Free Workplace Preparation

The program has a flexible modular format with two 6-week intakes per semester.

Intake 1 - From January 6 to February 22:

• Labour Market module (Mondays, 10 am - 11:15 am) │ Expand your understanding about your profession and stay current in your field in Canada with a research project.
  • Learn industry specific information, market trends and current issues within your profession
  • Compare average salaries across cities and provinces
  • Research new opportunities for employment through the exploration of alternative career options
  • Learn about informational interviews

• Job Search Techniques module (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am to 11:15 am) │ Identify job opportunities, find the hidden job market, and make your job application stand out.
  • Learn how to tailor an existing resume and cover letter and match your transferable skills to a specific job description
  • Learn the importance of networking in Canada and build your networking skills
  • Use LinkedIn to network strategically with other professionals in Canada
  • Create a networking business card
  • Conduct informational interviews with people from your field
  • Learn about/create a professional portfolio
  • Elevator conversations for networking purposes

• Workplace Communication 2 module (Wednesdays, 10 am to 11:15 am) │Enhance your teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Learn creative/critical thinking techniques
  • Learn ethics in the workplace
  • Working in teams (workplace dilemmas)
  • Targeted pronunciation work

Intake 2 - From February 23 to April 7:

• Labour Market module (Mondays, 10 am - 11:15 am) │ Expand your understanding about your profession and stay current in your field in Canada with a research project.
  • Learn industry specific information, market trends and current issues within your profession
  • Compare average salaries across cities and provinces
  • Research new opportunities for employment through the exploration of alternative career options
  • Learn about informational interviews

• Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interview Techniques module (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am to 11:15 am) │ Learn the essentials of portfolios, resumes and cover letters and boost your confidence at a job interview.
  • Create a creative and personalized e-portfolio that reflects your accomplishments and skills.
  • Learn how to choose the most effective cover letter and resume format to highlight your qualifications and experience and tailor it to a job posting.
  • Learn how to effectively answer different types of interview questions in individual, panel, telephone and group interviews and build your confidence through extensive practice
  • Learn how to follow up after an interview

• Workplace Communication 1 module (Wednesdays, 10 am to 11:15 am) │ Strengthen your workplace communication skills.
  • Voicemail messages
  • One-minute speech
  • Small talk and business etiquette
  • Intercultural communication
  • Effective presentations
  • Targeted pronunciation work

Interactive Zoom sessions:

• From 10:00 - 11:15 am. Students are encouraged to attend the above interactive Zoom session(s) per day per module.
• Participants need to have access to a computer with camera, microphone, and sound as well as an Internet connection.

Micro-certifications are digital credentials that are valuable for potential employees.

They have labour market value because:

• they are tailored to employer or industry needs

• they are designed to target high-demand skills with the goal of leading to faster hiring

• they help match work-ready employees with gaps in the labour market.

As a job seeker, you can add micro-certifications to your resume and social media as evidence of current, specific, job-ready training (which can be both hard and soft skills).

Upon successful completion of each module of the Workplace Preparation program, participants will be awarded a micro-certification per module. Each of the following micro-certifications allow for skills recognition and expansion of employment opportunities: Research Skills - Workplace Culture - Job Readiness - Interview Skills - Workplace Communication.

Micro-certifications issued by Mohawk College are supported by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and endorsed by eCampus Ontario.

By email:  learnenglish [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Question%20about%20Workplace%20Preparation%20Program)
By phone: 905-575-1212 Ext. 3092