Work Readiness

About the Course

In this workshop, we dive into a variety of topics regarding professional conduct and communication. Beyond creating an understanding of what professional conduct is, participants will explore common barriers faced in the workplace and dive into the topic of emotional regulation. The cultural integration of the 7 Sacred teachings will focus on the connection between traditional teachings and career ethics. Individuals will leave this workshop will skills to effectively communicate with peers, set boundaries, and resolve conflict.

About the Course

This program is designed to take individuals through a journey of self-discovery and career exploration. Regardless of the stage they are at, participants will leave with a solid foundation of skills to bring into their job search and future career. Through this three-week program, participants will advance through 3 levels that act as the building blocks for each stage of career preparation.

• Level 1 –  Building the Foundation: In these practical workshops, we introduce tools and techniques for managing many of the demands and challenges of daily life.
• Level 2 – Workplace Applications: The work readiness series facilitates the learning of soft skills expected by employers
• Level 3 – Navigating the Job Search:Teach participants practical skills to navigate through basic challenges life presents. This week prepares
  participants to understand healthy eating, how to plan for meals and stretch
  their budget!

About the Course

Soft skills workshops can be incredible catalysts for personal growth. This 2-day workshop facilitates the learning of soft skills expected by employers today. Topics covered include adaptability, attitude, creative thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, critical thinking and conflict resolution.

About the Course

This 1-day workshop will engage and motivate individuals using innovative tools they will enjoy. Build self-awareness and self-esteem with a workshop that creates laughter and excitement while celebrating individuals’ gifts/strengths. Individuals learn about “what really motivates them” and how that relates to career, relationships, teams and achieving success. In this experiential training, individuals will learn which animal type their personalities most closely align with. Participants take a “virtual journey” transporting themselves instantly to multiple worksites to gain an in -depth understanding of job sites and occupational roles/tasks.

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This workshop addresses what lateral violence can look like and how to manage it. In this workshop, participants will start by assessing their current understanding of lateral violence. Facilitators will share what lateral violence is, how it manifests and how to recognize this type of violence. Once the group has an understanding of lateral violence and the effects it can have on the person displaying this behaviour as well as the receiver, participants will engage in role play scenarios to put into practice the tactics they have learned in the workshop.

Due to the nature of this topic, we ensure to provide health breaks within the workshop and are there to support each participant.

About the Course

In life and work, conflict is difficult to avoid, and for many, difficult to work through and/or successfully resolve. By understanding the motivations behind why we respond to conflict the way we do, and how we manage it can minimize the negative effects it has in our lives and in the workplace. ORIGIN’s full day conflict resolution workshop offers practical solutions to help recognize and adjust to the diverse ways’ others will experience, manage, and seek to resolve conflict.

About the Course

Project teams are becoming increasingly common, but it takes time and effort to build a great team. ORIGIN’s team building workshop can facilitate effective communication and a shared understanding of team goals and objectives, as well as necessary conditions for personal productivity. This workshop will also help recognize the strengths and challenges of various communication styles. Participants learn to adjust their style of communicating to be better heard by diverse teammates, improving efficiency and minimizing unproductive conflict. This workshop gives the opportunity for team members to openly discuss their needs, expectations, motivators and potential challenges – fostering a deeper understanding of what individuals will contribute to the team and how synergies can make the team’s results greater than the sum of individual contributions.

About the Course

In this workshop, we assess your ability to operate heavy equipment, allowing you to determine if it’s a suitable occupation to pursue. We leverage our heavy equipment simulators, which are deployed in mobile classrooms. These simulators are motion based, and offer controls which accurately replicate CAT equipment, creating a realistic environment and experience.

About the Course

This 4-day program combines classroom learning with hands-on learning to introduce and prepare women for a career in the resource/construction industry. Classroom topics covered include industry expectations, VIP employee experiential learning, and hands-on learning is facilitated through CAT Heavy Equipment Simulators used to introduce the basic understanding and operation of heavy machines commonly used in the construction and resource development sectors.

About the Course

This 2-day active learning workshop will engage clients to ensure that they have all of the knowledge and tools to begin their job search. Topics covered include: resume writing, cover letter customization, personal brand, networking and interview techniques.