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SET Job Workshops
SET offers a variety of FREE career development workshops
To register, please contact us at (250) 714-0085 or visit our office. We recommend that you register early to ensure there is space.
Please note
SET is a scent-free environment
In consideration of individuals with allergies and sensitivities, we ask that you refrain from wearing scented products (cologne/perfume, deodorant, hair products, etc) while accessing SET services.
view our August workshop calendar
workshop descriptions
view our September workshop calendar
workshop descriptions
aug 23, Sept 13 & SEPT 27
1:00-4:00 |
Resume Developer
A full overview of current resume styles. Participants will leave
with the tools for developing an effective resume.
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Aug 16 & 30, SEPt 20
1:00-4:00 |
Resume Tweaker
Come to this workshop with an existing resume for the finishing touches.
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aug 31 & sept 28
1:00-4:00
Sept 14
9:30-12:30 |
Catchy Cover Letters
An overview of the components of cover letters to grab an employer's
attention.
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aug 24 & Sept 21
9:30-12:30
Sept 7
1:00-4:00 |
Power Interviews
Increase confidence in approaching interviews and presenting skills and abilities to prospective employers.
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aug 24 & sept 21
2:00-3:30 |
Video Interviews
Upon completion of the Power Interview Workshop, use this opportunity to see how you present yourself in a mock interview.
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aug 17
10:00-12:00
Sept 28
9:30-11:30 |
Networking
Networking is key for today’s job search. Learn tips and techniques.
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aug 31
10:00-11:00
Sept 17
1:30-2:30 |
Information Meetings
Short meetings for researching a career. How to set it up, what to ask.
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Aug 27
10:00-12:00
Sept 10
1:30-3:30 |
Promote Yourself
Your Personal Brand clarifies what makes you different, special and valuable to employers. Develop short verbal and written unique statements for interviews, resumes and more.
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| COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHOPS |
Sept 2 & 30
10:30-12:30 |
WORD Basics
Receive an orientation to basic computer use and Microsoft WORD
2007 to develop a comfort using a computer for job search documents. Familiarity with mouse and keyboard is required. |
AUG 19
10:00-11:30
SEPT 16
10:00-11:30 |
Internet Basics
Receive an orientation to basic internet skills for employment
information. Utilize the internet and test out job search sites.
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TBA |
Email Basics
Learn how to set up an email account and receive an orientation
to email for job search activities. Discover sending and receiving
email. |
Sept 9
9:15-10:45 |
Email Account
Set up a “Gmail” account for your job search.
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aug 9
11:00-12:00 |
Email Attachments
Practice sending attachments via email. Useful for sending resumes to employers. Access to an existing email account required.
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Sept 2 & 30
9:15-10:15 |
Keyboard & Mouse
Beginners will have an opportunity to practice using the keyboard and mouse. |
TBA |
Job Search 2.0
Advanced online job search. Learn about tools to manage your online image, develop your network and more.
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aug 26 & sept 23
10:00-11:00 |
Online Application Resumes
Resumes often lose formatting when pasted into online applications. Bring an electronic copy of your resume and learn to reformat to be most effective.
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aug 19
1:30-2:30 |
Job Search Websites
Learn to use the best websites for looking for employment in Nanaimo.
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sept 24
9:30-12:30 |
Interactive Online Jobsearch
Advanced online job search. Learn about tools to manage your online image, develop your network, organize your job search and more.
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| CAREER DECISION MAKING WORKSHOPS |
Sept 1 & 15
9:15-3:30
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Learn your personality type and how it influences your communication and work style.
To register for this worksh
op you must be referred by your Employment Consultant. |
aug 18
9:15-12:30
Sept 8 & 29
9:15-12:30 |
Strong Interest Inventory®
Take an online assessment of your interests and receive an individualized report on which occupations you are most likely to find satisfying.
To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant. |
TBA |
Hidden Job Market
Develop skills to uncover information about employers and jobs that are in demand locally and nationally |
sept 22
10:00-3:00 |
COPSystem Career Measurement®
Take an aptitude test, Interest and values inventories to learn the grouping of career fields that would suit you best.
To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant. |
aug 25
10:00-12:00 |
Career Decision Making System®
Take this self scored Canadian Interest Survey to discover the most appropriate career cluster matches and learn how to find more information on suggested job titles |
sept 3
10:00-12:00
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Career Cruising
This online, self-paced computer program will assist you in narrowing your fields of interest and provide easy access to relevant information about these career choices. |
TBA
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OCC Docs
Career related documentary. |
TBA
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Personality Dimensions®
Learn your temperament type, identify strengths and improve communication. |
sept 10
10:00-12:00
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SkillScan® Transferable Skills
64 cards define each skill and relate it to one of seven skill categories. The SkillScan card sort helps to identify strengths and transferable skills. |
TBA
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Work Motivation Scale™
Explore your values and motives and how they affect your work with this take home worksheet. |
TBA
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Career Values Card Sort
Use the Knowdell™ Career Values Card Sort to prioritize your work values. |
| Tuesdays |
Amber Information Sessions (Drop-In)
Amber Education Services
Tuesdays: 9:30 am* - 11 am at SET
Thursdays: 1:30 pm* - 3:00 pm at SET
*Arrival before the start time is recommended.
Contact Amber at 250-714-0006 for more information
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| Tuesdays |
Wage Subsidy Program Information Sessions
Global Vocational Services
Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Drop-in)
Contact Global at 250-753-3667 for more information
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