The Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is holding 6 Virtual Employment Workshops from May 31 to June 9.  To learn more please go to wavefrontcentre.ca/webinar

There will be 6 sessions covered throughout the week our Employment Placement Specialists, including disability management & disclosure in the workplace, networking, guide to creating professional LinkedIn profiles, interview skills and Zoom etiquette, resume and cover letter writing, and ageism. You don’t want to miss this!

Where: Virtual via Zoom. Internet access and computer/laptops/tablets/iPads required to participate. 

**Computers/laptops recommended and will provide best viewing experience.

Cost: Free

Accessibility: ASL interpreting for ASL Group. Closed captioning for Hard of Hearing Group.

Contact: If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please contact Rytch Newmiller at rytch.newmiller@wavefrontcentre.ca; Joy Borgonia, at joy.borgonia@wavefrontcentre.ca, or Janno Lim at janno.lim@wavefrontcentre.ca or give us a call at 604.736.7391 (voice); 587.818.6701 (VRS); 604-736-2527 (TTY).

Watch this in ASL

Learn more and RSVP from the links below:

May 31st, 2021 – Disability Management & Disclosure in the Workplace

Learn how to manage your disability (hearing loss/deafness) in the workplace.  You will learn how to inform and educate your employers (on the job or during the interview) about how to work with your hearing loss/deafness.

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (ASL Group) 

Registration:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctduGurz8rHNXfuea4L01PieXcewz5sMEi 

  • 1:30 – 4:00 pm (Hard of Hearing Group) 

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscuqspjkuH9Eqb8Rhi4Zu1_kA4xDxmHJ5 

 

June 1st, 2021 – Networking and Self-Marketing

Discuss the importance of networking and how to do it. Learn about adopting the right mindset and using different methods to “sell” yourself to employers. 

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (ASL Group)

Registration:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkc-iorDovGdCRGIz5UGkxecGHSuNXkqrG 

  • 1:30 – 4:00 pm (Hard of Hearing Group)

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElce-spzgjGt0CNmljqgaLwUdPZrMfeMk8 

 

June 3rd, 2021 – Guide to Creating a Professional LinkedIn Profile

Learn how to create a professional LinkedIn profile.

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (ASL Group)

Registration:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkce2srTMsGtaT2875Gu8HgIlQ-snR8BzE 

  • 1:30 – 4:00 pm (Hard of Hearing Group)

Registrationhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldO6srDgoHtwphMRjXZwmZuzv8QOv_VcZ 

 

June4th, 2021 – Interview Skills & Zoom Etiquette

Learn how to interact with the interviewer and to articulate your thoughts.  How to ace a job interview.  Zoom Etiquette Rules you need to know before virtual interviews. 

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (ASL Group)

Registrationhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdu-gqz8uHdY8EhbRIcPektNKLKO9v6Uh   

  • 1:30 – 4:00 pm (Hard of Hearing Group)

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqfuuvqDgvEtAi7sTcLzHW27RvTDiRDcan 

 

June 7th, 2021 – Resume & Cover Letter Writing

Learn the effective techniques and styles of resume writing and provide knowledge and skills on how to prepare effective cover letters. 

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (ASL Group)

Registration:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtdOusqDwjEtUz9uzBEnYlquGTg0fux3Ez 

  • 1:30 – 4:00 pm (Hard of Hearing Group)

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtceqrrDsvGdzU_5wZfcUtQ8iwSM4rxHZS

 

June 9th, 2021 – Ageism

Learn how to combat ageism in your job search and at your workplace.

  • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (ASL Group)

Registration:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtduCvqDwuH9drW8G6bcuoNZwML47NKPCv 

  • 1:30 – 4:00 pm (Hard of Hearing Group)

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvf–tqz0tGtQVGB5UdVequEq8VVjGf-mb 

 

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