Interview Skills Workshop
2025-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook. This free, group workshop is designed to help you confidently prepare for an interview. Information will include types of interviews, sample questions and strategies you can use before, during and after the interview. If participants would like further support and practice after the workshop they can book a 1:1 Mock Interview with a Nova Scotia Works colleague.
Registration as a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker Client is required. Register as a client at www.novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx as your service provider. For assistance or questions, please contact us at workshop@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
Due to severe sensitivities, our buildings and workshop spaces are scent-free. Please do not wear scented products when you visit.

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Safe Food Handlers
2025-12-04 09:15 - 15:45 | PeopleWorx Society, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
PeopleWorx is offering a Safe Food Handler course at 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook. Cost is $55.
Please contact Sandra to register at contact@peopleworx.ca or call 902 679-7460. Cash, cheque or e-transfer for payment due the morning of the course. There will be a 45 minute lunch break on your own. You will receive your certification immediately after completion of the workshop.

Interview Skills Workshop
2025-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Centre in Coldbrook. This free, group workshop is designed to help you confidently prepare for an interview. Information will include types of interviews, sample questions and strategies you can use before, during and after the interview. If participants would like further support and practice after the workshop they can book a 1:1 Mock Interview with a Nova Scotia Works colleague.
All are welcome. Registration is required. Contact us at workshop@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
Due to severe sensitivities, our buildings and workshop spaces are scent-free. Please do not wear scented products when you visit. Thank you.

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Closed - Nova Scotia Heritage Day
2026-02-16 08:30 - 16:30 | PeopleWorx Society, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
All PeopleWorx programs and offices are closed for the day today. This includes our Administration offices, CCA training program and Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centres in Coldbrook, Middleton and Annapolis Royal.

Let's Talk Careers - a workshop for high school youth and parents/caregivers
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Centre at 11 Opportunity Lane in Coldbrook for Let's Talk Careers. Designed for high-school-aged youth, parents and caregivers, this workshop will present an introduction to labour market information - jobs and people who do them. Facilitated by our Nova Scotia Works School Liaison, participants will gain awareness of how to research trends, identify reliable sources of information, and use tools for career exploration. No pressure, just information that youth can use as they think about their preferred future.
There is no cost to attend, but please register so we are prepared for you. 1-866-609-9675 or contact@peopleworx.ca
Due to extreme sensitivities, we are a scent-free space. Please do not wear scented products when you visit. Thank you.

Career Exploration Workshop Day
2026-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Job Seeker clients, join us at our Nova Scotia Works office, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook. This free, full-day group workshop encourages Nova Scotia Works clients to explore career options with greater clarity and confidence. It offers practical support for anyone unsure about their next step, thinking about a job change, or just starting to plan their career. A certified Career Development Practitioner will guide three personality and career assessments to help participants better understand their interests, strengths, values and the types of work that may suit them. The session explores what's happening in the labour market today using reliable, up-to-date information. This is a helpful and supportive workshop for anyone looking for direction in their job or career path.
Registration is required. Please contact us at contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
We're scent-free. Our offices and workshop spaces are strictly scent-free due to severe sensitivities. Please do not wear scented products when you visit.
Not a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker client yet? Sign up at www.novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx.

Let's Talk Careers - Supporting Youth in Career Exploration and Decision Making
2026-05-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Centre at 11 Opportunity Lane in Coldbrook for an informative session designed to help parents and caregivers navigate the changing world of work alongside their high school students.
Facilitated by our Nova Scotia Works School Liaison, this workshop draws on firsthand experience supporting students in local schools. The session presents information, conversations and insight designed to help participants open dialogue and encourage career curiosity with teens at home and in the community.
What we'll cover:

The Nova Scotia Works School Liaison role: learn how we provide direct, firsthand support to students within local high schools
myBlueprint: Get a look at the platform your youth is already using in school to track their goals and interests.
The Career Decision-Making Cycle: Understand how this framework applies to teenagers and how to use it to reduce "future stress"
Reliable Data: Where to find the most accurate and up-to-date labour market information

Participants will gain insight into relevant platforms, trends, and sources of information that they can use to encourage career conversations with youth.
There is no cost to attend, but please register so we are prepared for you. 1-866-609-9675 or contact@peopleworx.ca
Due to extreme sensitivities, we are a scent-free space. Please do not wear scented products when you visit. Thank you.

Career Decision Making Workshop
2026-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Job Seeker clients, join us at our Nova Scotia Works office, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook.
This free, full-day group workshop encourages Nova Scotia Works clients to explore career options with greater clarity and confidence.
It offers practical support for anyone unsure about their next step, thinking about a job change, or just starting to plan their career. A certified Career Development Practitioner will guide three personality and career assessments to help participants better understand their interests, strengths, values and the types of work that may suit them.
The session explores what's happening in the labour market today using reliable, up-to-date information.
This is a helpful and supportive workshop for anyone looking for direction in their job or career path.
Registration is required and there is no cost to attend. Please contact us at contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
We're scent-free. Our offices and workshop spaces are strictly scent-free due to severe sensitivities. Please do not wear scented products when you visit.
Not a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker client yet? Sign up at www.novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx.

