Events & Workshops
Stay up to date on employment activities, information sessions, workshops and programs at our Community Employment Services centre, and join us to discover many ways that can help you find work.
CES is in Eganville: 1-to-1 employment guidance, appointment bookings
Monday, October 5
Monday, October 19
Monday, October 26
▸Book your free 1-hour appointment: 📞 613-735-4308 / 📧 ces@algonquincollege.com
Discover great job opportunities around Bonnechere Valley and beyond while receiving direct support from us. Free employment assistance for all Ontarians ages 18 to 65+. Preparation to achieve your employment goals.
CES will be at TLC 9:00am–3:30pm: 240 Bridge Street, Eganville
PACE Information Session
Tuesday, October 13
10:00am to 11:00am (1 hour) free in-person info session
Job hunting is tough, give yourself an easier path to get hired. PACE offers 20 flexible hours of hire-ready training in-person, plus you can earn up to a $350 completion bonus. Visit us to get PACE details and apply to this free employment program.
141 Lake Street, Pembroke
Better Jobs Ontario Funding
Wednesday, October 14
1:00pm to 2:30pm (1.5 hours) free info session (in-person or webinar)
Job seekers looking to train for in-demand work, including those on social assistance, who are self-employed, gig workers, youth, and newcomers to Renfrew County, can contact us to apply for Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) funding. Alternatively, if you have been laid-off, unemployed for six months or longer, and/or are part of a low-income household, you also may benefit from Better Jobs Ontario. Start learning the skills you need, BJO can pay up to $35,000 in tuition and other costs for short-duration training programs that allow job seekers to match skills with the needs of local employers who are hiring. Expanded from the former Second Career program, more applicants are now eligible for financial support.
▸To attend in person in the CES boardroom (141 Lake St., Pembroke), call 613-735-4308 to reserve your seat.
▸To attend the live webinar, sign-up sign-up: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f8966c7b-d499-48a6-8479-27b3da68aa61@ec1bd924-0a6a-4aa9-aa89-c980316c0449?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
141 Lake Street, Pembroke
Interview Workshop
Thursday, October 15
10:00am to 11:30am (1.5 hours) free in-person workshop
Prepare for your next interview with practical tips and guidance on the entire interview process. We’ll discuss how to prepare, review effective interview techniques, and practice responding to common questions.
141 Lake Street, Pembroke
Self-Employment Exploration Program
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 20 & 21
9:00am to 4:00pm (2 days, in-person) *Registration required
Explore whether Self-Employment could be a good fit for you!
Discuss opportunities and challenges of starting a business, financial requirements, municipal/provincial regulations, and areas where your business idea may need further research. Lunch and participant materials are provided.
Contact CES 613-735-4308 to register.
Community Employment Services JOB FAIR
Thursday, October 22
11:00am to 3:00pm (2 hours)
Connect with more than 40 employers at one of our biggest hiring events of the year. With seasonal hiring underway, this is a great opportunity to meet employers, explore current job openings, and make connections.
Algonquin College Pembroke Campus: 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON
Résumé Help Workshop
Friday, October 23
9:00am to 11:00am (2 hours) free in-person workshop
Bring a copy of your old résumé.
Learn what makes a résumé work in today’s labour market, then work with CES staff to create one that reflects your experience and employment goals. Call 613-735-4308 to reserve your seat.
141 Lake Street, Pembroke
We’re here for job seekers of all ages and backgrounds (not just students) offering dependable employment services to our local community.
