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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 March workshop calendar
march workshop descriptions
mar 17
9:30-12:30
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Resume Developer
A full overview of current resume styles. Participants will leave
with the tools for developing an effective resume.
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mar 25
9:30-12:30 |
Resume Tweaker
Come to this workshop with an existing resume for the finishing touches.
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mar 18
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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mar 26
9:30-12:30 |
Power Interviews
Increase confidence in approaching interviews and presenting skills and abilities to prospective employers.
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mar 22
9:30-12:30
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Acing the Interview
A twist on Power Interviews, this workshop will help prepare participants for job fairs. Make the best possible impression and succeed in the interview.
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mar 19
9:30-12:30
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Hiring Fair Crash Course
A full overview of hiring fair preparation including: resume, cover letter, interview and other tools.
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| COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHOPS |
mar 15
2:00-4:00 |
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. |
APRIL - TBA |
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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april - 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. |
MAR 15
12:45-1:45 |
Keyboard & Mouse
Beginners will have an opportunity to practice using the keyboard and mouse. |
| CAREER DECISION MAKING WORKSHOPS |
MAR 30
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 workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant. |
MAR 31
9:30-12:30 |
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 |
april - TBA |
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. |
TBA |
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 |
MAR 24
9:30-11:30
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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. |
MAR 16
9:30-12:30
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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™ NEW!
Explore your values and motives and how they affect your work with this take home worksheet. |
MAR 29
9:30-11:00
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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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