Taking your first steps in a ne​w community

Program Highlights:

We provide women and gender-diverse newcomers with employment services to help them succeed in the workforce. Through meaningful learning opportunities, certified trainings and support our services help newcomers obtain and maintain their first job in Canada and to achieve short and long-term education and career goals.

Eligibility:

Open to women and gender-diverse newcomers between the ages of 15-30 years. To be eligible, they must identify as Permanent Residents, Protected Persons/Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers or Ukrainian nationals/their dependents with valid work permits.

Service Delivery Method:

Our services are available online, in person, and over the phone. Call or email our counsellors to book an online or in-person appointment.

   Core Employment Services

• One on One Employment Counselling 
• Career Assessments 
• Weekly Employment Related Workshops 
• Information Sessions with Guest Speakers from Various Walks of Life 
• Point Of Sale(POS)/Digital Cash Register Training 
• Job Fairs with Top Employers in Hamilton and Area 

   Employment Workshops

Our employment workshops are centered on various topics that respond to the needs of newcomer youth. Examples include:

• Resume and Cover Letter Writing 
• Interview Skills 
• Networking and Volunteering 
• Digital Literacy and Social Media 
• Developing Online Portfolios 
• Applying for Grants and Scholarships 
• Accessing the Hidden Job Market  
• Canadian Workplace Culture & Communication 
• Employer Expectations 
• Employment Laws and Workers’ Rights 

   Enhanced Supports

We assist our clients with free transportation, child care, translation and interpretation services to make our programming accessible.

Ready to Join?

To register for any of the above services, complete our online application below.

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Have questions about our employment and training opportunities? Contact us!