Kanata Kareer Group
Record #: OCR3441 | Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2018 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | KKG |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Kanata |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Teron Rd and Campeau Dr |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Self-help group for networking purposes * self-help training sessions * learn about the latest career opportunities from employers * learn from experts in the career and job search field Holds meetings with typical attendance of fifteen to thirty members * online community of over 900 people * most members have worked in the high tech industry, but many other professions are represented Calendar of events available online |
Hours | Roughly bi-weekly Tue 1 pm-3 pm; consult calendar on website to confirm meeting dates * KKG After Dark, occasionally Wed 7 pm-9 pm * online resources Mon-Sun 24 hours Meetings Labour Day-end of June * no sessions scheduled during summer months, over Christmas, and during March Break |
Meetings | Regular meetings held at the Kanata United Church * "Kanata Kareer Group (KKG) After Dark" meetings are typically held at a restaurant or pub in the West End |
Areas Served | Ottawa - and surrounding area |
Eligibility | Individuals from the local area who are seeking to rejoin the workforce |
Application | Drop-in to a meeting * no registration or appointment necessary |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Career Awareness ; Networking/Relationship Building Support |
Waiting List | No |
Contact Information | |
kkgexec@yahoogroups.com | |
Website | kanatakareergroup.ca |
Social Media | ![]() |
Other Details | |
Established | 2001 |
Funding | Private - Kanata United Church |
Resources | Website, private online discussion group with job postings and career advice |
Accreditation | No |