YMCA Careerworx

02/03/2014

Great to see newcomer youth enjoying the new east Hamilton drop-in centre:
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4346358-youth-centre-reaches-out-to-newcomers-in-the-east-end/

The centre is housed in the same location on Centennial Parkway North where the organization already offers other services.

09/19/2013

Today is the last day to register for Saturday's free Youth Worker Conference organized by Youth Serving Agencies Network (Y-SAN) members, including the YMCA. Check out details in this Hamilton Spectator story and register by visiting www. ysan.ca
http://tinyurl.com/lbcy9zg

Conference to aid navigation of local services

08/28/2013

Have a long distance interview coming up? Here's a great guide on how to land that dream job! The YMCA Careerworx offers Skype interview support to meet your needs: http://tinyurl.com/nsajegq

Video conferencing, including Skype and FaceTime, is taking over the job interview, but a study suggests in-person meetings still have a place

08/28/2013

Don't forget to say thanks, how the importance of the post-interview thank you note is still relevant: http://tinyurl.com/le4a4f4

As she walked out the door of the office building where she had just finished a job interview, “Jane” (name changed) wanted to jump in the air and dance across the street. Her interview had gone so well she was sure they’d offer her the position. Or so she thought. Unfortunately, Jane didn’t bother…

08/22/2013

Hamilton student Nik Gratton is featured in the final story of the Summer Jobs for Youth series, appearing this week in The Hamilton Spectator. Read how Nik earned valuable work experience over summer:
http://tinyurl.com/mg6kohv

Age: 17

08/21/2013

The Hamilton Spectator's five-part series on the YMCA's Summer Jobs for Youth program continues today with a feature on Jahnile Brown's placement at the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts:
http://tinyurl.com/l87pzyo

Camp counsellor at the All Arts summer camp run through the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts

08/20/2013

Hamilton Military Museum is among 121 local employers participating in our 2013 Summer Jobs for Youth program. Hamilton student Madison Anderson shares her experiences working there for the summer in today's Hamilton Spectator. Her inspiring story is the third in a 5-part series that started Saturday.

08/19/2013

Find out about this Hamilton teen's first summer job in Monday's Hamilton Spectator through the YMCA Summer Jobs for Youth program: http://tinyurl.com/m84sm6e

Hamilton/Burlington SPCA

07/13/2013

Our very own Lily Lumsden shares Immigrant Settlement Services info with Brant News:
http://www.brantnews.com/news/connecting-newcomers/

YMCA Immigrant Settlement Services helps immigrants adjust to new life

06/06/2013

Hamilton refugees have amazing stories of survival to share. Hear their stories firsthand on World Refugee Day, June 20, at Hamilton Central Library's Hamilton Room, 10 a.m. to noon.

04/25/2013

We're excited to see TEAM and STEP students build bright futures for themselves through education. Check out their accomplishments in today's Hamilton Spectator:
http://tinyurl.com/aa5h28r

Kim Barnes spent much of her teenage years living for the moment, partying so hard that she eventually dropped out of school and moved away from home to live...