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Programs & Services for Newcomers
Welcome to Canada! We offer a wide range of services and programs designed to support newcomers in building a successful future in their new home. Whether you’re looking to improve your English, settle into the community, or learn about working in Canada and Canadian workplace culture, we’re here to help.
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Get on the Right Path to the Skilled Trades Career!
Our skilled trades programs provide free exploration opportunities for eligible individuals considering a career in the skilled trades, as well as pre-apprenticeship training for those ready to begin their skilled trades career in less than a year!
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Services for Employers
Get the most out of your workforce with us! With locations in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Mississauga, our highly skilled team can assist your company with recruiting, hiring, employee training and facility rentals.
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Our Programs and Services are Free!
Centre for Skills is an independent charity with multiple centres across Halton and Peel. We provide free, government-funded programs to support people at different life stages—youth, job seekers, second-career seekers, and newcomers to Canada—on their journey to career success.
Our services include personalized job search and career development support, workshops, academic upgrading, fully funded pre-apprenticeship skilled trades programs, settlement services, and English language classes for newcomers and more. We also partner with employers, offering free recruitment support, access to pre-screened candidates, wage and training incentives, and customized skilled trades training.
Employment Ontario programs and services are funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Agreement.
Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter: Nouveaux arrivants : Trouvez des services gratuits près de chez vous (canada.ca)
If you wish to access French language training and/or French settlement services, please contact: Find free newcomer services near you (canada.ca)
Please note: This website is maintained by Centre for Skills Development and not by the Government of Ontario.
Together, we assist over 20,000 people annually in Halton Region and Mississauga.
Job Seekers
Visit one of our sites to use job search resources, or book an appointment with one of our Employment Specialists for one to one assistance.
Newcomers
Welcome! Learn more about our free services, English language classes and programs for qualified immigrants to Canada and Halton region.
Skilled Trades
Start your skilled trades career in less than a year! Our free programs get eligible students trained for rewarding careers in skilled trades.
Employers
We offer a range of government-funded, free services to help employers recruit, train, and retain employees, backed by over 25 years of professional experience.
Latest Job Openings
Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.Service Technician, Installation Division
Posted: October 24, 2025
Position Details: Full-Time, Permanent On-Site Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Can be a flexible schedule, including daytime or after-hours shifts as required.) Location: Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON Summary: We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Service Technician to support …
JobID: HV-Service Technician, Installation Division
Service Coordination Specialist
Posted: October 24, 2025
Acclaim Health 2370 Speers Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 Rate of Pay: $22.21–$23.60 an hour – Part-time Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Regular Part Time Service Coordination Specialist position working in the Speers Road office in the Home Care …
JobID: JV-Service Coordination Specialist
Route Sales Representative (Delivery Driver)
Posted: October 24, 2025
Rate of Pay: $28.57 an hour Classification: Exempt for Base plus Commission routes, Non-Exempt for hourly routes. Job Summary: The Route Sales Representative meets our customers needs through up-selling/cross-selling and provides superior customer service through proactively managing all route responsibilities. Performs other …
JobID: HV-Route Sales Representative (Delivery Driver)
Senior Project Manager
Posted: October 24, 2025
Salary: Negotiable On-Site Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00pm Summary: As a Senior Project Manager, you will be required to spearhead complex projects from initiation to finish, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Responsibilities encompass project planning, team coordination, …
JobID: HV – Senior Project Manager
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