Ontario Road Show: Ottawa, October 27-29, 2009 [ Register Now! ]
The Ontario Road Show
Ottawa: October 27, 2009
The Ontario Road Show is a professional development conference specifically designed for Job Developers and Placement Professionals. It's an amazing opportunity to access industry best practices, hear from employers and network with peers
Agenda at a Glance
8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Breakfast
9:00am - 9:15am Welcome and Opening Remarks
· Robert Dupuis, Regional Director, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
· Sandra Arsenault, Executive Director, ONESTEP
9:15am - 10:15am Keynote Presentation: Prospecting in a Downturn
Economy
Presented by: Bill Santos, President, EMP Oakville
10:15am - 10:30am Break
10:30am - 12:00pm Breakout Workshops
*Delegates must chose 1 of the following workshops
to attend.
The Employer Relationship: The Platform for
Job Development
Presented by: Bill Santos, EMP Oakville
French Language Workshop: Topic to Be Announced
Presented by: Anca Sultan, ORION Management Solutions
ApprenticeSearch.com : Connecting Employers and Apprentices Across Ontario
Presented by: Dianne Seed and Art Meyer, Halton Industry
Education Council
12:00pm - 12:45pm Networking Lunch
12:45pm - 1:30pm Labour Market Keynote Presentation: Ontario Labour Market Conditions: Today and Through the Economic Recovery
Presented by: J. Marie Gravel, Special Advisor to the ADM, Service Canada Ontario Region
1:30pm - 3:00pm Breakout Workshops
*Delegates must chose 1 of the following workshops
to attend.
Supporting the Three J’s: Job Development, Job Placement, and Job Retention, Using the CaseFLO Employment Technology Platform
Presented by: Tricia Gueulette, WCG International Ltd.
Leverage: The New Motivation
Presented by: Julie Christiansen, Leverage U
Using a Common Skills Language and Employer-Friendly Tools in Your Practice
Presented by: Chantal Locatelli, Ontario Ministry of Education
Effective Employer Networking and Relationship
Building
Presented by: Laura Good, The Employment &
Education Centre
3:00pm - 3:30pm Networking Break
3:30pm - 4:30pm Employer Panel
Hear from a number of local and regional employers
Concurrent Employer Incentive Presentation
Presented by ONESTEP
*For invited employers
4:30pm - 6:00pm Wine and Cheese Networking Reception
Free to all delegates and employers, we ask that you join us for a glass of wine and the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow attendees.
The Job Developer Institute
October 28 – 29, 2009
First Work will host the Job Developer Institute, a two day professional development opportunity that provides a hybrid-delivery of college-level curriculum, designed to enhance the skills of both the novice and seasoned job developers. Nine hours of face-to-face training will be offered at the Road Show; followed by 36 hours of on-line work to complete the course.
Please Note: Seating is limited for the Job Developer Institute COST The one day Ontario Road Show fee is $150 + GST The two day Job Developer Institute is $250 + GST The three day Ontario Road Show and Job Developer Institute is $400 + GST *Note: the conference fee includes breakfast and lunch for the day(s) registered.
Some of the topics covered include:
| Date: | Oct 27, 2009 - Oct 29, 2009 |
| Times: | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Fees: | Registration: $0.00 |
| Facility: | Brookstreet Click here for more information |
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