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:

February 13, 2025: Click here to register
February 27, 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: 2025-02-27

Located at: Virtual

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

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.

Read more about the program here

Information session is held every Thursday, at 11 a.m..

Interested candidates can register for the session using this link.

Note: There will be no information session on December 26, 2024.

Times: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Date: Ongoing

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Starting January 22, 2022, COSTI will be offering women-specific employment-related language courses for female students who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Minister’s Permit holders.

This training program is focused on enhancing vocabulary related to the specific occupational sector and facilitating their transition to employment.

• 6-week training offered on Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

To learn more about this program click here

To register click here  or contact us at 416-244-9980 or linctoronto@costi.org

Click here to see the program flyer.

Times: 9:30am to 2:30pm

Date: Ongoing

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:

February 11, 2025: Click here to register
February 25, 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: 2025-02-25

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