Skills for Employment program is designed to lead directly to job search.

Employment (full or part-time) is the ultimate goal.

Program Description 

The Skills for Employment Program is designed to assist participants in their active job search through the development and maintenance of employment specific skills. Comprehensive program includes Essential Skills development, Job Search Skills and Computer Training Small classes mean more individual attention; maximum class size 10 7 weeks of in-class instruction; 30 hours per week Non-Paid work placement
Focus on Essential Skills for the Workplace Reading and comprehension; following instructions; understanding employment related material Writing for communication; business letters; emails Numeracy Skills: budgeting cash handling, scheduling, measuring and estimation Thinking Skills: planning and organizing tasks, problem solving	Job Search Skills Career Development and self assessment using a variety of tools Job Search Skills: creating resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters; networking, honing interview skills; self marketing, researching the job market Job Maintenance Skills: professionalism in the workplace; maintaining a positive attitude; effective problem solving techniques Job Placement: participants are placed with an employer for 10 weeks; those who are not hired through their placements are helped with job search for as long as they require assistance
Personal Life Management Skills The focus of this component of the program is to develop the group as a team and enhance interpersonal, problem solving, communication and presentation skills	Computer Skills Keyboarding practice to increase speed and accuracy Microsoft Word: creating business letters, resumes Microsoft Excel: learn the basics, create a budget Internet: responsible use, searching for information, using webmail

*Tuition applies, Subsidies may be available.

Please call 519-433-7950 or email to info@atn.on.ca for more information, or to register

*In some cases it may be possible to modify this schedule for personal or medical reasons, please discuss with the instructor when signing up for this program.

*If you are on Ontario Works, please ask your Case Worker for a referral to the program before calling to register.