What's On, September - Toronto Public Library

SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER 2011
CAREER & JOB
SEARCH HELP
Connect with job
counsellors, employment
agencies and a wealth of
career-related resources.
COMPUTER &
LIBRARY TRAINING
Learn more about using
computer applications,
online resources and
research databases.
A variety of career and job search books and other
tools are available at branches throughout the city.
A computer training class taking place in one of
Toronto Public Library’s Learning Centres.
ADULTS
ADULTS
Employment Café
Community agencies provide information on resume
critiquing, job postings and job search support.
Centennial Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 20 1 pm
Interview Skills
Increase your chances of getting a job by identifying the
common interview mistakes and finding ways to improve
your interview skills.
Mimico Centennial September 6 5 pm
Bridlewood November 10 6 pm
Looking for a Job
Get an overview of job hunting resources, including
company and industry information, and interview
materials. Tours begin at the Business, Science and
Technology desk.
Toronto Reference Sept. 10, Oct. 8, 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 3 10 am
Sept. 27, Nov. 8
7 pm
Employment Ontario
Employment Ontario helps you get the training, skills and
experience needed to achieve your career goals as well as
connect you to employers.
York Woods* Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20 1 pm
Job Search at Your Fingertips
Find out about the resources we have to help you with
your job search. To register, call 416-395-5613. Program
takes place in the Learning Centre.
North York Central Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 15 2 pm
Careers in Food, Pharmaceuticals and Health Care
An information session by Academy of Applied
Pharmaceutical Sciences for those looking to build their
career in the food, pharmaceutical or health care-related
fields. Find out what it takes to enter these industries and
how you can overcome challenges.
Fairview* September 29 6:30 pm
Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop
Get advice on how to write a resumé and a cover letter,
and how to use the library’s employment resources
available in the branch and online.
Flemingdon Park October 5 4 pm
teens
Blueprints – For Young Entrepreneurs
Youth Unlimited offers a hands-on, skills-based program to
motivate and train you to build self-confidence and turn
your business or self-employment dreams into a reality.
York Woods September 16 3 pm
Youth Employment Services
Are you out of school, out of work, or haven't completed
Grade 12? A professional employment specialist helps you
to prepare winning resumés (Oct. 12), and to develop your
job hunting capabilities and interview skills (Nov. 9).
Maria A. Shchuka* Oct. 12, Nov. 9 2 pm
Computer Training
These popular programs are offered in most branches and Learning Centres across Toronto.
For dates, times and locations, call Answerline at 416-393-7131 or come in and speak to our staff.
Move That Mouse
Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills in this hands-on
class. An introduction to skills required for all Internet
courses.
Email Made Easy
Learn to use Web-based email services, set up a free email
account and send your first message.
Web Basics
Explore the Internet using Web addresses, search engines
and subject directories.
Web Basics II
Improve your search techniques using search engines,
subject directories and the library’s website. Web Basics is
the recommended prerequisite.
Web Basics III
Improve your search techniques to master search engines,
subject directories and the library website’s rich content.
Web Basics II is the recommended prerequisite.
Web Basics for Seniors Part I: Move That Mouse
Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. An introduction to
the World Wide Web in two sessions. For older adults with
little or no Internet experience.
Web Basics for Seniors Part II: Explore the Web
Learn to search the Internet. An introduction to the World
Wide Web in two sessions. For older adults with little or no
Internet experience.
Word Basics Part I: Create and Save a File
Learn to open Word, create a document and save a file. An
introduction to Microsoft Word XP 2002 in two sessions.
Word Basics II: Editing and Using Templates
Learn basic editing, use Help and create letters and
résumés with templates. An introduction to Microsoft
Word XP 2002 in two sessions. Basic keyboarding and
mouse skills are required.
Web 2.0: YouTube, Flickr, Wikis and More
Explore recent changes in creating and sharing information
on the World Wide Web.
Toronto Public Library
@ Your Fingertips
Still looking for more? We also offer a variety of
in-depth Web-surfing workshops. For a complete listing
of dates, times, locations and topics, go to
torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/computertraining
18 torontopubliclibrary.ca * Call or visit the branch to register.
* Call or visit the branch to register.
ANSWERLINE 416-393-7131
19