Job Search Strategies
Jan
7
1:00 PM13:00

Job Search Strategies

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn about

  • How to research local employers and the labour market

  • How to apply for jobs in response to job postings

  • Create networking contacts and use social media for your job search

  • Learn to understand the Canadian company perspective of recruiting, hiring, resume selection and interviewing


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Service Best
Jan
23
9:00 AM09:00

Service Best

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Obtain your certificate for Service Best Saskatchewan in this one-day, full-day course.

Service Best is a customer service-based training program, to be completed over the course of a one-day workshop. Having Service Best stands out to employers in customer-led industries as an indication that employees are skilled in customer service and creating positive experiences for clients.

This workshop is led by our Work Experience Program facilitator and certified Service Best instructor, Ethan Lipton.

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Debt Repayment/ Credit 101
Dec
12
1:00 PM13:00

Debt Repayment/ Credit 101

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have partnered with Foundations Learning to offer you this starter intro to banking workshop.

Through the workshop we hope to cover the following:

  • Introduction to the fundamentals of banking

  • Learn the basic tools to start banking

  • How to begin your banking experience

We will be covering debt repayment, budgeting and more in the coming months.

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First Aid/CPR
Dec
9
to Dec 10

First Aid/CPR

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Earn your First Aid/CPR certificate over the course of two full days.

Please note that both days run from 8:15 - 5:00 p.m., and attendance on BOTH DAYS is required in order to receive your full certificate.

SIGN UP is currently paused due to the volume of applicants. Please note the date has been changed. If you have already applied you will receive an email shortly informing you of the change and your place on the attendance list or the waitlist. Should spots become available we will re-open registration.

As registration is limited, your confirmation of attendance is NOT guaranteed.
Keep an eye out for a confirmation email.

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Dec
5
2:00 PM14:00

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn all about Neurodiversity in the workplace from our resident in house expert on all things A(u)DHD. Discover what ADHD really is, and how it actually affects life in the workplace. Embrace the ins and outs of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you can best support yourself, or another, in a job setting. Lastly, examine the large overlap between ADHD and ASD, and why so many people get diagnosed with both!

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Food Handler Certification
Dec
3
9:30 AM09:30

Food Handler Certification

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

COURSE REGISTRATION IS FULL. Stay tuned for another offering in January.

Get your food handler’s certification for FREE!

Laptops will be provided for the duration of the course to provide technological access. You will finish and leave with the certificate.

Make yourself more employable now!

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How to Budget
Nov
14
1:00 PM13:00

How to Budget

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have partnered with Foundations Learning to offer you this budgeting workshop.

Through the workshop we hope to cover the following:

  • how needs and wants impact our spending habits

  • learn to identify and track your expenses

  • set short and long term goals that fit with your budget

  • tools for building a budget

We will be covering debt repayment in December.

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First Aid/CPR
Oct
29
to Oct 30

First Aid/CPR

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Earn your First Aid/CPR certificate over the course of two full days.

Please note that both days run from 8:15 - 5:00 p.m., and attendance on BOTH DAYS is required in order to receive your full certificate.

As registration is limited, your confirmation of attendance is NOT guaranteed.
Keep an eye out for a confirmation email.

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Oct
15
1:00 PM13:00

Intro to Job Search

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn about

  • How to research local employers and the labour market

  • How to apply for jobs in response to job postings

  • Create networking contacts and use social media for your job search

  • Learn to understand the Canadian company perspective of recruiting, hiring, resume selection and interviewing


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Basics to Banking
Oct
10
1:00 PM13:00

Basics to Banking

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have partnered with Foundations Learning to offer you this starter intro to banking workshop.

Through the workshop we hope to cover the following:

  • Introduction to the fundamentals of banking

  • Learn the basic tools to start banking

  • How to begin your banking experience

We will be covering debt repayment, budgeting and more in the coming months.

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First Aid/CPR - July 29 & 30, 2024
Jul
29
to Jul 30

First Aid/CPR - July 29 & 30, 2024

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Earn your First Aid/CPR certificate over the course of two full days. Please note that both days run from 8:15 - 5:00 p.m., and attendance on BOTH DAYS is required in order to receive your full certificate.

As registration is limited, your confirmation of attendance is NOT guaranteed. Keep an eye out for future certification dates.

