We make jobs happen for you!
If you are 15 to 24 or Internationally Trained Professional (ITP) and need help finding work, you are not alone. WoodGreen Employment Services Centre supports thousands of job seekers in their search for employment.
We offer a range of services, including one-on-one counselling, job development, workshops and access to computers and fax machines needed to conduct an effective job search.
Our Services
- Employment Counselling and Job Development Services
- Employment Resources Services
- Apprenticeship Services
- Summer Job Services for Students
- Job search training for new immigrants
Employment Counselling and Job Development Services
WoodGreen offers one-on-one counselling and job development support to youth looking for work.
Employment counsellors will help you:
- Develop action plans so you can begin taking steps towards getting the job you want
- Deal with issues getting in the way of finding a job, such as a lack of work supplies or equipment, or difficulty getting to job interviews
Job developers will help you:
- Connect with potential employers and uncover the hidden job market
- Access employment to develop skills which support your career goals
- Prepare for job interviews through mock interviews and workshops
- By continuing to provide support once you're hired
Employment Resources Services
Our Information Resource Area provides FREE access to up-to-date technology and information that can help you with your job search. Drop in during regular business hours and take advantage of the many resources we offer, including:
- Computers with internet access, word processing capabilities and resume building software
- Access to laser printers, local fax and telephone services and photocopies
- Information on other community resources, job fairs and job postings
- Weekly workshops on resume writing, interview skills and more
- Monthly SmartServe workshops which provide the certification needed to responsibly serve alcoholic beverages at a bar or restaurant
Apprenticeship Services
If you want to work in the skilled trades,WoodGreen can help you learn more about the benefits of becoming an apprentice.
We connect youth with employers that offer hands-on training in a variety of trades - such as automotive technician, early childhood educator, electrician, plumber, hairstylist and cook.
Imagine, you can do about 90% of your training in the workplace while you are getting paid!
Summer Job Services for Students
If you are currently in school and looking for a part-time or summer job, WoodGreen's Summer Jobs Service for youth (15-24) can help.
Whether you are best suited to working in a warehouse, restaurant, daycamp, movie theatre or landscaping job, we will support you in your summer job search.
Job search training for new immigrants
If you are a landed immigrant or a convention refugee, and you have been in Canada less than three years, WoodGreen's Job Search Workshop Program for new immigrants can help you learn about the job market and support you in your job search.
We offer a series of FREE day and evening workshops designed specifically for newcomers which can teach you everything from locating job leads, to creating effective resumes and developing your job interview skills. WoodGreen also offers a variety of other services to new immigrants to help them settle in Toronto.
For more information, please call 416-645-6000 ext. 2200
