Location

Please note in-person workshops are head at 505 Consumers Road Suite 102, North York, ON M2J 4V8

You can find a full list of our workshops and information sessions here.


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July 11 – In-Person Workshop

Interview Skills, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Topics covered include:

  • The purpose and importance of an interview
  • Interview techniques
  • Competency based interviews
  • Interviewing mistakes
  • Pre-interview, interview, and post-interview processes
  • Group discussion and question period


July 14 – In-Person Workshop

Your Money Your Power Budgeting & Tax Basics, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

It’s hard to earn and easy to spend. You will need a budget, and SMART financial goals, to help secure your financial future. After taking this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain what a budget is and how to create one.
  • Identify sources of income and different types of expenses (fixed vs. flexible)
  • Create SMART financial goals
  • Adjust your budget as your income, expenses, and goals change


July 15 – In-Person Workshop

Resume Writing, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop gives participants the skills they need to create an effective resume. Having a well-written resume can make the difference when it comes to getting an interview and in helping you stand out from the other applicants. Join us and learn:

  • The purpose of a resume
  • How to get started and structure your resume
  • How to format, organize, and review your resume

July 16 – In-Person Workshop

Customer Service, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This program aims to develop service skills to ensure consistent service delivery to customers. It helps create a consistent service standard within an organization and provides employees with tools and techniques that help to build customer loyalty. Certificates and lapel pins are provided by Ontario Tourism Education Training to passing participants. This program has a fee of $45.00/person.


July 16 – In-Person Workshop

Resume Writing, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.


July 18 – In-Person Workshop

Career Development, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This workshop will guide you in developing a career action plan based on your interests, skill set, as well as your short— and long-term goals. You will also learn about SMART goals and receive assistance in developing a set of SMART goals for yourself. This workshop is ideal for those struggling to find employment, or who have been laid off, or those thinking about starting a second career.


July 22 – In-Person Workshop

Mental Health Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


July 23 – In-Person Workshop

Employment Rights, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


July 23 – In-Person Workshop

Job Search and Labour Market Workshop, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop includes topics such as:

  • The Canadian labour markets
  • Developing effective resumes and cover letters
  • Networking to access the hidden job market
  • Creating an employment action plan
  • Interview practice

July 24 – In-Person Workshop

Resume Writing, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop gives participants the skills they need to create an effective resume. Having a well-written resume can make the difference when it comes to getting an interview and in helping you stand out from the other applicants. Join us and learn:

  • The purpose of a resume
  • How to get started and structure your resume
  • How to format, organize, and review your resume

July 25 – In-Person Workshop

Entrepreneurship 101, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


July 28 – In-Person Workshop

Crafting Impactful Resume and Cover Letter, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This workshop gives participants the skills they need to create an effective resume and cover letter that will capture the attention of employers. Having a well-written resume and cover letter can make the difference when it comes to getting an interview and in helping you stand out from the other applicants. Join us and learn:

  • The purpose of a resume
  • How to get started and structure your resume
  • How to format, organize, and review your resume
  • Tips on how to write a strong cover letter
  • Tips for a successful cover letter
  • Includes an editing session.

July 30 – In-Person Workshop

Resume Writing, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop gives participants the skills they need to create an effective resume. Having a well-written resume can make the difference when it comes to getting an interview and in helping you stand out from the other applicants. Join us and learn:

  • The purpose of a resume
  • How to get started and structure your resume
  • How to format, organize, and review your resume

July 30 – In-Person Workshop

Career Development, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop will guide you in developing a career action plan based on your interests, skill set, as well as your short— and long-term goals. You will also learn about SMART goals and receive assistance in developing a set of SMART goals for yourself. This workshop is ideal for those struggling to find employment, or who have been laid off, or those thinking about starting a second career.


Eligibility Criteria

Tropicana's Employment Centre programs and services are available to residents of Ontario, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, convention refugees and refugee claimants with valid work permit. Clients must be out of school/out of work or only working or studying part- time and not registered currently with any other community employment centre.

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