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		<title>E-Learn Network.ca Information Session</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A representative from e-learnnetwork.ca will be hosting an information session at the Welland Job Gym on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2pm.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 align="center">Please Join us for a presentation from</h3>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.jobgym.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/elearn.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2404" title="elearn" src="http://www.jobgym.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/elearn.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="66" /></a></p>
<h5 align="center">Elearnnetwork.ca provides access to over 10,000 courses and 800 programs available online!</h5>
<h5 align="center">Literacy and Basic Skills<br />
High School Upgrading<br />
Workplace Skills<br />
College<br />
University</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Our Non Profit Services Include:</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;" align="center">Customized Support<br />
Course and Program Research<br />
Assistance with Registration<br />
Onsite Support or Offsite Support<br />
Student Orientation<br />
Technical and Moral Support Throughout Studies<br />
Monitor, Follow-up and Provide Progress Reports</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"> When:<br />
<strong>February 14th @ 2:00pm</strong></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Where:<br />
Welland Job Gym<br />
225 East Main Street</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">To register, please call 905-732-7655.</h5>
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		<title>Interested in Starting Your Own Business?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of St. Catharines’ Enterprise Centre is partnering with the Welland Development Commission and Welland Job Gym to provide seminars and one-on-one business consultation services in the Rose City.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">The City of St. Catharines’ Enterprise Centre is partnering with the Welland Development Commission and </span><span style="font-size: small;">Welland Job Gym to provide seminars and one-on-one business consultation services in the Rose City. </span></strong></h2>
<h4 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><span style="font-size: small;">Seminars and consultation with an Enterprise Centre representative will happen the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Job Gym at 225 East Main St. </span></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><span style="font-size: small;">The services are free but an appointment is required for consultations,<br />
which will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Pre-registration is also required to attend seminars. </span></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><span style="font-size: small;">Seminar Dates:</span></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Steps to Starting a Small Business</strong><br />
February 7, 2012<br />
March 6, 2012<br />
9:00am </span><span style="font-size: small;">- 11:00am</span></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>How to Write a Business Plan</strong><br />
February 21, 2012<br />
March 20, 2012<br />
1:00pm &#8211; 3:00pm</span></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;" align="left"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">To register for a seminar or consultation please call, 905-732-7655.</span></strong></h4>
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		<title>Attention Employers!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You're invited to attend our Job Fair on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 - 9:00am to 2:30pm at St. Catharines Collegiate Secondary School!]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">You’re Invited to Attend our </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Sixth Annual Job Fair</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4 align="center">When:<br />
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 9:00am to 2:30pm</h4>
<h4 align="center">Where:<br />
St. Catharines Collegiate Secondary School</h4>
<h5 align="center">For more information, click <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://www.jobgym.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/here..pdf"><span style="color: #ff0000;">here.</span></a></span><br />
For the Employer Registration form, click <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://www.jobgym.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/here.pdf"><span style="color: #ff0000;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: #ff0000;">.</span></h5>
<h5 align="center">Please register by Fri. Feb 17th. For more information, contact</h5>
<h5 align="center">Christine Iggulden at<br />
905-682-8372 or<br />
<a href="mailto:ciggulden@jhs-niagara.ca">ciggulden@jhs-niagara.ca</a></h5>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Second Career Information Session</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Second Career Information session will provide information on eligibility and suitability for funding. This session will also review how to complete the application process and what your first steps will be.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">Have you been laid off on or after January 1, 2005?<br />
Are you currently unemployed?<br />
Is Second Career right for you?</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Second Career Information session will provide information on eligibility and suitability for funding. This session will also review how to complete the application process and what your first steps will be.</strong></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Welland Job Gym<br />
225 East Main Street<br />
January 31, 2012<br />
10:00am &#8211; 11:00am<br />
February 16, 2012<br />
2:00pm &#8211; 3:00pm</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Fort Erie Job Gym<br />
469 Central Avenue<br />
February 3, 2012<br />
February 14, 2012<br />
9:00am &#8211; 10:00am</h5>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>If you are interested in Second Career and would like more information or<br />
would like to register for this session please call<br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Welland Job Gym at 905-732-7655<br />
or the Fort Erie Job Gym at 905-871-3932. </strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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		<title>Are you over 55?!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you over 55 and looking for work? Have you been recently laid off? Why not join Experience Works!  An exciting program geared towards mature workers! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Targeted Initiative for Older Workers!</h3>
<h3>What is it?</h3>
<p><strong>The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOWs) is designed to provide people between the ages of 55 and 64 with the support they need to transition into new jobs. This support is provided through a combination of job-search coaching, skills upgrading, and work experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Click here for more <a href="http://www.jobgym.com/experience-works/">information</a>.</strong></p>
