Announcements
Female fastball players WANTED! K-W based women’s recreational league seeking players for the 2016 season. Part-time players welcome, pitchers needed. Visit us at www.kwladiesfastball.com or on Facebook for more information.
Creative job seekers 15-30 are invited to learn about placements and opportunities in STEM and digital media. Work with an employment counsellor and job development team to secure placements shaped around your interests, strengths, and skills. Visit theworkingcentre.org.
Upcoming Events
July
KWCMS July Chamber Music By The Park — eight concerts in four weeks! All classical with a touch of jazz. For all program info and pricing www.k-w-cms.com or 519-886-1673 or kwcms@yahoo.ca.
July 15 to 17 — SunLife Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival. For more info visit us at www.uptownwaterloo.ca.
Saturday, July 16 — University Choir Concert presents “Music of Peace, Music of Joy” at 7:30 p.m., The Cedars Worship Centre, 543 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo. For info/tickets uwaterloo.ca/music or 519-885-0220, ext 24226.
Sunday, July 24 — Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel Chapel. Free admission. For info uwaterloo.ca/music or 519-885-02220, ext 24226.
August 25 to 28 — Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival. For more info visit us at www.uptownwaterloo.ca.
Centre for Career Action Workshops
Sign-up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.
Monday, July 5
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator). This is a two session workshop — TC 1214 — Part I, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Part II, July 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1214.Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the MBTI assessment online. The assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Wednesday, July 6
It’s All About Your Skills — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1112. Note: sign up is required.
Thursday, July 7
Interviews: Preparing for Questions — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
Wednesday, July 13
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart info on website.
Information Session for Graduating Students — 4:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., TC 2218.
Thursday, July 14
Career Exploration & Decision Making — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1113: sign up required two days in advance.
Information Session for Graduating Students — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 2218.
Interviews: Proving Your Skills — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
Thursday, July 13
Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory) — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1214. Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Strong Interest Inventory online. The assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Monday, July 18
Success on the Job — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208. Note: sign up required.
Wednesday, July 20
Work Search Strategies — 12:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: sign up required.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Monday, July 11
Working in Canada — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1208.
Wednesday, July 20
Getting a U.S. Work Permit — 12 to 1 p.m., TC 2218.
