Skills for Change's Integrated Employment Services Office has more than 40 years of experience helping people secure employment in Canada. The program responds to both the career and employment needs of individuals — from newcomers building careers, to working professionals seeking advancement, to women, youth, and seniors looking for entry points or new direction. Services are available both in-person and remotely, with two office locations in Toronto.
Programs include information, referral and assessment, workshops, resume development, and job placement support. Counsellors help with career exploration, job search tools, professional communication, and Canadian workplace culture. We can also connect you with a mentor who will help you develop a resume that employers are looking for.
What We Offer
- Job Search Support: career exploration, job search tools, professional communication, Canadian workplace culture, group workshops, one-on-one counselling, coaching, and individual employment support
- Job Matching, Placement, and Incentives: matching of skills with employment opportunities; placement into employment and on-the-job training; job test-and-hire, work experience, and community volunteer placements; financial incentives for employers offering on-the-job training, apprenticeship, work experience, and trial placements
- Mentoring: discover the value of a mentor in your profession, gain insights into the Canadian work environment, and build a network of professional contacts in your field
Workshops
- Interview Skills — preparation for interviews: dress, typical questions, asking your own questions, and follow-up
- Resume Targeting — customizing your resume for each job, including accomplishment statements and thinking like the employer
- Cover Letter & Impact Letter — your "FBB" framework: Find a gap, fill missing areas with your skills (Benefits — how you'll contribute), and Bring ideas (what you can create)
- Standard Resume Formatting (hands-on) — formatting and preparing a standard resume using basic tools in Microsoft Word
- Interactive Networking — techniques for introducing yourself to potential employers, requesting informational interviews, and building a networking action plan
- Mentoring Info Session — for newcomer professionals exploring whether mentoring is the right next step
- Informational Interview — collecting information about a job, career field, industry, or company; building your network and surfacing valuable insight for your search
- Employment Preparation — Canadian workplace culture, strategic networking, the hidden job market, employer expectations, occupation-specific research, and using social media for job search
Specialized Programs
- Occupational Bridging Program
- Skilled Trades and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
- Workplace Career Connections Program
- Newcomer Employment Preparation
- Women Connecting with Women
- Career Skills Training Courses
- Youth Employment Programs
Hours and Locations
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SfC East — Integrated Employment Services Office
65 Overlea Blvd. Suite 260, Toronto, ON M4H 1P1
Tel: (416) 662-2450 · ies@skillsforchange.org
SfC West — Integrated Employment Services Office
1345 St. Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1C3
Tel: (416) 572-0490 · ies@skillsforchange.org
