Financial Basics Workshop
ant to feel more confident managing your money? Join this free Financial Basics Workshop, presented locally by Fleming Academic Upgrading and the John Howard Society.
Learn practical skills to:
- Understand your finances
- Build better budgeting habits
- Make informed financial decisions
- Set financial goals
- Manage everyday finances with confidence
Mondays, October 19 – November 23, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Fleming CREW Employment Centre
49 Maple Ave., Haliburton, ON
Registration required. Contact Jennifer at 705-761-2382 to register. Transportation can be arranged if needed.
Planning Career Pathways & Job Searching – Drop-In Session
Explore career options and strengthen your job search with helpful labour market tools and resources from the Workforce Development Board. Learn about the Local Jobs Hub, Career Ladders, Eye on the Labour Market, Skills Demand Reports, and more.
October 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fleming CREW Employment Centre, 49 Maple Ave., Haliburton
No appointment needed, drop in anytime and explore your options!
Service Canada On-site
Service Canada will be on-site to help you access a wide range of government services and benefits.
- Service Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
- Appointments Recommended (Drop-ins Welcome!)
Upcoming Dates: October 14 & 28
To request an appointment, please email:
ON-ECO-OUTREACH-EXTERNES-GD@servicecanada.gc.ca
- Include only your first name and phone number
- Do not include any sensitive personal information
A Service Canada representative will contact you by phone within two business days to confirm your appointment.
We’re helping job seekers in your area!
Coming to a Library near you. Ask your Employment and Training Consultant for more info.
- Minden Branch
- Wilberforce Branch
- Highland Grove Branch
- Cardiff Branch
- Gooderham Branch
Online Courses and Employment Resources
Visit the Fleming Employment Hub for free online courses for job seekers and employers. www.flemingemploymenthub.ca
Employability Skills Workshops
Our FREE employability skills workshops will help you prepare for employment and help you stand out in the job market. Most workshops are 2 hours in length and are available in-person and online.
Discuss what influences job choices, the benefits of working, and explore the hidden job market for possible opportunities.
Explore how personality impacts workplace interactions, learn to understand yourself while appreciating differences in others, and find ways to communicate effectively in your relationships.
Get to know yourself by taking an inventory of your values, interests, skills, and strengths. Learn how this plays a key role in your job satisfaction.
Find out how to stay employed, reduce stress, and feel more satisfied at work. Learn about common work challenges and discover tools to help you make work stick even when it gets tough.
Review the value of time management in the workplace and explore strategies to best manage time in your personal and professional life.
Learn key elements of body language and verbal communication. Apply communication tactics and discuss topics for professional workplace conversations.
Explore what a team is, the benefits of teamwork, and how to improve your teamwork skills.
Learn techniques to routinely deliver positive customer experiences, deal effectively with difficult customers, and demonstrate a positive, confident, and professional approach.
Learn to recognize default conflict style patterns to improve self-awareness and explore positive solutions for resolving workplace conflicts.
Learn to recognize and address problems as they arise and acquire the skills to solve problems in an effective and timely manner.
Explore strategies to use e-mail, text messaging apps and social media effectively and professionally at work and for job searching.
Gain an understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) an enhance your job search. Learn to use AI to identify and integrate keywords into your resume, craft compelling cover letters, and optimize your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems.
2 hours | Online or In-Person
*Power Up with AI workshops suit job seekers who have proficient computer skills. Technical requirements include
a stable internet connection, access to a computer or tablet with a webcam, and a microphone.
Explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today’s job interviews and its evolving impact on the hiring process. Learn strategies for effectively preparing for AI-driving interview questions and tips on how to communicate with generative
AI systems.
2 hours | Online or In-Person
*Power Up with AI workshops suit job seekers who have proficient computer skills. Technical requirements include
a stable internet connection, access to a computer or tablet with a webcam, and a microphone.