Registration is FULL. Check back on the calendar for future certification dates.

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Food Safe - July 15, 2024
Jul
15
9:00 AM09:00

Food Safe - July 15, 2024

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Obtain your Food Safe certificate in this one-day, full-day course. This course is entirely self-directed and typically takes ~6 hours to complete, but time can vary between candidates. Laptops & headphones will be supplied.

Registration is FULL. Check back on the calendar for future certification dates.

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Serve it Right Certificate - July 12, 2024
Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

Serve it Right Certificate - July 12, 2024

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Achieve your Serve it Right certification in this one-day, full-day course. This course is entirely self-directed and typically takes ~6 hours to complete, but time can vary between candidates. Laptops & Headphones will be supplied.

Registration is FULL. Check back on the calendar for future certification dates.

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Computer Basics: Email - by SIEC, DigIT
Jul
10
1:30 PM13:30

Computer Basics: Email - by SIEC, DigIT

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Who: Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC)

Where: Classroom A, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

When: July 10, 2024; 1:30-3 pm

What to expect: This workshop is all about email. You will learn about:

  • how to log in to an account, look at your inbox layout, and keep it organized;

  • composing, sending, and receiving emails, as well as sending and receiving messages with attachments;

  • how to recognize scam and phishing emails.

You will be working in Gmail and there will be an opportunity to sign up for your own account if you haven’t already.

How to register: Click HERE

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Computer Basics: Internet Safety & Security - by SIEC, DigIT
Jul
5
1:30 PM13:30

Computer Basics: Internet Safety & Security - by SIEC, DigIT

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Who: Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC)

Where: Classroom A, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

When: July 5, 2024; 1:30-3 pm

What to expect: This workshop will teach you to participate in today’s digital world safely and securely. You will learn about:

  • the benefits of the internet as well as the potential dangers and how to avoid them;

  • the importance of strong passwords and using multi-factor authentication;

  • risks such as scams, phishing, and viruses;

  • and identifying whether a website is secure or not.

Learners will become more confident in ways to protect themselves and their personal information.

How to register: Click HERE

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Computer Basics: Using the Internet - by SIEC, DigIT
Jul
3
1:30 PM13:30

Computer Basics: Using the Internet - by SIEC, DigIT

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Who: Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC)

Where: Classroom A, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

When: July 3, 2024; 1:30-3 pm

What to expect: This workshop will teach you about getting online safely. You will learn about:

  • connecting to wifi networks to get you on the internet;

  • identifying web browsers and how to navigate them;

  • searching for information online;

  • and finally, understanding and evaluating your search results.

Skills learned in this session will help you feel confident that you can access information and resources online safely and efficiently.

How to register: Click HERE

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First Aid/CPR - June 24 & 25, 2024
Jun
24
to Jun 25

First Aid/CPR - June 24 & 25, 2024

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Earn your First Aid/CPR certificate over the course of two full days. Please note that both days run from 8:15 - 5:00 p.m., and complete attendance is required in order to receive your certificate. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Keep an eye out for future certification dates.

Registration is FULL. Check back on the calendar for future certification dates.

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Resume/Cover Letter
May
28
1:00 PM13:00

Resume/Cover Letter

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This workshop is designed to provide you with valuable skills in building a strong resume and writing an excellent cover letter. Laptops are available on site, and there will be time allotted to modify and improve your current resumes and cover letters.

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ADHD/Executive Functions
May
21
1:00 PM13:00

ADHD/Executive Functions

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This workshop is designed to be an informative look at managing ADHD and executive functioning difficulties in the workplace. Whether you have ADHD yourself, know someone who does, or just find difficulty in similar situations (being on time, staying focused, staying organized, etc), this workshop has something to offer you.

Register Here

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Service Best
May
16
8:00 AM08:00

Service Best

  • Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Obtain your certificate for Service Best Saskatchewan in this one day, full day course. Service Best is a customer service based training program, to be completed over the course of a one day workshop. Having Service Best stands out to employers in customer led industries as an indication that employees are skilled in customer service and creating positive experiences for clients. This workshop is led by our Work Experience Program facilitator and certified Service Best instructor, Ethan Lipton. Please note, this course will begin at 8:30 a.m. and run until at least 4:00 p.m. It may potentially extend beyond 4:00 p.m.

Register Here

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