POD

(PROF-OPERA)

"Professionisti e Operai Disponibili"

This (POD) program supports individuals in their search for employment by creating a network to identify qualified opportunities and referrals. Effective links are established within the community to support this program in collaboration with Travail Québec and other groups that may complement specific initiatives. The program is to provide information, tools and services that cater to the general public and are specific for the needs of the local community.

Do You Want To...

...speed up your job search?
...increase your confidence?
...apply the latest job search techniques?

Then join the Job Finding Group at POD...

There you will...

fine tune your resume and cover letter
network and tap into the hidden job market
learn to submit an electronic resume
prepare for successful job interviews
develop skills to overcome obstacles
bring new energy to your job search

What's Cool About Volunteering?

Volunteering Fact:

Volunteering can help give you the skills you will need to achieve your career goal. If you would like to be a veterinarian try volunteering at an Animal Shelter...If you would like a career as a Journalist why not volunteer for a local newspaper???

Getting by Giving:

Volunteering is a way of giving to and becoming involved in the community. As a volunteer there are numerous personal and career benefits available to you.

Volunteering lets you:

Practice skills you already have and develop new ones--more work experience for your resume.
Meet people and make contacts that might be able to help you in your job search.
Explore different careers by working in areas that interest you.

Finding the Right Fit:

Find the right agency/organization for you ... there are big and small non-profit organizations out there who can use your help. Some agencies are operated totally by volunteers, for example: community sports leagues or clubs.

How much time do you have to offer?

Volunteer opportunities include both long and short-term commitments. Some may take a few hours or days a week for a period of time; others may be project-related and over in a few days. Have fun with it!

Where to find opportunities:

Look around in your community at places that interest you. Family and friends may have some good ideas or contacts, or know others who volunteer. Schools post volunteer opportunities and sometimes hold volunteer fairs. The Internet is host to a vast amount of information about non-profit agencies and volunteer opportunities. Make a list of possible agencies you can contact about offering your time and talent.

For the Business Drive in You...

POD offers an expanded range of services to assist start-up, small- and medium-sized enterprises as they strive for success and profitability.

Experienced Business Coaches on-site
Computer workstations with Internet access
Seminars/workshops/networking events
An expanded Business Resource Library and reading area
Reference materials and government forms (including taxation forms)
Information on small business start-up and business planning
Office support services including phones, photocopying and faxing
Referrals to other business programs, services and associations

Business Workshop Schedule
March-June 2005
All workshops take place from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Please send an e-mail to book your seat today!

Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur?

Tues. March 1

Have you always dreamed of becoming your own boss?
Find out what it takes and if owning a business is the right “fit” for you. This workshop will take an honest look at the opportunities and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

Goal Setting

Thur. March 3

Are you thinking about establishing life and career goals?
Stresses in either sphere could have an impact on attaining them. Learn to review your goals periodically to determine whether they have been achieved or are no longer relevant.

Montreal - (Pending entries)