Be sure to reserve Wednesday afternoons after classes for some interesting and informative workshops. Whether its Career Centre Workshops, Learning Skills Workshops, SOS Workshops (professional schools info), or Writing Centre Workshops, we have something every Wednesday, starting at 3 pm. For a schedule, go here.
Career Centre Workshop Descriptions
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| What Can I Do With My Degree? | This workshop is for students who aren’t sure how their degree may relate to their career direction. It provides an overview of career exploration and shows students how the skills they are developing in their degree and the experiences they are gaining at York are building a foundation for their future. |
| How to Find a Summer Job | This workshop is for students who are looking for summer employment for summer 2010. |
| Interview Skills | This workshop is for students who would like to learn effective techniques for succeeding in employment or further education interviews. |
| Resume & Cover Letter Writing | This workshop is for students who would like to create a resume that presents their experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases their unique abilities, and a concise and interesting cover letter that invites employers to read their resumes. |
| Job Search Strategies | This workshop is for students who are looking for a job, whether it is a part-time job, summer job, or their first full-time job after graduation. Students will learn effective job search approaches and create a personalized plan to help them get the job they want. |
Learning Skills Workshop Descriptions
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Time Management Skills | Where does the time go? Are you having trouble balancing school, work, and life? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you. |
| Preparing for University Tests and Exams | Multiple choice, short answer, calculations, or essay style – which form is your personal nemesis? Whatever the format, midterms or finals, if you could use some help in preparing for exams, then this workshop is for you! |
The Learning Skills Program is one of the programs offered through the Counseling and Development Centre. These services are offered free of charge to all York University Students. Workshops are also offered at the Counseling and Development Centre (Bennett Centre, N110):
For more information on the services available, visit them on-line at: www.yorku.ca/cdc/lsp/.
