Events & Workshops

Stay up-to-date on the many activities, information sessions, workshops and programs that we offer at Algonquin College Community Employment Services.

Worker Health & Safety in 4 Steps
—Free Certification
Thursday June 5
All Day Drop In 1.5 hours to complete
Know your rights and responsibilities under Ontario’s OHSA. It details what you, your employer, and supervisor must do to ensure workplace safety.
141 Lake Street, Pembroke

How to disclose a criminal record
—Free Online Course
Tuesday June 10
9:00am-12:00pm/1:00pm-4:00pm 30 minutes
Drop-in for this e-learning course on telling a potential employer about your criminal record, including; advantages, disadvantages, tips and techniques. Hear your legal rights regarding criminal background checks.
240 Bridge St., Eganville

Better Jobs Ontario funding
—Free Info Session, in-person or Zoom
Wednesday June 11
11:00am (1 hour)
Looking to gain new skills for in-demand jobs? The BJO program offers up to $28,000 for training under 52 weeks. Eligible individuals, hear more about this financial support in-person or on Zoom.
▸ Seat reservation: in-person call 613-735-4308 or Zoom online at https://algonquincollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/FlVWSI5ESuCK0olfPhqp_w
141 Lake Street, Pembroke

Personality Dimensions^®
—Free Workshop
Tuesday June 17
2:00pm (2 hours)
Job Seekers, discover your personality dimension and build your understanding of self and others at this 2-hour Introductory Workshop. Personality Dimensions® is all about understanding yourself and others so you can be more effective in your relationships, your work…your life.
Personality Dimensions® is the latest evolution in presenting Personality Temperament Theory. It builds on research conducted in Canada for over two decades, and the foundations established by the work of Carl Jung, David Keirsey, Linda Berens, as well as a history of Temperament that spans 25 centuries.
Most people find the experience of discovering their natural inclinations to be both very invigorating and self-affirming. It can also be a real eye-opening experience! It will give you the energy and confidence to develop beyond your natural self. This workshop is capped at 8 participants. Your facilitator is Connie Jessup.
Advance registration is required, call 613-735-4308.
141 Lake Street, Pembroke

WHMIS safety training
—Free Workplace Certification
Wednesday June 18
drop-by 9:00am-12:00pm/1:00pm-4:00pm
Visit CES to learn and stay safe with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training. 1-hour to complete this online course.
240 Bridge St., Eganville

From high school into the workforce
—Navigate this life change with our help.
Congrats 2025 Grads! Shifting from school into work requires a career plan. CES will support you step-by-step to map out your school-to-work transition:

1. Complete career assessments and receive assistance in setting long and short-term career goals
2. Develop a well-crafted resume
3. Expand your skills by completing job-related certification courses
4. Discover effective ways to job search both online and off-line
5. Prepare for job interviews and practice interview questions
6. Got a job offer? Learn what questions to ask before you accept and what to expect when you start
7. Discover how to make the most of your chosen opportunity when hired

This June 2025, book your 1-to-1 appointment for free guidance. Call or visit CES weekdays between 9:00am to 4:00pm.

141 Lake Street, Pembroke Drop-by or call 613-735-4308.	240 Bridge Street, Eganville Drop-by or call 613-628-1700.

Contact us

Don’t see a June 2025 option specific to your career needs? Contact us for free-of-charge assistance, we have resources to help you.

This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and is administered by Algonquin College in Pembroke, Eganville and Barry's Bay.