Skills Training & Upgrading

Take the Step to Build Your Future!

We appreciate the strength it takes to return to training and we’re here to help!

We recognize your current skills and will assist you in planning your next steps!  We’ll make it a comfortable learning experience and will help you meet your goals.

Which goal path is right for you?

Employment
Secondary School Credits
Post Secondary
Independence
Apprenticeship

We can support you in a wide variety of goals, such as:

  • Upgrading courses
  • Preparing for the CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential)
  • Foundational math support
  • Help with online high school courses
  • Computer skills
  • Improving your reading & writing
  • Employment relevant skills

 

We’re here to help you!

Classes in St Thomas and Aylmer

September – June

Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Open enrollment year round.  Contact us today to learn more info@ywcaste.ca 

Workplace Reading, Writing & Computer Use

Build your skills and confidence with our FREE program!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm
September 30 – October 16
Aylmer Community Services, 20 Talbot St East

Practice completing common workplace reading and writing tasks, like:

  • New employee paperwork
  • Taking phone messages
  • Reading workplace safety information
  • Filling out common forms
  • Completing purchase orders and return authorizations
  • Writing professional emails

Build computer skills for the workplace and your next job:

  • Use our computers to practice basic computer skills
  • Use your phone or a computer to find and apply for jobs online
  • Send and receive professional emails with attachments
  • Complete online tasks

Advanced registration required.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Call or e-mail to register or find out more:
Courtney at 226-210-6800 or
cdavis@ywcaste.ca

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Prepare to Find Jobs Online: Master Your Tech Skills to Boost Job Search Success

Registration is required.

Sessions begin October 7 and run until November 20
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Customized learning – Focus on the skills you need learn on your phone or computer. Laptops are available in class.

Finding a job today means applying online, updating digital resumes, and using job search platforms like Indeed & Canada Job Bank. We’ll help you build the skills you need to apply for jobs online.

Pick & Choose What You Want to Learn:

  • Online Job Searching – Master Indeed, Canada Job Bank & Glassdoor
  • Digital Resumes & Applications – Get noticed by employers
  • Phone & Computer Skills – Apply, email & manage files from any device
  • Working with Digital Documents – How to find and send your resume

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin | FREE SESSIONS
Email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca | Call 519-631-9800

Sign up today and make the most of your job search!

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YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin building

St Thomas

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin
16 Mary St. West

(519) 631-9800

Aylmer office new location

Aylmer

Aylmer Community Services
20 Talbot Street East
Aylmer, ON, N5H 1H4

(226) 210-6800

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Ontario.

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