Events, Workshops and Training

• Workwise, a learning series from LRES - virtual workshop - details coming soon

A great opportunity to learn more about the employment services being offered!

• Open House - Community Employment Services
  • Learn more about the services we offer to support your employment journey!
  • Location:  16B Second Street, Strathroy
  • Tuesday, December 16 - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Information
• Open House - Women's Employment Resource Centre
  • Learn more about employment services and programs being offered!
  • Location:  424 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON
  • Tuesday, December 16 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The following workshops are offered at no cost to job seekers. Some require registration in advance, as indicated:

• An Introduction to Canadian Hearing Services Employment Services
  • Hosted by Canadian Hearing Services
    • Are you Deaf or hard of hearing and looking for work? Want to boost your job-search skills and confidence?
    • Our upcoming webinar will introduce you to Canadian Hearing Services Employment Services — a program designed to support you in finding meaningful employment and setting you up for long-term success on the job.​
      • Monday, December 15 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST)
      • online via Zoom - more information
• Weekly Resume Drop-in
  • hosted by ATN Access Inc.
    • get step-by-step help building a resume that stands out
    • each Tuesday in December - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 1 Adelaide St. N, Suite 15, London
    • No registration required - just drop by! Open to all job seekers.
• Resume Essentials: Formatting Tips and Tricks
  • Hosted by Goodwill Career Centre
    • Learn how to build a resume that gets noticed - and gets you hired!
      • Tuesday, December 16 - 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
      • in person - 255 Horton St. E. (free parking on site)
      • Registration required - register here
• Creating an Effective Resume
  • hosted by Goodwill Career Centre
    • Create a standout resume, showcase your skills, and get noticed by employers!
      • Tuesday, December 16 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
      • online
      • Registration required - register here
• Interview Prep
  • hosted by LEADS Employment Services
    • learn how to prepare for different kinds of interviews so you can enter your next interview with confidence!
      • Wednesday, December 17 - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
      • Virtually and in-person
      • Must be a LEADS client to participate - contact your Employment Specialist to participate
      • Not a LEADS client? Call us at 519-439-0352 to find out how we can help!
• Strategies for a Successful Job Search
  • hosted by Goodwill Career Centre
    • Thursday, December 19 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
    • Online
    • Registration required - register here

• Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESS) - ATN Access Inc.
  • Are you between 15 and 30, identify as a person with a disability, are unemployed, and looking for work? This program is for you!
  • 5 weeks of paid in-class training, followed by 10 weeks of paid job opportunity (up to 25 hrs/week)
  • Certifications
  • Starts December 15 - to register, email
    • more info
• Personal Support Worker Training - Fanshawe College - London and Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus
  • 30 weeks duration
    • Apply now and start in January 2026
• Google's AI Essentials Training
  • free to you through Goodwill Career Centre; start anytime
  • beginner-friendly online training
  • receive a Google Career Certificate upon completion
    • Register here

• Safe Food Handling
• First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid
• Computer Training
• Customer Service Training
• WHIMS/Workplace Safety
• Better Jobs Ontario
• Micro-Credential Portal
• Ontario Colleges
• Ontario College – Online Learning
• Ontario Universities
• Technology, Reading and Math Skills – Free online learning
• The Learning Hub
• Truck Drivers/Heavy Equipment Operators Training
• Respect at Work