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Member News

North Central and North West Region

NOTE: Next conference call date and time TBD. When confirmed, an agenda will be sent out.

South East Region Professional Development Workshop

The SW PDW will be held in Ottawa Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Aristocrat Suite Hotel, www.aristocratsuites.com.

Registration information and a preliminary program will be available soon.

Toronto Niagara Region

Potential Toronto/Niagara Topics for Upcoming ONESTEP Conference in Toronto June 2004, are also posted for member feedback. A form is available to download for your suggestions and comments.

Next Meeting: February 9, 2004, 9:30 to noon. Location and speaker to be announced.

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News/Alerts

Nouveau certificat en orientation de carrière / French Online Certificate Program in Career Development

Les partenaires de Circuit Carrière, la Fondation canadienne d’éducation économique et la Fondation canadienne pour l’avancement de la carrière, Y.E.S Manitoba et le représentant régional de Circuit Carrière au Manitoba sont heureux d’annoncer le lancement du premier programme français en ligne de certificat en développement de carrière.

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McGuinty government invests in positive change for new immigrants

TORONTO, Jan. 20 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government is expanding opportunities for internationally-trained professionals to practice in Ontario.

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Events

2004 Labour Market / Hiring Trends Speaker Series (Toronto)

This series will highlight Labour Market Information and Hiring Trends, issues vital to job seekers who want to build secure futures and to employment counsellors who wish to update their information.

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ACTEW's Fundraising Day at Chapters (Toronto)

ACTEW is delighted to announce that we will be having a special fundraising day in conjunction with a Chapters Bookstore location in downtown Toronto.

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Community Job Fair 2004 (Midland)

The North Simcoe Employment Access Group (NSEAG) is pleased to announce it’s 4th annual Community Job Fair at Midland’s Best Western Highland Inn.

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Online Resources

The Resource Library is an online searchable database of information about community-based employment and training across Ontario and beyond. Visit the ONESTEP Resource Library: www.onestep.on.ca/resource/intro.cfm Below are some recent additions:

Voluntary Sector Forum: Advocacy

In November 2003, the Forum made a presentation about advocacy to the Joint Steering Committee of the Voluntary Sector Initiative. The purpose was to inform our government colleagues about sector concerns and proposals for change in this area. We have posted a copy of the presentation of the Forum's website for your information and use in your efforts to discuss the issue of advocacy.

En novembre 2003, le Forum a fait une présentation sur l'action sociale aux membres du Comité directeur conjoint de l'Initiative sur le secteur bénévole et communautaire. Le but de cette présentation était d'informer nos collègues du gouvernement des inquiétudes du secteur et des propositions pour effectuer des changements dans ce secteur. Cette présentation est disponible sur le site web du FSBC pour votre information et pour utilisation lors de vos discussions portant sur le sujet de l'action sociale.

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A decade of growth: The emerging geography of the new economy

According to Statistics Canada's report, "A decade of growth: The emerging geography of new economy industries in the 1990's," Toronto was the employment center for information and communications technologies (ICT) industries. In these industries, Toronto employed 200,000 workers, Montreal 90,000, Vancouver 54,000 and Ottawa 50,000. (Globe & Mail; Toronto Star; August 1/03)

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Canadian Telework Association

Many Canadian companies offer flexible work hours according to a survey by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC). Flextime reduces sick days, increases job satisfaction and results in higher participation rates in work-related training.

The Canadian Telework Association (CTA) provides information about telework and lists organizations that offer telework. (Toronto Sun, Career Connections: July 16/03; Globe & Mail; Aug. 11/03)

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