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Employment Action

The Douglas College Employ-
ment Action non-credit programs
offer courses of interest to the
broad range of people in our com-
munity who are concerned with
employment issues.

Courses are designed to assist

participants:

- explore career options

- understand the labour market

- handle the problems of un-
employment

- develop effective job search
skills

- initiate job creation strategies

Educational programs are also
developed to support Community
Economic Development activities
in our region.

Douglas College is interested in
co-operating with groups who are
exploring innovative job creation
strategies. Non-credit courses and
programs can be designed to meet
the needs of an identified group of
learners. Flexible co-sponsorship
arrangements are available. To dis-
cuss your Iearming needs, contact
the Community Programs & Ser-
vices Division - 520-5479.

Rita Chudnovsky, Community
Programmer, Margaret Zucht,
Program Assistant.

The following 3 courses are
designed to work together as a
package. Participants are en-
couraged to register in all of
them...

1. The Career
Assessment Workshop

Results from career testing can
be very uscful sources of informa-
tion for career choices or changes.
A total of four tests and asscss-
ments will be used during this
workshop to help you understand
your unique personality traits, inter-

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ests, values and skills as they relate
to the world of work. The tests and
assessments will be administered
and interpreted during the
workshop so that you can obtain
immediate results. Information
will also be provided on available
resources to help you take the next
step in planning an interesting and
satisfying career.

I.D.#: H891-144-11A-201

Date: Sat. Feb. 4

Sessions: 1

Time: 0930 to 1630

Instructor: Marlene Haley, B.A.,
M.Ed.

Fee: $35 (Includes cost of assess-
ment materials)

2. Job Market Hot Spots

Information on job market hot
spots is essential for making good
decisions about your career. A cer-
tified Career Counsellor will teach
you the ABC’s of identifying excit-
ing careers that lead to
opportunities and not to dead ends.
This is a valuable course for people
who are starting or changing their
careers or considering returning to
school. You will learn how to
match your career interests with
what’s happening in our fast paced
competitive job market.

L.D.#: H891-144-11B-201

Date: Sat. Mar. 4

Sessions: 1

Time: 0930 to 1700

Fee: $30

Instructor: Marlene Haley, B.A.,
M. Ed.

3. Tapping the
Hidden Job Market

Did you know that 80% of all

available jobs are never publicly ad-

vertised? This workshop is
designed to help job seekers and
changers organize and execute a

job search that taps these hidden

jobs. You will learn to present

yourself in a professional manner

in person and on paper. Topics to

be covered will include:

- the information interview: the
key to hidden jobs

- networking: using your contacts

- application forms & letters

- making resumes work for you

- the job interview

- job-keeping skills

1,D.#: H892-144-11C-201

Date: Sat. Apr. 8

Sessions: 1

Time: 0930 to 1700

Fee: $30

Instructor: Marlene Haley, B.A.,

M. Ed.

Career Development:
Making the Most of your
Current Job

Are you feeling stuck in or
frustrated with your current job?
This workshop is designed for
people who have a full or part-time
job, but would like to explore ways
of increasing their job satisfaction
and effectiveness. The focus will
be career development - finding a
career path that allows you to make
changes in your current job or take
advantage of other jobs in your
workplace. Strategies for enriching
your life during and after work
hours will be explored. The day
will include structural small group
activities.

1.D.#: H891-144-11D-201

Date: Saturday, Mar. 18

Sessions: 1

Time: 0900 to 1600

Instructor: Douglas College Coun-
selling Department and UBC
Graduate Counselling Team.

Fee: $25 - includes lunch

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