This 2-hour workshop will provide an overview of a new and innovative career exploration resource. Objectives include: (1) a tour of Career Cruising, an online, interactive career resource, (2) exploring the online assessment tools and detailed occupation profiles, (3) cruising through comprehensive post-secondary education information, and (4) learning how this resource can help you move through career exploration and planning.
Workshops & Events
Alberni Valley Employment Centre offers a variety of workshops for job seekers, ranging from 1 hour to 3 days in length, covering everything from resumes to career planning. The eligibility requirements are variable, so if you see a topic you are interested in, just ask!
Workshop Descriptions are available below, and our Workshops & Events Calendar can be viewed from our top menu.
Please note that the Calendar is for Port Alberni only. For workshop availability in Tofino and Ucluelet, please contact us at one of those offices.
This 3-hour workshop will explore how to create dynamic cover letters.
Are you facing unemployment? Need somewhere to relate to others? Not sure where to go next?
HOW DO WE DECIDE WHAT OUR WORK IS TO BE?
Implicit Career Search is a fun, 3-day workshop that is like a road map, guiding you on your own career planning journey. Discover what it is you want to contribute to the world, and how you are going to get paid for it!
This one-day workshop will help you understand what to do -- and what NOT to do -- during a job interview.
Take your Job Search to the next level!
Go beyond the internet, and learn new strategies and methods for finding work.
This one-day resumé workshop is designed to help you create a sales tool that is designed to market you and your skills to the employer.
Learn all about Labour Market Information - "What is it, and how can it help me in my Job Search?"
A five-hour workshop to help you assess your interests, values and abilities to help you better understand yourself and where your strengths will best fit with different occupational areas.