Career & Training Essentials

Welcome to Career & Training Essentials. Here you will find information on employment workshops, job leads, job search assistance and access to technical resources.

Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from the previous graduates.

During the first week of session 23, we had a chance to ask questions to a previous client who recently graduated from the program. Here is what they had to say about their 'experience' and how they are making it 'count'. Here are some highlights. Q- What was...

Session 21 Group Project-ALIS, GCF Global and the Socials

Click below to learn about how ALIS, GCF Global and social media can help in your job search. Group project by session 21. Experience Counts Feb 2024

Red Elephants

I had a few gaps in my work history that bothered me however I felt that they had to be included in my chronological resume. I would send in my resume and hope for the best.....Well, did you know that you can address these gaps a few different ways. You can...

Session 20 Group Project- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Click below to learn all about Microsoft Office and Google Workspace from session 20 participants. Microsoft_Google Workspace

Interviews are a Two Way Street

by Experience Counts Participants | Oct 3, 2024 | Career & Training Essentials

During our mock interview workshop I realized that the interview is for both employer and prospective employee. ...

Using my transferrable skills

by Experience Counts Participants | Aug 28, 2024 | Career & Training Essentials

Having worked as a long-distance truck driver for many years, I did not know what else I could do. During the...

Session 23 Group Project- Surviving the Unknown Workforce

by Experience Counts Participants | Jul 31, 2024 | Career & Training Essentials, Program Submissions, Session 23

Click below to learn how to survive the unknown workforce. Group project by session 23. Session 23 PP...

Top Technology Tips for Beginners

by Experience Counts Participant | Apr 29, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials, Technology Resources

Be sure to save your work often. The ‘ribbon’ is another name for the task bar at the top of each program. Send emails to yourself first so you can proofread and see what it will look like. Never spray cleaner directly on your computer screen. Spray on a soft cloth...

Career Development Tips

by The Editor | Apr 16, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Have you checked out GCFGlobal? We encourage you to take advantage of this free online resource. From computer basics to advanced, you will find tutorials that will help you to build your knowledge and increase your skills. Follow this link to explore all topics....

Alberta Labour Force Statistics

by The Editor | Apr 12, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Employment declined 11,900 month-over-month in December, the second month in a row, as new health measures were introduced in response to rising COVID-19 cases in the province. Part-time (-42,200 m/m) jobs declined sharply, while full-time (+30,300 m/m) positions...

Career & Training Essentials

by The Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Career & Training Essentials blog entry. This section of the site will include: Career & employment workshops…resumes, cover letters etc External workshops MCG and stakeholders, service providers Job leads Job search sites which may lead reader to...