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Career & Job Search
Looking for information about finding or changing jobs, updating your resume, developing new skills or becoming an entrepreneur? We can help.
Employment Orientation YMCA Explore your job search with a YMCA employment specialist. Registration required. |
Resume Rescue Our skilled volunteers provide free, one-on-one consultations to help you create a resume or update an existing one. Ideal for career changes and new employment opportunities! To book an appointment with a resume volunteer, you can:
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Online Learning - Contact North Upgrade your skills online! Get your OSSD, or take courses free. Meet with a representative from Contact North to find out how. |
Resume Restart Create your first resume or update an existing one. Ideal for career changes and new employment opportunities. Registration required. |
Updating Your Resume
Learn Computer Skills
Tech Tutors Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Cental Library (drop-in). Ask specific questions with a tech tutor volunteer. |
Computer or Tablet Tutors Learn the tech basics one-on-one with library staff. Registration required. |
Video Tutorials Learn the basics of using a computer with videos created by library staff. Tutorials include Introduction to Computers, Internet, Email, and Word Processing. |
Research and Learning Tools
Business Plans Handbook
Includes actual plans from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
CBCA Complete
A diverse mix of publications on topics ranging from business to the arts, to industry news and current events in Canada.
iSearchMyCommunity
Search for local community organizations and services in Waterloo Region.
Lynda.com
Update your skills online! Learn technology, creative and business skills you can use today. You must have a library card to use Lynda.com.
Press Reader
Instant access to newspapers and magazines from around the world.
Note: The Globe & Mail is available to in-library users only.
Reference Group
Look up Canadian business and industry profiles, company descriptions, executive directories, market research and more.
Local Employment Help
| Agilec 205-385 Fairway Rd S. Kitchener 519-576-2681 |
| Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work 201-127 Victoria Street S. Kitchener 519-571-6788 x7661 |
| Lutherwood 165 King St E. Kitchener 519-743-2460 |
| Waterloo Region Small Business Centre 200 King St W. Kitchener 519-741-2604 |
| Working Centre 58 Queen St S. Kitchener 519-743-1151 |
| YMCA Employment Services 800 King St W. Kitchener 519-579-9622 |
Need more information?
Call us at 519-743-0271 or email askkpl@kpl.org.