The Job Search Action Plan (JSAP) is a 12-step guide through the job search process. This online version provides access to the information and tools you'll need to conduct an effective job search with helpful reflections and interactive components.

This course is delivered as a self-study online course.

This course helps job seekers strengthen their interview skills and prepare with greater confidence for a variety of interview situations. Participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to research employers and job opportunities, identify and communicate their skills, and develop an effective elevator pitch. The course also covers common, behavioural, and situational interview questions, interview do’s and don’ts, and practical steps for preparing, responding effectively, and assessing areas for continued improvement.

This course is delivered as a self-study online course.

Learners in this course will engage in activities designed to equip them for an independent and successful job search. Participants will be able to identify and articulate their skills, experience and training to prepare for and successfully engage in job interviews. Participants will receive guidance in designing and optimizing their resume, and will learn various job search techniques in order to market their skills to local employers, follow-up on applications, and perform well in job interviews.

This course is delivered in-person or as a self-study online course.

Career Exploration is a half-day training, designed to help job seekers identify a short-term achievable job goal. This module guides individuals through the process of examining their interests, skills and values in the context of identifying how they align with various opportunities available in the local labour market. This course is recommended for individuals who need to identify a job goal to facilitate the development of an employment plan and give direction to their job search.

This course is delivered in-person only.

This course is designed for program participants who are typically ready to work, but require assistance in preparing for a digital job search and learning how to use a computer as an effective job search tool. Participants will learn how to create and access an e-mail address and how to store and retrieve files on a cloud based host site. In addition, participants will learn how to email job search documents to employers, how to use job search engines online, how Applicant Tracking Systems scan and screen their applications, and job scam red flags.
Note: Introduction to Computers (or previous computer experience) is a prerequisite for this course.

This course is delivered in-person only.

This course is specifically designed for job seekers who are 50+ years of age. Mature workers are often concerned about age discrimination, skills gaps or addressing job loss in interviews. In this course, participants will learn about various types of interviews, compare traditional to behavioral-based interview questions, and have an opportunity to practice their interview skills. The course also emphasizes being prepared for interviews, understanding appropriate questions to ask the interviewer, staying positive, and following up with potential employers after the interview.

This course is delivered in-person or as a self-study online course.

Mature workers may be seeking new or alternative types of work in order to pursue their passions or perhaps to respond to a recent change in employment. This course emphasizes the importance of identifying a strategic or targeted job goal. Various methods of accessing the hidden market are discussed, drawing on the job seekers’ own experiences to emphasize important strategies and lessons. Participants will explore the most current job search practices and will build their capacity to effectively network.

This course is delivered in-person or as a self-study online course.