Portfolio Development Program
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 enrolling in this program if you are thinking about a career change, seeking new job opportunities, relocating or recently moved, applying for a promotion, starting a business venture, 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 completing the program, you may submit your portfolio for assessment and apply to receive a joint certificate from Loyalist College and Trenton MFRC.
For further details about the program, watch the optional Introductory Session “Portfolio…Is it for you?”
Duration
2 hours per week for 6 weeks (virtual).
Eligibility
Spouses/partners of Canadian Armed Forces members (Regular Force and Reserves) and spouses of Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Cost
Free
Registration
When registering, please ensure you are able to attend all six sessions. Registration for individual sessions is not permitted. Participation in this program is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
October 1, 2024
Tuesdays: 1000 hrs - 1200 hrs (EDT)
(1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov)
*Delivered in English
January 21, 2025
Tuesdays: 1000 hrs - 1200 hrs (EST)
(21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb)
*Delivered in French
January 22, 2025
Wednesdays: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs (EST)
(22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb)
*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.