Education & Training
“Education is not the filling of a bucket but the lighting of a fire” – William Butler Yeats
Learning is a never-ending journey; one that can take you wherever you want to go. By building literacy, life and social skills, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge that can lead to better grades and job opportunities, and for all of us, a better future for our community.
YMCA Employment Services, Community Initiatives, and Health, Fitness & Aquatics offer workshops, tutorials and training designed and proven to help clients with job search and career decision making, financial planning, youth awareness and health and safety. Read descriptions below and click the red button below each course to learn more, find upcoming dates and times, or register now.
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FREE Resume Writing Services
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Employment Services
“How do I write a resume?” is one of the most common questions we hear. Our experienced resume writers will help make the process easier and ensure your resume stands out from the crowd. Call for an appointment in your community, or stop by our Resource Centre in Hanover or Owen Sound.
Social Netiquette Youth
This program helps students develop proper social etiquette, good citizenship and critical thinking skills when it relates to meeting people, sharing information and socializing through social media.
Surfing Safely
This important program helps students develop proper social etiquette, good citizenship and critical thinking skills when it relates to meeting people, sharing information and socializing through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and any other social media networks.
The Job Seeker’s Pep Talk
Feeling discouraged in your job search? This pep talk includes tips and tricks for staying motivated, and reminds you that you are only “one piece of the puzzle.”
Uncovering Your Hidden Talents
Transferable skills are great to include on your resume when making a career change, as a recent graduate with minimal work experience, or when looking for your first job. Find out what transferable skills you have.
Walking Home Safely
Safety tips for how to navigate walking home after school and how to manage yourself when you get there.
Workplace Health & Safety
This course will provide some general information of Health & Safety guidelines in Ontario workplaces to help keep you safe on the job.
Youth Leadership Development
This 5 week L.I.T. program promotes development of leadership through team based activities and workshop formats. The participants will focus on goal setting and communication skills.
