Services
Employment Ontario
START
Job Search Workshop (JSW)
Talk English Café™
Sales and Marketing Connections
Engineering Connections
Financial Services Connections
Speed Mentoring™
Language for Workplace Connections
Information Technology Connections
Ready-to-Work Tourism Careers for Internationally Trained Individuals
Employment Ontario
Are you looking for work, Employment Ontario is here to help. This one-stop job-search solution is packed with information and instruction that will arm you with the skills you need to pursue work in your field of interest. Individual support from professional employment consultants, job search workshops and our comprehensive employment resource centre provide you with the edge you need to succeed in the job market. Internationally Educated Professionals in particular benefit from up-to-date, sector specific labour market information that will enhance their understanding of their profession in Canada.
At ACCES we offer a range of free employment services:
- Specialized services for Internationally Trained Professionals
- Direct connections with employers
- Recruitment and mentorship events and programs
- Resume development, interview practice, and coaching on how to market yourself to employers
- Access to computers, internet and telephones at each of our locations
To register, please visit one of our locations.
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Employment Ontario is funded by the Ontario Government.
START
Today's sophisticated and competitive job market demands workers who are computer literate. For women on social assistance, START is their key to penetrating and advancing in this market. This 10-week computer training program provides in-depth training in the most commonly used office software. A maximum of 10 participants per session contributes to an interactive, learning-enhanced environment and allows for individual attention from instructors. Learners work at their own pace to achieve key skills that will ease their re-entry into the workforce.
Visit one of our five locations to find out more about ACCES’ START program
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Funded by the City of Toronto through Ontario Works
Job Search Workshop
The Job Search Workshop is a three-day intensive workshop that provides newcomers with information on the Canadian labor market, trends in various sectors of the Canadian economy and insights on Canadian workplace culture. A major part of the workshop is hands-on practicing job search techniques like cold calling, networking and mock interviewing.
Talk English Café™
These English conversation sessions will help you build the fundamental communication skills you need to succeed in the Canadian workplace. Through activities led by a qualified ESL instructor as well as informal group discussion, you will develop skills in making small talk; building relationships with clients, co-workers and managers; working effectively in teams; and understanding the nuances of workplace culture. You will also have opportunities to practice and enhance your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.
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Sponsored by Tim Hortons, TD Bank Financial Group and United Way of Toronto
 
Engineering Connections
This comprehensive six-week program provides internationally trained engineers with essential knowledge and skills to help them to connect with employers. Participants learn and practice effective job search strategies, develop an understanding of workplace communication and employer expectations, learn about the engineering labour market in the province and the country at large, and gain important insights on professional engineering standards and professional licensing in Ontario. They also enhance their professional skills through workshops on project management, software for engineers and Canadian engineering codes and standards delivered by the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
To register or to learn more about the Engineering Connections program, please visit one of our locations.
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Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
   
Financial Services Connections
If you’re an internationally trained finance professional (ITFP) seeking work in Toronto’s thriving financial services sector, Financial Services Connections could just be your much-needed ticket. Through this specialized and comprehensive three-week program, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the nature of the financial sector in Canada, Ontario and Toronto. You’ll learn how to integrate into Canadian workplace culture, and how to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients within the financial services sector. You’ll also receive practical information and tips on how to enhance your job search, support to help you connect with employers and importantly, prepare you to write the Canadian Securities Course exams, a basic requirement for entry into a career in financial services sector.
To register or to learn more about the Financial Services Connections program, please visit one of our locations.
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Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, and Scotiabank Group
 
Speed Mentoring™
Speed Mentoring events help newcomers build their professional networks, connect to professionals working in their fields to learn about opportunities, and understand the particular dynamics of their fields in Canada. In a typical Speed Mentoring, ten to twenty employees from a leading Canadian company meet one-on-one for ten minutes with each jobseeker. A bell is rung and the job seeker moves to the next employee. Each interaction provides an opportunity for jobseekers to find out what Canadian employers look for in a good employee, for getting constructive feedback on the ways of looking for a job, and experience communicating with professionals in the job seekers field of interest. This dynamic format provides an energized, targeted networking experience.
Speed Mentoring events are regularly scheduled at all our locations. Talk to an Employment Consultant at an ACCES location closest to you.
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Sponsored by CIBC
Language for Workplace Connections
Language for Workplace Connections program will equip you with the language skills you need to find work in your field and be successful at your next job. In this six-week program you will learn workplace communication skills such as the art of making small talk; working on a team; understanding cultural differences; building relationships with colleagues/managers. You will also learn how to write appropriate business correspondence, build powerful presentations and communicating effectively over the telephone. If you want to master the nuances of the English language and hence gain better employment and career growth opportunities, Language for Workplace Connections is the program for you.
To register or to learn more about the Language for Workplace Connections program, please visit one of our locations.
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Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Information Technology (IT) Connections
IT Connections is a unique program geared to internationally trained IT professionals who are seeking to pursue their career in Canada. In today's fast pace, highly competitive and growing IT sector one has to be equipped with the right skills. You will learn Canadian IT sector standards, terminology and tips on how to enhance your job search. In addition to strengthening your workplace communication skills through classroom instruction, this program also features post-hire supports that foster ongoing professional development in the workplace by offering language and business communications coaching in your new place of employment.
To register or to learn more about the Information Technology (IT) Connections program, please visit one of our locations.
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Ready-to-Work Tourism Careers for Internationally Trained Individuals
Ready-to-Work is a nationally recognized program specifically designed to serve new Canadians pursuing a rewarding career in the travel, hospitality, and tourism sector. This four-week program is designed to enhance and build on your current customer service skills. You will learn industry specific job search strategies, business communication skills and gain certification in: Tourism Essentials (TOE); Service Excellence; Smart Serve; Food Safety Training (NFSTP); and WHIMS.
To register or to learn more about the Ready-to-Work Tourism Careers for Internationally Trained Individuals program, please visit one of our locations.
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Sales and Marketing Connections
Due to the level of savvy and confidence required to develop markets, effectively close deals and build industry relationships, internationally trained sales and marketing professionals run the risk of their past education and experience being overlooked by North American employers. Sales & Marketing Connections specialized three week program will help bridge the gap and equip you with training that is current and relevant to Canadian practices. This unique program builds on your sales and marketing expertise and customer service skills through training in: Canadian context sales and marketing academic refresher, workplace communication, employment preparation and first hand exposure to employer practices and expectations through the guest speaker and speed mentoring sessions. The program also has a Post-employment Job Coaching and Document Editing support feature.
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