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Some sample exploratory
courses:
Pre-employment training for women:
Hiring Opportunities for Women
#218-285 Prideaux St.
Nanaimo, V9R 2N2 753-9633
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Course Content: Self-esteem, self awareness, values and
goals, problem solving and |
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goal setting, communications, assertiveness
skills, stress management, conflict resolution, time management, career
exploration, skill assessment, aptitude and interest testing, occupation
information interviewing, plan of action, creative job search strategies,
resumé writing, job search, interview skills video work. |
Time: 9 am to noon, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.
Cost: Funded
by EIC. Priority is given to women on UI and Social Assistance.
Creative career choices for women:
Women's Career
Strategies
#102-2511 East Hastings St. Vancouver, V5K 1Z2 251-7476
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Course Content: Self-assessment, health and fitness,
occupational/personality career |
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assessment tools (self-directed),
assertiveness, creative visualization, labor market information, setting goals
and making decisions, trades and apprenticeship opportunities for women,
putting it all together. |
Time: 25 hours (10 two-and-a-half-hour sessions over a five week
period).
Cost: $125.00
This course is recognized by the Ministry of Social Services and
women on social assistance may be able to get the ministry to pay for the
course.
Planning your future:
Open Learning Agency
4355
Mathissi Place, Burnaby, V5G 4S8
1-800-663-9711 toll free in BC
431-3300 local
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Course Content: Introduction to career planning, getting
started, interests, skills, values, |
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gathering information, career research, making
decisions. |
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- Career change & mid-life transitions
- Women returning to work
- Introduction to assertive communication
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Cost: $170.35
Employment and educational access for women:
Kwantlen
College, Newton Campus
13479 77th Avenue, Newton, BC V3W 6Y1
599-2943
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Course Content: Self-esteem and esteem-building,
communicating effectively, |
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effective problem- solving, assessment and
career options, options for self-employment, making career decisions and action
plans, work placement and individual projects (part-time and full-time). |
Time: Full or part-time for 15 weeks.
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Cost: Part-time $29 or $58 per course depending on the
length of the course. |
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Full-time $416.00 plus $24 Student Association
fee. EIC sponsorship may be available to those who qualify. |
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