Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex
London-Middlesex Employment Networking and Information Portal
 

ESCLM Weekly Update, October 13, 2009

 
London-Middlesex Employment Networking & Information Portal
ESCLM Weekly Update: Vol.42, October 13, 2009  
 

Dear ESCLM Members;

A recent series of letters from Laurie Leblanc, Assistant Deputy Minister, MTCU offers some interesting updates on Employment Ontario programs. You can find these at the Employment Ontario Partners Gateway.

 

Still spots for ESCLM training

We are offering "Understanding CAP and Community Employment Resources," designed specifically for ERC staff and support staff, on November 3 (9am-4pm) for a half price rate of $62.50 per participant. 

This course will provide your staff wtih the knowledge and reassurance to provide the most accurate information and referrals to your clients, while enhancing your staff's client rapport- and relationship-building skills. Apply here...

We still have a couple of spaces for the November 12&13 Individual Commmon Assessment Process training session for employment staff. Apply here...

 

ESCLM Table at Clarke Rd. Event 

The ESCLM will be hosting a table for the Clarke Road Cares Community Resource Event being held on Saturday, November 7, 2009. This display will provide information about your programs to raise awareness of the services you provide in the community to individuals and families that are impacted by job loss.

If you are unable to staff your own table and would like to contribute information or a couple of hours to the ESCLM display, please contact carol@esclm.ca

More event info....

 

"How to..." Workshops at LEHC

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.

 

Apprenticeship Info Session

Please see the attached poster for the upcoming apprenticeship session at the Dorchester library. Feel free to post and distribute to others that may be interested in attending. The local newspaper in Dorchester is doing an article to promote the event as well!

 

Diversity Training Series

The Cross Cultural Learner Centre is offering:

"Inclusivity in the Workplace" Workshop

Choose Friday, October 16 OR Friday, October 30, 2009 (9:00 am to 12:00 pm for either date)

Learn more... about this and upcoming sessions.

 

Call for Youth & Literacy Projects

The Rotary Club of London is accepting expressions of interest for proposals relating to youth and literacy. The deadline is Thursday, October 15.

Learn more...

 

Nonprofit Leaders' Breakfast 

Nathan Garber & Associates and Pillar Nonprofit Network present:

Effective Financial Management in Nonprofits
Andrea C. Feddema & Beth Nelligan, Ernst & Young LLP

Friday, October 23, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Delta London Armouries

Learn more...

 

Funding for Youth Volunteers

The application process for United Way's London Life Youth in Action program is now open. Youth have two chances to apply: by November 16, 2009 or March 16, 2010.

Youth in Action projects range from homework and reading clubs, workshops and conferences, clothing drives, day camps and support groups.

For information about the process and the criteria, contact Estela Quintero-Weldon at equintero@uwlondon.on.ca  or Amani Gharib at youth@uwlondon.on.ca.

Save the Date: GMM

The ESCLM General Membership Meeting is sheduled for Tues, Nov. 24th, 9am-11.30am.

Join your fellow members for ESCLM Planning, Sector Information, Community Partner Presentations, Funder Updates, Networking with Colleagues.

 

Free Workshop

"Your Job Search Portfolio"

10-11:30 a.m.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Central Library
251 Dundas Street
Lifelong Learning/Literacy Lab, 2nd floor
FREE!
No registration required!
2 hrs. free validated parking in
Citi Plaza during Library hours

Poster....

 

WIL Newsletter

Fall 2009 issue...

 

Labour Market Report

Labour Market Information & Research: Current Labour Market Statistics

September 2009: Volume 9, Issue 9

 

Labour Market Monitor

The Labour Market Monitor is an overview of the London Economic Region including Oxford, Elgin and Middlesex counties.

September 2009 issue...

 

LMAP Survey

Attached is a 10 question survey asking about the LMAP (London Management Area Project) services. The survey should only take a couple of minutes.

 

"Workforce Links"

Check out the premier issue of "Workforce Links", a new resource connecting the employment and business sectors.

 

Pat Matthews Award

Call for Nominations!

Take time now and nominate a colleague you believe deserves to be recognized for their demonstrated commitment to the field of career development in our community.

 

ATN E-Update

October 2009 issue...

 

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