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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Skills ID – Sooke Centre

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, 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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Resume Writing – Sooke Centre

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, BC, Canada

To secure an interview, it's crucial to have a top-notch resume that showcases your skills and experiences effectively. This workshop is designed to assist you in creating a targeted resume that will make you stand out as a job applicant. In this workshop, you'll learn how to write an attention-grabbing HOT ZONE, target your resume […]

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Cover Letter Writing – Sooke Centre

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, 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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Interview Skills – Sooke Centre

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, 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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Assertive Communication – Westshore Centre

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

If you think communication is all about talking - you haven’t been listening! Communication is NOT all talk. Active listening is one of the most difficult skills to learn and yet it is one of the most essential. Why do arguments start when you thought everything was fine? How can you escape an argument before […]

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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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Goal Setting and Motivation – Westshore Centre

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

Not all goals are the same.  But – anyone who sets goals has an edge.  And people with an edge “win” more consistently. They gain more experience and deeper satisfaction than those with no goals.  Nothing boosts our self-worth more than achieving a worthwhile goal.  But first you have to set it.  This workshop is […]

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Hidden Job Market – VIRTUAL

Virtual

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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Job Search Techniques for the Mature Worker – Sooke Centre

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, BC, Canada

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. We will discuss the characteristics of the five generations that are present in the workplace and the benefits each generation brings. You will learn the current trends […]

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Financial Literacy – Sooke Centre

Sooke Centre 2096 Church Road, Sooke, BC, Canada

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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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 […]