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Scarborough Village employment resource centre

enhancing your job search

The Scarborough Village Employment Resource Centre (formerly Morningside Employment Resource Centre) improves access to the world of work through practical job search workshops, up-to-date computer and internet equipment, as well as individual employment coaching, workshops, employer showcases and job search resources. Our highly qualified Career Information Specialists are committed to standards of service which include serving individual client needs and demonstrating sensitivity to, and appreciation for, Toronto’s diverse population. Funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, and partnered with many area businesses, the Scarborough Village Employment Resource Centre is a one-stop-shop on your way to work.

All our services are offered free of charge.

Resources, tools and equipment available at the Scarborough Village Employment Resource Centre include:

• Free fax service/telephone access
• Computer & internet access for job search
• Professional job search guidance
• Informative job search reference library
• Tutorial lab for MS Software programs
• employment information sessions
• Job search workshops
• Networking resources
• Career information (book and video format)
• Résumé clinic

who should come

The Scarborough Village Employment Resource Centre offers a welcoming community atmosphere to all members of the general public who are looking for work. Our services would be of interest to those individuals who:

• live in the vicinity
• do not own computers
• pay for faxing out their résumés
• want guidance and information to turn a "so-so" résumé into an accurate, dynamic representation of their skills and talents
• need instruction in using the internet
• don't know how to use the computer to produce a résumé
• need referral to other employment programs but don' t know how to find them
• want to use our self-directed tutorials to brush up on their skills on Microsoft programs MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

more

download:
Scarborough Village community needs analysis report (may 2008)
2008 career assessment & planning (CAP) flyer

skills development centre
employment focus
YWCA SOAR (Seek, Obtain, Advance, Retain)
LEAP
Scarborough Village employment resource centre
(formerly morningside employment resource centre or MERC)
career assessment & planning
YWCA REACH
resources for your job search

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