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		<title>Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit provides unemployed people who are or have recently been eligible for Employment Insurance with income and entrepreneurial support while they develop and start their business.]]></description>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit provides unemployed people who are or have recently been eligible for Employment Insurance with income and entrepreneurial support while they develop and start their business.</h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Ontario Office Works Inc. delivers the Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program for Employment Ontario in the southwestern portion of the Niagara Region, including the municipalities of Welland, Pelham, Port Colborne, and Wainfleet and the Town of Dunnville.</h4>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Information sessions held at:</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Welland Job Gym<br />
225 East Main Street</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">February 14, 2012<br />
10:00am-11:00am</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">February 28, 2012<br />
1:00-2:00pm</h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Please phone 905-732-7655 to register</h5>
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		<title>Bill 159 Preparation Training for Security Guards</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a career as a Security Guard? Do you need to apply for your Security License due to the new Training and Testing Regulations? Click here for more information.]]></description>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Looking for a career as a Security Guard?</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Do you need to apply for your Security License due to the new Training and Testing Regulations?</h3>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Training will be held at:</strong></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Job Gym<br />
225 East Main Street,  Welland</strong></h4>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">February 27 &#8211; March 2, 2012<br />
March 19 &#8211; March 23, 2012</h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Call 905-732-7655 for more information.  Space is limited!!!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Click here for more information and to view the <a href="http://www.jobgym.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bill-159-Security-Flyer2.pdf">Bill 159 Security Flyer</a>.</strong></p>
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		<title>The Good Food Box Program is now in Welland, Fort Erie, &amp;  St.Catharines!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Good Food Box provides residents with local vegetables and fruits every third week of the month. It is a community-based project that relies on volunteers for the success of the program.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Good Food Box provides residents with local vegetables and fruits every third week of the month. It is a community-based project that relies on volunteers for the success of the program. Buying in large quantities from our local producers allows us to get better pricing. That means you get better value!</p>
<p>The Good Food Box can be ordered in two sizes</p>
<p>The small 1 -2 person size box is $15<br />
The large 4 family size box is $20</p>
<h4>Welland Residents:</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.welland.ca/Hottopics/GoodFoodBox.asp">CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION&#8230;</a></p>
<h4>St. Catharines Residents:</h4>
<p>Please contact the St. Catharines Job Gym at 905-682-8372 for more information.</p>
<h4>Fort Erie Residents:</h4>
<p>Please contact the Fort Erie Job Gym at 905-871-3932 for more information.</p>
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		<title>Job Gym Now Accepts Debit and Credit Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.jobgym.com/general-news/job-gym-now-accepts-debit-and-credit-cards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now, we have made it easier and more convenient to pay for training programs!  ]]></description>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Now, we have made it easier and more convenient to pay for training programs!  All 3 Job Gym locations now accept Interac, Visa and Mastercard!</h4>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">So, come on in and sign up for some seminars!</h3>
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		<title>Oasis Skills Building On-line Courses</title>
		<link>http://www.jobgym.com/training-news/oasis-skills-building-on-line-courses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oasis Skills Building is an online digital skills enhancement program for anyone, anywhere. It helps you identify what you need to learn and allows you to gain these skills at your own pace using the latest e-learning technology. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>What is Oasis Skills Building?</h4>
<p><strong>In today&#8217;s digital world, virtually every employer and academic institution requires basic computing knowledge and digital skills. Oasis Skills Building is an online digital skills enhancement program for anyone, anywhere.</strong></p>
<h4>Courses Available</h4>
<p><a href="http://oasisskillsbuilding.com/Docs/Course_Guide_for_OasisSkillsBuilding_eLearning.pdf">http://oasisskillsbuilding.com/Docs/Course_Guide_for_OasisSkillsBuilding_eLearning.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Upon successful completion of the Oasis Skills Building program, you can expect to have developed the skills necessary to operate your computer, use key software applications and live online. These skills give you a fantastic opportunity to advance in education, employment or certified courses. With Oasis Skills Building, you will have an exciting opportunity to unlock your potential!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Anyone Can Gain Digital Skills</strong></p>
<p><strong>Improve your Prospects</strong></p>
<p><strong>Learn At Your Own Pace!</strong></p>
<h4>How to Register:</h4>
<p><strong>Visit any one of our locations or phone for more information!</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Welland</span><br />
</strong>225 East Main Street<br />
905-732-7655</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">St. Catharines</span><br />
</strong>210 King Street<br />
905-682-8372</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fort Erie<br />
</span></strong>469 Central Avenue<br />
905-871-3932</p>
<p><strong>Oasis Skills Building helps you identify what you need to learn and allows you to gain these skills at your own pace using the latest e-learning technology. YOU are in control every step of the way and most importantly, a fully-trained staff member is available to help you through a tough spot.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Employers are increasingly seeking industry standard skills in their staff. Enrolling in the Oasis Skills Building program will offer you an engaging learning experience, boost your resume, and open up a whole new world of opportunities for you.<br />
You do not need any previous computer skills or work history to take advantage of this training. </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Learn at your own pace; Learn from anywhere you have access to an Internet connection</li>
<li>Dozens of courses such as Ic3 (globally recognized, standards-based training)</li>
<li>Courses in MS Office, Windows, A+ certification for serious techs, and lots more!</li>
<li>Switch between multiple courses as you desire (Do a little on Word, then maybe switch to a lesson on PowerPoint, back to Word, its up to you what you&#8217;re doing when)</li>
<li>Pre-test and post-test for each subject. See exactly how you&#8217;ve been able to progress in your learning!</li>
<li>Got a wrong answer in pre- or post-testing? Interactive review segments help solidify the concept you missed</li>
<li>View and print reports of all the courses and the exact Credit Hours and scores you&#8217;ve achieved at any time</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">All this, for 12 Months of access, for just $25!</h4>
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