Training and Education
Acquiring new skills or upgrading present ones is the key to improving your chances of finding or maintaining a job. In today's workforce, employers are constantly requiring new and higher levels of skills because of continuing technological changes in the workplace. Also important is the need for strong literacy and basic skills.
If you need assistance in identifying what skills you need or how to access the various training opportunities available, contact Community Employment Services today!
We are also responsible for assisting our clients in making application to Employment Ontario's Ontario Skills Development Employment Benefits program (OSDEB) and the Second Career Strategy (SCS) program once a Return To Work Action Plan developed with your employment counsellor, has determined that this is the best option for an individual.
Once you've completed your career exploration and research, the next step is to find out where and who can provide the type of training to meet your needs.
(note - If you are in receipt of Employment Insurance benefits, be sure to contact an employment counsellor before registering for any courses to ensure your benefits will not be disrupted!)
Listed below are a variety of training and education links which provide information on accessing local and other training opportunities.
Academic Upgrading - Interested in acquiring your Grade 12 or GED? Find out more information and what resources are available by checking out this section.
Occupational Skills - Need to obtain or improve job skills? Perhaps you're considering different types of work. Find out what resources are available.
English As A Second Language - if your first language is other than English, find out what resources are available in our community.
Literacy - Did you know that literacy improves employment opportunities and can lead to higher wages?There are free Literacy and Basic Skills programs which will help with reading, writing and working with numbers.
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship - Build a rewarding career with a skilled trade! Did you know that skilled workers are in high demand in Ontario's rapidly changing workforce?
Financing your Training or Education - Learn about various sources of funding
Training & Education Links - from local to international sites - a wealth of information