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Workplace Career Connections Program

The Workplace Career Connections Program (WCCP) is a 5-week program designed to prepare and empower internationally trained newcomers, job seekers, and underemployed workers. Participants will gain a deep understanding of Canadian workplace culture, craft an effective resume, and use interpersonal skills as a primary job search strategy.

Participants also benefit from building a strong sense of community belonging and, crucially, boosting confidence to enhance career advancement. By breaking barriers to career development, WCCP serves as a key to opportunity and self-growth, helping individuals secure work contracts and advance their careers with renewed self-assurance.

During the program, you may qualify for our childminding services.

    • Intermediate English (CLB 6+ test required)

    • Live in the Greater Toronto Area

    • One of the following immigration statuses:

      • Permanent Resident

      • Convention Refugee

      • Ukrainians under the CUAET program (all professions). All Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents in Canada are deemed eligible.

    Ineligible individuals:

    • Refugee Claimants

    • Individuals with Work Permits

    • Individuals with Study Permits

  • The program components will include:

    Corporate English Classes

    • Listening, Reading, Writing & Public Speaking

    • Sector-Specific Terminology

    • Workplace Communication & Culture

    Job Search Assistance

    • Professional Resume & Cover Letter Interview

    • Preparation & Cold Calling Techniques

    • Networking & Mentoring (Employment & Language)


    Boost your confidence as an internationally trained professional:

    • Discover opportunities for career growth based on current job market trends.

    • Join sessions on our unique employer engagement, including a guide to our SfC job board.

    • Get direct access to job openings.

    • Stay updated with the latest job market trends.

    • Hear firsthand from our employer partners in special sessions.

    • Be inspired by success stories from our former clients.

    • Information sessions specific to different industries (for example, HR and Marketing)

    • Discuss real business scenarios, exercises, and projects led by industry experts.

    • Explore opportunities for paid and unpaid job placements.

  • Training model: Hybrid

    Duration: 5 weeks

    Schedule:

    Mondays and Fridays: Online

    Tuesdays/Wednesdays, and Thursdays: In-person

    Location: 791 St. Clair West

    Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

    Upcoming Cohorts

    Cohort 1: 11-Nov-24 to 13-Dec-24

    Cohort 2: 2-Jan-25 to 31-Jan-25

    Cohort 3: 27-Jan-25 to 28-Feb-25

  • Agency Registration:

    When you sign up for this program, you become a Skills for Change client, and cannot simultaneously be registered with another employment agency.

    If you've participated in a previous program, please request the closure of the previous agency file before enrolling in Skills for Change.

  • We have information sessions taking place every month. In these information sessions, you can meet the Instructor and/or an Employment Specialist and ask any remaining questions. 

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