Workshops

On and Off site workshops available - click on the headings of each workshop to view more information

(Standard and Emergency)

The resources used for First Aid & CPR are the Red Cross Adult Manual, (which is given out to each participant), Actar dummies and the Red Cross First Aid Kit including bandages, dressing, gauzes and real life scenarios. This training is Level C CPR and runs for two full day session. AED Trainers available for smaller classes.

Mix It Up Safely with

Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training Kit includes a workbook and test, which are given to each participant. The facilitator assists with workbook quizzes and questions that arise from the video. Upon completion each test must be sent to Smart Serve Ontario to be graded. Smart Serve Ontario will send NCDS certificate cards and pins for those participants who successfully pass the test.

Looking for Opportunity? Looked to the

The Skilled Trades workshop provides a general orientation to the types of jobs that are considered a trade as well as, detailed information about the labour market and the future job opportunities in the skilled trades arena. This workshop was designed as a Power Point presentation; however, it can also be done on a one to one basis if an individual needs information about a specific trade.

Surfing for a Job? Try

This workshop is a hands-on and get comfortable with the computer. Internet Job search booklets with numerous websites are handed out along with the rationale behind why using the Internet is becoming more and more a needed skill.

No Sweat

What to do and what not to do is the basis of this workshop. Each participant is given a booklet with tips and sample interview questions. We also spend time discussing how to combat being nervous and practice our skills in a mock interview.

Door Opening

Start a resume now! This workshop gets you started immediately learning how to create the best resumes and cover letters for your personal style. Booklets with tips and templates are provided to each participant.

Work Safe with

WHMIS For Workers is a self-study program that includes a video, participant’s guide and test. The facilitator assists with questions and grades the test to provide a certificate of completion.
Young Workers Awareness Program (YWAP) is a guide for young people in the workforce. It introduces the rights and responsibilities of the government, employer and employee. This program provides real life situations with video, resource books and CD-Rom information as well.

Got a Job, Now Keep the Job with

Booklets were created to help participants recognizes the different ways to meet and exceed on the job. This workshop details how to keep a job and become an asset to the boss and company.

Stop Idling and Start Cruising with

Not sure what kind of career to start? Try Career Cruising. This workshop gets you on the computer answering questions that will help you discover a Career based on your likes and dislikes. The program provides career and school information as well as, the ability to save your profile and continue researching later.

Keep them happy with

Learn how to keep customers coming back again and again. This workshop provides tips and techniques to providing great customer service and how to deal with difficult situations that may arise.

Keep it HOT, and current! Need to update your Resume?

Bring in a copy of your resume and one of our friendly staff will assist in updating and refreshing your style. Maybe you are changing careers and need a new format; we can help with that too.

Need to know WHY? A unique workshop called

There are many different types of personality tests out there but this workshop puts them all to shame. This is a fun interactive workshop that will teach you why you do the things you do and how to communicate with your friends, family and co-workers better. Learn how to make your True Colours shine!

Protect yourself with a Course today

This course is a Health and Safety training 101 free e-course developed by WSIB that provides workers 24 years old and younger with important health and safety information. After completion of the course there is an on-line challenge test. Upon successfully completing the no-fail test an updateable and printable transcript certificate of completion is available.

Spend Wisely with

This workshop offers information about responsibly handling your money through how to handle credit, banking options, budgeting and great shopping tips for saving money. It includes activities to test your budgeting and smart shopping abilities.

Training

Welcome to an introductory information workshop designed to give you the basics of becoming a Traffic Control Person. This program deals with the traffic hazards on site and hazards of traffic on public roadways from the perspective of workers on foot. The goal of the program is for participants to learn to recognize traffic hazards caused by moving vehicles and heavy equipment on or near construction projects by workers on foot and to become familiar with basic control of these hazards.

Learn to WOW you customers with

The Service Excellence program provides tools and techniques needed to build and maintain customer loyalty, and covers topics from the importance of teamwork to effective methods of dealing with challenging customers. Workshop is interactive, includes take away manual, and participant receive certificate of recognition and lapel pin upon completion. Train your staff and become a designated service excellence organization.

  

Welcome to on-line safety training with Norcat.  Affordable access to 11 courses with approximate running times of 2 hours to 20 minutes.  These courses cover transportation of dangerous goods, office and outdoor environments, as well as confined space awareness.  There is something for everyone looking to expand their employability or update their safety credentials. Call today to find out more information.

"Prepare it with Perfection" using the Safe Food Handling Course

Join the ranks of Certified Safe Food Handlers and take the on-line safe food handling course at NCDS.  Learn this course through 15 modules and test your knowledge along the way with Self Tests and Quizzes.  For only $25.00 you will earn a safe food handling certificate that is recognized by provincial Public Health Units and Inspectors.  Call today for more information.

 

Northern Community Development Services
300/304 Scott Street, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1G9
Phone: (807) 274-2282 or (807) 274-2084
Website: ncds4jobs.ca