Events Calendar

An interview is key to getting a job. Discover how to handle challenging interview questions with confidence. Learn how to collect, compile and present information that showcases your skills and experience. Find out the common mistakes how to avoid them. Learn essential skills and tips to excel in your next in-person or virtual interview.

Workshop topics include:

• Most common types of Interviews
• Interview preparation tips before, during and after the interview
• Commonly asked questions and developing effective responses
• Next steps...

View dates and registration links below:

May 14, 2025: Click here to register

For information and registration for COSTI Employment Services webinars, contact:

Website: www.costi.org/onlineservices
Email: costionlineservices@costi.org 
Phone: 289-843-3241

Learn essential skills and tips to excel in your next in-person or virtual interview. 

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2025-05-14

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Better Jobs Ontario (previously known as Second Career) is a cost-sharing grant provided to individuals looking to train for a new career. This grant may cover tuition, transportation, books, childcare and more! It is provided based on need, and applicants may need to contribute to cost of the training. Join this information session to learn about the program's suitability criteria. Please be aware that the information provided is general information. If you have specific questions pertaining to your application, make an appointment with an employment consultant who will be able to assist you. 

Upcoming Session:
May 21, 2025: Click here to register

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2025-05-21

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

COSTI Mississauga Employment Services will be hosting a multi-employer job fair on Thursday, 29 May 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employers attending include organizations in domains such as Finance, Property Maintenance, Healthcare, Security Ser-vices, Clinical Research.

Click here to register

Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Date: 2025-05-29

Located at: Employment Services, Mississauga

Fees: None

Six weeks online course. Learn to speak, read and write English.

INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:

• Write short messages
• Improve basic vocabulary
• Conversation for daily activities
• Read and understand simple stories
• Develop and use grammar and punctuation

ELIGIBILITY:

• Visitors to Canada
• Work permit or study permit
• Individuals 18 years and older

To register call 416.534.7400 or email edu@costi.org

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

This online training will provide basic health and safety awareness training to learn about Canada’s workers rights, responsibilities of employers, supervisor and worker, Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and hazard management.

A Certificate of Completing will be awarded upon completion.

May 28, 2025: Click here to register

Times: 10:00am to 11:30am

Date: 2025-05-28

Located at: Virtual

Fees: NONE

Develop job hunting skills needed to research, find and apply for specific jobs in a related field or industry.

Unsure where to look for work or what’s available? Join us in learning how to prepare yourself for opportunities in this new and demanding labour market.

May 7, 2025: Click here to register

For information and registration for COSTI Employment Services webinars, contact:

Website: www.costi.org/onlineservices
Email: costionlineservices@costi.org 
Phone: 289-843-3241

Times: 10:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2025-05-07

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Join us for an information session on Mindset Makeover - an initiative that aims to help professional newcomer women of diverse backgrounds in overcoming mental and physical obstacles, thereby rebuilding their confidence as they prepare to seek employment in Canada.

Next cohort begins May 12, 2025.

Read more about the program here

Join an information session:
May 8, 2025: Click here to register
May 15, 2025: Click here to register
May 22, 2025: Click here to register
May 29, 2025: Click here to register

Times: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Date: 2025-05-29

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

If you are between 18 and 29 years old and excited about getting your career started, netWORKS is a new way for you to make connections with mentors who can help you get your career off the ground.

To learn more about the program, sign up for an information session on this program: Click here to register

Upcoming Sessions:
May 6, 2025 -11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 27, 2025 -11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Times: 11:30am to 2:00pm

Date: 2025-05-27

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

In this Service Canada presentation, you will find information regarding Employment Insurance Benefits, importance of Social Insurance Number and Job Search Tools. The session includes a demonstration of how to access the Job Bank and Resume Builder.  

May 13, 2025: Click here to register

Times: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Date: 2025-05-13

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Reconnect with your profession in Canada! Find a mentor to help you reconnect with your career in Canada! TRIEC Mentoring Partnership helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers with the help of a mentor who works in their field in Canada. Learn how to maximize mentoring opportunities in your professional field and become more successful together.

May 13, 2025: Click here to register
May 27, 2025: Click here to register

For more information, visit our website: TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program

Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Date: 2025-05-27

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Join us for a two-hour résumé writing webinar to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers. Please find the dates and links to register below:

Upcoming Sessions:
May 6, 2025: Click here to register
May 20, 2025: Click here to register

For information and registration for COSTI Employment Services webinars, contact:

Website: www.costi.org/onlineservices
Email: costionlineservices@costi.org 
Phone: 289-843-3241

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2025-05-20

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! Our staff is working remotely to deliver employment related support.

The Youth Job Connection (YJC) program serves youth aged 15-29 experiencing multiple barriers to employment.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Resident of Toronto (Ontario)
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Unemployed
• Not attending school or full-time training

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Paid pre-employment & Life Skills training

• Paid job opportunities
• Mentoring and peer support services
• Education, training or work transitioning support
• Access to training and skills development opportunities

ESESSENTIAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES:

• Customer Service/Grocery Stores
• Administration
• Manufacturing, Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Delivery Services
• Technology & Computer Remote Work
• General Labourer

To register, send email to torontoemployment@costi.org or call 647-827-1425 

Download flyer here

Times:

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None