YWCA Toronto - Employment and Training Services - Integrated Employment Services, Eglinton Ave East

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario

Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• offers help identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium, and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees