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work readiness

The YWCA Work Readiness program offers comprehensive employment and job search skills needed for today’s world of work. Through a combination of personal development and job search strategies, workshops and individual counselling, you will enhance your competitive edge in the job market.

who should come

• women who are job ready and able and willing to find work
• women who need to have a focused, finished resume and need assistance with their job search
• women who are able to communicate in English
• women who are able to commit to a 2 week program from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

what you'll learn

• self marketing strategies, resume writing, interviewing, networking, presentation, calling cards, portfolio and job maintenance and employer expectations
• do's and don'ts of dressing for success, and first impressions

program duration

Program is for 2 intensive weeks

what you'll achieve

• a targeted resume to get a job interview
• how to write a cover letter that works
• how to present a portfolio and win the job interview
• how to network and self-market to land a job and maintain employment
• all the skills and knowledge to compete in the world of work

what our clients say

'I can't change my past but I can change my future with the help of LEAP Work Readiness program. I can change my attitude to come to a win-win situation.'

'Work Readiness boosted my self-esteem, confidence and positive attitude to win the job.'

'Through the program, I can get knowledge of all job search skills at my finger-tips.'

other LEAP programs:

• employment assessment
• work readiness
• employment connections
• job search café

more

skills development centre
employment focus
YWCA SOAR (Seek, Obtain, Advance, Retain)
LEAP
Scarborough Village employment resource centre
(formerly morningside employment resource centre or MERC)
career assessment & planning
YWCA REACH
resources for your job search

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