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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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 […]

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Problem Solving – Westshore

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

Got a problem? If a boss or anyone else is to believe they can trust and depend on you he or she needs to know you have the ability to solve problems. There are some simple steps to enhance your problem-solving skills. Learn some very important questions to ask yourself first and then process of […]

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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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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 […]