Volunteer Opportunities: Career Ready Program Advisors

The objective of the Career Ready Program (CRP) is to empower and support individuals to acquire the skills and knowledge required for employment and long-term economic sustainability.

Join a team of passionate and committed professionals to coach and guide individuals seeking assistance with job search support and job search strategies.

Apply here

Hair Salon Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or established stylist to get into their own business.

The salon would serve residents of the Generations complex and walk-ins from the surrounding area. It is located near the front entrance on the main floor of the building. The salon is completely furnished with a salon chair, hair dryer and a wash station. The space is suitable for operating a unisex hairdressing and aesthetics beauty salon.

Generations has a process in place for invoicing and payment. You would be required to have a valid business license or permit and sign an annual lease with monthly rental payments. You would also be responsible for booking appointments, setting rates, cleaning and providing your own supplies.

Please email or call (403-731-9413) Cindy Simpson, Executive Director, for additional information and to set up a tour of the facility. 
 

Tax Clinics

The tax clinics are held through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to assist in completing tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.

The tax clinics will be held at Headquarters Jamatkhana from 3:00pm - 8:00pm as follows:

February 11

February 25

March 17

March 24

April 7

April 21

Registration is now open. Register Here

Edmonton and Area Job Openings

For the week of January 26, see open positions with the following employers on the Edmonton and area Job Listings, featuring opportunities in a number of Edmonton and area organizations, with varying levels of education and experience required.

The Entrepreneur's Journey: Panel and Networking Event

Start Date:
Friday, February 9, 2024
Start Time:
8:30 PM ET
Location:
Ismaili Centre Toronto, Social Hall

Join us for a panel and networking session focusing on various aspects of entrepreneurship and running a successful business which include ideation, branding, funding and awareness of legal and tax responsibilities. Our panelists will share how they came about launching their own businesses and the inspiration behind them, and how they have navigated the many unforeseen challenges that arise in the process.

Panelists:

  • Nim Nadarajah - Managing Partner, CriticalMatrix & MatrixVentures
  • Leila Keshavjee - Founder & CEO, Happy Pops Inc.
  • Niaz Qurbanzada - President, TopVision Group
  • Atif Khedri - Owner, AK Fitness Studio

Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11 Basic

Date:
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Start Time:
12:00 PM ET
End Time:
5:00 PM ET

Registration for the Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11 Basic course is now available and the cost is $10 per course.

Registration is required; the course outline can be found here.

This class runs on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST

Retirement planning: Using MS Excel 365 to create income scenarios

Start Date:
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Start Time:
8:00 PM ET
End Date:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
End Time:
10:30 PM ET

Registration for the Retirement planning: Using MS Excel 365 to create income scenarios course is now available and the cost is $10 per course.

Registration is required; the course outline can be found here.

This class runs on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST

Microsoft Excel 365 Advanced: New Features (Magic)

Start Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Start Time:
8:00 PM ET
End Date:
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
End Time:
10:30 PM ET

Registration for the Microsoft Excel 365 Advanced: New Features (Magic) course is now available and the cost is $10 per course.

Registration is required; the course outline can be found here.

This class runs on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 28 & 29, 2024 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST

Microsoft SQL Server Advanced

Date:
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Start Time:
12:00 PM ET
End Time:
5:00 PM ET

Registration for the Microsoft SQL Server Advanced course is now available and the cost is $10 per course.

Registration is required; the course outline can be found here.

This class runs on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST

Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11 Basic

Date and Time: June 9, 2024, Sunday

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Location: Virtual Online Via Zoom (Link will be provided to registered Students)

Cost: $10.00 Per Course

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Web Programming Advanced

Date and Time: June 4 & 5, 2024, Tuesday & Wednesday

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM EST

Location: Virtual Online Via Zoom (Link will be provided to registered Students)

Cost: $10.00 Per Course

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Retirement planning: Using MS Excel 365 to create income scenarios

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST

Location: Virtual Online Via Zoom (Link will be provided to registered Students)

Cost: $10.00 Per Course

Please register and pay online below

Payment Instructions:

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Click  on the next page where you will be re-directed to PayPal to enter your credit card billing information.

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