Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES)

REES Workshop Skills and Abilities
2024-04-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Other Attributes (SKAO’s) all play a key role in helping you find the employment opportunity that is right for you! Plus weeding out the jobs that aren’t.
Outline
In this workshop you will learn:

Understand and define the difference between Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Other Attributes (SKAO’s)
Determine your own SKAO’s, along with hard and soft skills
Transferable skills: what are they and how do they relate to different employment opportunities
Create your own skills inventory
Market yourself to various employers and industries

Objectives/Outcomes

Define SKAO’s with a focus on why it is critical to understand them when relating to your own employment search
Highlight your own marketable knowledge, skills and abilities relating to your employment goals
Discuss your transferrable skills and they relate to your employment goal
Identify the definitions/differences of the terms; knowledge, skills and abilities and how it has prepared you in your own employment goals

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Interview Skills
2024-04-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-25 09:00 - 11:00
Do you want to feel more prepared and confident in your next job interview? Learn how to ace your next interview!
Outline
In this workshop you will:

Learn how to prepare for a successful interview
Practice interviewing (mock interviews)
Learn the different types of interviews and questions
Discuss how to answer questions
Learn interview dos and don’ts

Objectives/Outcomes

Ensure that you are ready for an interview – know your story
Be able to outline your strengths and weaknesses
Understand the differences between interview styles and questions. Know how to answer the questions: STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
Learn why first impressions are so important
Do your homework – identify what this means
Be prepared for an interview

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Employer Forum: Canada Life
2024-04-17 09:00 - 10:00
Canada Life strives to be a company that reflects the vibrant diversity of Canadians. Across the company, Canada Life is integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into everything they do – for their people, customers, and communities. Building a culture that is inclusive, safe and welcoming where everyone can be their best, authentic selves is a top priority for this organization.
Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. For more than 175 years, individuals, families and business owners across Canada have trusted Canada Life to provide sound guidance and deliver on the promises they’ve made. Today, they proudly serve more than 13 million customer relationships from coast to coast to coast.”
To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Disclosure and Accommodation
2024-04-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-27 09:00 - 11:00
Workplace Accommodation(s): what is it and how do you ask for it?
In this workshop we will empower you! Practical knowledge of how to write and communicate your workplace accommodation requirements.
Outline
In this workshop you will:

Learn when and how to disclose a disability/health condition to an employer
Talk about workplace accommodation(s) and what it might look like for you.
Gain an understanding of the difference between reasonable workplace accommodation(s) and undue hardship
Discuss the employers’ duty to accommodate
Learn what the employees’ participation is in the accommodation process

Objectives/Outcomes

Present your individualized disclosure plans that include your specific job goals
Articulate your accommodation requirements clearly with details as to how to execute the plan
Demonstrate understanding a “reasonable workplace accommodation policy”
Discuss what an employer’s duty to accommodate might look like. Include why it is not to the point of undue hardship.
Identify the employer’s role and your role in the accommodation

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Job Seekers
2024-04-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-02 09:00 - 11:00
Searching for employment can be a daunting task if you do not possess the right tools.
Outline
In this workshop you will:

Overcome barriers and job search effectively using the open and hidden markets by creating an open mind and a customized strategy
Submit applications correctly and helpful tips for online and in person applications
Reading and understanding job postings
Research, research, research!!!

Objectives/Outcomes

Overcome barriers and job search effectively using the open and hidden markets by creating an open mind and a customized strategy
Is the job and company the right fit for me
Do I have all the qualifications, skills, education and experience
Submit applications correctly and helpful tips for online and in person applications
Having the right mindset with a positive outlook and attitude

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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Reaching E-Quality Employment Services Employer Forum welcomes the City of Winnipeg Transit
2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:30

REES Workshop Career Planning
2024-04-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-30 09:00 - 11:00
Understand the importance of career planning and the best way to create an effective plan!
Outline
In this workshop you will:

Discover the 5 steps to career planning
Learn the importance of self-awareness in career planning and how to be self-aware
Learn about the different characteristics of career paths
A growth mindset vs a fixed mindset
How to deal with a fixed mindset

Objectives/Outcomes

Self-assessment: identify skills, interests, values and goals to gain clarity about career aspirations
Understand different ways to think about career development depending on needs, interests and priorities
Identify and address potential barriers to career progression
Goal setting
Having the right mindset with a positive outlook and attitude

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Resumes and Cover Letters
2024-04-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 11:00
Resumes and Cover Letters…The Write Way!: Learn about different resume styles and the importance of a resume and cover letter for every job posting!
Outline
In this workshop you will:

Learn about resume styles and how to write an effective, targeted resume and cover letter
Know and understand what needs to be in a cover letter and resume for every job you apply for
Understand the importance of reading job postings thoroughly
How to show that you have the skills and qualifications that is being asked for in the job posting
Having the right mindset with a positive outlook and attitude

Objectives/Outcomes

Understand different resume styles and how to write an effective, targeted resume and cover letter (when applicable)
Know what you specifically need to have in your resume and cover letter
Quantify/qualify and all relevant info for each job application
Showing the employer why they need to hire you
Having the confidence in having your resume stand out

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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Reaching E-Quality Employment Services welcomes North End Community Renewals Citizen’s Bridge ID and Driver’s Education program.
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:30
Citizens’ Bridge provides safe storage of important ID for homeless, underhoused, and people with challenging situations. Individuals can then retrieve their identification documents when they need to access services
Citizens’ Bridge in partnership with Manitoba Public Insurance, offers a customized, low-cost driver training program that can help put you in the driver’s seat and on the road to new job opportunities.
To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Confidence and Self Esteem
2024-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-06 09:00 - 11:00
Confidence and Self-Esteem: Self-esteem and self-confidence overlap, but they are different. Self esteem refers to whether you appreciate and value yourself. Your self-esteem develops and changes as a result of your life experiences and interactions with other people. Self-confidence is your belief in yourself and your abilities.
Outline
In this workshop you will:
1. Learn difference between self-confidence and self-esteem
2. What are our personal and professional values?
3. The importance of confidence and self esteem
4. Develop tools to boost self-confidence
5. Setting up SMART goals
6. Winning ONE round at a time!
Objectives/Outcomes
1. Identify your level of confidence and self-esteem
2. Realize the impact of high confidence and self-esteem
3. Understand your personal and professional values
4. Be able to establish your SMART goals
To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Maintaining Employment
2024-05-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 11:00
Maintaining Employment: Jobseekers put so much hard work and thought into finding employment, they often overlook an important step along their journey: maintaining their employment!
Outline
In this workshop you will:

Discuss the benefits of maintaining employment
Discuss the contributing factors to maintaining employment
Define Workplace Culture and its significant role regarding employment maintenance
Define Emotional intelligence and its significant role in employment maintenance

Objectives/Outcomes

List 9 benefits of maintaining employment
Identify internal and external factors relating to maintaining employment
Discuss the top 15 employability factors and the role they play in employment maintenance
Discuss why an understanding of workplace culture is so important to successful long-term employment maintenance
Define emotional intelligence and identify the five factors that that emotional intelligence is based upon
Explain how understanding the 6 second rule can play a key role in employment maintenance

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Focused Accountability and Networking
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-13 09:00 - 11:00
Focus is a person’s ability to concentrate on a single point or task. Being Accountable is an action toward or involving others that reflects your integrity. yourself. Networking is discovering connections between people. Being able to stay focussed, accountable at work and create networking connections, provides a power of productivity and success!
Outline
In this workshop you will:
1. Learn difference and importance of being focused and accountable
2. Learn difference and importance of being responsible and accountable
3. Develop tools to be a FAN
4. How to build Networks?
5. Setting up Network contacts
6. Winning ONE round at a time!
Objectives/Outcomes
1. Identify ways to stay focussed & accountable at work
2. Realize and understand the impact and benefits
3. Be able to establish a network
To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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REES Workshop Personality At Work
2024-05-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-18 09:00 - 11:00
PERSONALITY @ WORK
Learn all about John Holland’s Theory of Types & Codes and the 6 personalities that align with different work environments.
In this workshop we will:

Review the 6 personality types and their corresponding working environments
Understand how the codes relate to each other (Holland Hexagon)
Take an online assessment (RIASEC test) to determine your personal Holland Code
Match Holland Code to occupations on ONET
Consider the skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities of these occupations and how they compare to past experiences and other positions
Discover how personality and interests contribute and function in the workplace

To register your spot now! Call 204-832-REES (7337) or E-Mail info@re-es.org
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Future Now Expo
2024-05-29 10:00 - 20:00
Join REES Staff at the Future Now Expo May 29, 2024 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This dynamic event is Manitoba’s largest interactive career and education Expo, attracting a diverse audience eager to explore various career paths and educational options. With over thousands of attendees expected, this is your chance to make a lasting impact and engage with motivated individuals looking to shape their futures

Future Now Expo
2024-05-30 08:00 - 15:00
Join REES Staff at the Future Now Expo May 30, 2024 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This dynamic event is Manitoba’s largest interactive career and education Expo, attracting a diverse audience eager to explore various career paths and educational options. With over thousands of attendees expected, this is your chance to make a lasting impact and engage with motivated individuals looking to shape their futures

REES Community Awareness Event Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
A representative from Service Canada will be presenting on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and addressing questions and concerns you might have. Topics will include:
· Eligibility
· The application process.
· What happens after you apply?
· How long does it take?
· What is covered?
· Beware of scams
