Employment Programs
COSTI’s Employment Services Division bridges workforce gaps through skills and language training, short-term and first-Canadian work experience and career exploration. Serving newcomers, community members and employers, these programs foster inclusive economic growth and stronger, more resilient communities.
Career Assessment and Planning Services
These help clients create realistic employment plans by evaluating skills, training needs and providing employment support options, offering access to skills-training and grant-programs.
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Employer Services
We connect employers with skilled candidates by understanding their staffing needs, pre-screening applicants and monitoring placements. Additionally, we assist employers with training plans and offer potential subsidies to help offset costs.
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Employment Services
We support under-employed and unemployed clients by offering job-matching, placement support and career counselling. We also provide resources like job banks, internet access and training subsidies to help clients not only secure employment but
maintain it.
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Youth Employment Services
These services provide a strong foundation for those seeking employment but unsure where to begin. Whether pursuing a full-time career, a part-time job or summer jobs, youth can access a wide range of support and resources through netWORKS, Youth Job Connection and other similar programs.
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Employment Programs for Newcomers and Internationally Trained Professionals
These programs include the Internationally Trained Individuals (ITI) Solutions, TRIEC Mentorship Partnership and the Federal Internship for Newcomers program (FIN), among others, that offer various services, such as application preparation, interview workshops and sector-specific training.
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Mindset Makeover Program: Empowering Professional Newcomer Women of Diverse Backgrounds
This program is delivered fully remote and is specifically designed to empower professional newcomer women of diverse backgrounds, by addressing their mental and physical challenges to boost their confidence, and linking mental health with financial success to enhance their economic sustainability.
Learn more: Mindset Makeover
