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 Second Career Strategy (SCS) program. Also learn about the federal government's new Career Transition Assistance program here . Find out more about the application process by speaking with your employment counsellor.
Once you've completed your career exploration and labour market 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 or learning what Essential Skills are required in the workplace? Find out more information and what resources are available by checking out this section.
Skills Training - Need to obtain or improve job skills? Perhaps you're considering different types of work. Find out what resources are available - Loads of Links!
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? Workplace literacy skills involve reading, writing, and math skills as well as other skills that employers need. There are free Literacy and Basic Skills programs in your community 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
