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.
Four months into my Electrical & Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program with Centre for Skills Development and I couldn’t be more excited about how much I’ve learned in this 4 month! Hands-on training has given me the chance to work with: • …
MEP – I came to The Centre as an accountant that couldn’t stand sitting at a desk any longer, with no experience or marketable skills in the trades at all. I had never even owned my own screwdriver and had …
I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank Akhin for all your help and support. Akhin truly went above and beyond for me, and I wouldn’t have been able to get the Better Jobs Ontario approval without him. …
I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: WLT – Skilled Trades Exploration from Centre for Skills Development! This program was a valuable step in expanding my knowledge of the skilled trades sector in Ontario. A special thank …
Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers Hi Tracy, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to reach out and stay in touch, and also to say thank you for the Business English portion of the Machining for Newcomers program at the …
Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers Hi Richard, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to reach out to stay in touch and also to express my appreciation for all your guidance during the Machining for Newcomers program. Your detailed way …
Sometimes, what starts as a class becomes a turning point in your life. Last June, as spring turned to summer 2025, I completed the ELT (Pathways to Work: Enhanced Language Training) program at the Centre for Skills Development. When …
My name is Paulina Brambila, and I came to Canada from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in May 2023. I have a background in marketing and personal training, and before moving, I used to teach spin classes. I’m a proud mother of …
Workplace Language Trailing for Customer Service. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this class over the past two months. The experience has been both enriching and transformative. I want to sincerely thank Angela and Melissa …
Workplace Language Training for Customer Service. Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Your passion for teaching and dedication to our growth made every lesson empowering. You inspired me with confidence, equipped me with real-world skills, and showed sincere …
I just completed the Centre for Skills – Workplace Language Training for Customer Service course and it exceeded my expectations. The teaching was inclusive, engaging and creative. Not only did Melissa and Angela provide great support but they also provided …
Workplace Language Training for Customer Service. I’m incredibly grateful to Angela and Melissa at the Centre for Skills and Development. From the moment I started this class, I have already felt a significant improvement in myself. Before, I wasn’t getting …