All Centre for Skills locations will close early at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and remain closed for the holidays.
Employment Services will offer remote services from December 29–31, 2025.
We will resume our regular working hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Schedule for Remote Employment Services WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2025 CLOSES AT 3PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 25, 2025 CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 26, 2025 CLOSED MONDAY DECEMBER 29, 2025 REMOTE SERVICES TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 2025 REMOTE SERVICES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2025 REMOTE SERVICES …
Losing a job can feel like a nice cozy rug has been pulled out from under you and you’re now lying on the hard cold floor. Sure, it’s about the loss in pay, but it’s also about the sudden shift …
Stop waiting and start working! Are you an internationally trained and experienced tradesperson in a trade where certification/licensing is required? Are you confused or frustrated by the process? That’s where the TradesLink Ontario Program at the Centre for Skills steps …
Are you a newcomer to Canada who is: 1. Struggling with doubts that you will ever use your professional skills again? 2. Feeling a lack of confidence in your English pronunciation and expressions? 3. Unsure about how to fit into …
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 …
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 …