This program helps newcomers in reconnecting to career with the support and training from an assigned mentor from a similar field who helps in understanding how the local labour market works. Mentors helps participants to understand Canadian industry trends, develop more effective job search strategies, build their professional networks and find ways of leveraging their experience and skills.
Employers support the program by encouraging their employees to become volunteer mentors to newcomers.
Program Notes: Funded by Governments of Canada and Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation, RBC Foundation and Manulife
Skills Focus: Soft skills: Job search skills, networking skills, interviewing skills, resume-writing skills
Learn more: http://accesemployment.ca/triec-mentoring-partnership
ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting employers with qualified employees from diverse backgrounds. More than 35,000 job seekers are served annually at six locations across the Greater Toronto Area. As a not-for-profit corporation, ACCES receives funding from all levels of government, corporate sponsors, various supporters and the United Way Greater Toronto.
Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Scarborough, Canada
Mississauga, Canada
North York, Canada
Brampton, Canada