Hamilton Area Steelworkers Action Centre

Do you need access to a computer so that you can look for work or do you need access to your email while you are out?

The Action Centre has several computers with Internet access, and access to Microsoft Office applications like Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to allow you to change your resume on-site.

Don't know how to use a computer?  We have a Computer Familiarization course that will education you on the Basics of Computer use. 

Included in this course is the following:

· What's inside a Computer
· Navigating Windows XP
· Microsoft Word Basics
· Microsoft Excel Basics
· Internet Searching
· Job Searching
· Email Basics

The computer course is run through Mohawk College in association with the Hamilton and District Labour Council.
 

Come in today and make use of our Fax machine and Photocopier, There is no charge for these services when being used for job search purposes.

Save yourself a little cash and stop in the Centre to use these services.

Driving a forklift in your past job does not mean that you are qualified to drive another forklift in another company.

Companies want proof that you can safely operate a forklift.

We can send you to get re-certified to show that you are competent at using a Forklift.

*** You MUST have had experience to take this course / NOT FOR NEW OPERATORS***

Bulletin boards are available at the centre for your convenience.  They are filled with job postings pulled from local newspapers, surrounding area newspapers, online listings, and various other job leads.

Are you recently laid off from a Steelworkers Local Union or Amalgamated Local Union?

Did your plant close down and now you are looking for a new job?

Unsure where to start?

Join the Hamilton Area Steelworkers Action Centre and find out what you need to do to get your feet back on the ground.

We will work with you to find out where you need to go, and what you can do to get into the new career you are looking for.

We will discuss resumes, references, and let you know what your options are, as well as talk about the services that the Action Centre has that are available to you.

When you first visit the Hamilton Area Steelworkers Action Centre, you will be asked to participate in a needs assessment.

This assessment allows our staff at the action centre help build a system that works for you to ensure that you get properly re-adjusted into the workforce, and that you are included and active in discussions.

If this information is not given it makes it much more difficult for the staff to care for your individual needs.

Has it been a while since you've updated your resume?

Forget how?

Let our staff help you in creating, updating, and designing your resume.  Stop in to see us and see what we can do to help you get your resume job ready.