Access to our workshops

To access our workshops participants must be a registered client. If you are already a client, please ensure you have registered with our centre directly for the workshop before adding it to your calendar. Contact us to register for our employment services: 250-478-9525

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Anger Management – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

Anger is stressful and stress can be a killer, no doubt about it. Who isn’t stressed these days? Learning to manage the stress doesn’t mean you’ll have a stress -free life – but you can certainly enjoy life it more. Examining your personal beliefs and using some simple techniques is all you need to slow […]

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Career Planning – Sooke

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, BC, Canada

You will participate in a variety of career planning activities in order to determine career options and feel more confident about your career decision-making process. We will discuss motivational and work environment factors and how they relate to overall job satisfaction. You will complete a prioritizing grid to determine what values are important to you […]

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Job Search for Mature Workers – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

New! In this workshop you will learn the benefits of age diversity in the workplace and ways to overcome the challenges of finding meaningful employment as a mature worker.

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Basic Computer Skills – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

In this workshop you will learn the following: Microsoft Word Basics  Using the Internet and Email for Job Search  Android Basics  Internet Safety   

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Skills ID – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

In the first part of this workshop, you will learn the history and research of essential skills, resulting in the seven essentials skills that people need for work, learning, and life identified by WorkBC. We will discuss the difference between skills and core competencies and how these relate to job descriptions.  You will learn to […]

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Self Esteem, Self Care, & Confidence – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

Is the way you see yourself the way you think others see you?  Do you think you are confident?   Where do we get confidence from?  How do we improve our self-esteem?  What does the ideal you look like?  How do you talk to yourself? These are important questions to explore if we want to grow, […]

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Interview Skills – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different formats for interviews and learn how to give a good first impression. Learn possible answers to commonly asked interview questions, particularly those tricky behavioral questions. Note: Please bring a copy of your resume if you have one available. Previous attendance at the Skills ID or […]

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Financial Literacy – VIRTUAL

Virtual

Learn the basic concepts of budgeting and practical ways to manage your money each month. Understand how your spending habits affect your budget, and learn tips and tricks that will help you to find ways to stretch your dollars. Note: Please keep track of all daily spending from now until the workshop to help guide […]

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Hidden Job Market – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

Did you know over 60% of available jobs are not advertised?  Learn how to access employment opportunities beyond job postings! You will be guided to complete a networking web, research potential employers, write and practice a 30-second introduction, and practice employer cold calls. In addition, you will learn how to use social media to add to […]

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Cover Letter Writing – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

A well-crafted cover letter can set you apart from other job applicants. This workshop will teach you how to format a cover letter correctly and use it to showcase your strengths effectively. In this workshop, you'll learn how to write a DISRUPTIVE cover letter that includes valuable additional information about yourself that's not already in […]

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Basic Computer Skills – Westshore Centre

Westshore Centre | #202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd #202 - 3179 Jacklin, Langford, BC, Canada

In this workshop you will learn the following: Microsoft Word Basics  Using the Internet and Email for Job Search  Android Basics  Internet Safety