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Adult employment-skills series runs Mondays at Bowmanville Library Nov. 17–Dec. 22, 2025

Justin Barber

05 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

The Bowmanville Library in Clarington will host a registration-required employment-skills series for adults on Mondays from Nov. 17 to Dec. 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a DRT bus pass is included.

The program, presented with Participation House Project (Durham Region), introduces job-readiness skills, including transit use, workplace expectations, communication, safety, and steps to apply for jobs. Participants must register in advance for each session through Participation House Project.

Sessions are scheduled as follows:

Nov. 17: Learning From You, About You — discussions about goals, experiences, and starting an employment journey.
Nov. 24: Introduction to Durham Transit — hands-on practice navigating Durham Transit.
Dec. 1: Workplace Basics — punctuality and attendance; staying organized and managing time off; dress and hygiene; working with supervisors and teammates.
Dec. 8: Succeeding on the Job — job performance and safety; handling workplace problems; communication skills; tools to remember responsibilities.
Dec. 15: Job Discovery and How to Get Hired — matching skills and interests to job types; where to find opportunities; highlighting experience; strengthening a resume; practicing interview skills.
Dec. 22: Tour and wrap-up — a behind-the-scenes tour at WeCandle and program close.

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives lists the participation category as “Adults | Registered.” According to the library, Participation House Project (Durham Region) is a non-profit that has provided services for youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities in Durham Region for more than 40 years.

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