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Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Job Search Workshops and Enhanced Language Training
- Description
- Resource Centre
- employment information and assistance such as job search techniques, apprenticeship information, co-op and volunteering information, information on starting a business, resumes and cover letters
- one-on-one employment assistance and counselling by appointment
- access to phones, fax machine, photocopier and scanner, computers with internet, reference materials
Job Search Workshops for Newcomers- employment counsellors help newcomer clients to identify steps to reach employment goals and understand specific occupations in Canada
- learn job search strategies
- gain knowledge of Canadian work culture, labour market and employer expectations
- network and contact employers, connect with mentoring programs
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, see other record
Enhanced Language Training with Bridge-to-Work Placement- in-class session to improve skills in occupation-specific language and enhance business communication, as well as learning about workers' rights and employment standards, job search techniques, networking and interview skills and resumes,
- work placement to gain field-related experience
- free childminding during class and placement and bus fare subsidy for eligible participants
- for newcomers and other job seekers
- learn about safe food handling practices and prepare for certification exam
- assistance with job search tools and techniques, and support with co-op or job placement
- free childminding and bus fare for eligible participants
- for permanent residents and Convention refugees
- training to open home child care
- Eligibility
- Services focused on newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents, Convention refugees, or live-in-caregivers
- Application Process
- Call for information
- Employment
- 905-267-3137 ext 1221
- English Classes
- 905-629-1873
- Website
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 3415 Dixie Rd
Suite 19
Mississauga, ON, L4Y 2B1
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Partially Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- November 15, 2024
- Address
- 3415 Dixie Rd, Suite 402
Mississauga, ON, L4Y 2B1
Cross street: Dixie Rd and Bloor St; Highpoint Mall
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm, open Thu until 7 pm; program hours vary, some programs offered evenings and weekendsMon8:30 am to 5:00 pmTue8:30 am to 5:00 pmWed8:30 am to 5:00 pmThu8:30 am to 7:00 pmFri8:30 am to 5:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Mississauga
