Are you self-motivated and a great communicator?  Do you enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy connecting with new people?  Are you interested in joining the community services sector? Then this could be a career opportunity for you!

About the Job Development Career Pathway Program

This is a 14-week training program, held at our Employment Centre, located at 505 Consumers Road, Suite 102, North York, ON., covers the fundamentals of the social services sector and the specifics of a job development career.

• A 6-week training period with a stipend covering job development, counselling, and wraparound support services (20 hours per week).
• An 8-week paid internship (full-time).
• No previous experience in the social services field is required.
• In-class training includes guest speakers and field trips.
• A paid work placement is provided upon successful completion of the program.

Sample Courses

• Foundation of sales techniques and persuasive selling skills
• How to prospect and engage employers
• Soft skills training
• Ethical and legal implications of job development

Program Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be able to commit to the full 14 weeks and the hours required to complete the program.
• Be eligible to legally work in Canada
• Be 19 years or older and a resident of Ontario
• Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Be able to obtain a clear criminal record check
• Be able to communicate at a language benchmark of CLB 6 or higher