Dates
Welcome to Leads' Newcomers Workshop. This new virtual workshop series runs every Thursday for 10 weeks from 10-11:30am, starting Thursday, January 26, 2023. Newcomers and those new to working in Canada will find this series particularly interesting.
Interested - Please call your Employment Specialist
Please Note: LEADS' workshops are reserved for LEADS' clients. If you are already a client, please talk to your Employment Specialist. If you haven't yet started services at LEADS, please give us a call, send us an email, or complete an online application to find out how you can get started.
Week #1 - January 26th, 2003
Introduction, Opportunities and Challenges unique to Newcomer Job Seekers.
Week #2 - February 2nd, 2023
Working in Canada: Interviews and Employer Expectations.
Week #3 - February 9th, 2023
Cultural Relativism and Norms: What is Cultural Relativism?
Week #4 - February 16th
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Week #5 - February 23rd, 2023
Accessing Community Resources.
Week #6 - March 2nd, 2023
Transferable Skills - What are your skills and strengths?
Week #7 - March 9th, 2023
Volunteering: Benefits & Opportunities.
Week #8 - March 16th, 2023
Rights of Workers in Ontario.
Week #9 - March 23rd, 2023
Self- Advocacy & Assertiveness.
Week #10 - March 30th, 2023
Potluck! All facilitators welcome.
