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
Returning to work after an absence
Job Seeker Success Story Key Facts Name: Tracy Goal: Re-enter the labour force in a Customer Service position Challenge: Client had not worked for several years Support offered: 1-on-1 support from Career Specialist including resume help and interview preparation Key … Continued
Connecting employers with motivated students
Employer Story Canadian Linen has been operating in Canada for over 90 years. The company offers employees competitive wages, benefits and performance-based incentives. But the work is physically demanding and the conditions are… Continued
No experience, no problem
Student Success Story Key Facts Name: James, 17 Goal: Secure a summer job Challenge: Student with no work experience Support offered: YJC Summer program Key workshops: Resume & Cover Letters, Workplace Communication Key Figures 20 hours paid pre-employment training 15 … Continued