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Employment / Training
Academic upgrading
High school equivalency and academic upgrading programs to help adults gain entry into post-secondary or apprenticeship programs, or to find employment.
Select TopicAdult literacy
Basic instruction in writing, reading and mathematics. Includes first language literacy programs for those whose first language is not English or French.
Select TopicApprenticeship
Apprenticeship preparation and training programs. May include information, counselling, registration and application assistance, and skills and aptitude assessment.
Select TopicCareer counselling
Assessment of aptitude and skills, labour market information, counselling and referral for persons choosing a career direction.
Select TopicDisabilities employment programs
Employment, education and training services focusing on the needs of adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
Select TopicEmployer staffing assistance
Support for employers seeking to increase or develop their staff, including financial incentives and retraining programs.
Select TopicInternational credentials
Services that assist in having foreign educational or occupational credentials assessed to determine Canadian equivalency for employment or other purposes. Includes organizations that provide credential assessment for a fee.
Select TopicInternationally trained professionals
Services for professionals trained in foreign countries to find work in their occupation or a related field. May include work experience, placement, mentoring, language testing and volunteer opportunities.
Select TopicJob search support / training
Advice and training in areas such as resume writing, research, interviewing and workplace expectations.
Select TopicNewcomer employment programs
Services that focus on assisting immigrants and refugees to prepare for and obtain employment.
Select TopicOccupational health and safety
Programs that promote safe and healthy work environments, including rights and responsibilities at work and Ontario's health and safety awareness training.
Select TopicSelf-employment / Entrepreneurship
Programs for people who operate or want to start their own businesses.
Select TopicSummer employment
Seasonal programs assisting individuals in finding summer jobs, including students and youth.
Select TopicWork experience
Programs that provide practical work experience and the opportunity to develop skills, on a short-term/temporary basis.
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