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Public Presentations - April 3, 2013
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Public Presentations Schedule on Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Choose your topics of interest and find a seat! During the fair, there are presentations covering various topics of interest to people looking for work or for a career change. The presentations will take place in an area with a 50-person seating capacity. Presentations are free to visitors. Detailed information will also be available at the fair in the Welcome Zone and in the Public Presentation Area.

Time	Guest speaker	Presentation title and brief description
11:00 a.m.	Agnes MacKillop Accessibility Directorate of Ontario	The Myths and Realities of Accessible Employment Join us for a discussion of how the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is helping to make Ontario’s job market more inclusive.
12:00 p.m.	Jason MacIsaac Game Design and Digital Media RAC Digital Arts College / Recording Arts Canada Joe Prosperi Sound & Music Recording RAC Digital Arts College / Recording Arts Canada	Be a part of Sound & Music, Game Design and/or Digital Media Industry RAC Digital Arts College has been committed to providing the most advanced training in Digital Media, Game Design and Sound & Music Recording for almost 30 years. With campuses in Toronto and Montreal, RAC offers highly focused training designed to quickly and effectively prepare students to turn their dreams into careers. Jason MacIsaac will address the Game Design and Digital Media industries. RAC's programs of study serve these exciting production industries, all of which are undergoing tremendous growth. RAC grads are well-equipped with the skills they need to be successful in the demanding fields of Digital Arts markets like 3D animation, gaming, interactivity, and virtual simulation. Joe Prosperi examines Sound & Music Recording industry and it's recent metamorphosis with the advent of web based technology and the dramatic increase of independent production in music and film.
1:00 p.m.	Alan Kearns Career Coach Career Joy: Canada's Career and Leadership Coaching Company	Get the Right Career Right Now Facing tough career choices? You are not alone. All across Canada, professionals just like you are struggling with career issues. We spend more than half of our waking lives at work, so it makes sense that we need to learn to make smart career decisions. Join Alan Kearns as he shows you how to identify your key strengths and use them to achieve true career success.
2:00 p.m.	Bryan Jacobs Director of Workforce Recruitment CMA Ontario	Fast-Track Your Career CMA Ontario, an integral part of CMA Canada, is a self-regulated professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. Points to be covered in this presentation: 1) Career opportunities—Where CMAs can work; 2) Skill set for employers—What skills and competencies employers look for in accountants; 3) Accreditation process—How to Become a CMA: www.becomeacma.com; and 4) CMA resources—Membership and benefits of CMAs. CMA Ontario can help you find employment, offering a unique blend of management skills, decision-making abilities and leadership focus, in a wide range of financial and management accounting positions.
3:00 p.m.	Carmen Jacques Business Development Manager Certified General Accountants of Ontario	Learn How a CGA Designation Can Help You Advance Your Career A CGA designation provides you with more career options and opportunities all with the powerful earning potential you expect from one of Canada’s leading accounting designations. Join Carmen Jacques, CGA, from the Certified General Accountants of Ontario, and learn: 1) How the CGA designation will provide career stability and advancement; 2) How your Canadian or International post-secondary education offers you advanced standing in the CGA program; 3) How you can earn while you learn; 4) How a CGA designation will give you the skills and creditability to DO MORE with your career; and 5) The interesting and diverse positions held by CGAs. The presentation will conclude with a question and answer period.
4:00 p.m.	Michael DeSousa NDEAM Canada	The benefits to employers of hiring persons with disabilities This presentation will highlight the myriad of benefits that can flow from enhanced participation of persons with disabilities in Canadian workplaces. Employers who have tapped into this non-traditional source of labour have found workers with disabilities to possess unique workplace strengths which can directly affect the bottom line. During this presentation, employer lessons learned and strategies for successfully hiring, training and retaining persons with disabilities will be shared.
5:00 p.m.	John Merhmann CEO Zylog Canada John Mehrmann is an international speaker, trainer, and author with more than twenty years of management experience. John is CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. Zylog recruits and represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, Human Resources, and Executive positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, staffing, and placement organization. Andrew Wall VP of Operations CA4IT Andrew Wall is a Certified Management Accountant with over 12 years in Accounting and IT development. Andrew is currently operating as Vice President of Operations for Chartered Accountants for Information Technologists (CA4IT). Established in 1984, CA4IT has grown to become Canada’s largest network of accounting firms specializing in small service based business, with over 2500 independent professionals across Canada and offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal	Tax Advantages of Independent Contracting Paying tax is inevitable. However, as an independent contractor you do have some control over how much tax you pay. It's a matter of knowing what deductions are allowed and being organized. Pay as little tax as legally possible – that’s the goal. To achieve that goal, we’ll give you the information you need and teach you how use it. Learn about: Choosing a Form of Organization Advantages of Incorporation How to Organize your Books How to Get Right Advisors Which Expenses Are Deductible and Which Aren’t Write-Offs you Should Know About Tax Saving Ideas Tax Planning *Our Panel of Experts* John Mehrmann \| CEO, Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd Andrew Wall \| VP of Operations, Chartered Accountants for Information Technologists (CA4IT)

Public Presentations Schedule on Thursday, April 4, 2013

Choose your topics of interest and find a seat! During the fair, there are presentations of 45 minutes each covering various topics of interest to people looking for work or for a career change. The presentations will take place in an area with a 65-person seating capacity. Presentations are free to visitors. Detailed information will also be available at the fair in the Welcome Zone and in the Public Presentation Area.

