Searching for Work Experience

• Writing a resume and cover letter
• Job search and application assistance
• Interview skills development

• Financial assistance to help with costs such as transportation to work or work clothing
• Financial assistance with Child Care Costs
• Financial assistance for disability-related work expenses
• Financial assistance with employment and/or training start up

• Provides recent post-secondary school graduates with valuable work experiences in not-for-profit organizations that carry out activities in support of community economic development, business growth and competitiveness, and innovation
• Encourages employers to provide young northerners with education-related job experience leading to permanent full-time employment with the host organization or another Northern Ontario employer
• Supports business-oriented, not-for-profit organizations or small and medium-sized entreprises (business growth and innovation activities only) in their efforts to create a positive environment for the growth of small businesses

• Health & Safety related training, e.g. Working at Heights, Chainsaw, Water/Ice Rescue
• Heavy Equipment Operator Private Career College Program
• First Aid training, in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross

• Mining
• Construction
• Forestry
• Small businesses

• Occupational Health and Safety Auditing, Management and Consulting Services
• Extensive E-Learning Program

• Ensures all Fire Rescue Officers meet the requirements for the NFPA Standard for a Company Officer and/or a Senior Officer and a Fire Prevention Officer
• Provides new firefighting recruits with NFPA 1001 & 1002 and the basic skills necessary to extinguish fires, perform rescues, provide medical assistance, protect the environment, offer public education and ensure public safety

• First Aid, CPR and Defibrillation
• Hazardous Material Response
• High and Low Angle Rope Rescue
• Ice/Water Rescue
• Auto Extrication

• Functions as a safety training centre and a training and delivery agent for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
• Offers the Drywall, Acoustics, and Lathing Applicator 451A and General Carpentry 403A trade schools

• Work Preparation Training
• Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
• Industrial Work Safety Training, such as Working at Heights and Confined Spaces Awareness in Construction
• Power Elevated Work Platforms and Aerial Platforms with Propane
• Rough Terrain Forklift
• Basics of Rigging and Hoisting
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness and Suspended Access-Users
• Canadian Red Cross First Aid with AED/CPR Level-C
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level-C

• Prepares youth for their future role as community members
• Promotes physical fitness through marching drill and other activities
• Develops leadership skills and abilities through corps activities and community events
• Provides introduction, insight and encouragement to those that may be interested in law enforcement
• Provides training under corps graduates, inspectors and staff in a disciplined environment that includes marching and standing drill
• Cadets can earn volunteer hours for high school credit while learning:
  • basic fingerprinting techniques
  • radio communications
  • Criminal Code
  • handcuffing
  • marksmanship
  • self-defense/fitness
  • note-taking
• Guest speakers may include members from:
  • Tri-force Drug Unit
  • Bomb Disposal Unit
  • Thunder Bay Police K9 Unit
  • Border Patrol
  • Emergency Task Force

• Assists Indigenous people to pursue education and employment opportunities
• Offers financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of client-based and project-based programs which are listed on website
• Partners with Supercom Industries LP (a six-community First Nations owned enterprise involved with the transmission line route of the proposed East West Tie) and delivers various training initiatives posted on website
• Holds status under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISET)

• Career Planning
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Elder In Residence Support
• Employment Advising
• Job Development Support
• Life Skills Support

• Free online job posting board and internal office job posting bulletin board for employers looking for prospective employees
• Collection of applications and related forms and packaging/forwarding for employers if required
• Hosting employer briefings/information videos in boardroom for job seekers
• Assistance with booking and/or hosting interviews with prospective workers
• Referrals of qualified candidates to job postings
• Circulation of applicable job postings to the applicable applicants employer is seeking
• Wage subsidies for First Nation citizens to overcome labour market barriers
• Training programs for prospective employees
• Tailored Personality Dimensions Training workshops for employers and Indigenous communities

• Offers group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
• Offers English and French tutoring for individuals, families, and children
• Offers English Conversation Circles for informal English practice

• donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted
• drop off or contact the office to arrange for pick-up technology donation form

• training and education
• volunteer opportunities

• advance registration required for both food donors and receivers, form on website
• available throughout Canada
• also information on how to reduce food waste at home

An innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development

• work to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce
• deliver an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities, host inspiring community events, and manage multiple online communities with a focus on workforce development

Major programs and services:

ApprenticeSearch.com:

Online matching service that connects job seekers and employers in the skilled trades

• supports a variety of job seekers, including 0-year to 4th year apprentices, and also 'non-apprentices', such as individuals looking for trades experiences and general labourer roles
• Job Coaches help ready candidates for their next role, and provide candidates with necessary basic certifications, PPE and employment skills training
• Job Developers provide services to the employers who are hiring, including screening/shorting listing candidates and intentional matching for posted roles on our site

Career Development Lab:

Career Centre provides programs and services that support students as they prepare to transition into high school, allowing them to imagine a post-secondary pathway that will set them up for future success

• interactive and student-driven Career Awareness Program provides students with access to current information on a wide range of career options for a variety of learners
• complements and extends career/life planning beyond the classroom and is designed to support students as they prepare to make the transition to secondary school

Virtual Career Lab:

Lab icludes activities, resources, and relevant information in order to make informed and inspired career decisions

• modelled after the in house Career Awareness Programming, which has been serving students across Halton for almost three decades.

Women as Caeer Coaches:

An evening event that brings together young women from the community with adult mentors from all pathways

• over dinner, youth and mentors have the opportunity to engage in informal mentorship conversations, listen to a line-up of inspiring spotlight speakers, and participate in a panel discussion on career pathways

• interns earn a monthly stipend and receive mentoring throughout their internship
• connects employers with qualified talent and helps interns overcome barriers to employment

• new graduates
• new graduates with self-declared disabilities
• internationally qualified professionals recently immigrated to Canada
• Canadian Armed Forces current and former personnel
• offers work experience with a paid internship model that includes coaching/mentoring, on-the-job training, industry knowledge transfer, and networking

• volunteering and internship programs for youth
• leadership development
• conferences
• international work experience

• assistance in preparing for registration exam
• orientation to nursing and the health care workplace in Ontario
• job shadowing placement opportunities
• individual counselling, group support
• branch offices in Hamilton, Brampton, Mississauga and London -- call or visit website for information

• Electrician
• Millwright
• Plumber
• Metal Fabricator
• Automotive Mechanic

• job coaching
• vocational training, including SalesCamp
• career coaching
• job search assistance for underrepresented populations
• interview and resume preparation
• life skills training

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• labour market information
• training and work placement opportunities
• workshops on job search techniques
• resume writing support
• interview skills
• mentorship
• support during the process of developing and launching a business

• Program funds eligible employers for short term projects that provide work experience and skills development to unemployed Ontarians
• Job seekers gain work experience in projects that help the community and benefit the local economy, develop or enhance employable skills, and provide networking opportunities to increase their chance of finding long-term employment

• 6 month online web development and design training
• students have opportunity to build a fully functional e-commerce ready website

• tools and resources to research career options, and business ideas and planning
• job search assistance and support

• funding to address COVID-19 pandemic-induced labour and financial impacts
• support for employment opportunities, and partnerships which encourage a skilled workforce
• assist communities to respond to labour market changes

• employment assistance and support related to Covid-19 pandemic challenges
• employment support and training for groups traditionally underrepresented in certain sectors, and who have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19
• support and training services may include one-on-one career counseling, pre-employment training, paid work placements, job shadowing and support to internationally educated professionals seeking to enter the local workforce
• access to apprenticeship system through wrap-around supports, and up-to-date training and equipment
• immediate access to employment, training supports, job placements or work experience for job seekers, laid off workers and those at risk of layoff

• individual and group counselling
• employment and skills based training -- Basic Cashier, Customer Service, Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship, Job Search, Worker Health and Safety
• information and referral -- health care, housing, school, recreation, transportation, banking
• career and skills assessment
• volunteer opportunities may be available

• job training
• youth justice
• managing your money
• health
• student aid and education planning
• leadership and cultural programs
• travel the world

• works with different levels of government to promote the development of legislation, regulation, and policies to support organics in Canada
• develops new markets and training opportunities for farmers
• training workshops
• facilitates National Organic Week activities across Canada
• organic school gardens and held in-class workshops on organic gardening techniques with students and teachers
• lending library containing titles on organic agriculture and related topics