Experica Mission

To facilitate the integration of participants into the job market consistent with their career objective, education, training and experience. Practice firms help participants break the cycle "no job...no experience, no experience ...no job!"

The simulation of a real business keeps participants in a work routine that helps them develop a positive attitude while gaining self-confidence and self-esteem.

Why Experica  |   How to Participate  |  Employers

Why Experica

Why participate in Experica's leading-edge employment program?

• To develop necessary skills and experience to better meet the demands of the current labour market.
  
  
• To work in a business environment while accomplishing tasks related to your profession and education.
  
  
• To benefit from the use of the latest office software and technology while working within a dynamic team environment.
  
  
• To benefit from the professional support and coaching provided by Experica's experienced team of coordinators.
  
  
• To develop and improve your job search techniques and expand your networking opportunities.
  
  
• To provide opportunity for professional development and to build your confidence by improving your work and job search skills.
  
  
• To stay connected to your area of competency and to acquire new skills in your profession.
  
  

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How to Participate

Who can participate?

• Ontario residents
  
  
• Persons returning to the work force
  
  
• Recent graduates
  
  
• New Canadians
  
  
• Persons changing careers
  
  
• Persons having difficulty integrating into the job Market
  
  

How to participate in the practice firm program?

• Vanier Community Service Centre
  (Centre des services communautaires Vanier) :
  

  Address:  290 Dupuis Street,   Ottawa (Ontario) K1L 1A2,
  Phone:     613-744-2892
  Fax:         613-749-2902
  Contact:  Gilma Murga
  Email:      gmurga@cscvanier.com

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Employers

Experica, the Practice Firm, can help you achieve your recruitment and hiring goals. Since 2003, employers have recruited qualified and dynamic candidates in many professional areas of expertise.

In addition to developing professional and personal skills, our participants are immersed in a real work environment where they perform tasks related to their profession and area of study. Participants upgrade user skills using the latest office software, improve their language skills and develop attitudes that are in demand in the current job market.

Recruiting at Experica can save you time and money. To facilitate your employee search, we offer free access to our pre-selected candidates possessing experience relevant to the following areas:

• Accounting
  Establish financial accounts, financial statements, and update accounting ledgers. They prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures.
  
  
• Marketing and Communications
  Expands the market share by developing, implementing, and analyzing the firm's goods and services in order to ensure an increased profitability. Develops marketing programs to promote the company sales.
  
  
• Information Technology/ Application Development
  Writes and debugs computer programs. Depending on the size of the project, an application developer might work alone or as part of an entire IT Department team. The participant is required to possess working knowledge of Java, .NET, ASP, Access, DataBase programming concepts, SQL, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports, hardware and computer operations. They could also be asked to work with Borland C++ Builder, Jbuilder or Delphi.
  
  
• Graphic Design
  Conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials for publications, advertisements, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as web sites and CD-ROMs to enhance effective communication.
  
  
• Web site Development
  Plans, designs, creates, manages and maintains the corporate intranet/internet web sites. The web developer is required to possess knowledge of internet working concepts, HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop and also basic graphic concepts.
  
  
• Human Resources
  Identifies and advertises vacancies, recruits candidates and assists in the selection of employees. Human Resources (HR) also develops and implements policies, programs and procedures for the firm. HR coordinates training, and the development of personnel as required by the director of the department.
  
  
• Office Administration
  Plans, supervises and organizes office procedures and ensures the administrative work in the firm is performed efficiently. Greets clients, answers telephone and general inquiries.
  
  

Client's success is based upon our formula of time management which consists of 70% business activities and 30% jobs search. Candidates are expected to manage their time to ensure a commitment to both job search strategies, business activities and resulting assignments and projects. The Practice Firm experience is only as successful as the effort displayed by the participants. Our program is based on team work and cooperation in a mutually supportive environment that emphasizes quality work in a professional setting.

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