This session covers the new world of on-line job interviews and how to apply the old rules of preparing answers for common behavioural based questions. In addition, we will review what employers are expecting to hear (and see!) and how you can make your responses stand out in job interviews. Please click here to register for…

How do you prevent top talent from leaving? YSB Employment Services in collaboration with Invest Ottawa are hosting our third of a 3-Part Virtual Knowledge Exchange series for employers. Join us for a free virtual knowledge exchange by employers for employers. Presenters include: Cathy McCallion, Recruitment Strategy and Community Relations Manager | Ross Video Gabriel…

Employers may be fearful that accommodating someone with a disability will be costly, that it will cause hardship to them and their other staff, and that the employee will become a burden. In this webinar, we will highlight how the Job Developer, Assistive Tech Specialist, and the Employer can work together to simplify the road…

Laid off? Take a seat and find out what’s next. Second Career is an Employment Ontario program that helps you train for a new job. It provides financial support to help Laid-off Ontarians participate in training for a new career. This on-line session will explain the Second Career program, who can apply, what kind of…

Free virtual workshop for youth In this presentation, students will cover: core concepts of saving money, why it can be hard to save, how choices we make today give us options tomorrow, different ways to earn at this life stage and life hacks to make saving easier. Please click here to register to the event.

The Second Career Financial Assessment online session will take interested applicants through an explanation of the application process and answer related questions they may have. It will cover what information potential clients need to provide and how to document it in the Second Career paperwork. This session is the companion session to the Information session,…

Building Capacity in Long-term Care and YMCA YWCA of the National Capital Region There’s an urgent need for more health-care workers. The free Supportive Care Assistant (SCA) micro-certificate program is your opportunity to discover a new career, learn in-demand skills, get practical work experience, and make a difference in your community. What’s involved? 6 weeks…

Having a resume that is effective and that stands out amongst the hundreds of applicants is critical in today's job market. This virtual session covers what every resume should contain to stand out.  The session also includes how to create a great first impression with your cover letter. Please click here to register for this…

This session covers the new world of on-line job interviews and how to apply the old rules of preparing answers for common behavioural based questions.  In addition, we will review what employers are expecting to hear (and see!) and how you can make your responses stand out in job interviews. Please click here to register…

The What, How & Why of Apprenticeships YSB Employment Services, in partnership with Skills Ontario, are hosting a three-part series about the What, How & Why of Apprenticeships. Each month, we are focusing on key topics to learn more about apprenticeships. Come join us! Should you attend a college program to gain some knowledge about…

In this webinar, you will learn what volunteering is and why it is an important part of job searching. Please join our national Working Together team for a webinar series on a variety of topics designed to support: • Job Seekers with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses • People who face barriers and challenges to employment…

Better Jobs Ontario helps you train for a new job. It provides financial support to help eligible Ontarians participate in training for a new career. This on-line session will explain the Better Jobs Ontario program, who can apply, what kind of supports are available and how to begin the process. Please click here to register…