Labour Market Access - EAP (Employment Access Program)
Service Locations
Brampton Location
8 Nelson St W, Suite 302
Tel: 905.457.7740 (call for registration)
Mississauga Location
Tel: 905.273.4140 (call for registration)
Scarborough Location
55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401
Tel: 416.757.7010 (call for registration)
Email: ccseap@cathcrosscultural.org
Off-site Locations
Public libraries, community centres, ESL schools, resource centres, etc.
Pre-Employment Preparation Services
Work 1-on-1 with an Employment Access Coach to create an Employment Action Plan that will build the skills needed to conduct an effective job search and find gainful employment. The program provides guidance and support to individuals seeking employment in the Canadian Labour Market and includes on-going follow-up.
For internationally trained health professionals, interested in pursuing a career in healthcare in Canada, we also offer targeted employment training which provides an orientation to working in the Healthcare sector - Medical Technology Profession in Ontario. The training includes a volunteer placement, First Aid and CPR training and WHIMS training. (Scarborough only)
Targeted Employment Services (Formerly Enhanced Language Training, ELT)
(Scarborough Only)
Program Highlights
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Develop communication skills specific to the healthcare sector
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Learn essential knowledge about workplace culture, norms and standards for healthcare in Toronto
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Meet and network with locally employed healthcare workers
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Gain experience and practice your communication skills during a volunteer work placement
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Receive professional information and advice to prepare for future licensure
Eligibility
Open to landed immigrants, convention refugees, and individual on a Minister's Permit with intermediate English skills and a background in healthcare.
Training Sessions
Targeted Language Training Sessions
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Monday to Thursday Evenings (Spring/Summer Session)
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Saturday and Sunday Daytime (Fall/Winter Session)
Support Services
Childminding support is available.
General Employment Services (Formerly Job Search Workshop, JSW)
Program Highlights
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Research labour market information and job opportunities in Canada
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Assess your employability skills and create a Master Inventory of your skills
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Assess the hidden job market and build networks
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Prepare for interviews, practice effectice telephone techniques and much more!
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Learn how Canadian employers recruit and the tips to get your resume read
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Learn about various job search techniques
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Prepare professional, marketable, targeted resumes and cover letters
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Practice cold calling
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Improve your interviewing skills by practicing common questions
Eligibility
Open to landed immigrants, convention refugees, and live-in-caregivers.
Training Sessions
General Employment Sessions are held weekdays in daytime or evening format.
Support Services
Childminding support is available for some sessions. (Scarborough only)
