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Employment Programs

Home Support Worker

The Home Support Worker (HSW) Readiness Program is a 7‑week, skills-focused training pathway designed to prepare participants for entry-level roles in Ontario’s home and community care sector. Delivered through hands-on learning rather than exams, the program builds practical caregiving abilities, workplace readiness, and safety awareness.

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Business Office Skills

Get job ready for your career with the Business Office Skills Program, a hands-on training experience designed to build strong digital, administrative, and workplace communication skills. Participants receive practical instruction in key Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) alongside essential competencies such as file management, online research, document formatting, customer service, and professional communication.

Retail & Customer Service Skills

An 8‑week, full‑time training program designed to build strong foundational skills for customer service and retail roles. The program provides hands‑on learning in key essential employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, and self‑confidence.

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Digital Support Workshops

This workshop will cover digital basics and awareness, online collaboration tools, email etiquette, and online employment tools.

Employment Readiness Workshop

We offer employability skills workshops designed to equip participants with ‘job ready’ skills such resume writing, interview preparation, job search techniques and networking.

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Ecommerce Training

The E‑Commerce Training for Entrepreneurs program is a 30‑hour, hands‑on learning experience designed for aspiring and early‑stage entrepreneurs, particularly racialized newcomers who want to launch or grow an online business. Through practical workshops, participants learn the fundamentals of e‑commerce, build and design their own websites, and develop essential skills in branding, digital marketing, and business planning. 

Entrepreneur Workshop Series

Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey with this dynamic 1–2-week workshop designed to help you confidently launch your own business. Whether you’re exploring a new idea or ready to take the next step, this program equips you with the practical tools, resources, and skills needed to get started.

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Construction Training: Drywall Training

Ready to learn practical skills and gain real construction experience? Our step-by-step training program helps participants build confidence, earn safety certifications, and develop job-ready skills in a supportive environment. Learn tool use, measuring, framing, drywall, plastering, painting, trimming, and demolition.

“I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the valuable training and the ongoing internship experience I had the privilege to partake with your esteemed organization.

Thanks for the opportunity you provided me to learn and grow in a professional environment.”

– Former program graduate