YMCA of Greater Toronto - Newcomers - Integrated Employment Services - North York West Dufferin Street Centre

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities

• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation

• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities

• help in maintaining employment

• information and referral to other employment and community services

• all services at this site can be tailored to all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario

Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects

• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- ​help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience

• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- ​financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees