UPCOMING EVENTS

13th Annual George Brown College 
Mental Health Conference

Thursday, March 1, 2012
290 Adelaide St. East, Toronto

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Accessing Employment Through Education

An educational forum presented by George Brown College’s Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

The focus of this year’s conference will be on addressing barriers to education and employment success for individuals dealing with mental health concerns. Main themes will be inclusion, systemic issues, individual stories of challenge and success, and innovation. Speakers will include researchers, academics, activists, students, and alumni.

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Post-Graduate & Degree Fair

Have the opportunity to speak with representatives from over 20 colleges, universities and training institutions, regarding transfer agreements, degree programs, post-graduate studies, and fast-track programs.

St. James Campus
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Time: 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Main lobby – 200 King Street, East

Casa Loma Campus
Date: Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Student Lounge – 160 Kendal Ave.

Technology Career Fair

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
10:00am to 2:00pm
Casa Loma Campus - Gymnasium

An opportunity for GBC students in the Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies to learn more about careers in the technology industry by meeting directly with the employers who have hired our students in the past.

For full details visit: http://www.georgebrown.ca/techcareerfair/index.aspx

GBCareers Contest

Log on to GBCareers for full contest rules and to enter our draw to win.

Contest runs Oct 11-21, 2011

* Contest is for students registered in a full-time program.

Immigration Workshop for International Students

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011
TIME: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Room SJC 406, 290 Adelaide Street East

• Featuring a Representative from Citizenship
  & Immigration Canada - (Focusing on the legalities
  of Studying, Working and Living in Canada)
• Q & A with CIC Representative

Prizes and Refreshments will be available

To RSVP, please register on line at by October 20, 2011 

"Smart Start" - Seminars for New Students.

August 2011

Get off to the right start! Learn tips and strategies for academic success. Meet future classmates and senior students. Get the facts – what you need to know Day 1.

International Smart Start 2011

August 26, 2011

WHERE: 142 Kendal Ave. Student Lounge Toronto, ON M5R 1M1
Casa Loma Campus (C Building)
WHEN: Friday, August 26, 2011
TIME: 8:30 am – 4:00 p.m.

To RSVP, please fill in the form

Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)

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Information Sessions
www.co-oslt.org

Upcoming OSLT Information Sessions:

When: (every second Wednesday of the month)

• August 10
• September 14
• October 12
• November 9

Time:

• 3pm – 4pm

Address:

• St. James Campus, 200 King St. E.
  Career Services – Basement (Workshop Room #1)

To register, please email oslt@georgebrown.ca

OSLT courses are free* sector-specific language training courses to help newcomers gain practical workplace communication skills and give them a better understanding of workplace culture required to communicate effectively on the job.

At George Brown College, we will be offering OSLT courses for the Business, Health Sciences & Construction – Skilled Trades sectors.

Eligibility
The OSLT courses are for newcomers who:

• Have training or experience in one of the specified sectors.
• Have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 6-8.
• Are permanent residents or protected persons

*Funding provided by CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)

More information on Immigrant Education at George Brown.

Check News and Events Archive for previous events

Revised: January 31, 2012

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