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Networking Around the Holidays

By Robert

Networking is one of the most important things you can do to support your job search. During the holidays, often people think it is time to put away their resumes until the new year, but that is not the case! …

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Art Workshop for Newcomers

By Robert

The Art Workshop for Newcomers on Friday at our Burlington site was a huge success! In partnership with Art Gallery of Burlington, this free workshop taught basic techniques for painting in watercolour. Clients were encouraged to share their settlement story through …

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Celebrating Success – 2019

By Robert

We had a wonderful evening last night celebrating the achievements of our clients and students at our 2019 Celebrating Success event. We listened to some great stories from our ‘Stars’ who shared in their own words what their journey towards success …

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Learning About Careers in the Canadian Navy!

By Robert

This week, our Get In Gear students and Employment Services clients had the opportunity to learn first-hand about careers in the Canadian Navy when they were invited to attend a VIP tour and sail aboard the warship HMCS St.Johns. The …

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Meet our new Commissioner of Oaths!

By Robert

In Venezuela, Alice had been working as a Lawyer for almost ten years. After moving to Canada in 2012 and becoming a Settlement Information Specialist for Centre for Skills Development, Alice is excited to combine her two passions of legal …

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Amazon Hiring Event – November 4 in Milton

By Robert

Amazon strives to have a positive impact on customers, employees, small businesses, the economy, and communities. Join us for their Hiring Event on Monday, November 4 in Milton for Full-time Seasonal Warehouse Associates! Register today: https://amazon-hiring-event.eventbrite.ca   

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

By Robert

#October is National #Disability Employment Awareness Month! The goal during this month is to increase #awareness of the positive outcomes of #hiring persons with #disabilities in #Canada. We are proud partners of The Job Centre, who work out of our #Burlington site every Tuesday and Thursday. The Job Centre provides a range …