On April 29, 2025, Centre for Skills proudly celebrated the dedication of 39 remarkable individuals at our Volunteer Recognition Celebration during National Volunteer Week. It was made very clear by volunteers who spoke at the event that the benefits of …
Want to chat in English with other Newcomers to Canada? Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles! Come join us in person at our local libraries in Burlington and Oakville! This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to connect with more experienced …
Remember those high school Civics & Careers classes when your teacher asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you had no idea? Fast forward to now, perhaps after a career path or two, you feel …
Holiday Hours Please be aware that the Centre for Skills Development offices will be closed during the winter holidays from December 25th to January 1st, 2025. However, our Employment Services will offer services remotely from December 27th to December 31st, 2024. Here …
When professionals immigrate to Canada, they are taking a calculated risk that giving up their lives in their home countries will eventually pay off with a better life for their families. After a few months of breathing in the fresh …
You’ve read the company mission statement and history, you know the job description, and you’ve practiced a few interview questions with your favourite AI interview app. You feel ready for the interview! Um, no, may I kindly suggest that you …
Preparing for a job interview can be daunting, but with the right strategies, you can significantly enhance your chances of success. Here are the top 10 insider tips from professionals at The Centre for Skills who either conduct interviews or …
Ever wondered why some interview questions are difficult and catch you off guard? In today’s article, Centre for Skills Development’s Employment Specialist, Klara Kabelik, will provide you with some Trick or Treat tips for this spooky season. Trick: Tell me …
Welcome to the Spooky Season, Canadian Newcomers! If this is your first October in Canada, you might be wondering why your neighbours are decorating their homes with skulls, ghosts and giant spider webs. This is for one of Canada’s favourite …
As October unfolds in Canada, you will see pots of colourful asters and pumpkins of all sizes decorating front porches, cafe’s, stores and even workplaces. These represent the last harvest before winter arrives as we prepare for Thanksgiving and Halloween. Many …