Employment Services
COSTI’s Employment Services programs help to close employment gaps through essential skills and language training, short-term and first-Canadian work experiences, career exploration, and more.
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Career Planning and Assessment
Career exploration, planning, and counselling to help unemployed and under-employed individuals secure employment and achieve self-reliance and income independence.
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Employment Services
Individuals access information on careers and occupations, local job market, training opportunities and job search strategies to find and successfully maintain employment.
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Employment Programs for Newcomers and Internationally Trained Professionals
These programs bridge employment gaps by providing training and pre-employment assistance for internationally trained professionals.
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Youth Employment Services
Delivering job placement, short-term work experience, and mentoring opportunities for youth to gain real-world experience, build connections and gain leadership skills.