FAQ
What
is OPTIONS?
A two-day event for
150 unemployed and underemployed
women to help them find
their place in today's
workforce.
OPTIONS will take place on Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, June 26, 2009 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m at the Hamilton Convention Centre
What
happens at OPTIONS?
Participants will:
- hear a variety of speakers and presenters that will help them make plans
- participate in small group sessions with a skilled Career Development Professional
- speak with representatives of a large number of community organizations
- hear from employers about what they're looking for
- spend two full days devoted to planning their futures
What
is the cost involved?
There is no cost to
the women who attend
- this event is funded
by Employment Ontario
and is free of charge
to women who are eligible
(unemployed or underemployed).
Who
is running this conference?
Perris Training is coordinating
this conference - this
will be the 9th OPTIONS
Conference they've done
since 2000, and have
helped over 1000 women
to make career and employment
decisions. Many community
organizations are involved
in making OPTIONS an
event that has an impact.
Learn more about Perris Training (PDF))
Can
I just show up?
No, you have to pre-register
for this event. One
of our team members
will speak with you
over the phone to gather
some information and
to make sure that OPTIONS
will be helpful to you.
It is important for
you to know that you
aren't registered for
OPTIONS until you have
had a telephone registration
interview with one of
the OPTIONS team members.
Can
I attend for just one
of the days?
No - this is a
two-day conference,
and in order to fully
benefit from OPTIONS,
you have to be there
both days. The two day session begins with "this
is where I'm at
now" and ends
with "these are
the steps I need to
take to move forward"
- everything from start to the end
of the two days is important.
For more information,
phone 905-296-5229.