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If you are 15 to 24 and need help finding work, you
are not alone. Every year,WoodGreen's Youth Job
Centre supports thousands of youth in their search
for full-time, part-time or summer 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.Whether you
need help deciding on a career or finding a job,
we will work with you every step of the way.
Upcoming workshops
How can we help you?
What can you expect?
WoodGreen youth job connect program
Summer jobs service for students
Description of Workshops & Events offered
How to contact us
Helpful links
If you are 16 to 24 and need help with your job search,
WoodGreen Youth Job Centre offers:
- Advice and workshops on resume writing and preparing
for job interviews
- Referrals to potential employers for qualified candidates
- Information on how to find the right job
- Access to computers, fax, internet and information
to help speed up your job search
- Help dealing with issues that are preventing you
from finding a job
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Our friendly, professional staff will help you access the services
you need, either in person or over the phone. Drop by and
find out more about getting one-on-one support to help you
find a job or to take advantage of free technology and helpful
job search information.
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Whether you need assistance returning to school, finding
training opportunities or connecting with potential employers,
WoodGreen's Job Connect Program for youth (16-24) can help.
Drop-in Information Resource Area
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
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
Apprenticeship service
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!
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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.
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For more information about WoodGreen's Youth Job Centre,
please call 416-462-3110 ext. 0 or e-mail youthjobs@woodgreen.org
Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our Location:
WoodGreen Youth Job Centre
989 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 1M1
click here for map
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Pardons Canada
Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres
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If you need help finding a job, you are not alone.
Every year,WoodGreen's Adult Employment
Services supports thousands of individuals who are
unemployed or underemployed with their job search
activities. We offer a range of friendly, personalized
services, including one-on-one coaching, practical
workshops and access to the technology needed to
conduct an effective job search ?all for FREE.
Our goal is to help clients find the right jobs to
suit their skills and experience.
Upcoming workshops
at 1080 Queen Street E.
Upcoming workshops
at 1450 O'Connor Drive
Upcoming Employment Workshops at 815 Danforth Avenue
How can we help you?
What can you expect?
Drop-in employment resource centre
One-on-one job coaching
Job search training for new immigrants
Upcoming Activities for New Immigrants
Job search
workshops for newcomers
How to Contact Us
We can support you in your job search if you are legally entitled
to work in Canada, possess the skills required for work in
your chosen field, and can communicate in English. Some
of the ways that we can help include:
- Advising you on resume and cover letter writing
- Supporting you as you prepare for job interviews
- Providing information on how to find the right job
- Access to technology and information to help speed up your job search
- Networking opportunities with other job seekers
- Workshops to enhance your job search skills
- Specific series of workshops designed for new immigrants looking for work
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Our clients are individuals who are unemployed, or who are in
jobs that are not utilizing their full set of skills or offering them
enough hours, including new immigrants to Canada. You are
welcome to drop into our Employment Resource Centre without
an appointment. However, if you are interested in participating
in our one-on-one job coaching program or our employment
workshops, please call us to set up an appointment with an
employment consultant.
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1080 Queen Street East
416-462-3110 ext. 2316
1450 O'Connor Drive, Building 1, Unit 4
416-615-1515
WoodGreen's Employment Resource Centres offers FREE, easy
access to up-to-date technology and information that can help
you with your job search. Just drop by and take advantage of
the many resources we offer, including:
- Computers with internet access and word processing capabilities
- Access to laser printers and local faxing
- Information on other community resources, job fairs and job postings
- A reference library filled with job search and career information
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Check out our employment workshops, designed to enhance your
job search skills.
Upcoming workshops
at 1080 Queen Street E.
Upcoming workshops
at 1450 O'Connor Drive
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815 Danforth Ave., Suite 300
To set up an appointment, call: 416-645-6000 ext. 2200
If you feel that you need individual help with your job
search, our Job Search Coaching Centre offers FREE
one-on-one coaching ?customized to your specific needs.
WoodGreen's experienced employment consultants can
offer you the following:
- Hands-on support writing effective resumes and cover letters
- Practice to help you prepare for a job interview
- Information on where to find job postings
- Support in locating potential job leads
- Guidance on how to make your job search more effective
- Ongoing encouragement and support throughout your job search
Upcoming workshops
at 815 Danforth Avenue
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815 Danforth Ave., Suite 300
To set up an appointment, call: 416-645-6000 ext. 2200
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
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If you would like more information about WoodGreen's Employment Services, please call:
416-462-3110 ext.2140 or e-mail adultemployment@woodgreen.org.
Our Locations:
WoodGreen Adult Employment Services
815 Danforth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 1L2
Click here for map
WoodGreen Employment Resource Centre
1080 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M4M 1K5
click here for map
(For hours call 416-462-3110 ext. 2316)
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Every year, WoodGreen's Youth Job Centre connects more than 500 employers with
thousands of youth, 16 to 24, to achieve effective employment solutions.
Through our FREE Job Connect and Summer Jobs Service programs, employers can
access a pool of job applicants to fill their specific employment needs.Whether
you have part-time or full-time positions available, WoodGreen's experienced job
developers will work with you to find the right person for your organization!
How does the program work?
How will your business benefit?
Can any employer be part of the program?
Ask about our financial training incentive
Apprenticeship service
Ready to sign Sup?
As an employer in the Youth Job Centre's Job Connect program,
you have access to our friendly, professional staff who work
with you throughout the job hiring process. Together, we outline
your employment needs and specific selection criteria. On
your behalf, we pre-screen all potential job applicants and
then recommend suitable candidates to you. Our job developers
are also available to help facilitate job fairs, interviews and
offers of employment. We continue to support you once
your new employee is hired.
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WoodGreen's Job Connect program is designed to support
employers in their candidate selection and hiring activities.
Employers who participate in the Job Connect program
benefit in a number of ways, including:
- Working with a WoodGreen job developer who is qualified
to help you find the right candidate(s) for the job
- Free job postings, applicant interviews and job fairs
- Having access to a pool of job-ready applicants
- Reducing the risk associated with hiring by participating
in job trials or volunteer placements
- Pre-screening of all candidates based upon your
selection criteria
- Continued support from WoodGreen once the
applicant is hired
- Financial training incentives for certain
employment arrangements
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Currently, we work with hundreds of companies throughout
Toronto across a range of industries. Through the program,
employers have hired youth to fill a wide variety of positions
including auto mechanic, security guard, child and youth worker,
warehouse shipper/receiver, landscaper, office assistant, hair stylist,
machinist and many others.
To become a Job Connect employer, businesses must meet the following criteria:
- Be licensed to operate in Ontario
- Have third party liability insurance
- Have workers compensation coverage or equivalent
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WoodGreen Youth Job Centre offers a financial training incentive
to employers who offer on-the-job-training. To be eligible,
employers must provide a minimum of 25 hours of employment
per week. To find out whether you qualify for our training
incentive, please call and ask to speak to a job developer.
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Do you have employment opportunities in the skilled trades?
At the WoodGreen Youth Job Centre we have youth that are
interested in registering as an apprentice in trades such as
automotive technician, early childhood educator, electrician,
plumber, hairstylist and cook. Employers hiring apprentices
will receive a financial training incentive. To hire an apprentice
and to get more information about our support program,
please call and ask to speak with a job developer.
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Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our Location:
WoodGreen Youth Job Centre
989 Danforth Avenue
(at the Donlands subway station)
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 1M1
click here for map
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