2. PATHWAYS TO THE TRADES INFORMATION SESSION

3. Pathways to the Trades Overview
Professional Development:
Goal setting
Employability skills
Opportunities within the Trades:
Options available
Required documentation and knowledge
Workplace Math:
refresh or learn math skills
Workplace Communications:
Writing in the workplace
Workplace Computer Skills
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4. Professional Development
Enhance self- confidence and self- esteem
Stress management
What are my skills, traits, values and abilities?
Transferable skills
Learning styles
Assertiveness skills
Goal setting
Time management
Team building
Networking
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5. Looking for Employment in the “New World of Work”
Labour market research
What employers are looking for
Resumes, cover letters, and application forms
Networking and the hidden job market
Interview strategies
How to keep your job
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6. Georgian College, Owen Sound
Refresh Math Skills
Basic arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percents, division
Word problems
Problem solving
Work on skills you will need to enter a trade program
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7. Communicating in the Workplace
Basic vocabulary, grammar, sentences, paragraphs and punctuation
Introduction to forms and technical documentation
Writing skills for the trades
Research skills
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8. Georgian College, Owen Sound
Computer Literacy
How to operate a PC
Keyboarding & mouse skills (start where you are)
Creating, saving and printing
Job search and research via Internet
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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9. Georgian College, Owen Sound
Pathways to the Trades
Pathways to the Trades offers you the opportunity to set goals, to explore further education, and to explore career opportunities
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10. Benefits and Expectations
Your Commitment
Motivation and commitment (20hrs/wk)
Willingness to learn
Team spirit
Be self-directed
Professional environment
Keep an open mind
A smile each day
Ready to take a new path!
Benefits to you
Motivation
Support as you learn
Explore new opportunities with new skills
Opportunity to network
Individual coaching
A smile each day
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11. Are you Eligible? What does it Cost?
This is a program funded by Employment Ontario
19 years of age or older (may be exceptions)
A willingness and readiness to learn
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12. Instructors & Administration
Computer Literacy Reta Dimis
Workplace Math & Harry Renshaw Communications
Personal Development Frankey Sisty
Intake and Assessment Jean Kirby
Program Manager Heather Renshaw
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13. Georgian College, Owen Sound
Program Schedule
Start: April 6, 2009
End: June 26, 2009
Commitment of 20 hours per week for 14 weeks – there will be additional hours during June in order to complete the program prior to the end of the public school term.
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14. Pathways to the Trades QUESTIONS?
Contact Jean Kirby or Heather Renshaw
QUESTIONS?
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