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Newcomer Rebuilds His Career in Canada

By Robert

Give me a ballpark number’ may seem like a straightforward saying to someone who has grown up speaking English, but can be confusing to someone new to the country.  There are many sayings similar to this used in the skilled …

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Happy International Women’s Day!

By Robert

Happy International Women’s Day! A balanced world is a better world, and today we celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness against bias. DID YOU KNOW?: Women account for as low as 3.9% of workers employed in direct onsite project construction. …

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How to Prepare Yourself to Ace Your Interview

By Robert

After actively sending your resume out and applying for job openings, you’ve finally got a call from a company that wants you to come in for an interview! After celebrating the initial excitement of this opportunity, there are some things …

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Weather alert: site closures

By Robert

Due to poor weather and deteriorating road conditions, all Centre for Skills sites will close today (Wed., Feb. 27). Stay safe! We apologize for any inconvenience, but during such weather conditions we err on the side of caution for the …

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Warm Welcome in a Cold Country

By Robert

The change that comes with moving to a new country was not easy for Ahmed and his family, but hope for a better life was what made it worth it. “My wife and I wanted to move somewhere that was …

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What is a Career Assessment?

By Robert

What is a career assessment? A career assessment is a tool to help individuals determine their interests and personality as well as preferred work styles and environments. They can be completed online or in person. “Many people are overwhelmed when …