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- What types of services does Times Change offer?
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- I just want someone to review my resume.
Can I schedule an appointment with a counsellor? Answer
- I want to go back to school. / I want to upgrade my skills.
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- I heard you teach computers.
What type of computer training do you provide? Answer
- I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, where should I start? Answer
- What types of services does Times Change offer?
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Times Change offers career, employment and educational counselling, a wide range
of computer services and a resource centre, all for women and free
of charge.
If you know what kind of work you are looking for and have the skills to do that kind of work you can join our four morning Job Search Workshop. The workshop covers current job search strategies including networking,
effective resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
You will also receive individual counselling as a follow-up service
to this workshop.
If you are not sure about what type of work you want, we offer a five week Career Planning Workshop. This workshop is designed for women who wish to identify their skills, interests
and goals
to explore career options. Individual counselling is also provided as a follow-up service
to this workshop.
If you are interested in upgrading your skills and know what type of training you want, our Educational Counsellor can help by providing information about specific programs including possible resources for funding.
We also provide free Introductory Computer Workshops as
well as a computer room with access to the Internet, software programs, and self-directed tutorials for typing, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. We have PCs and a Macintosh computer
which you are welcome to book up to 2 hours per day for computer time. Click here for details
about our Computer Room.
- I just want someone to review my resume. Can I schedule an appointment with a counsellor?
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A first-come, first-served drop-in Resume Clinic is offered Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm-4:30pm. Up to 30 minutes is given to each client. Bring your printed resume or cover letter to the front reception desk during drop-in hours to sign in.
Other options you may want to try:
Visit our Resource Centre for books and videos on resume
preparation, cover letter writing and interview techniques.
Reserve computer time to work on
WinWay Resume Deluxe, a specialized program
to help you create error-free, professional resumes. This is available on
the PC computers in our Computer Room.
- I want to go back to school. / I want to upgrade my skills.
- If you know what type of training you are looking for, our Educational Counsellor can help by providing information about specific training programs, apprenticeships, upgrading and financial assistance. Call 416-927-1900, ext. 0
for more information or to schedule an appointment.
If you are uncertain about the type of training you are looking for
you may want to consider our Career Planning Workshop.
- I heard you teach computers. What type of computer training do you provide?
- We are not a training institute, however we do offer two-hour Introductory Computer Workshops on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Internet for Job Search, Email Basic Set-up and Use, and Email Sending Resumes Online. We also offer a Computer Room where all the computers have access to the Internet, Microsoft Office, and self-directed tutorials on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Mavis Beacon Typing tutorial for typing practice. As well, if you are familiar with the Macintosh computer and software, we have one Macintosh on which you can book computer time to
learn and practice graphic software.
- I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, where should I start?
- You are always welcome to attend our Getting Started Workshop. This is an orientation session where you can learn in detail about our services, have a tour of our facilities and, with the help of a counsellor, clarify the next best step for you.
Times Change Women's Employment Service
365 Bloor St. East, Suite 1003, Toronto, ON M4W 3L4
Telephone:(416) 927-1900, ext. 0
Service Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
We are a perfume free environment.
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