Retail & Customer Service Skills
About This Program
Retail and Customer Service Skills is a free 12-week program that includes a combination of virtual learning and hands-on experience in our store, where participants complete 80-hours paid work placement.
The program runs twice a year.
Requirements
- Newcomers, primarily supporting women
- You live or work in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
- Canadian Language Benchmark 5 plus
What You Will Learn
Through this program you will:
- Develop job skills
- Earn transferable college credits
- Earn a certificate from Centennial College
Build a professional network by engaging with mentors - Participate in Styling workshops and outfit yourself for your interviews
For more information, email or call 416-422-2591 ext 203 to find out how you can register
Click here to fill out the application form
Competencies/skills developed in this program include:
- Customer Services
- Retail and Fashion
- Networking
- Interpersonal communications
Program Details
Session Length
8 weeks
Session Hours
80 hours
Location
Online & in-person paid work placement at 44 Mobile Drive, Toronto, ON
After completing the program, you will earn 2 transferable college credits and a certificate from Centennial College.
“The most important outcome shared is that program participants were able to establish a social connection, since the number one obstacle they face is isolation upon arriving to Canada. Apart from this we offered much needed winter clothing to support all the individuals, and two men were able to get business suits for their job interviews through our New Circles Suits Program for men.”
– Former graduate
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