWhat flexibility is there around changing hours of work?\nCan an employee be fired if they refuse to go back to work due to a family obligation related to COVID-19?\nWho is responsible for protecting workers against COVID-19 in the workplace?\nCan a worker refuse to work if they feel unsafe due to COVID-19?\n\nThere will also be a Q&A period where you can ask and get answers to your own questions. \nJoin us on March 17th 2pm – 4pm to learn more about your workplace rights and obligations. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcof-CgrTsjGtXm_IenncwqFXqv0OVWSaa- \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/keeping-ontario-safe-what-you-need-to-know-about-es-ohs-related-to-covid-19-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom Presentation CATEGORIES:Event,Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/covid-e1614786785572.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210217T214626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T215436Z UID:13072-1616421600-1616425200@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Working with Employment Solutions Info Session DESCRIPTION:This info session will give you a chance to talk directly to an Employment Solutions Staff to learn more about our services and how can we help accelerate your job search. Working with clients with one-on-one meetings with our Employment Advisors\, access to training and workshops\, job leads and job development. \nRegister for the workshop and see how we can help you get your next job. \nClick here to register URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/working-with-employment-solutions-info-sessions-copy/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/people-working-online-illustrated_23-2148492985.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210217T215023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T215315Z UID:13076-1616493600-1616497200@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Writing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop DESCRIPTION:Resumes and Cover Letters make your first impression with your future employers when you are not there\, you need to make sure they represent you well.  As a job seeker investing quality time and putting together a great application is crucial to effective job searching.  This workshop breaks down exactly what a resume and cover letter need to include to make sure your application is not lost in the shuffle. \nThis session will be lead by Employment Solutions staff over Zoom and be able to answer your questions throughout the presentation.  They will also provide information about Employment Solutions free employment advising available to job seekers in Niagara. \nTo register please click here.  URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/writing-effective-resumes-and-cover-letters-workshop-copy/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/how-far-back-should-a-resume-go-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210315T141846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T142148Z UID:13240-1616504400-1616511600@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Home Depot - Virtual Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Employment Solutions is Co-Hosting a Job Fair with YMCA of Niagara this time with the Home Depot in Niagara Falls and St.Catharines.  Available positions include:  \n\nSales Associate\nCashier\nLot Associate\n\nHome Depot on a Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday March 23rd from 1-3pm. \n\nCandidates must be at least 18 years old\nCSA boots needed\nMust be available for a minimum of 20/hours a week\, agree to 2 closing shifts a week\, open availability on the weekend\nPolice Clearance needed for over night shift\nDIY knowledge not needed although an asset\nCustomer Service is top priority\nInterviewers will ask…what department you’d like to work in. It’s important to know which one(s) and why\nTake time to research the website\, candidates will be asked about the Home Depot values and how they embrace these values\n\nMinimum Requirements to Work at Home Depot \nMost positions that are posted for seasonal workers are contract positions (90 to 120 day contracts).  There may be some part-time permanent positions posted as well.  Permanent part-time associates do receive benefits based on  part-time status. \nRequirements for Overnight positions: \n\nMust be 18 years of age\nAble to work nights from 10:00pm to 7:00am\nMust be able to lift 50lbs.\nMust be able to provide your own CSA approved steel toed boots\nMinimum wage plus 10% premium for working nights\n\nRequirements for Customer Facing Positions (Cashiers\, Lot Associates\, Sales Associates): \n\nMust be 18 years of age\nAvailable to work two closing shifts per week\nOpen availability on weekends\nCan work a minimum of 20 hours/week (20 plus hours/week)\nMust be able to provide your own CSA approved steel toed boots\n\nRegistrations for the Job Fair can be booked here: https://ymcaofniagara.org/job_fair_registration/ URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/home-depot-virtual-career-fair/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Event,Job Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Capture-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210217T215456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T215633Z UID:13079-1616508000-1616511600@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Elevator Pitch Workshop DESCRIPTION:Take your cold calls to the next level.  Learn how to introduce yourself to employers in a way that will WOW them. \nMaking a first impression is a very important part of the job search process.  In this workshop you will learn how to create a 30 second introduction for yourself to any employer.  This will help with follow ups for applications and building confidence to help you find your next job. \nThis session will be lead by Employment Solutions staff over Zoom and be able to answer your questions throughout the presentation.  They will also provide information about Employment Solutions free employment advising available to job seekers in Niagara. \nTo register please click here. URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/elevator-pitch-workshop-copy/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/elevator-pitch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210324T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210217T215734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T215913Z UID:13082-1616583600-1616587200@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Applying for Jobs Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:Applying for jobs on line is the most common way we apply for work now. This workshop will show you the best practices\, techniques and other hazards you should avoid when applying for work online. Every website and job posting you are viewing while job searching are not created equally and ensuring your investing your valuable time on the right ones is important. Be a better online job searcher and protect yourself online at the same time. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/applying-for-jobs-online-copy/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/female_student_close_up_in_business_casual_working_on_computer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210324T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210324T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210217T220227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T220418Z UID:13085-1616594400-1616598000@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Job Retention Workshop DESCRIPTION:There are many tips for maintaining your new job and maintaining a professional image. \nGetting a job can be hard enough\, but keeping it can seem even harder in today’s economy. However\, if you want to keep your job\, then you have to work on having the qualities of a model employee\, having a passion for what you do\, and being respectful to your boss\, coworkers\, and customers. \nPlease click here to register. URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/job-retention-workshop-copy/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jobretention.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T115828 CREATED:20210217T220510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T220631Z UID:13088-1616670000-1616673600@www.employment-solutions.org SUMMARY:Video and Phone Interview Workshop DESCRIPTION:With COVID-19 Regulations the chances of you having to participate in a phone or video interview has increased dramatically.  This presentation will give you the information you need to land that job even if you are not in a traditional interview with these best practices and other helpful tips. \nThis session will be lead by Employment Solutions staff over Zoom and be able to answer your questions throughout the presentation.  They will also provide information about Employment Solutions free employment advising available to job seekers in Niagara. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.employment-solutions.org/event/video-and-phone-interview-workshop-copy/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Information,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.employment-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/iStock-531917308_nrlgn9.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR