Academic upgrading
High school equivalency and academic upgrading programs, to help obtain employment or entry into post-secondary or apprenticeship programs.
Adult literacy
Basic instruction in writing, reading and mathematics. Includes first language literacy programs for those whose first language is not English or French.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship preparation and training programs. May include information, counselling, registration and application assistance, and skills and aptitude assessment.
Career counselling
Assessment of aptitude and skills, labour market information, counselling and referral for persons choosing a career direction.
Disabilities employment programs
Employment, education and training services.
Employer staffing assistance
Support for employers seeking to increase or develop their staff, including financial incentives and retraining programs.
International credentials
Services that assist in having foreign educational or occupational credentials assessed to determine Canadian equivalency for employment or other purposes. Includes organizations that provide credential assessment for a fee.
Internationally-trained professionals
Services for professionals trained in foreign countries to find work in their occupation or a related field. May include work experience, placement, mentoring, language testing and volunteer opportunities.
Job search support/training
Advice and training in areas such as resume writing, research, interviewing and workplace expectations.
Mental health employment programs
Employment, education and training services that focus on the needs of consumers of mental health services. Services may include vocational assessment, training, support and job trials.
Newcomer employment programs
Services that focus on assisting immigrants and refugees to prepare for and obtain employment.
Occupational health and safety
Programs that promote safe and healthy work environments, including rights and responsibilities at work and Ontario's mandatory awareness training.
Self-employment/entrepreneurship
Programs for people who operate or want to start their own businesses.
Summer employment
Seasonal programs assisting individuals in finding summer jobs, including students and youth.
Work experience
Programs that provide practical work experience and the opportunity to develop skills, on a short-term/temporary basis.
Youth employment
Programs and resources for youth and young adults seeking employment. May include assessment, counselling, on-the-job training, work placements and apprenticeships.
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