Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex
 

August 18, 2010

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ESCLM Weekly Update: Vol.29, August 18, 2010  
 

Dear ESCLM Members;

We are rescheduling the "Understanding CAP and Community Employment Resources" training workshop to: Thursday, September 23 in order to accomodate as many people as possible, considering demand. 

If you were unable to make it previously, please register now. Class size is still limited.  

 

Budgeting Workshop on August 24

 

Invitation from Partnership Project Chairs

On August 11, ESCLM attended the Partnership Project - Stronger Partnership, Stronger Sector in London. Project Chairs, The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) and Helen Burstyn (Chair, Ontario Trillium Foundation) responded with the following for our nonprofit sector agencies:

"Your insights into the challenges facing the sector, as well as your advice and candor were extremely valuable.

"We look forward to continuing the dialogue. Please visit www.partnershipproject.ca and register to participate in our online dialogue. The interactive site includes a blog space, an opportunity to answer the discussion questions in greater detail, and a submissions portal. We will also be posting highlights of the roundtable discussions as we continue to meet with representatives of the not-for-profit sector across Ontario.

"In the interim, if you have any questions, please email us at partnershipproject@trilliumfoundation.org  or contact Karen Rosen, Special Advisor, The Partnership Project, at 416-963-7948 or 1-800-263-2887 ext. 248."

 

LTC offering First Aid Training

London Training Centre is pleased to provide First Aid Training that includes the following:

Standard First Aid
CPR Level C
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

This 2 day (14 - 16 hours) training session facilitated by LTC staff Kristie Balatsoukas a certified Red Cross First Aid + CPR/AED instructor provides the certification that meets the requirements for WSIB and Occupational Health and Safety. This in depth course is suitable for those who require First Aid & CPR training in the workplace &/or the community. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Wed. Sept 1, & Thurs. Sept 2, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

1150 Frances St. 2nd floor
London Ontario

Cost: $135.00

To Register or For More Information Please Contact:
Katie Jeffery, Training Services Coordinator
Phone: 519 685-4331 ext 23
Email: katie@londontraining.on.ca  

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Access Centre Seminars

1. PEO - Seminar
The Access Centre will be hosting a seminar for internationally trained Engineers and will be presented by the Professional Engineers Ontario - PEO on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:00am.

PEO is offering an information session for Internationally Trained Engineers regarding the requirements, process and benefits of the Professional Engineer P.Eng. License.

If you are an internationally trained Engineer please RSVP to info@accesscentre.ca or call us at 519-858-2348.

2. CGA - Seminar
We are glad to announce that Certified General Accountants (CGA) will be coming to the Access Centre in London on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 1:30 pm to provide an overview of the CGA Program of Professional Studies outlining the transfer credit and enrolment process, certification requirements and benefits of obtaining a CGA designation.

For more information please see the link in our website. If you would like to attend please email info@accesscentre.ca  or call us at 519-858-2348. Seating is limited and will be offered to the first 30 registrants.

3. OSPE - Seminar
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) will be offering a PPE Foundations Course for Internationally Trained Engineers in London. The course will be offered starting in September 2010 at the Access Centre for Regulated Employment. Course overview, requirements....

To register...

 

Job Postings

Youth Opportunities Unlimited is currently accepting applications for the followign positions:

Woodshop Supervisor for YOU Made It Wood Products 

Deadline: Sept. 2, 4pm

Drop-In Centre Youth Worker

 

Public Art Funding

Call to Artists: Expression of Interest Tolpuddle Martyr Public Art Project in London, ON.

Deadline is Monday August 23rd 2010, at 3 p.m.

 

Pillar Finalists Announced.. 

Community Innovation Awards
November 4, 2010
5:30-8:30 PM
London Convention Centre
Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

Keynote speaker: Betty Ferreira
Principal, ReStructure Non-Profit Consulting

To purchase tickets: Visit http://bit.ly/InnovationAwards2010 $50 for Pillar members; $65 for non-members

 

WPDB August Update

The Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board August 2010 monthly update is now available.

 

LD Edge August 2010

This new issue of the LD Edge Newsletter brings information on youth literacy across Canada as well as upcoming charitable events that ATN Access Inc will be helping to present.

Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

 

Job Postings

The YMCA of Western Ontario is currently accepting applications for the following:

Part-time Homework Club Instructor

Part-time Y Volunteer Program Co-ordinator 

Part-time Program Facilitator, YMAP: Mapping the Way for Newcomer Youth in London

Part-time Youth Assistant, YMAP: Mapping the Way for Newcomer Youth in London

Deadlines: August 20 

 

Job Posting

The City of London is currently accepting applications for the following:

Landscape Planner

Deadline: August 27

 

ONESTEP Training

Extreme Makeover - ONESTEP Edition Workshop Series has been designed to facilitate the continuous development of your organization instep with the new Employment Ontario guidelines.

Learn more...

 

Diversity of Opportunities at London Hydro

There are a wide range of positions at London Hydro from information technology to construction worker positions.

We are always accepting unsolicited resumes through our website www.londonhydro.com

 

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