Category Archives: Event

SUBSCRIBE TO CEC’S NEWSLETTER!

Community Employment Choices is excited to launch our newsletter!

The goal? To keep residents of Middlesex County informed and connected to local programs, services, and supports…available at no cost through Employment Ontario. We hope to use monthly newsletters as a channel to share what our team has up our sleeve for the coming month, including programming, services, events, job fairs, and general news about job opportunities in Middlesex County.

Whether you are a job seeker, employer, community partner, or seeking more information about what we do and the ways we can help, we look forward to engaging with you!

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Or, scan the QR Code below using your smart phone to sign up:

Fostering a welcoming environment through Sponsorship, Language and Health Services

Registration is now open for the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership’s Sixth “Setting Immigrants Up For Success” event on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 12:30- 4 pm at Gateway Church, 890 Sarnia Rd., London.

This event revolves around the theme of “Fostering a welcoming environment through Sponsorship, Language and Health Services”. This inclusive, free, in person event invites everyone to participate, with a special welcome extended to leaders and members of all faith groups, as well as individuals providing assistance to newcomers. Let’s come together and contribute to creating a more welcoming and supportive community for newcomers.

For details and registration, click here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/setting-immigrants-up-for-success-tickets-710514326477

EMPLOYERS — WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE SOMEONE AN OPPORTUNITY IN THE TRADES?

Would you like to hire a new Entry Level 1 apprentice and would you like the financial support to proceed and to give someone an opportunity in the trades? If you do, then you are going to want to attend this free employer breakfast where you will learn how you could potentially receive significant funding to help you provide someone a great opportunity to gain experience in their trade.

This information session is being held at Community Employment Choices on Thursday, May 18th from 8 am – 10 am. A delicious breakfast will be available and you will hear from Stephanie Shrum, Program Manager for the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum while you learn about the great funding opportunities that may be available to you.

Register today!

DECEMBER 13 – STUDENTS TODAY, EMPLOYEES TOMORROW: INVESTING IN CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

Together with its workforce development partners, Middlesex County’s department of Economic Development and Tourism is launching an innovative new program that is aiming to help bridge labour gaps by liaising local employers and schools to bolster co-operative education and work integrated learning opportunities for area youth.

Join us to learn about how co-operative education opportunities provide hands-on experience to today’s students evolving them into tomorrow’s employees, and the resources that are available to help facilitate the future of work integrated learning at the fingertips of employers, teachers and students alike.

It’s a win-win for everyone.

EMPLOYERS – Looking for Talent? Click here to register

When: December 13th, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Held Virtually via Zoom – *No Zoom Account Required, VIRTUAL

EDUCATORS – Looking for Placements? Click here to register

When: December 13th, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Held Virtually via Zoom – *No Zoom Account Required, VIRTUAL

If you have any questions on upcoming events & workshops, please call us at 519-245-4500 ext. 200 and we’d be happy to assist you and even register you for any events.

DECEMBER 1ST – CAREGIVING INFORMATION PRESENTATION

Are you interested in becoming a Caregiver but need more information? Are you someone who wants to help but don’t have qualifications? (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A PSW TO BE A CAREGIVER)

If this sounds like you then this information session will help you decide if becoming a Caregiver is for you. Join Home Instead’s Crystal Hooey as she discusses being a caregiver and will take questions following her presentation…

When: Thursday, December 1st, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Where: Community Employment Choices, 16B Second Street, Strathroy Ontario

Interested in attending? Pre-register by calling our office at 519-245-4500 or email reception@communityemploymentchoices.ca

NOVEMBER 3 – HOME INSTEAD JOB FAIR

Home Instead is Hiring Care Pro’s!

Community Employment Choices is pleased to host a “By Appointment Only” hiring event on Thursday November 3, 2022 from 10:00am-2:00pm. 

Bring your resume, references, and be interview ready!

To register secure a timeslot, call 519-245-4500 or email reception@communityemploymentchoices.ca