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

Networking Essentials – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: Over 60% of available jobs are not advertised! Networking gets results. You will leave this workshop knowing how to access employment opportunities beyond published job postings.  You will be encouraged to complete a networking web, research potential employers, write and practice a 30-second introduction, practice employer cold calls, and request an information meeting. We will […]

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Rev Up Your Resume – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: You need a tailored resume to get an interview! This workshop will help you create a targeted resume that will make you shine as a job applicant.  At the beginning, you’ll be prompted to identify your values as an employee that are important to you and need to be present in the workplace. After self-exploration […]

Transferable Skills – WESTSHORE

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

Objective:  Transferable skills are essential to highlight when applying for your next job.  This workshop identifies transferable skills when self-researching and reflecting on your values and positive routines, patterns and behaviours.  This workshop will assist you in determining your transferable skills and applying them in a few exercises around accomplishment statements for your resume, answering behavioural interview questions […]

Interpersonal Skills – WESTSHORE

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

Objective:  This workshop explains what interpersonal skills are, how we identify them, and what benefits you will provide to your next employer by highlighting your interpersonal skills set.  Emotional intelligence is part of your Interpersonal Skills and is important to know and utilize as a positive Transferable skill in any workplace.  There will be an […]

Career  Planning – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: You will participate in various career planning discussions to determine career options and gain confidence in your career decision-making process. This is a workshop where you will participate in group discussions and learn how to assess your skills, values, personality traits, and interests related to various career options. Through self-research, reflection, and work research and […]

Skills ID – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: Learn the difference between skills and core competencies and how these relate to job descriptions. Take time to do some self-research and reflection, and find out what values are important to you.  Make a list of your core competencies and soft and transferable skills, empowering you in your job search.  You will learn to identify and categorize […]

Basic Computer Skills – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: Empower participants with fundamental computer vocabulary and skills, enabling them to navigate and utilize computers confidently.  This workshop will enable the participant to understand the fundamental differences between the most common computer devices and provide hands-on experience to strengthen essential skills such as keyboard typing, drag-and-drop functionality, and accessing icons on the taskbar or desktop. […]

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Rev Up Your Resume – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: You need a tailored resume to get an interview! This workshop will help you create a targeted resume that will make you shine as a job applicant.  At the beginning, you’ll be prompted to identify your values as an employee that are important to you and need to be present in the workplace. After self-exploration […]

Job Search for Experienced Workers – WESTSHORE

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

Objective: In this workshop, we aim to help you understand the benefits of your lived and work experience and skills, review your values, and the importance of age diversity in the workplace. Finding meaningful work in this employment climate isn’t easy, but there are more opportunities to explore and navigate.  We will discuss the characteristics of […]