February 9th – Info Session on “Starting a New Business”

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Bob Lane, Business Advisor for Centennial College’s “Centre of Entrepreneurship” will again be conducting a presentation on “Starting a New Business: Things to Consider!”

If you are considering starting your own business we highly recommend that you come to this event!  Bob has many years of experience advising and coaching new business startups!

This session will take place at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 9th here at the Labour Education Centre.  If you plan to attend, please send us an e-mail message at bchandler@laboureducation.org or give us a call at (416) 537-6532.

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January 26th – Hiring & Training Event – Security Guards

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

security cameraThe Labour Education Centre will be hosting a hiring and training event for security guards on Thursday, January 26th from 10:00 AM till 12:30 PM.

If you do not currently have your security guard license, training can be provided at a cost of $250.    Financial aid may be available for work clothing.

For available openings, you must be willing and able to work in a multi-shift environment.

If you are attending, please bring your resume and be prepared for a formal interview.   For further information please call (416) 537-6532 x2224 or e-mail ptrimarchi@laboureducation.org

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January 25th – Making Good Energy Choices

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

On Thursday, January 25th at 10:15 AM the Ontario Energy Board will be conducting a free information session on making good energy choices here at LEC.

Have you been approached by door to door salespersons offering you “cheap” energy contracts?   Learn about your rights as a consumer in these situations.

Would you like to learn more about low income energy assistance?   Learn about help that may be available to you.

If you plan to attend, please e-mail bchandler@laboureducation.org or give us a call at (416) 537-6532.

 

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Info Session on Careers in the Pharmaceutical & Food Processing Sectors

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

The Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences will be conducting a brief information session on careers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and food processing industries on Wednesday, January 11th at 10:30 AM here at the Labour Education Centre.

This session will be of interest to anyone who might have a background in quality assurance, process control, working with chemicals or in the healthcare field.

If you plan to attend please e-mail bchandler@laboureducation.org or give us a call at (416) 537-6532.

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We’ve Been Renovating!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

renovationsDuring the lull in activity over the holiday season LEC completed some renovations to the Resource Centre to provide additional employment counseling space.

The renovations are now complete and aside from moving a few bits of furniture around, things are back to normal again.

It’s a fresh start for LEC and we hope that 2012 brings a fresh start for you and your family!

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LEC Receives “Certificate of Recognition” from Caregivers Action Centre

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

On Saturday, December 10th, the Caregivers Action Centre (CAC) of Toronto presented a certificate of recognition to LEC for supporting their efforts to assist caregivers and other temporary workers, specifically with weekend LBS classes. CAC director, Catherine Manuel cited the enduring relationship with LEC as a sign of the value of the classes to CAC members.

LBS programme instructor Khaleelah McKnight accepted the certificate on behalf of the Labour Education Centre.

 

 

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A Special Thank You!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Rahim Braska (R) and Monica Ganguly (L)

Staff of the Labour Education Centre would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to Monica Ganguly  and Rahim Braska who have just finished their two month practicum  with LEC’s Employment Service unit.

Monica and Rahim are both students in George Brown College’s Career and Work Counselling programme.   During their short stay at LEC, they both made an outstanding contribution to the centre’s work with the unemployed.

They will be missed!

We wish Monica and Rahim all the best in their future endeavours!

 

 

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December 15th – Hiring & Training Event – Security Guards

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

cameraThe Labour Education Centre will be hosting a hiring and training event for security guards on Thursday, December 15th from 10:00 AM till 12:30 PM.

If you do not currently have your security guard license, training can be provided at a cost of $250.    Financial aid may be available for work clothing.

For available openings, you must be willing and able to work in a multi-shift environment.

If you are attending, please bring your resume and be prepared for a formal interview.   For further information please call (416) 537-6532 x2224 or e-mail ptrimarchi@laboureducation.org

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December 8th – Employment Standards Information Session

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

employment standardsStaff from the Workers Action Centre will be conducting an information session on employment standards law in the province of Ontario on Thursday, December 8th here at the Labour Education Centre.

If you would like to attend, please give us a call at (416) 537-6532 or you can send an e-mail to bchandler@laboureducation.org

 

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LEC Participates in Don Valley LIP “Meet & Greet”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin
mapping exercise

Prince Sibanda, Don Valley LIP Coordinator leads the Meet & Greet participants in a community mapping exercise.

The Labour Education Centre was pleased to take part in the Don Valley Local Immigration Partnership’s “Meet & Greet” held on November 24th at the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office.

This was an excellent opportunity for community organizations serving immigrant communities in the Don Valley area to share information about their services and to get to know one another.

At the end of the “Meet and Greet” participants conducted a mapping exercise of all of the organizations in attendance.

LEC looks forward to developing ongoing partnerships with our fellow service providers!

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