Skills for Employment

The Skills for Employment is a 2-week service designed to help you achieve your dream job and market yourself toward success! From resume building to interview preparation these weekly employment workshops will equip you with the tools you need to get hired.

The employment workshops are for job-ready individuals. They are held weekly at East Regional Hub and Employment Services West locations. The employment workshops include:

• Resume and Cover Letter optimization

• Linkedin optimization

• Personal Branding

• Job Search with AI tools (ChatGPT)

• Interview Preparation

• Workplace Rights and Performance

Your job is out there. We'll help you find it.

  • • Live in the Greater Toronto Area;

    • One of the following citizen statuses:

    • Permanent resident

    • Work permit valid for at least 3 months from the current date

    • Conventional refugee

    • Canadian citizenship

    • Ukrainians under the CUAET program (all professions). All Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents in Canada are deemed eligible.

    Ineligible individuals:

    • International students;

    • Temporary foreign workers.

  • Get Your Resume Noticed

    Discover ways to make your resume stand out.

    Utilize keywords for resume optimization.

    Craft a standout cover letter to grab attention.

    Using Social Media to Find Work

    Set up and optimize your LinkedIn profile so that employers find you.

    Explore the important sections of the LinkedIn profile.

    Use LinkedIn to build your network and find jobs.

    Brand Yourself for Employment

    Learn how to market yourself or your skills to employers.

    Utilize social media and the web to enhance your personal brand.

    Master the art of self-promotion for employment success.


    Building Your Network

    Understand the importance of a strong professional network.

    Gain tools to build and maintain valuable connections.

    Learn the art of networking for career growth.

    Smart Steps to Getting Hired

    Discover new job search techniques and tips for applying online.

    Learn how to create an impressive application quickly.

    Understand the power of AI and how to use the free AI tools for your career.

    Interview with Confidence

    Prepare for interviews with confidence and assertiveness.

    Showcase your skills effectively during an interview.

    Learn techniques to make a positive impression.

    Mock Interview

    Practice interview techniques in a hands-on setting.

    Receive feedback to enhance your performance.

    Gain the skills to make a memorable first impression.

  • One of the following employment statuses:

    • Currently unemployed;

    • Working less than 20 hours per week;

    • Working in a survival job (temporary job unrelated to education or career).

    Exceptions:

    For clients working over 20 hours, exceptions may apply (e.g., UBER drivers).

    Agency Registration:

    When you sign up for this program, you become a Skills for Change client, and cannot simultaneously be registered with another employment agency.

    If you've participated in a previous program, please request the closure of the previous agency file before enrolling in Skills for Change.

Contact us today to register

Other ways to connect

Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm

Phone
+1 (416) 658-3101

Employment Services West
Tel: 416-572-0490
30 Weston Road, Unit A309,
Upper Level, Toronto, Ontario
M6N 0A7
eo-west@skillsforchange.org

 

East Regional Hub
65 Overlea Blvd. Suite 260 Toronto, Ontario
M4H 1P1
Tel: 416-645-2489
eo-east@skillsforchange.org

 

This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.