Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex
 

April 22, 2010

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London-Middlesex Employment Networking & Information Portal
ESCLM Weekly Update: Vol.16, April 22, 2010  
 

Dear ESCLM Members;

We are very pleased to be working with the Ability First Coalition to present a special workshop for Employers: "Accessibility Standards for Customer Service."

As an employer, you will be required to comply with the AODA standards in less than two years.

Are you doing business/strategic planning? This workshop will help you to meet these legislated standards and to enhance service for people with disabilities.  Learn more...

Do you know an non-profit or for-profit employer who would benefit from this workshop? Please share information about this workshop with your employer partners, attend yourself, or send a representative from your agency.  

Thursday, April 29, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
6th Floor Boardroom, Skill Centre
141 Dundas St, London                                         Cost: $40 per person includes handouts, coffee break and lunch

**Pre-registration required** Register here....

 

Books that Talk at LPL (Central)

You are invited to the 1st Human Library event at London Public Library.

Human Library gives readers an opportunity to borrow a person or "living book". Volunteer "books" share stories about their personal experiences of diversity in a safe and welcoming environment.

When: 11 am - 2:30 pm, Saturday, April 24

Where: Human Library Borrowing Desk
Hudson's Bay Passageway, just outside the main doors of the Central Library, 251 Dundas

Learn more...

 

Apprenticeship Info Session

Upcoming Apprenticeship Information Session at Central Library - April 21/10

Please see the attached flyer for more information on the upcoming session. Feel free to share this info with colleagues, clients and anyone who may be interested in apprenticeship. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday.

Questions? Contact: Karen Kloibhofer
Program Consultant ~ Apprenticeship
Fanshawe College Job Connect
114-355 Wellington Street
London, ON N6A 3N7
Ph: (519) 432-1220 ext. 291 Fx: (519) 432-2069
E-mail: kkloibhofer@fanshawec.ca

 

LEHC Workshop Schedule

Attached is the new schedule for the London Employment Help Centre's "How To..." Workshops.

Every Wednesday morning we offer a two-hour introductory workshop on one of two topics: 1) Resumes and Cover Letters, and 2) Job Interviewing. Each topic is offered every two weeks on a rotating basis. All interested participants are welcome, and no pre-registration is required. For further details on the workshops, dates and times, please check the attached schedule and poster. Or call us at 519-439-0501.

 

Regards,

Carol Stewart
Project Manager

Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex
141 Dundas Street, 4th Floor, London ON N6A 1G3
Phone: 519.663.0774 ext. 224 Fax: 519.663.5377
carol@esclm.ca  www.esclm.ca

 

CW wins City award!

Congratulations to ClothingWorks, recipient of Mayor's Featured Community Organization Award.

Don't forget: the Spring ClothingWorks sale for agency staff and friends is next Wednesday (April 28). More details and prices... 

Please let your clients know that the CW sale for clients on Thursday (April 29) has even lower prices on great clothes. More details and prices...

 

New LD Edge

This month's LD Edge Newsletter brings some interesting information on the Arrowsmith School's approach to learning disabilities, as well as establishing some facts about dyslexia. We hope you enjoy this month's edition of the LD Edge Newsletter and we encourage you to contact us if you have any comments or would like the opportunity to contribute to our publication.

 

Job Posting

City of London is accepting applications for the following:

Community Projects Coordinator

Deadline: April 30, 2010

 

Job Posting

The London Food Bank, in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Food Banks
(OAFB), is seeking an organized, passionate, and outgoing individual to join the
Community Harvest Ontario team in the position of Field Coordinator. The 24 week
contract position is the local component of a provincial initiative that will aim to bring
fresh, healthy food to food banks in Ontario.

Please see job posting attachment for further details:

 

LEHC Spring Dance

"Put some spring in your step" Join us for the London Employment Help Centre's Spring Dance Fundraiser on Friday April 30th 2010 at Mocha Shrine. All proceeds will go to assist our clients.

Learn more...

 

New EMOLTB Update

 

Latest Update on HST - ONN 

Ontario Nonprofit Network continues to provide background on the HST and its impact on the sector...