Time	Guest speaker	Presentation title and brief description
11:00 a.m.	John Merhmann CEO Zylog Canada John Mehrmann is an international speaker, trainer, and author with more than twenty years of management experience. John is CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. Zylog recruits and represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, Human Resources, and Executive positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, staffing, and placement organization.	“Brainhunter.com – Jobs, Discounts, Benefits, Connections and Certifications are All in One Place!” Be a Part of the New Online Experience Presentation description will be available soon.
12:00 p.m.	Jason MacIsaac Game Design and Digital Media RAC Digital Arts College / Recording Arts Canada Joe Prosperi Sound & Music Recording RAC Digital Arts College / Recording Arts Canada	Be a part of Sound & Music, Game Design and/or Digital Media Industry RAC Digital Arts College has been committed to providing the most advanced training in Digital Media, Game Design and Sound & Music Recording for almost 30 years. With campuses in Toronto and Montreal, RAC offers highly focused training designed to quickly and effectively prepare students to turn their dreams into careers. Jason MacIsaac will address the Game Design and Digital Media industries. RAC's programs of study serve these exciting production industries, all of which are undergoing tremendous growth. RAC grads are well-equipped with the skills they need to be successful in the demanding fields of Digital Arts markets like 3D animation, gaming, interactivity, and virtual simulation. Joe Prosperi examines Sound & Music Recording industry and it's recent metamorphosis with the advent of web based technology and the dramatic increase of independent production in music and film.
1:00 p.m.	Alan Kearns Career Coach Career Joy: Canada's Career and Leadership Coaching Company	Get the Right Career Right Now Facing tough career choices? You are not alone. All across Canada, professionals just like you are struggling with career issues. We spend more than half of our waking lives at work, so it makes sense that we need to learn to make smart career decisions. Join Alan Kearns as he shows you how to identify your key strengths and use them to achieve true career success.
2:00 p.m.	Bryan Jacobs Director of Workforce Recruitment CMA Ontario	Fast-Track Your Career CMA Ontario, an integral part of CMA Canada, is a self-regulated professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. Points to be covered in this presentation: 1) Career opportunities—Where CMAs can work; 2) Skill set for employers—What skills and competencies employers look for in accountants; 3) Accreditation process—How to Become a CMA: www.becomeacma.com; and 4) CMA resources—Membership and benefits of CMAs. CMA Ontario can help you find employment, offering a unique blend of management skills, decision-making abilities and leadership focus, in a wide range of financial and management accounting positions.
3:00 p.m.	Geordie Gibbon Accessibility Directorate of Ontario	The Myths and Realities of Accessible Employment Join us for a discussion of how the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is helping to make Ontario’s job market more inclusive.
4:00 p.m.	Michael DeSousa NDEAM Canada	The benefits to employers of hiring persons with disabilities This presentation will highlight the myriad of benefits that can flow from enhanced participation of persons with disabilities in Canadian workplaces. Employers who have tapped into this non-traditional source of labour have found workers with disabilities to possess unique workplace strengths which can directly affect the bottom line. During this presentation, employer lessons learned and strategies for successfully hiring, training and retaining persons with disabilities will be shared.

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Government of NewFoundland and Labrador- Public Service Commission

"We attended the fair in the fall of 2009. We had antiocipated a fair like others that we have attended and saw this as an opportunity to walk around and meet other exhibitors during slow times. To our surprise, we quickly realized this wasn't just another job fair. We were so busy that my colleague and I did not speak to each other until 3:30 p.m. In addition, we have had a position that has been opened for almost 2 years as we found no qualified applicants in our search. During the first day in attendance, we found TWO qualified applicants! We can safely term our first appearance at The National Job Fair & Training Expo a great success."

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - Global Experience Ontario

"Excellent coordination and organization. Daniel Levesque made sure our needs were met and always responded to our questions very effectively. We really appreciate his support."

Canadian Business College

"Fantastic! Organized with very friendly staff. Large booths make a very comfortable marketing environment... Well done! Keep up the excellent standards!"

The North West Company Ltd

"The North West Company would like to thank-you again for such a successful recruitment fair! It looks as though we have at least 75 candidates we will be contacting as a result of this event for Retail positions in Northern Canada. Our corporate HR team also brought in many resumes for IT positions. Thanks again Daniel for all of your hard work. We are looking forward to our continued relationship and more success in the fall!!!"

Rona Canada

"I wanted to say thank you and I’m very happy RONA Ontario participated this year. Based on the over 200 resumes we received, I’m certain we’ll get some caliber candidates. I also wanted to commend you on your high level of Customer Service you have give RONA over the course of the last few months. Now understanding the magnitude of the job fair, your call back time and service is outstanding, and I look forward to having two booths next year!"

HONEY BEE MANUFACTURING (SASKATCHEWAN)

"After many years of involvement in major Trade Shows both in North America and Europe I would like to pass on a note of appreciation for the high level of organization exhibited by Daniel Levesque in the orchestration of The National Job Fair & Training Expo event in Toronto. For those of us who are exhibitors we always live under the constant pressure of our day to day business and often feel somewhat overwhelmed as we prepare for a Trade Show. It was comforting to have every step so well documented with timely reminders arriving as the event drew closer. The stress involved in preparation was greatly alleviated by the guidance provided. Thanks Daniel for the friendly, helpful and professional assistance. "

NIAGARA PENINSULA ABORIGINAL AREA MANAGEMENT BOARD (ONTARIO)

"You are one of the best Show Managers I have dealt with! This will be my first job fair at The National Job Fair and Training Expo and among all of the conferences etc. I have attended I absolutely love the informative emails. They provide us first-timers (and repeat attendees) to the National Job Fair and Training Expo with a detailed set of prepping guidelines. I'm very excited to be attending."