Events & Programs

Services:
SPO:
Event Type Events/Programs Event Format Services Organization Dates and Timing Action
Information session

Resource Room

  • Job search technique and assistance
  • Assistance with resumes and cover letters
  • volunteering and Co-op information
  • Referral services for newcomers, children, youth and seniors
  • Use of phones, fax, photocopier and scanner
  • Computers with internet access
  • Information on community events, activities and job fairs
  • Scott's Directories for Ontario Manufacturers and Business
  • One-on-one employment assistance and counselling
In-person/Online Employment Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 25/10/2024 to 31/12/2024 9 am - 4:30 pm EST
Training

Food Handler Training

Twice a week learn about safe food handling, including food sanitation, type of food-related hazards, hygiene and food handling practices and regulations.

  • Prepare for the Food Handler Certification exam
  • Upon passing the exam you will receive a Food Handler Certificate valid for five years
  • Utilize your skills and certification to find employment in the food sector
  • Receive assistance with job search tools and techniques, and support with co-op or job placement.
Online Employment Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 28/10/2024 to 06/12/2024 1 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Training

Enhanced Language Training

Are you an International Trained Professional?

You can develop occupation-specific language and industry terminology, and improved your skills in business communication and correspondence.

  • Gain Canadian Work Experience
  • Build Professional Network
  • Practice in your own or related filed
  • Obtain Canadian References
  • Referrals to potential job leads

Free childcare + bus subsidy available (During in- class & placement)

In-person/Online Employment Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 04/11/2024 to 27/12/2024 9:30 am - 2 pm EST
Training

Enhanced Language Training for Health Care Workers

Benefit of enrolling in the training:

  • Develop occupation-specific language and industry-terminology
  • Improve your skills in business communication and correspondence
  • Gain insight into the Canadian workplace culture and business ethics
  • Learn worker's rights and employment standards
  • CPR training and certification **
  • Practice in your own or related field
  • Get job leads
In-person/Online Education and Training Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 04/11/2024 to 20/12/2024 9:30 am - 2:30 pm EST
Workshop

Job Search Workshop

  • Newcomers Job Path to the Future in Canada
  • Explore Unknown, Embrace Change, Determine Your Path, 
  • Make a Strong Impact, Connect, Succeed
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Internationally-trained professionals and trades
  • New graduates and temporary workers granted PR status 
  • PR, who became a Canadian Citizen within the last six months
In-person Employment Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 18/11/2024 to 22/11/2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EST