Portfolio Development Program
Description
Customized for military spouses, discover an online, accredited, six-week program for jobseekers, students and entrepreneurs, and those in or considering career transition. Assess your experience, showcase your talents, and match your workplace skills to job market needs.
Consider taking the program if you are; considering a career change, looking for a new job, relocating or recently moved, applying for a promotion, starting a business, or augmenting your education.
Session 1: Career Exploration
Session 2: How to Showcase your Transferable Skills
Session 3: Documentation 101
Session 4: Branding Yourself - Narratives & Letters of Verification
Session 5: Resumes and Cover Letters
Session 6: Pulling the Pieces Together & Effective Presentation Skills
Upon completion of the course, you may submit your portfolio for review and apply to receive a joint certificate from Loyalist College and Trenton MFRC.
To find out more about the program, watch the optional Introductory Session “Portfolio…Is it for you?”
Course Length
2 hours per week for 6 weeks (virtual).
Eligibility
Free for spouses/partners and Veterans of Canadian Armed Forces members.
Cost
There is no cost to participate in this course.
How to Register
When registering for the complete program, please ensure you are able to attend all six course sessions listed in the program schedule. Registration for individual sessions is not permitted this year.
Due to high demand and limited space, this program is available on a first-come, first-served basis. CAF Military and Veteran spouses are given priority. We will contact all program registrants to inform them if they have been selected to participate in the program.
Click desired start date and follow the prompts.
January 16, 2024: 1000 hrs - 1200 hrs (EST)
(16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb)
Register by January 12.
*Delivered in French.
January 17, 2024: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs (EST)
(17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb)
Register by January 12.
*Delivered in English.
Questions
Contact Elizabeth Nicholas, Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Career Development Practitioner/Professional (CCDP) and Virtual Employment and Education Specialist at the Trenton MFRC.