Transition to Employment

Transition to Employment programs have been developed to support individuals, including internationally-trained professionals and trades people in finding their pathways to employment in Canada. During workshops, individual coaching sessions, mentorships and work placements participants develop their own action plans, build effective self-presentation skills, job search and networking skills.

Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

The ELT initiative provides work or occupation focused language training to newcomers who are focused on employment acquisitions. ELT is suitable for clients working towards Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 7-10 and includes a work component. Seven ELT sessions are provided on an annual basis.

Occupation specific language training is utilised by internationally trained professionals to enhance their knowledge of workplace terminology and culture. After successful completion of the Professional Language Training in-class component, interested participants are placed in internships or mentorships.

Internships

After completion of the ELT in-class component where newcomers obtain the knowledge of Canadian work place culture and develop soft skills, participants are placed in internships, paid employment or connected to the employment mentor.

Job ready newcomers with limited or no exposure to the Ontario Labour Market are benefiting from paid or unpaid work placements in the field that commensurate with their professional background and experience. Placement opportunities are identified based on developed employment goals and are part of the action plan in the process of finding employment. Newcomers are placed in part time or full time opportunities for a period of 6-12 weeks. Employment mentorship is offered to those unable to participate in the placement due to personal circumstances, involvement in education or training or survival jobs.