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook as we introduce best practices for resume and cover letter writing. This free, group workshop is designed to equip you to make your documents at home and the knowledge of how a Nova Scotia Works Career Practitioner can help you 1:1, if you'd like, at a follow-up appointment.
Registration as a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker Client is required. Register at www.novascotiaworks.ca. For assistance or questions, please contact us at contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
Due to extreme sensitivities, our buildings and workshop spaces are scent-free. Thank you for not wearing scented products when you visit.

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How to Succeed in the Workplace
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
💼 Workplace Skills
How to Succeed in the Workplace – Coldbrook, NS
Join us for a practical workshop focused on building the skills and knowledge needed to maintain employment and succeed in the workplace.
This session provides information and guidance on employer expectations and the qualities required to be a successful employee. Participants will gain a better understanding of what it means to be job ready and how to navigate workplace environments effectively.
You’ll learn:
• What it means to be “job ready”
• The importance of employability (soft) skills and why they matter as much as technical skills
• How to understand and adapt to workplace expectations and culture
• Strategies for managing conflict in the workplace
• The importance of continuous learning and skills development
• Ways to manage and grow your career over time
• How to balance work and personal life effectively
This workshop will help you build confidence, strengthen your workplace skills, and set yourself up for long-term success.
For more information or to register, contact contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675. Registration as a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker Client is required. This is a free service. To register as a client, visit https://novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx as your service provider, or register by contacting us directly.
Our offices and workspaces are scent free. Thank you for not wearing scented products when you visit.

Let's Talk Careers
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Supporting Youth in Career Exploration and Decision Making
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Centre at 11 Opportunity Lane in Coldbrook for an informative session designed to help parents, caregivers and adult champions of youth navigate the changing world of work alongside high school students.
Facilitated by our Nova Scotia Works School Liaison, this workshop draws on firsthand experience supporting students in local schools. The session presents information, conversations and insight designed to help participants open dialogue and encourage career curiosity with teens at home and in the community.
What we'll cover:
The Nova Scotia Works School Liaison role: learn how we provide direct, firsthand support to students within local high schools
myBlueprint: Get a look at the platform your youth is already using in school to track their goals and interests.
The Career Decision-Making Cycle: Understand how this framework applies to teenagers and how to use it to reduce "future stress"
Reliable Data: Where to find the most accurate and up-to-date labour market information Participants will gain insight into relevant platforms, trends, and sources of information that they can use to encourage career conversations with youth.
There is no cost to attend, but please register so we are prepared for you. 1-866-609-9675 or contact@peopleworx.ca
Due to extreme sensitivities, we are a scent-free space. Please do not wear scented products when you visit. Thank you.

Job Search Success Workshop
2026-07-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us for Job Search Success: Tools, Strategies & Local Resources and learn practical strategies to help you in your job search.
This workshop provides an overview of key job search tools, including resumes and cover letters, and helps you develop a personalized job search plan.
You’ll also learn how to research the labour market using resources like Nova Scotia Works Online, understand the importance of networking, explore cold calling and informational interviews, use social media effectively, and get clear instructions on following up after applications and interviews.
Walk away with a clear plan and the confidence to take action in your job search!
For more information or to register, contact contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675. Registration as a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker Client is required. This is a free service.
To register as a client, visit https://novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx as your service provider, or register by contacting us directly.
Our offices are strictly scent-free. Please do not wear scented products when you visit.

Resume and Cover Letters
2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, as we introduce best practices for resume and cover letter writing.
This free, group workshop is designed to equip you to make your documents at home and to provide you with the knowledge of how a Nova Scotia Works Career Practitioner can help you 1:1, if you'd like, at a follow-up appointment.
Registration as a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker Client is required. Register at https://novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx.
For assistance or questions, please contact us at contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
Due to extreme sensitivities, our buildings and workshop spaces are scent-free. Thank you for not wearing scented products when you visit.

Interview Skills Workshop
2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Works - Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, B4R 0A5, Canada
Join us at our Nova Scotia Works Centre in Coldbrook. This free, group workshop is designed to help you confidently prepare for an interview.
Information will include types of interviews, sample questions and strategies you can use before, during and after the interview.
If participants would like further support and practice after the workshop, they can book a 1:1 Mock Interview Session with a Nova Scotia Works colleague.
Registration as a Nova Scotia Works Job Seeker Client is required. Register at https://novascotiaworks.ca and choose PeopleWorx. For assistance or questions, reach us at contact@peopleworx.ca or 1-866-609-9675.
Our buildings and workshop spaces are scent-free due to severe sensitivities. Thank you for not wearing scented products when you visit.
