Computer Workshops

Computer Workshops (Evening Classes)

Below is a list of computer workshops that will be offered on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm within our Resource Centre. The focus of these courses is to give you the word-processing skills needed to create and update your resume and cover letters. In addition, you can learn how to access the Internet to job search, email resumes, and gather information on potential employers, and research career & training opportunities. Browse our Calendar of Events to view upcoming workshops.

Job Search by Internet

Think you know how to surf the net? This course will teach tips and tricks of discovering the "hidden job market".

Job Search Strategies

This workshop is designed to assist participants with their job search skills. Areas such as networking, how to market yourself, sources of job leads, contacting employers, labour market information, resume critique and interview preparation are covered. Ongoing support and access to other Unemployed Help Centre Services are provided. Your UHC Counsellor can register you for this.

Workshops are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and offered on a regular basis at the Unemployed Help Centre.

Sending Resumes by Email

This course will teach how to send your resume to potential employers as attachments (MS Word) and also in Rich Text Format. Recommend/Prerequisite: An email account with basic knowledge of sending and receiving email.

Setting up an Email Account

After completing this course, you will have an email account and a basic understanding of how to send and receive emails. Recommend/Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word.

MS Word - Working with Resumes

A basic introduction to Microsoft Word, mouse, keyboard and navigation.

Word - Enhancing Resumes

A continuation of Word - Working with Resumes with a little more in-depth look into margins, tabs, bullets, and copy, cut, and paste commands. Recommend/Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Discover Nescessary Skills To Find A Job