Programs and encouragement to help with your job search
“VPI helped me see that my experience and skills are transferable and do mean something.”-Jane, former job seeker
Job trials to help find the right fit
“The most valuable lesson I learned in working with VPI was to never give up. If you’re struggling to find work, there is great, free support available—you just need to seek it out.” -Mary, former job seeker
Meaningful Employment and Work Experience for Youth
“The Youth were given an opportunity to learn employment skills with an agency who supported their individual growth.”
Finding Work After Relocating
While attending university in British Columbia, Andrea worked in retail. Upon returning to Ontario, she had trouble transitioning from retail jobs into her field of study, design.
Workshops for a first-time job seeker
Job Seeker Success Story Key Facts Name: Natasha Goal: Find a job as an Administrative Assistant Challenge: Lack of experience and confidence Support offered: Youth Job connection (YJC) Program including paid workshops, one-on-one resume help and personal supports Key Figures … Continued
Hiring Events for difficult to fill roles
Employer Success Story Key Facts Employer: ClubLink Industry: Golf Courses Goal: Finding seasonal employees Challenge: For multiple locations, finding many employees who can work for the entire golf season Focus of Support: Hiring Events, candidate pre-screening and job-readiness workshops Outcomes … Continued
Success Story: Funding to Upskill your Staff
Employer Success Story Key Facts Employer: MTech Ltd. Industry: Manufacturing Goal: securing funding to train staff to use new technology Challenge: Finding a cost-effective way to train staff Focus of Support: Navigating the COJG application process Outcomes Employees trained to … Continued
Hiring events with qualified candidates
Employer Success Story Key Facts Employer: Procor Limited Industry: Transportation Goal: Expand candidate pool Support offered 1 hiring event hosted at a VPI location candidate pre-screening Print, online, email and social media promotion Key Figures 52 hiring event attendees 6 … Continued
Success Story: Starting a Second Career
Job Seeker Success Story Key Facts Name: Michael Goal: Start a new career as an AZ driver Challenge: Lack of training; cost of acquiring training Support offered: 1-on-1 support from Career Specialist, including workshops and help applying for the Second … Continued
Success Story: Programs to help pay for staff training
Employer Success Story Key Facts Employer: AMB Driving School Inc. Goal: Secure funding to upskill instructors Challenge: Finding a cost-effective way to train staff Focus of support: Navigating the COJG application process Outcomes 2 employees trained and wages increased 2 … Continued