Youth Workshop Schedule
Opportunity Place is pleased to offer the following
workshops designed to meet the needs of youth
16-21 who are new to the workforce or who have
limited job experience. Register early, as space
is limited. All workshops are 2 hours in length.
Hot Jobs Hot Spots
- Labour Market Information
- Includes where, who and how to find it
- Matching your skills/passions to work opportunities
- Exploring volunteer work
Resumes That “Rock”
- Knowing your interests and skills
- What employers are looking for
- How to Prepare a resume; examples
- Reading and responding to a “job ad”
- Related Website information hand-outs
Opening Doors To Opportunities
- Preparing for your job search – 10 steps
- Exploring creative ways to find work
- How to access people and places that can help
(Hand-outs)
Interview Skills
- Purpose of an interview
- Being prepared; knowing what employers are looking
for
- Commonly asked questions
- Interview Do’s and Don’ts
Work Ethics -Behaviour in the Workplace
- To define and identify workplace values and
ethics (guidelines)
- To stress the importance of a positive attitude
and good work habits
- Communications in the workplace; teamwork; making
a good impression
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