Pre-Employment Skills Program

Exploration of Career Goals, Personal Strengths and Interests to Transition into Employment Focused Activities.

A 12-week structured program geared towards individuals who are further away from the labour market and require support to establish life and employment goals and identify life stabilization supports to address needs.

Designed for participants who have been unemployed for over 2 years, held short-term employment or have retention issues. Needs for address could include low education levels, limited language proficiency, physical or mental health challenges, lack of Canadian work experience, etc. The program will assist individuals with transitioning into employment focused activities, such as vocational skill based training and volunteering, or sustainable employment.

Program activities will include:

Vocational Evaluation to determine employment options
Career pathway exploration and labour market research
Development of an individualized action plan based on abilities and interests
Daily workshops and customized learning activities
Ongoing communication and coaching from a Vocational Counsellor
Assistance to overcome personal barriers and move closer to the labour market
Transition into employment focused activities
Post-program/hiring supports for 6 months following program completion

Areas of focus during workshops will include:

Workplace essential skills
Computer skill training
Career and life skill development
Motivation and confidence building
Job search techniques
Health and Safety training
Other tailored workshops and guest speaker sessions

Eligibility and Participation Details:

Must be an Ontario Works recipient living in the City of Toronto
Participant must be legally eligible to work in Ontario
Available to participate in the entirety of the core program and retention phase and maintain ongoing communication with Vocational Counsellor throughout
Participants will receive $250 in monthly support funds once accepted into the program
Program is offered remotely through online video conferencing, email and telephone

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RNC Employment Services

Program offered in Toronto via virtual participation.

Program is provided at NO cost to you!

Continuous Intake.

Funding is provided by Toronto Employment & Social Services.