Workplace Career Connections Program
The Workplace Career Connections Program (WCCP) is a 5-week program that prepares and equips newcomers, job seekers, and underemployed workers to understand workplace culture in Canada, utilize interpersonal skills as a primary job search strategy, and most importantly, secure work contracts and advance their careers in Canada's diverse environment.
During the program, you may qualify for our childminding services.
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• Intermediate English (CLB 6+ test required)
• Live in the Greater Toronto Area
• One of the following citizen statuses:
- Permanent Resident
- Convention Refugee
- Ukrainians under the CUAET program (all professions). All Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents in Canada are deemed eligible.Ineligible individuals:
Refugee Claimants
Individuals with Work Permits
Individuals with Study Permits
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The program components will include:
Corporate English Classes
Listening, Reading, Writing & Public Speaking
Sector-Specific Terminology
Workplace Communication & CultureJob Search Assistance
Professional Resume & Cover Letter Interview Preparation & Cold Calling Techniques
Networking & Mentoring (Employment & Language)Paid Job Placements & Supports Available*
One on One Employment Coaching Credentials Assessment, Testing & Re-Training
Training & Employment Subsidies
Additionally, you will learn about the Canadian labour market:• Discover opportunities for career growth based on current job market trends.
• Join sessions on our unique employer engagement, including a guide to our SfC job board.
• Get direct access to job openings.
• Stay updated with the latest job market trends.
• Hear firsthand from our employer partners in special sessions.
• Be inspired by success stories from our former clients.
• Information sessions specific to different industries (for example, HR and Marketing)
• Discuss real business scenarios, exercises, and projects led by industry experts.
• Explore opportunities for paid and unpaid job placements.
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Training model: Hybrid
Duration: 5 weeks
Schedule:
Mondays and Fridays: Online
Tuesdays/Wednesdays, and Thursdays: In-person
Location: 791 St. Clair West
Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
2024 Cohorts
Cohort 1: 2-Jan-24 to 2-Feb-24
Cohort 2: 29-Jan-24 to 1-Mar-24
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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.
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We have information sessions taking place every month. In these information sessions, you can meet the Instructor and/or an Employment Specialist and ask any remaining questions.
Program funded by