Cover letters and thank you notes

• Develop a variety of cover letters and thank you notes that will grab the employer’s attention.

Power resumes

• Learn about the three styles of resumes, and get help selecting a style that best suits your background
• Review examples from the workbook and begin to draft your own

Exploring career options

• Find out what Labour Market Research is and why its important to job seekers
• Learn how to use the internet and other non-traditional forms of research to obtain occupational information; ie: trends, wages, growth areas and industries in decline
• Determine where your career is heading and how to prepare for future job search and educational activities to ensure your continued marketability.

The latest job search techniques

• Learn how to tap into the “hidden job market” using the art of networking and cold calling
• Create a job seekers business card

Coping with mid-life job loss

• This will help the mature worker to cope through transition and growth along with develop an action plan for their career

Job seekers cafe

• A chance to meet and discuss employment challenges and successes with other job seekers
• Get  first hand job leads from Lutherwood’s Employment Consultant
• Receive on-going support and questions answered regarding the hidden job market, networking and cold calling

Confidence in interviews

• Obtain practical Job Interview Skills that will prepare you for effective future Interviews.
• Learn about styles of interviewing and preparation techniques
• Discuss typical interview questions and best practices for answering those tough questions
• Develop presentation skills, including: body language, vocal expression, and appearance
• A follow-up one-on-one interview and to answer questions customized for your employment goal is available

Trade Works! APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS – Info Session

• General information about apprenticeships, ministry regulations, and incentives to employees and employers
• Discuss effective approaches to job search as an apprentice

ESSENTIALS for New Canadians & Foreign Trained Professionals

• Designed to address issues faced by New Canadians and Foreign Trained Professionals: Employment Standards, Credential Assessments, Professional Associations, etc.
• Often includes an employer panel with valuable job search tips

Computers: Introduction to MS Word 2007

• Introduction to MS Word 2007 will provide computer users with an overview of how to work with the new software version. This workshop will show you how to create, save, print, and basic formatting of a Word Document.
• Participants in this workshop should already possess BASIC computer skills

Computers: BASIC Internet & E-Mail

• Basic Internet & E-mail workshop will provide computer users with an overview of how to create a Yahoo! e-mail account and use it for job search. Also looks at popular job search sites such as Job Bank and Workopolis.
• Participants in this workshop should already possess BASIC computer skills

Everything you need to know about Apprenticeships

Want to learn more about this growing industry and how to get into a trade? Find out what trades are hot and the steps to an apprenticeship

The Job Search Basics

Want to tap into the 'hidden job market" but don't know how? Learn "The Lucky 7" method of job hunting to find employers that are hiring and get that job....

The A, B, C's of Making a Resume

Learn the common mistakes about resume writing and what to put in your resume to attract employers and get the job...

How to Ace the Interview

Find out what employers are really asking and learn how to respond to typical interview questions...

WorkSafe: 7 Things to know

Get an introduction to your rights and responsibilities at work...

WHMIS Training

Get a step ahead of the crowd and impress employers by learning about WHMIS and other health and safety...

Smart Serve

Employers prefer qualified employees! Become Smart Serve certified to responsibly serve alcoholic beverages.

Workshop Schedules

You can attend a workshop at any of our three sites. Workshop availability may vary from site to site. Check out the calendar for availability and dates and times. Click one of the links for directions and hours of a site.