From offline to online, Centre for Skills Development ESL/LINC programs have continued to stay connected while keeping their distance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Once delivering classes strictly through in-person instruction, staff were remarkably able to move their classes online in a …
We had a wonderful visit from Jill Dunlop, MPP, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Women and Children’s Issues today at our Skilled Trades location, touring the facility and learning about our Women in Skilled Trades: Enhanced General Carpentry (WIST) program. In our …
As the season changes, many are looking to put down their sunscreen and pick up their resume. For many of us, fall is the mark of new beginnings and fresh starts. Especially in today’s world, with the global pandemic shifting …
Far too many seniors face isolation in their retirement years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is committed to empowering seniors by supporting new opportunities for older Canadians to stay informed, engaged and connected. Today, Adam van …
Happy Labour Day!! We are closed today and back to working remotely as regularly scheduled tomorrow, September 8. We hope you have a great long weekend!
The Government of Canada announced an exciting additional investment of $20 million in the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) during the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada. This funding will support organizations that offer community-based projects that reduce isolation, improve the quality …
Click here to register today for our Online Citizenship Preparation Class! Classes begin September 11.
GET PAID TO LEARN TWO TRADES! Learn electrical and machining trades in our Get in Gear Program & find the right career path for you, all while getting paid to do it! To learn more, or to register: http://centreforskills.ca/Skilled-Trades/Get-in-Gear Program begins September 12.
Join us for our Virtual Open House on August 19 to learn all about our free programs and services that can help you on the path towards career success! Register for one of our three sessions: 10:00am: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcuqgpz8qHty1KWXYl1tOqJ1Bu2D2lHRv 1:00p.m.: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceGhpj0uGtX5XBcJN6GltciU56JkOnis 3:00p.m.:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdOCqrzMjEtfk39KVxuha8zjR9GlBKKSu
The year 2015 was a big one for Mohamad. After immigrating to Canada from Turkey with his parents and siblings in August that year, Mohamad began working two jobs to support his family. Looking to learn more about the Canadian workplace and …