test webinars

NEW! Energize Your Online Job Search
With Employment Specialists Tara Thom Burnett and Melissa Hejja
Tuesday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
Are you looking to take your job search to the next level? Whether you are already familiar with conducting an online job hunt or just getting started, this comprehensive webinar will provide you with new ideas to energize your job search and help you feel well prepared. In this session Tara and Melissa will guide you through some of the most popular job search sites, review best practices with resumes and cover letters, discuss effective networking techniques, explain how to assess labour market information, and provide you with tips for communicating with employers online. Please join us in this session!

GUEST! Your Career Vision: Where do you see yourself in five years?
With Cathy Ginsberg, Career Growth Coach and Trainer at People Focus Training Inc.
Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
Have you ever been asked the question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” during a job interview? To answer this question with any confidence, you must have what is referred to as a career vision. A career vision will also give you more clarity about what job, role, or career would be a good fit for you. When you can define your career vision in concrete terms, it will become both realistic and achievable. In this webinar Cathy will outline the key questions to ask yourself in order to build your unique career vision. Cathy will also explore four techniques you can use to move your vision from a dream to reality. Sign up today!

NEW! Business Planning Essentials
With Business Advisors Louise Doyle and JA ("Judy") Jonusas
Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
If you are considering entrepreneurship as your career path, it is essential to begin by looking at your skills and interests. Our business advisors Louise and JA will discuss the importance of assessing your skill set and your reasons for starting a business in this exciting new webinar. They will delve into the topic of market research, which is central to the process of determining the viability of your business idea. You will learn how to set objectives for your market research, how to utilize various research methods, and how to refine your business concept as a result of your groundwork. Louise and JA will also take your questions during this session. Tech Diversity Online participants and anyone interested in exploring entrepreneurship are welcome to attend. Register now!

GUEST! Strengthening Your Brand Vision
With Jessica Doyle-Huberman, Brand Strategist at Brand B. Consulting
Tuesday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
Brand messages can get lost or change as you grow, based on a change in direction or your place in the market. By breaking your brand down into five clear markers you will be able to identify any roadblocks that may be preventing your brand from growing and open the way for success. With over 15 years of experience as a consultant working with small businesses to large international corporations, as a brand strategist, Jessica Doyle-Huberman, knows what it’s like to build and grow a company vision from conception to scale, brick by brick. Join Jessica in this webinar as she outlines the steps to allow the heart of your company to shine through front and center, so you can focus on running the business that you love. Don’t miss out, register today!

NEW! Succeeding as a Parentpreneur
With Business Advisors Louise Doyle and JA ("Judy") Jonusas
Tuesday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
The trend of starting a home-based business can give parents the flexibility they need to care for their children and households while running a successful business. Whether you are just starting out, or currently running your own home-based business, you will appreciate the many distractions that come with being a “parentpreneur.” In this session our business advisors, Louise and JA, will suggest ways you can maintain your balance, bottom line, and sanity while working for yourself. Practice these insights to create a better work-life balance while working from home. Register free today!

NEW! Employer Lunch and Learn: The Myths and Benefits of Hiring Persons with Disabilities
With Employment Specialists Tara Thom Burnett and Melissa Hejja
Tuesday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
In Canada, 3.7 million (or 20%) of working age adults (25 to 64 years) are reported to have one or more disabilities. Among those aged 25 to 64 years, persons with disabilities were less likely to be employed (59%) than those without disabilities (80%). This remains the case despite numerous positive outcomes and success stories reported by employers across the country. Often, employers are hesitant to hire a person with a disability due to a lack of information. If you are an employer who would like to diversify your staff by tapping into an underrepresented, aspiring, and talented group of individuals, this webinar is for you. Please join us in this informative session as our employment specialists, Tara and Melissa will discuss the myths and benefits of hiring a person with a disability, costs of accommodation, return on investment, and much more. Sign up today!

NEW! Valuable Remote Work Skills to Ensure Success
With Holly Penner, Workforce Opportunities Specialist, and Melissa Hejja, Employment Specialist
Tuesday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
Whether you are an employee working from home or someone taking on a new entrepreneurial venture, there are certain soft skills that can be crucial when it comes to being successful. If you are new to the remote-work model, you will appreciate this broad range of valuable tools and simple tips—ranging from project management, tracking hours, e-organization, virtual meeting attire, and dealing with feelings of isolation. In this session, Holly and Melissa will touch on creating an inspiring workspace and the importance of managing your personal brand on social media, among other helpful tips for working remotely. Register now!

NEW! Employer Lunch and Learn: “Geeks Bearing Gifts”
With Doug Tardif, Advisor at Large
Thursday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
Technology has gradually intruded into all aspects of our lives. Beginning with the introduction of accounting computers in the ‘50s, through to the proliferation of social media and cell phones today, our personal and business commitments have melded together in ways that are not always healthy. Remaining productive in the workplace becomes more of a challenge as employees’ time is consumed by social media apps and other addictive digital media platforms. Can we learn to become more focused and productive at work? Is multitasking really effective? The answer is yes! Join Doug in this session as he explores the history of technology and offers tips on how to bring balance back into your life. Sign up today, and get ready to reclaim your time to relax, reflect, and critically solve problems.

NEW! Writing Your Business Plan
With Business Advisors Louise Doyle and JA ("Judy") Jonusas
Tuesday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
What is the right business plan for you? Whether it be a traditional, condensed, visual, or 1-page plan, this interactive session aims to get you pointed in the right direction. A well-written business plan will enable you to apply for financing as well as set the roadmap to achieve your goals. Join JA and Louise as they discuss the basics of a plan, how to avoid costly mistakes, and prepare you for any problems that may arise in the future. Get started and sign up today!

DISCOVER! Information Session: Find Your Fit with Make A Change Canada
With Make A Change Canada Team Members
Thursday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific (2:00 p.m. Eastern)
Make A Change Canada provides online training in employment, self-employment, and web development and design to Canadians facing barriers to employment. Whether you are someone who self-identifies as living with a disability, an older worker, an Indigenous Canadian—or are facing any other common challenges, such as the extra weight of caregiving for others—finding the support you need to take those first steps in a new career or navigating a return to the labour market can seem overwhelming. Attend this session to learn how our supportive online programs can help you. As a national charitable and accredited organization, our goal is to help more Canadians develop the skills they need to find or maintain meaningful employment or self-employment. Whether you are a potential new client, a community partner, or just curious about who we are, this conversation with our staff and program grads and participants will help you find your fit with Make A Change Canada. Sign up today!

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